India welcomes back cheetahs after 70 years

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the cats into their enclosure Saturday morning.

Germany’s Oktoberfest returns after 2-year hiatus

The Oktoberfest has typically drawn about 6 million visitors every year to packed festival grounds in Bavaria’s capital.

Unsavory allegations rock chess world as American teen shocks No. 1 player in tournament

The shocking defeat of one of the best chess players in the world sparked accusations of cheating and has thrown the sport into a tailspin over the last few weeks.

A new space race? China adds urgency to US return to moon

It's not just rocket fuel propelling America's first moonshot after a half-century lull. Strategic rivalry with China's ambitious space program is helping drive NASA’s effort, as both nations push to establish the first lunar bases.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits recaptured city following Russian military retreat

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a rare foray outside Ukraine's capital and highlighted Moscow’s embarrassing retreat from a Ukrainian counteroffensive.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lies in state after somber procession

King Charles III, his sons Princes William and Harry, and other members of the royal family walked behind her coffin during the procession to Westminster Hall.

Westminster Abbey: A history of England's famous royal church

Since the year 1066, Westminster Abbey has been the site of coronations, 16 royal weddings, and countless funerals; 30 kings and queens are among the 3,300 buried there.

Queen's funeral day will be a holiday for federal workers in Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Sept. 19 will be a holiday so that federal employees can mourn Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her state funeral.

Eiffel Tower to go dark earlier as Paris saves energy

Lights on the Eiffel Tower will soon be turned off more than an hour earlier at night to save electricity, the Paris mayor announced Tuesday, as Russia's war in Ukraine deepens an energy crisis in Europe.

Arrests of UK anti-royal protesters spur free-speech debate

A woman in Edinburgh holding a sign reading “F—— imperialism, abolish the monarchy” was charged with a breach of the peace. A man faced the same charge after he heckled Prince Andrew.

King Charles escorts coffin in Scotland as queen hailed a 'constant in all our lives'

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will remain at the St. Giles’ Cathedral until Tuesday so the public can pay their respects. After, it will be flown to London.

King Charles III to be formally proclaimed monarch in Accession Council: How and when to watch

Charles, the oldest person to ever assume the British throne, became King Charles III on Thursday following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. No date has been set for his coronation.

King Charles III vows to carry on ‘lifelong service’ in 1st address as monarch

King Charles III said he feels “profound sorrow” over the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in his first speech to the nation and called her an inspiration.

British royal family members receive new titles following death of Queen Elizabeth II

Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Charles’ wife, Camilla Parker-Bowles, assumed new titles, with potential new titles for Prince Edward and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children.

King Charles III takes the throne after a lifetime of preparation

The new King Charles faces the enormous challenge of building the same affection that characterized the relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and the British public.