A series of breaking news events unfolded today, including the indictment of actor Timothy Busfield on child sex abuse charges in New Mexico, a deadly explosion at a mosque in Pakistan, the arrest of suspected Chinese spies in France, and the surfacing of new details regarding Prince Andrew's relationship with financier David Rowland through the release of Epstein emails. Additionally, the brother of US news presenter Savannah Guthrie renewed a plea for proof of their mother's well-being after her disappearance.
In New Mexico, a grand jury indicted Timothy Busfield on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child, according to Fox News. District Attorney Sam Bregman emphasized the office's commitment to protecting children and ensuring justice for victims. Busfield's attorney, however, insisted the case against the "ThirtySomething" actor "cannot be proven at trial," as stated in Fox News.
Meanwhile, in Pakistan, at least 31 people were killed and 169 injured in an explosion at a mosque during Friday prayers in Islamabad, as reported by BBC World. Police officials said a suicide bomber detonated a device at the Shia mosque, while eyewitnesses reported gunfire preceding the blast. Emergency services declared an emergency and appealed for blood donations.
Across the globe in France, two suspected Chinese spies were arrested in the quiet village of Camblanes-et-Meynac, BBC World reported. The men, aged 27 and 29, allegedly used a property in the village to gather information, raising suspicions among residents after the installation of a large parabolic antenna. Intelligence experts believe south-western France is increasingly targeted by espionage activities.
The Epstein files, as reported by BBC Business, have shed new light on Prince Andrew's relationship with financier David Rowland. Emails revealed that Prince Andrew referred to Rowland as his "trusted money man" to Jeffrey Epstein. The emails appear to show Prince Andrew attempting to promote Rowland's financial ventures during his time as the UK's trade envoy. However, Epstein seemed hesitant to engage with Rowland, who was reportedly labeled a "shady financier" by the UK press.
Finally, the brother of US news presenter Savannah Guthrie renewed his family's plea for proof of their mother's safety after her disappearance last weekend, according to BBC World. The family has not heard from their missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, since her alleged abduction from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Police launched a search and are offering a reward for information leading to an arrest. "We have to know that you have our mum," Camron Guthrie said in a video posted to Instagram.
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