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France's navy seized over four tons of cocaine from a ship in the south Pacific and also intercepted a boat trafficking cocaine in the Caribbean Sea, the country's armed forces minister said on Thursday.

Catherine Vautrin wrote on X that4.24 tons of cocainewas seized in the Pacific and a boat carrying678 kilograms of cocainewas intercepted in the Caribbean and handed over to the Barbadian authorities.

The vessel in the Pacific, from Central America and believed bound for South Africa, was intercepted in French Polynesia, the country's high commission in the island territory said in astatement.

Its cargo was destroyed at sea, away from the Polynesian economic zone and marine protected area, officials told AFP.

Vautrin and the high commissionreleased imagesfrom the operation on social media, showing an aerial view of the interception as well as packages of the purported drugs on board a naval vessel. Vautrintoutedthe armed forces' "vigilance and professionalism to thwart a globalized trafficking network."

The prosecutor's office did not bring charges so as not to burden the local court with a case of drug trafficking not destined for French Polynesia itself.

The high commission said the vessel and its crew were freed under international law.

Last month, the navyseized almost five tons of cocaine, believed headed for Australia, from a fishing vessel near French Polynesia.

The United Nations has said in recent years that organized crime groups trafficking cocaine and methamphetamine have expanded their presence in the Pacific.

Large amounts of drugs are transported from North and South America for Australian and New Zealand markets, according to the United Nations.

French Polynesia lies along these maritime routes and is itself affected by significant methamphetamine use.

Its small population of 280,000, however, spares it from being a prime target for large-scale drug trafficking.

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crashed in an accident, killing the pilot and a trooper who was on board, after responding to a gun battle between police and a suspect who fired on officers from rooftops, authorities said Thursday.

Helicopter Crash Arizona

The confrontation began when law enforcement officers responded to a domestic violence call around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, said Flagstaff Police Chief Sean Connolly said during a news conference.

A man armed with a "semiautomatic long rifle" opened fire on the officers and victim and an almost two-hour shootout ensued with the unidentified suspect "hopping from roof to roof" in the neighborhood, shooting at officers, Connolly said.

The man was brought into custody around 10:20 p.m., around the time the helicopter accident occurred, Connolly said. He did not provide information on how the helicopter crashed.

The helicopter was helping officers on the ground by providing an aerial view of what was happening, Connolly said.

The suspect suffered nonfatal gunshot wounds and was being treated at Flagstaff Medical Center, officials said.

No one else was injured. The names of the pilot and trooper, who was also a paramedic, were not released.

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"Our city and our state have experienced a significant loss. We are part of this community," Connolly said. "This neighborhood was under siege last night."

The Bell 407 helicopter that was built in 2004 crashed on Flagstaff's west side, a few miles from Route 66 and in the view of a neighborhood. There was a fire afterward, according to the Federal Aviation Administration and a search of the helicopter's registration.

Earlier in the night, an emergency alert went out to mobile phones warning of an active shooter and urging people to stay clear of the area. Still, people gathered outside of a gas station watching as dozens of police vehicles lined the streets.

The FAA said it would assist the National Transportation Safety Board in the crash investigation. An email seeking information was sent to the NTSB early Thursday.

The state Department of Public Safety's Air Rescue Unit is trained for various high-risk situations, including mountain and water rescues.

Flagstaff Mayor Becky Daggett and members of Arizona's congressional delegation expressed sympathy for the families of the pilot and trooper.

"Tragic news. Please pray for their families and everyone involved," said U.S. Rep. Eli Crane, whose district includes Flagstaff.

"Heartbreaking news out of northern Arizona this morning, and a grim reminder of the dangers law enforcement face," U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton wrote. "Praying for these officers' loved ones and the entire Arizona Department of Public Safety."

Zydus Pharmaceuticals has recalled 22,896 bottles of Icosapent Ethyl capsules

• The products were available via prescription and distributed across the U.S.

• Here's a list of impacted medication.

Over 22,000 bottles of cholesterol medication have beenrecalled, according to a U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)report. Certain lots of the medication have been deemed "a subpotent drug."

Zydus Pharmaceuticals initiated the voluntary recall at the end of December, warning consumers that 22,896 bottles of Icosapent Ethyl capsules may have leaked and caused oxidation, ultimately decreasing the drug's strength. Additionally, the leakage may cause the capsules to offer "inconsistent therapeutic effects and an increase in potential gastrointestinal side effects in some patients."

