Monarchies around the world: The U.K., a diarchy, and the uniqueness of Vatican City
The British monarchy has a global reach, but there are also other countries that have a royal family all their own.
The British monarchy has a global reach, but there are also other countries that have a royal family all their own.
Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96 after royal family rushes to her side at Balmoral
The monarch had been placed under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle after doctors were “concerned” for her health.
The monarch had been placed under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle after doctors were “concerned” for her health.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip: A love story
Queen Elizabeth II wore the British crown for 70 years, but she wore her wedding ring even longer.
Queen Elizabeth II wore the British crown for 70 years, but she wore her wedding ring even longer.
Photos: Queen Elizabeth II through the years
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, assumed the throne after the death of her father on Feb. 6, 1952.
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, assumed the throne after the death of her father on Feb. 6, 1952.
2nd suspect in Canada stabbings dies after arrest, police say
One Canadian official said Myles Sanderson, 32, died from self-inflicted injuries Wednesday after police forced the stolen car he was driving off a highway in Saskatchewan.
One Canadian official said Myles Sanderson, 32, died from self-inflicted injuries Wednesday after police forced the stolen car he was driving off a highway in Saskatchewan.
Canada knife attack: 1 stabbing spree suspect dead, police say
Regina Police Chief Evan Bray said Damien Sanderson, 31, has been found dead and that they believe his brother, Myles Sanderson, 30, is injured and on the run.
Regina Police Chief Evan Bray said Damien Sanderson, 31, has been found dead and that they believe his brother, Myles Sanderson, 30, is injured and on the run.
India carnival ride plummets 50 feet, injuring multiple people – including children – in horrifying video
The high-rise swing malfunctioned at a fair in the north Indian city of Mohali.
The high-rise swing malfunctioned at a fair in the north Indian city of Mohali.
Parts of China re-enter COVID-19 lockdown days before holiday travel
It said that outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020.
It said that outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020.
2 suspects wanted after 10 dead, 15 injured in stabbing spree across Saskatchewan, Canada
Ten people are dead and 15 others are in the hospital after at least two suspects went on a stabbing spree, Canadian officials say.
Ten people are dead and 15 others are in the hospital after at least two suspects went on a stabbing spree, Canadian officials say.
China earthquake: 6.8 magnitude quake leaves 21 dead, triggers landslides
The deadly earthquake occurred while 21 million residents in the province were already under a COVID-19 lockdown. Authorities reported stones and soil falling from mountainsides, causing damage to homes and power interruptions.
The deadly earthquake occurred while 21 million residents in the province were already under a COVID-19 lockdown. Authorities reported stones and soil falling from mountainsides, causing damage to homes and power interruptions.
Climber arrested after scaling 1,000-foot skyscraper in London
London's Shard building is the tallest building in Britain and Western Europe
London's Shard building is the tallest building in Britain and Western Europe
Afghanistan children killed after playing with unexploded ordnance that detonated in classroom
Three of the Afghan children died instantly and one died later in a hospital.
Three of the Afghan children died instantly and one died later in a hospital.
Canadian TikTok influencer dies in skydiving accident
Tanya Pardazi died after she opened her parachute too late during her skydiving jump, the school said.
Tanya Pardazi died after she opened her parachute too late during her skydiving jump, the school said.
Argentina: Assassination attempt of vice president fails when gun misfires
Argentina’s president said a man pointed a gun at the vice president’s head and pulled the trigger but the weapon didn’t fire. The attack came amid the VP facing a trial for alleged acts of corruption during her presidency over 10 years ago.
Argentina’s president said a man pointed a gun at the vice president’s head and pulled the trigger but the weapon didn’t fire. The attack came amid the VP facing a trial for alleged acts of corruption during her presidency over 10 years ago.
One of world's purest pink diamonds is expected to sell for $21 million at auction
The rare pink diamond, called the “Williamson Pink Star,” is named after two other notable pink diamonds, including one owned by Queen Elizabeth II.
The rare pink diamond, called the “Williamson Pink Star,” is named after two other notable pink diamonds, including one owned by Queen Elizabeth II.
Poland wants Germany to pay over $1 trillion in WWII reparations
Poland’s right-wing government argues that the country - WWII's first victim - has not been fully compensated by neighboring Germany.
Poland’s right-wing government argues that the country - WWII's first victim - has not been fully compensated by neighboring Germany.
Florida files lawsuit aimed at compelling FDA to issue decision on importing cheaper prescription drugs
Florida filed a federal lawsuit in Tampa this week aimed at trying to get the court to compel the FDA to issue a decision on a proposal that would allow much cheaper prescription drugs to be imported from Canada.
Florida filed a federal lawsuit in Tampa this week aimed at trying to get the court to compel the FDA to issue a decision on a proposal that would allow much cheaper prescription drugs to be imported from Canada.
Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev dead at 91, Russian media reports
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, has died at 91.
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, has died at 91.
Princess Diana's final hours: A timeline of one tragic night in Paris
The story of Princess Diana’s death at age 36 in that catastrophic crash in a Paris traffic tunnel continues to shock, even after a quarter-century.
The story of Princess Diana’s death at age 36 in that catastrophic crash in a Paris traffic tunnel continues to shock, even after a quarter-century.
US Navy says Iran tried to steal American sea drone
Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard seized an American sea drone Tuesday in the Persian Gulf and tried to tow it away, only releasing the unmanned vessel when a U.S. Navy warship and helicopter approached, officials said.
Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard seized an American sea drone Tuesday in the Persian Gulf and tried to tow it away, only releasing the unmanned vessel when a U.S. Navy warship and helicopter approached, officials said.