May 06 At King Charles' coronation, Prince Harry was an odd man out By Brian Melley, Associated Press After months of speculation about whether he would attend, it was announced about three weeks ago that Harry would come alone, leaving behind his wife, Meghan, and their two young children at their Southern California home. Continue reading
May 06 Floods, landslides in Congo leave over 200 dead, many more missing By Justin Kabumba Katumwa, Associated Press The death toll from flash floods and landslides in eastern Congo has risen beyond 200, with many more people still missing, according to local authorities in the province of South Kivu. Continue reading
May 06 Russia says car explosion injures pro-war nationalist writer, kills driver By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press The car of a prominent pro-Kremlin novelist exploded in Russia on Saturday, injuring him and killing his driver, Russia's state news agency Tass reported, citing emergency and law enforcement officials. Continue reading
May 06 Funerals held in Serbia for several victims of two mass shootings By Jovana Gec, Associated Press Heart-wrenching cries echoed as funerals were held in Serbia on Saturday for some of the victims of two mass shootings that happened just a day apart this week, leaving 17 people dead and 21 wounded, many of them children. Continue reading
May 06 WATCH: King Charles III crowned in coronation ceremony By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press King Charles III has been crowned in his solemn coronation service and the congregation has cheered “God save the king.”… Continue reading
May 05 Watch 5:07 News Wrap: World Health Organization declares end to COVID-19 global emergency In our news wrap Friday, the World Health Organization declared an end to COVID-19 as a global emergency, Dr. Rochelle Walensky is stepping down as director of the CDC after two years, the head of Russia’s Wagner Group mercenaries threatened… Continue watching
May 05 What to expect from King Charles III's coronation By Nicole Ellis, Casey Kuhn The ceremony is about “more than just about the government and the Church of England and Charles as a person, but … a moment of unity and celebration, about all of the things that make the country distinctive and make… Continue reading
May 05 Watch The mixed feelings in Britain ahead of the coronation of King Charles By Malcolm Brabant, Trine Villeman, Dan Sagalyn Eight months after succeeding Queen Elizabeth as Britain’s head of state, King Charles will formally be crowned in a lavish celebration. This coronation will be historic, it’s unlikely anything as grand will be staged again, as the royal family adapts… Continue watching
May 05 What jewels will King Charles III use in his coronation? By Kenichi Serino When King Charles III is coronated, the ceremony will feature several jewels that have become synonymous with the British Royal Family. Some have histories tied to violence and colonialism. Continue reading
May 05 Russia jails theater director amid crackdown on dissent By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press A Moscow court has ordered pretrial detention for a theater director facing charges of justifying terrorism,. Friday's decision was the latest move in a relentless crackdown on dissent in Russia that spiked to unprecedented levels since Moscow's forces invaded Ukraine. Continue reading