Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace

Thousands gathered outside the palace cheered and clapped as the hearse swung around a roundabout in front of the queen's official residence.

Eiffel Tower to go dark earlier as Paris saves energy

Lights on the Eiffel Tower will soon be turned off more than an hour earlier at night to save electricity, the Paris mayor announced Tuesday, as Russia's war in Ukraine deepens an energy crisis in Europe.

Armenia says 49 soldiers killed in attacks by Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani forces shelled Armenia’s territory Tuesday and killed at least 49 Armenian soldiers, Armenia’s prime minister said, a large-scale attack that fueled fears of broader hostilities breaking out between the longtime adversaries.

Arrests of UK anti-royal protesters spur free-speech debate

A woman in Edinburgh holding a sign reading “F—— imperialism, abolish the monarchy” was charged with a breach of the peace. A man faced the same charge after he heckled Prince Andrew.

Ukraine reclaims more territory, reports capturing many POWs

Ukrainian troops expanded their territorial gains Monday, pushing all the way to the country's northeastern border in places, and claimed to have captured a record number of Russian soldiers as part of the lightning advance that forced Moscow to make a hasty retreat.

King Charles escorts coffin in Scotland as queen hailed a 'constant in all our lives'

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will remain at the St. Giles’ Cathedral until Tuesday so the public can pay their respects. After, it will be flown to London.

Ukraine claims it reached Russian border continuing its momentum in the war

It’s unclear if Ukraine’s latest blitz may signal a turning point in the war. Some analysts suggest it might be while also warning fighting could continue for months.

Ukrainian forces retake key territories, threaten Russian supply lines

This could be the biggest battlefield success for Ukrainian forces since they thwarted a Russian attempt to seize the capital at the start of the war.

Death of Queen Elizabeth II: What could change in the months ahead as Charles becomes king

The death of Queen Elizabeth II marks not only the end of an era for many, it will also be the start of a number of changes for various things in the United Kingdom and other countries around the world, including some countries close to the US.

King Charles III vows to carry on ‘lifelong service’ in 1st address as monarch

King Charles III said he feels “profound sorrow” over the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in his first speech to the nation and called her an inspiration.

Chinese man trapped aloft in hydrogen balloon for 2 days

A man spent two days aloft in a hydrogen balloon, traveling about 200 miles, after it became untethered and flew away while he was using it to harvest pine nuts from a tree

British royal family members receive new titles following death of Queen Elizabeth II

Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Charles’ wife, Camilla Parker-Bowles, assumed new titles, with potential new titles for Prince Edward and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children.

King Charles III takes the throne after a lifetime of preparation

The new King Charles faces the enormous challenge of building the same affection that characterized the relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and the British public.

Here's why Prince Charles may have considered changing his regnal name

For one thing, Charles I was notorious for sparring with the English parliament – a tense relationship that led to the English Civil War and his eventual execution.

World mourns Queen Elizabeth II

Condolences have poured in from around the world after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, whose rule saw Britain through decades of change. She had been on the throne since 1952 when the nation was still rebuilding from the destruction of World War II. Elizabeth became a global icon of calmness and fortitude through years of political upheaval and social changes, both at home and abroad. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called her "a stalwart of our times." President Joe Biden and his wife Jill called Elizabeth "a stateswoman of unmatched dignity and constancy." She died Thursday at age 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.