Who is next in line for the British throne? UK royal succession line explained
Here are brief details of the rules of succession for the British monarch.
Sun Sep 10 2023
South Africans call for UK to return diamonds set in crown jewels
The diamond, which weighs 530 carats, was discovered in South Africa in 1905 and presented to the British monarchy by the colonial govt.
Thu May 04 2023
Helen Mirren: Starring in 'Golda' like playing British monarch
For Helen Mirren, playing Israel's only female prime minister, Golda Meir, was not unlike a role as a British monarch.
Tue Feb 21 2023
Quebec wants to end politicians mandatory oath to King Charles
Canada is a member of the Commonwealth, made up mostly of former empire countries that have or had the British monarch as head of state.
Thu Nov 03 2022
Queen Elizabeth II: The biggest constant in an ever-changing world
For many, Queen Elizabeth II was the only British monarch they have ever known. Now the UK enters a new era with her heir taking the throne.
Fri Sep 09 2022
Malaysia extends condolences on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
Malaysia has extended sincere condolences to the British monarch's family, the people and the government of the United Kingdom (UK) on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Fri Sep 09 2022
Queen Elizabeth II: Record breaker
Elizabeth has reigned for 70 years and nearly four months - longer than any other monarch in British history.
Fri Jun 03 2022
Britons party for the Queen - but not the monarchy
The organisers of the Jubilee pageant hope the event will bring the nation together and showcase the country's diverse cultures.
Fri May 20 2022
Queen Elizabeth begins celebrations to mark 70 years on throne
Elizabeth kicks off celebrations of her platinum jubilee, a first for a British monarch.
Sun Feb 06 2022
Platinum jubilee: The British monarchy has been in and out of public favour for 200 years
Fluctuations in the monarchy's popularity, and of individual royals, are often rooted in how the monarch represents the cultural values.
Sat Feb 05 2022
A royal rest: Queen Elizabeth told by doctors to take a break
She had decided to rest for the next few days on advice from doctors and cancelled a planned visit to Northern Ireland.
Wed Oct 20 2021
British 'barbarians' need manners lesson, says China paper in rudeness row
The remarks made headlines worldwide on Wednesday but initially they were largely censored in China, blacked out of BBC World transmissions, according to the British broadcaster.
Thu May 12 2016
Queen calls Chinese delegation 'very rude'
Queen Elizabeth II was caught on camera describing some Chinese officials as "very rude" in a rare diplomatic gaffe by the long-serving British monarch over a state visit that drummed up billions.
Wed May 11 2016
From stuffy to selfies: Elizabeth II tries to change with the times
There's a new kind of creeping respect for the way Queen Elizabeth II has stayed the same, always done her duty, still keeping the show on the road.
Sun Sep 06 2015
Balotelli demands 'kiss' reward from Queen
Italy striker Mario Balotelli joked on Thursday that if his side rescue England's chances of World Cup qualification by beating Costa Rica, he expects a kiss from British monarch Queen Elizabeth II.
Fri Jun 20 2014
ANALYSIS - What could happen if Trump rejects the US election results
If Trump seems to be losing, the delay could let him claim fraud and undermine confidence in election officials.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Motorcycling - Marquez wins Australian MotoGP after intense battle with Martin
The 31-year-old, third in the championship standings, has now won the Australian MotoGP four times in the premier class.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues
Sun Oct 20 2024
Nepal's Sherpas deserve more, says teenager who scaled world's 14 tallest peaks
Sherpas are known for climbing skills that make them the backbone of mountain expeditions.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Inside the underground lab in China tasked with solving a physics mystery
China will soon collect neutrino data, aiming to unravel one of particle physics' biggest mysteries.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Millions in Cuba still without power as major outage persists
Millions of Cubans remain without electricity because of a prolonged outage at the main power plants on the island, Anadolu Agency reported.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Surge in Gaza violence increases famine risk, monitor says
About 1.84 million people across the besieged Palestinian enclave are living through high levels of acute food insecurity.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sun Oct 20 2024