Former Prince Andrew is facing fresh accusations of sharing an official document with a business contact, according to reports published in the Telegraph. The allegations center on a 2010 Treasury briefing on Icelandic banking problems that Andrew allegedly shared with Jonathan Rowland, a business associate whose father took over part of a failing Icelandic bank, as reported by BBC Business.
The accusations add to the pressure on the former prince, who is already under scrutiny for allegedly misusing his public role by providing official information to private associates. Emails published in the Telegraph suggest the briefing was shared with Rowland after Andrew requested information from Treasury officials.
In other news, the United States is sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, as announced by President Donald Trump. Speaking at the White House, Trump confirmed the USS Gerald R Ford would soon be deployed to the region, according to Al Jazeera. This move comes amid heightened tensions with Iran over its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, following indirect talks in Oman.
Meanwhile, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is expected to face a partial government shutdown after legislators failed to pass budget legislation. The Senate adjourned without reaching a deal, while the House of Representatives began its weeklong recess, Al Jazeera reported. The DHS oversees agencies responsible for immigration enforcement and disaster response.
In a separate legal development, a US court ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of a Babson College student, Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, who was wrongfully deported last year. US District Judge Richard Stearns gave the government two weeks to take steps to bring Lopez Belloza back, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Finally, the Canadian town of Tumbler Ridge is grappling with grief and seeking unity in the wake of a shooting perpetrated by one of its own. Residents are dealing with anger, but also a prevailing sense of duty, according to The Guardian. The town is attempting to come together after the tragic event.
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