Sep 15 Public support for the monarchy is lowest among young Britons, but that's nothing new By John Curtice, The Conversation King Charles III has inherited the crown at a time when support for the institution of the monarchy has fallen to a new low. Continue reading
Sep 15 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… Continue reading
Sep 15 Thousands queue to view queen's coffin as Charles spends day in 'quiet reflection' By Jill Lawless, Mike Corder, Danica Kirka, Associated Press Thousands of mourners have lined up through the night to file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in Parliament's Westminster Hall. Continue reading
Sep 14 Armenia and Azerbaijan negotiate cease-fire in effort to end recent fighting By Avet Demourian, Associated Press Armen Grigoryan, the secretary of Armenia's Security Council, announced the truce in televised remarks, saying it took effect hours earlier on Wednesday. A previous cease-fire that Russia brokered Tuesday quickly failed. Continue reading
Sep 14 Watch 5:37 News Wrap: Unions and railroads continue negotiations ahead of strike deadline In our news wrap Wednesday, unions and some of the largest freight railroads are still negotiating with a strike deadline fast approaching, the war in Ukraine has energy costs soaring in Europe with leaders calling for a cap on electric… Continue watching
Sep 14 Watch 7:51 Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits territory reclaimed from Russia By Nick Schifrin, Volodymyr Solohub, Karina Cuevas The Ukrainian counteroffensive continues at a great pace across the eastern and southern parts of the country. President Zelenskyy and top members of his war council visited troops and the traumatized civilians liberated from Russian rule. It is a time… Continue watching
Sep 14 Watch 8:13 Turkey demands extradition of former Kurdish militia member living in Sweden By Malcolm Brabant Following elections in Sweden, a right-wing coalition with an anti-immigrant agenda has a narrow enough majority to form a government. The seismic shift in Swedish politics could have serious implications for dozens of Kurds in the country who fear extradition… Continue watching
Sep 14 Queen Elizabeth II is mourned with silence in the busy heart of London By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II on its purple-draped platform is the fixed point at the center of the vast medieval hall, the oldest part of the Houses of Parliament. Continue reading
Sep 14 Right-wing bloc wins narrow majority in Swedish parliament By Jan M. Olsen, Vanessa Gera, Associated Press It was a major political shift in the Scandinavian country that had a decades-long history of welcoming refugees, but is grappling with a crime wave linked with immigration. Continue reading
Sep 14 Right-wing leader claims victory in Sweden election By Associated Press Jimmie Akesson, leader of the populist Sweden Democrats, said Wednesday his party would be "a constructive and driving force in this work" of rebuilding safety in Sweden. Continue reading