Late last month, the FDA classified the recall as aClass II, meaning that it may have temporary or reversible negative health effects. The likelihood of serious health problems caused by the recalled products is "remote." Still, if you believe you have any of the recalled pills, consult your physician before stopping any medication.

Which products are affected?

The specific Icosapent Ethyl capsules that are a part of the recall were manufactured by Softgel Healthcare, issued via prescription only, and were distributed across the U.S. in 120-count bottles.

You can check to see if you have one of the affected products by matching up the following lot numbers and expiration dates:

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Lot number: S2520304

• Expiration date: 2/28/2027

Lot number: S2520333

• Expiration date: 2/28/2027

Lot number: S2540186

• Expiration date: 4/30/2027

This particular recall comes on the heels of anothercholesterol medication, atorvastatin calcium, being pulled from shelves. Over 140,000 bottles of the drug were recalled by Ascend Laboratories back in October for concerns over dissolution problems.

What to do with the recalled product

No specific guidelines for discarding the product were provided by the FDA. However, if you have one of the recalled products, you should consult with a medical professional, as continuing to take the drug could result in inefficient treatment.

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King Charlesand ex-Prince Andrew'stension has spilled into a rushed exit from Royal Lodge. One royal insider said, "Charles said enough was enough," after more Windsor photos surfaced. Photos of the former Duke of York kept landing on front pages.

Now, the King's younger brother is starting a quieter chapter on the Sandringham estate. Meanwhile, the shift leaves open questions about where Sarah Ferguson lands next.

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According tothe Daily Mail'sreport dated February 4, 2026, Andrew was ordered out of Royal Lodge early. However, he had been expected to move the following week. So, under the cover of darkness on Monday night, he traveled to Norfolk. A source said, "Charles said enough was enough and the message was conveyed to Andrew that it was time for him to head to Norfolk immediately." He is now staying at Wood Farm Cottage on the Sandringham estate.

Then the report said his long-term base will be Marsh Farm by early April, after renovations. The estate is privately owned by theKing. In turn, the source said, "He had to be removed from the public eye." The source added, "Questions were being asked in royal circles along the lines of 'what's he still doing here?' each time he appeared out riding." Still, the source said, "Someone less arrogant than Andrew would have read the room and kept his head down for a while, but that's not in his make-up, so something had to be done."

Yet the move also touches his family. He shares daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie withSarah Ferguson, his former wife. The report said Ferguson's whereabouts "remain unknown." At the same time, it suggested Andrew may return to Windsor "from time to time" to clear belongings, since it could take "some time." Meanwhile, Prince William was tight-lipped and said, "I wish I could say more but I can't." Ultimately, King Charles and former Prince Andrew now keep their distance by design.

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President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the disposal ofSavannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.

"I spoke with Savannah Guthrie, and let her know that I am directing ALL Federal Law Enforcement to be at the family's, and Local Law Enforcement's, complete disposal, IMMEDIATELY," Mr. Trumpsaidon social media Wednesday night. "We are deploying all resources to get her mother home safely."

A White House official said the president called Savannah Guthrie, who co-hosts NBC's "Today" show. The call took place right after NBCinterviewedthe president on Wednesday, NBC said on its streaming platform.

Authorities are trying to figure out what happened to Nancy Guthrie, who went missing over the weekend. In anemotional videoreleased Wednesday night, Savannah Guthrie pleaded for her mother's return and addressed any possible abductor or abductors, saying, "We want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen. Please, reach out to us."

Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Tucson, Arizona, home, but say they haven't identified any suspects or persons of interest in the case, and it isn't clear how many people may have taken Guthrie.

Savannah Guthrie said she and her family are aware of reports of a ransom note. Multiple media organizations have reported receiving purported ransom notes, which they gave to investigators.

"We live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated. We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her," Savannah Guthrie said in the video posted on social media.

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Law enforcement is intensifying their search. Pima County sheriffs and the FBI returned to Nancy Guthrie's home Wednesday evening, putting up crime scene tape and combing through the property.

Former FBI agent Katherine Schweit — who worked on a similar case where an elderly woman in Wisconsin was kidnapped, held for ransom and eventually freed after five days — said "everybody is working as frantically as they can.""There are hundreds of people working on this," she said Thursday on "CBS Mornings."

According to Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin, U.S. Border Patrol's specialized search and rescue unit BORSTAR has provided support to Pima County officials handling the search.

The community in Tucson is holding on to hope. A few hundred people gathered at a church Wednesday evening for a vigil for Nancy Guthrie, hearing prayers and placing candles on an altar.

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