Prince Andrew, younger brother of King Charles III, has lost his annual royal allowance of 1 million pounds and will no longer have his personal protection costs covered, according to a new biography by British author Robert Hardman. The prince's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have caused a rift with his brother, who wants him to move out of his current luxurious residence.
Local Ukrainian newspaper gives hope to residents near Russian border through coverage of the ongoing conflict, while also providing a sense of normalcy and truth about the region amidst Russian propaganda.
Gert Jan Mulder, a supervisor at broadcasting company ON!, is leaving after being confronted with discriminatory statements on social media about Muslims, homosexuals and women. He announced that he is no longer needed and the supervisory board respects his decision. His statements have led to investigations by the Media Authority and calls for tightening the code of conduct for public broadcasting.
New laws and checks are causing confusion and uncertainty for both freelancers and companies, leading to some companies opting to stop hiring freelancers altogether and causing a quarter of freelancers to lose work opportunities. The government hopes these measures will encourage companies to take responsibility, but many remain skeptical and fear for the future of freelancing.
Ridouan Taghi's son, Faissal T., expressed concerns about the fairness of his trial due to his last name and requested to be moved from the Extra Beveiligde Inrichting (EBI) in Vught, where he is currently being held on charges of drug trafficking and aiding in a prison escape plan for his father. However, the court rejected his requests and T. will remain in the EBI until his next hearing on January 21st.
Former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney accuses President Trump of issuing a death threat, after he suggests she should be shot with nine guns. Cheney's support for Trump's opponent Kamala Harris in the election has sparked a fierce war of words between the two.