Leaky Pen and Staff Job Cuts: King Charles Under Scrutiny
Reports that up to 100 staff at King Charles IIIβs former residence could lose their jobs have drawn criticism of the British monarchy, within days of his accession to the throne.
Spokesman: Zelenskyy in Car Accident, No Serious Injuries
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyyβs car collided with another vehicle early Thursday after a battlefield visit, but he was not seriously injured, his spokesman said.
Palace Reveals Details of Queenβs State Funeral on Monday
Two minutes of silence will be observed across the United Kingdom at the end of Queen Elizabeth IIβs state funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday giving the public across the nation a chance to pay their respects to the late monarch.
Queen Elizabeth II Lies In State After Solemn Procession
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II left Buckingham Palace for the last time Wednesday, borne on a horse-drawn carriage and saluted by cannons and the tolling of Big Ben, in a solemn procession through the flag-draped, crowd-lined streets of London to Westminster Hall.
France To Open Debate On Legalizing Assisted Suicide
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced a national debate on end-of-life options that will include exploring the possibility of legalizing assisted suicide.
Soccer To Resume In Britain After Pause Due To Queen's Death
Soccer was to resume in Britain on Monday after a pause over the weekend as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with lower-division games set to return to normal this week.
Queen Elizabeth II Remembered By Those In Charlotte
Local Members Of British Club Of Charlotte React to The Death Of Queen Elizabeth II. British club of Charlotte President Nicholas Rose remembers celebrating the Queen's silver jubilee in the 70's while living in London.
Queen Elizabeth II Dead At 96 After 70 Years On The Throne
Queen Elizabeth II, Britainβs longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday after 70 years on the throne. She was 96.
Queen Elizabeth II Under Medical Care Amid Health Fears
Buckingham Palace said Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision because doctors are βconcerned for Her Majestyβs health,β as members of her family traveled to be with the 96-year-old monarch in Scotland.
Stone Age Skeleton Missing Foot May Show Oldest Amputation
The 31,000-year-old skeleton of a young adult found in a cave in Indonesia that is missing its left foot and part of its left leg reveal the oldest known evidence of an amputation, according to a new study.
Attempt #2: New Launch Date & Time For Artemis I
After gathering more details on the Artemis 1 engine bleed issue, the second launch attempt has been pushed back.
Artemis I: The Next Giant Step For Exploration
Artemis 1 is an uncrewed test flight set to launch on Monday. This will set the stage to land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon.
Turkish Pop Star Jailed Over Joke About Religious Schools
Turkish pop star Gulsen has been arrested on charges of βinciting hatred and enmityβ with a joke she made about Turkeyβs religious schools, the countryβs state-run news agency reported
Saudi Doctoral Student Gets 34 Years In Prison For Tweets
A Saudi court has sentenced a doctoral student to 34 years in prison for spreading βrumorsβ and retweeting dissidents, according to court documents obtained Thursday, a decision that has drawn growing global condemnation.
New Scottish Law Makes Period Products Free For All
A law has taken effect in Scotland to ensure period products are available free of charge to anyone who needs them.
J&J To End Sales Of Baby Powder With Talc Globally Next Year
Johnson & Johnson is pulling baby powder containing talc worldwide next year after it did the same in the U.S. and Canada amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it caused cancer.
London Kids To Be Offered Polio Shot After More Virus Found
Children ages 1-9 in London were made eligible for booster doses of a polio vaccine Wednesday after British health authorities reported finding evidence the virus has spread in multiple areas of the city but found no cases of the paralytic disease in people.
Beluga Whale Lost In French River Euthanized During Rescue
A beluga whale that became a French celebrity after a wrong turn took it up the Seine River had to be euthanized Wednesday after experiencing health complications during an urgent rescue operation, authorities said.
A Massive Sinkhole In Chile Is Being Investigated
Work has been temporarily suspended at a copper mine in Chile as a massive sinkhole quickly grows in size.
Munich's Oktoberfest Finally Back On After Pandemic Pause
Germany's annual Oktoberfest festival is finally on again for this fall, following a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the head of the famous Bavarian beer festival said Thursday.
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