France's western shores have seen thousands of dead sea birds over the past weeks as a viral outbreak ravages the French Atlantic coast, worrying scientists and farmers alike.
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World leaders praised Queen Elizabeth II for her character and dignity during decades of global difficulty, providing a "constant" and "reassuring" presence.
Charles, 73, immediately ascended to the British throne after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, according to UK laws of succession.
Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at her Balmoral country estate in Scotland at age 96. Elizabeth was the longest-serving monarch in Britain's history.
She ruled over Britain for seven decades, unshakably committed to the rituals of her role amid epic social and economic change and family scandal.
Once an awkward, self-doubting young man, he takes the throne, at 73, as a self-assured, gray-haired eminence.
The death of Queen Elizabeth II has set in motion a meticulously choreographed process — known as Operation London Bridge — that the palace, and the nation, has spent decades planning.
Elizabeth took her first steps in a world we recognize only from sepia photographs, and became Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. Here are a selection of images from her life.
World leaders and politicians are offering messages of support for Queen Elizabeth II, the British royal family and the United Kingdom over concerns about her health.
Poland is seeking to purchase 96 Apache attack helicopters, a move that would give the country the 2nd-largest Apache fleet in the world aside from the U.S.
Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said Ukraine has begun a major counteroffensive against Russia as Moscow has failed in its second strategic loss.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby sent a message to Queen Elizabeth II from the Church of England as doctors say her health deteriorates.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Ukrainian icon bomb detection dog Patron before meeting with children at a Ukrainian hospital injured during Russia's war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said there was 'good news' from Kharkiv as his troops made apparent advances in the northern region.
The Marcos government rejected a request to let prosecutors resume an inquiry into former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drive against crime, which left thousands dead.
UK Prime Minsiter Liz Truss removed a national ban on fracking and froze household energy prices Thursday. The country is facing a burgeoning energy crisis.
The queen, who is 96, has not been hospitalized and remains at Balmoral Castle, her estate in the Scottish Highlands, Buckingham Palace said in a statement.
The country where the coronavirus first emerged is committed to going to great lengths to stop its spread.
The last suspect being sought by Canadian police following a stabbing spree in Saskatchewan that left 10 dead has died from self-inflicted injuries, an official says.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a $2 billion military financing package for Ukraine and 18 European nations threatened by Russia in surprise trip to Kyiv.