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.