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Palace prepares for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

By Mike Corder, Associated Press

Edward William Fitzalan-Howard, the official in charge of arrangements, said the funeral and events over coming days are intended to “unite people across the globe and resonate with people of all faiths, whilst fulfilling her majesty and her family’s wishes…

‘I cannot mourn’: Former colonies conflicted over Queen Elizabeth II’s death

By Cara Anna, Dánica Coto, Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press

Upon taking the throne in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II inherited millions of subjects around the world, many of them unwilling. Today, in the British Empire's former colonies, her death brings complicated feelings, including anger.

What will King Charles’ ascension mean for the Britain’s overseas territories?

By James McBride, Council on Foreign Relations

The succession from Queen Elizabeth II to Charles could accelerate anti-monarchy movements in countries where the Crown is still head of state.

King Charles III vows `lifelong service’ as mourners honor Queen Elizabeth in Britain

By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Sylvia Hui, Associated Press

King Charles III says he feels "profound sorrow" over the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and vows to carry on her "lifelong service" to the nation. Charles is making his first address to the nation as monarch Friday.

How to watch Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

By Joshua Barajas, Hannah Grabenstein, Jackie Hai

Queen Elizabeth II died Sept. 8 after 70 years on the throne. Here’s what we know about the days and weeks to come.

Liz Truss set to become new UK Conservative prime minister amid inflation crisis

By Sylvia Hui, Danica Kirka, Associated Press

Britain’s Conservative Party has chosen Foreign Secretary Liz Truss as the party’s new leader, putting her in line to be confirmed as prime minister. Truss’s selection was announced Monday in London after a leadership election in which only about 170,000…

Scorching heat wave continues to engulf Europe, smashing temperature records

By Stephanie Sy, Lizz Bolaji

Tuesday was the hottest day ever recorded in Britain as the country baked under super-heated air that sparked fires, buckled train tracks and touched off a torrent of emergency calls. It was part of a wider weather emergency that lasted…

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Britain breaks record for highest temperature as heat wave sears Europe

By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Britain shattered its record for highest temperature ever registered amid a heat wave that has seared swaths of Europe.

Britain’s bonds with the EU likely to remain broken after Johnson leaves office

By Raf Casert, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press

In EU circles, there was numb acceptance of the inevitable and resignation that things will never be the same.

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces questions following string of resignations

By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press

A defiant British Prime Minister Boris Johnson battled to stay in power after his government was rocked by the resignation of two top ministers and a slew of more junior officials.