Democrats in the United States are welcoming a British investigation into the former Prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct in public office, related to his links to the late American paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released after about 11 hours in custody, after being detained by police in eastern England.

It's the first time a senior British royal was placed under arrest in nearly four centuries.

Mr Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently and strenuously denied any wrongdoing.

US actor Eric Dane, who starred in some of the most successful TV series of the past 20 years, has died aged 53.

The star was best known for his role as Dr Mark Sloan in long-running medical drama Grey's Anatomy, and as the patriarch of the Jacobs family in teen hit Euphoria.

Dane revealed he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, in 2025, while working on season three of Euphoria.

ALS is the most common form of motor neurone disease, a degenerative disorder that causes progressive paralysis of the muscles.

Shadow Home Affairs Minister Jono Duniam is questioning why only one Australian woman trying to return from Syria has been temporarily blocked from doing so.

A group of 34 women and children with ties to Islamic State tried to make their way back home from a Syrian camp to Australia this week but were unsuccessful.

One of the women has been issued a temporary exclusion order, on advice of security agencies. 

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been driven back to his home in eastern England, following his arrest and questioning by police on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

The former prince faces allegations that he shared confidential documents with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein when he was a British trade envoy.

King Charles says the investigation has the Royal family's full support and co-operation.

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor denies all wrongdoing in relation to Epstein

The Opposition says its willing to help the government strengthen legislation so women with ties to the Islamic State aren't issued Australian passports.

34 Australian women and children with links to I-S fighters, have this week tried to travel home from a camp in Syria, but were forced to turn back.

Opposition leader Angus Taylor says the government could refuse to issue passports to the group even though they are Australian citizens.

A Perth judge has found a man guilty of murdering former Rebels bikie gang president Nick Martin in 2020.

David James Pye faced a judge alone trial last year, accused of organising and funding the shooting.

The 43-year-old former member of the Comancheros gang had pleaded not guilty to six charges, including murder, and act or omission causing bodily harm in relation to a man who was injured in the shooting.

The man who carried out the shooting identified David Pye as the man behind it.

He'll be sentenced at a later date.

UK police say Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is still under investigation, after he was arrested, questioned for 10 hours, and released on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

The former prince left police custody and returned to the royal Sandringham estate.

his brother King Charles has stated he fully backed the investigation.

Authorities are looking into allegations Andrew shared confidential documents with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, when he was a British trade envoy.

The consumer watchdog's case against Coles has wrapped up for the week in federal court.

It's providing unprecedented detail into how the supermarket giant negotiates with its suppliers as well as determine prices for its customers.

A former manager's admitted to breaking internal guard rails around price setting, amid wider accusations that the retailer misled its customers around its Down Down discounts for hundreds of its products.

And a former political adviser to John Howard says an unstable Coalition is falling victim to Pauline Hanson's consistency around immigration as her party rides a wave of popularity.

The right-wing party is planning to contest former Opposition Leader Sussan Ley's seat of Farrer, with some national polls putting it ahead of the Liberals and Nationals.

David Gazard says voters are seeking the policy stability that the Coalition has been lacking, regardless of their personal opinion of Senator Hanson.

The South Australian election is one month away and will serve as a crucial test around a meteoric rise in polling for One Nation in the state and nationally.

The Liberals may be set for a total wipe-out in the state with the latest polling indicating the opposition party's prospects have completely eroded.

But Peter Malinauskas's government could be set for a landslide victory, something the premier is shying away from, saying 'complacency is death'.

State and national polls indicate a dramatic rise in the One Nation vote with the party running candidates in South Australia for the first time in 20 years.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was born into a life of privilege, and duty.

The disgraced former prince Andrew has returned to the royal residence of Sandringham after facing 10 hours of police questioning on his links to the late Jeffrey Epstein.

British police are investigating allegations of Andrew sharing government secrets with Epstein, but his arrest is unrelated to additional sexual misconduct probes.

But in the United States, members of Congress are bristling over the lack of action in their own jurisdictions around those linked to the convicted sex trafficker.

There's growing speculation the US is preparing to attack Iran, with US president Donald Trump warning he'll decide whether to strike within 10 days.

Speaking at the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington, he warned "bad things" would happen if a "meaningful deal" isn't reached in ongoing nuclear talks.

He says it's time for Iran to join western powers who are pushing for the middle east nation to abandon its nuclear ambitions.

And South Australians' premier Peter Malinauskas has shied away from polling that suggests a complete Labor landslide as the state heads to the polls in one month.

A Newspoll published in The Australian shows just 14 per cent of voters surveyed intend to vote Liberal compared with One Nation's 24 per cent and Labor's 44 per cent.

The meteoric rise for One Nation is reflecting a larger national trend that's seen it largely pass the Coalition in state and federal polls.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of King Charles, has returned to his Sandringham home after being arrested and questioned on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

The Australian government and opposition have united to say the law must take its course following the arrest of the former prince Andrew.

Health Minister Mark Butler and deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume also both remarked on the former royal's fall from grace, but didn't expand on the charges of misconduct.

Multiple investigations are taking place into the former prince, but this significant development and arrest relates to allegations he passed government secrets to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

A former advisor to John Howard has admitted the instability in the Coalition is leading to the rise of the One Nation party in the polls.

David Gazard says Pauline Hanson's consistent anti-immigration stance over 30 years is now appealing to voters who are deserting the Coalition and its leadership instability.

The Liberal Party will begin South Australia's election campaign with record low support, polling well below One Nation.

An International Women's Day event in Bendigo with former Australian of the Year Grace Tame, will go ahead, despite opposition from the Australian Jewish Association.

It claims she incited violence against Jewish people at a recent rally in Sydney, but organisers of the Bendigo event says the event will still proceed.

The former prince Andrew has been seen leaving police custody ten hours after he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

The brother of King Charles was arrested overnight with police continuing to search his home as well as his former mansion on the Windsor Estate.

He's suspected of passing on sensitive trade documents to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in his previous role as a trade envoy.

Commentators are describing it as a seismic moment for the modern royal family, with the king releasing a statement saying the police have his full support.

The Coalition is demanding the government revoke the passports of 34 Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State terrorist group.

They're trying to come home from Syria's al Roj detention camp, where they've been for the past seven years.

The Prime Minister says he has contempt for the group and will not repatriate them.

And an International Women's Day event in Bendigo featuring Grace Tame will go ahead despite calls for it to be cancelled.

Earlier this week the Australian Jewish Association wrote to organisers asking that her appearance be scrapped, claiming she made a call to violence at a protest in Sydney.

The former Australian of the year and sexual assault survivor has more recently become known as a vocal critic of Israel.

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The former prince Andrew has been seen leaving police custody ten hours after he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

The brother of King Charles was arrested overnight with police continuing to search his home as well as his former mansion on the Windsor Estate.

He's suspected of passing on sensitive trade documents to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in his previous role as a trade envoy.

Commentators are describing it as a seismic moment for the modern royal family, with the king releasing a statement saying the police have his full support.

The Coalition is demanding the government revoke the passports of 34 Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State terrorist group.

They're trying to come home from Syria's al Roj detention camp, where they've been for the past seven years.

The Prime Minister says he has contempt for the group and will not repatriate them.

And an International Women's Day event in Bendigo featuring Grace Tame will go ahead despite calls for it to be cancelled.

Earlier this week the Australian Jewish Association wrote to organisers asking that her appearance be scrapped, claiming she made a call to violence at a protest in Sydney.

The former Australian of the year and sexual assault survivor has more recently become known as a vocal critic of Israel.

And for news at any time, follow the ABC Top Stories podcast now so you don't miss a thing.