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September 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II, longest-reigning British monarch, dead at 96

Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at her Balmoral country estate in Scotland at age 96. Elizabeth was the longest-serving monarch in Britain's history.

September 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II met with 13 US presidents, from Truman to Biden

During a lifetime in the public eye that included 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II met with 13 different United States presidents going back to Harry Truman in 1951.

September 8, 2022

World leaders, politicians react to Queen Elizabeth II health concerns

World leaders and politicians are offering messages of support for Queen Elizabeth II, the British royal family and the United Kingdom over concerns about her health.

September 8, 2022

Britain praying for Queen Elizabeth, Archbishop of Canterbury says

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby sent a message to Queen Elizabeth II from the Church of England as doctors say her health deteriorates.

September 8, 2022

Britain's new Prime Minister Liz Truss can be a UK powerhouse just like Margaret Thatcher was

Britain's new prime minister has modeled herself on Margaret Thatcher. That is a very good sign. The country's new leader is off to a strong start already.

September 8, 2022

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss ends national ban on fracking amid energy crisis

U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss removed a national ban on fracking and froze household energy prices Thursday. The country is facing a burgeoning energy crisis.

September 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth's doctors 'concerned for Her Majesty's health,' recommend medical supervision

Buckingham Palace said Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II's doctors "are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision."

September 8, 2022

'Peppa Pig' debuts lesbian polar bear couple on popular children's cartoon

British children's animated show "Peppa Pig" debuted a lesbian polar bear couple in a new episode, marking the first time in its 18-year history that the show has had gay characters.

September 7, 2022

Liverpool embarrassed by Napoli, loses in UEFA Champions League opening match

Liverpool was embarrassed in a 4-1 loss to Napoli in its first UEFA Champions League match Wednesday. Liverpool will hope to make it up against Ajax next week.

September 7, 2022

Biden and British PM Truss talk Northern Ireland Protocol in congratulatory call

British Prime Minister Liz Truss and President Joe Biden spoke Tuesday via a congratulatory call, on a range of issues including the contentious Northern Ireland Protocol.