Sep 10 King Charles III proclaimed Britain's monarch in formal ceremony By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Sylvia Hui, Associated Press Two days after his mother's death elevated him to the throne, King Charles III was officially proclaimed Britain’s monarch Saturday in a pomp-filled ceremony steeped in ancient tradition and political symbolism — and, for the first time, broadcast live online… Continue reading
Sep 09 U.N. seeks funds for African nations as cost of climate change rises By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press From drought to cyclones and sea level rise, the cost of damage caused by climate change in Africa will only get higher as the world warms, stirring concerns from activists and officials about how to pay for it. Continue reading
Sep 09 Watch 4:07 United Kingdom enters national mourning period following death of Queen Elizabeth II By Willem Marx, Tommy Walters, Lizz Bolaji Britain awoke to its first day in 70 years with a new monarch as King Charles III returned to London from the side of his mother's deathbed in Scotland. The mourning period that began with the passing of Queen Elizabeth… Continue watching
Sep 09 Watch 6:10 King Charles III faces many challenges as he takes throne By Malcolm Brabant, Morgan Till King Charles III's ascension to the throne heralds a new chapter in the lengthy and turbulent history of the British monarchy. His reign starts amid high inflation, war in Europe, an energy supply problem and a new prime minister. Malcolm… Continue watching
Sep 09 Watch 4:44 News Wrap: Memphis mass shooting suspect jailed, U.N. renews call for Pakistan aid In our news wrap Friday: The Memphis mass shooting suspect will remain jailed on first-degree murder charges as investigators try to piece together a motive, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un insists his regime will never give up its nuclear… Continue watching
Sep 09 Watch 6:59 Russian invaders turn area around Ukraine nuclear plant into combat zone By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog made its strongest warning yet of the possibility of an accident at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia plant in Ukraine. The IAEA said a lack of external power and staff access to the plant made this moment critical. Continue watching
Sep 09 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. Continue reading
Sep 09 Mexico's Senate votes to shift National Guard from civilian to military control By Associated Press Mexico's Senate has approved handing control of the country's recently created National Guard over to the military. When the National Guard was created by a Constitutional reform in 2019, it was placed under civilian control. Continue reading
Sep 09 Read King Charles' full 1st speech to Britain as the new monarch By Associated Press King Charles III made his first address to the nation on Friday since becoming Britain's new monarch after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Continue reading
Sep 09 King Charles III takes the throne after a lifetime of preparation By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, Charles is now the oldest person to take the British throne. Continue reading