Former Prince Andrew is facing fresh accusations of sharing an official document, according to a BBC Business report. Emails published in The Telegraph suggest that in 2010, he shared a Treasury briefing on banking problems in Iceland with a business contact, Jonathan Rowland. This development adds to the pressure on Andrew amid claims of misusing his public role.
The BBC report indicated that the briefing was requested from Treasury officials and then shared with Rowland, whose father, David Rowland, took over part of a failing Icelandic bank. This incident raises further questions about Andrew's conduct and his relationships with private associates.
In other news, US President Donald Trump announced he plans to visit Venezuela, according to an Al Jazeera report. Trump stated he would become the first sitting US president to visit the country in nearly three decades. This announcement came as he departed the White House for Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina.
Also, Trump ordered a second aircraft carrier strike group to deploy to the Middle East, Al Jazeera reported. This move is seen as increasing pressure on Iran as negotiations over its nuclear program continue.
Meanwhile, in the UK, the co-founder of Palestine Action, Huda Ammori, stated that the government's ban on the group "backfired," according to Al Jazeera. This statement followed a High Court ruling that deemed the proscribing of the group as a terror organization unlawful.
In Canada, the town of Tumbler Ridge is grappling with grief following a shooting, The Guardian reported. Residents are seeking unity in the wake of the tragedy.
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