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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 26 MIN

Ex-prince Andrew arrested; Anti-extortion plan; Hockey heartbreak

from Global National with Dawna Friesen · host Global News

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has been arrested and released by police in the United Kingdom. Vincent McAviney looks at why police spent hours questioning Andrew, and how King Charles is responding. Eric Sorensen looks at the growing calls for transparency, accountability, and renewed investigations in the Jeffrey Epstein case. In Washington, D.C., Candice Cole reports on U.S. President Donald Trump's first Board of Peace meeting, and the concerns he's trying to replace the United Nations and put himself in charge. Meanwhile, Reggie Cecchini looks at Trump's latest threat to Iran. Back in Canada, David Akin looks at the federal government's new strategy to combat extortion, and the politics behind the plan. Heather Yourex-West explains why Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is taking aim at immigration. And at the Olympics, Mike Armstrong reports from Milan on another hair-raising hockey match for Team Canada, and how the overtime thriller resulted in a crushing blow to the women's team. Mike also sits down with Canadian ski cross racer Reece Howden, also known as "Big Rig," who's gunning for Olympic gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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