Son of Robert Mugabe arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murder
BBC • 2/19/2026
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Cluster Activity
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2026-02-192026-02-20
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
20h
Age
4
Sources
from cluster
17
Hours Since Seen
Final Score40/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier78% (0.5^17/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-19Son of Robert Mugabe arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murder (current)
- 2026-02-20
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 4 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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