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The coronation of King Charles held in London
The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla was held in London on Saturday. The event took place eight months after the death of Charles's mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Pentagon leak raises troubling questions, but is unlikely to permanently alter U.S. relations with allies, experts say
Former spies say the U.S. can muddle through the latest Pentagon breach of intelligence documents, which, at least so far, pales in comparison to prior leaks.
Betting: UFC 286 Instant Reaction
Kevin Iole recaps the UFC 286 PPV Card from London, England.
Why Britain's 'Illegal Migration Bill' is so controversial
Britain's parliament introduced a new bill that would have migrants who enter the U.K. "promptly removed, either to their home country or a safe third country." This is, according to the government, a way of removing the "incentive" to travel across the English Channel to the U.K. in small boats.
Betting: UFC 286 Preview
Minty Bets and Kevin Iole discuss the upcoming UFC 286 PPV in London, England this Sat. March 18.
Climate change group disavows disruptive protests, but other activists vow to soldier on
Extinction Rebellion, the U.K.-based organization that pioneered disruptive climate change protests such as sit-ins at major London traffic circles, has made a New Year’s resolution to give up such tactics and focus instead on increasing support for the climate movement.
World Cup chaos continues, history on the horizon in Qatar I The Rush
Argentina overcame its rocky start at the World Cup to advance out of the group stage after a 2-0 victory over Poland. In a competitive Group C, Mexico failed to advance to the knockout stage for the first time since 1978. History will be made in Qatar as an all-female officiating crew will take the field for the Germany vs. Costa Rica match and Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly being offered a historically large contract. Plus, the Boston Celtics sidelines were graced by royalty… quite literally, as Prince William and Princess Kate of Wales sat courtside at the TD Garden, taking in the Celtics’ win over the Miami Heat.
Why fracking is headlining in British politics
A vote last week to ban fracking in Britain, brought forward by the opposition Labour Party, didn’t succeed in Parliament. But it exposed rifts within the Conservative Party between the right-wingers who led the U.K. out of the EU and the moderates who favor more pro-environment policies.
Rishi Sunak to become Britain's 3rd prime minister in 7 weeks
Rishi Sunak, a former member of Boris Johnson’s Cabinet, is set to become the U.K.’s next prime minister after rival Penny Mordaunt dropped out of the race just minutes before the deadline.
What to know about British Prime Minister Liz Truss’s resignation and what’s next for the U.K.
After weeks of political and economic turmoil in the U.K., Prime Minister Liz Truss ultimately decided Thursday to leave No. 10 Downing St. In her six weeks in office, she oversaw the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II and overturned a national ban on fracking.
Van Gogh ‘souping’: Do disruptive protests make a difference?
Bizarre stunts certainly get attention, but do they advance the climate movement or make activists look extreme and out of touch?
British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after 6 weeks in office
Truss’s resignation came after 44 days, making her the shortest-serving prime minister in U.K. history.
Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss fires finance chief after less than 6 weeks on job
British Prime Minister Liz Truss fired her finance chief on Friday after less than six weeks on the job.
Queen Elizabeth’s coffin arrives for funeral in London
Members of the royal family, including King Charles III, followed the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it arrived at Westminster Abbey for her funeral on Monday.
The shrinking realm: Queen Elizabeth’s Commonwealth and the future of its nations
At its height, the British Empire’s rule oversaw 412 million people — or around 23% of the world’s population — spanning from North America to Oceania. It was once said that the sun never set on the British Empire, but as years passed, the vastness of the monarchy’s global reach began to decline.
'Batman': The American superhero built in Britain
The all-American Batman has strong roots in Britain.
Europe shatters all-time summer temperature records (set last year)
The summer months of June, July and August set a new record in Europe in 2022 for the hottest average temperatures ever recorded, according to data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service, measuring 0.4° Celsius (0.72° Fahrenheit) higher then the previous all-time record set in 2021.
Biden speaks with King Charles, offers condolences on death of Queen Elizabeth II
President Biden on Wednesday spoke with King Charles III for the first time since his ascension to the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Biden says he will attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral
"I don’t know what the details are yet, but I’ll be going,” the president told reporters Friday, a day after the death of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.
King Charles III appears to signal an end to climate change activism
Outspoken about the "existential" threat posed by climate change when he was Prince of Wales, King Charles III on Friday seemed to signal an effective end to his decades-long public advocacy for lowering greenhouse gas emissions that are warming global temperatures.
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96. A sign has been placed on the gates of Buckingham Palace announcing her death, the final chapter of the longest reign in the history of the British monarchy. She is survived by her four children, eight grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. A royal funeral is expected to take place in the coming weeks and will bring together heads of state from around the world.
British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Charles's accession after the death of Queen Elizabeth II: ‘God save the king’
Speaking after the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday at age 96, British Prime Minister Liz Truss marked the beginning of the reign of King Charles III, saying, “God save the king.”
British PM Liz Truss calls Queen Elizabeth ‘the rock on which modern Britain was built’
Speaking after the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday at age 96, British Prime Minister Liz Truss said the monarch was “the rock on which modern Britain was built,” adding that she was “the very spirit of Great Britain.”
Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96
Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday as members of her immediate family, including her son and heir, Prince Charles, rushed to her side.
Liz Truss promises to transform Britain into 'aspiration nation' in 1st speech as prime minister
Liz Truss promised to transform the U.K. into an “aspiration nation” in her inaugural speech as prime minister on Tuesday afternoon, announcing three “early priorities” that she said she was “determined to deliver.”
Liz Truss: What to know about Britain's new prime minister
After weeks of campaigning and television debates, the new prime minister of the U.K. was announced on Monday.