Germany’s Oktoberfest returns after 2-year hiatus

The Oktoberfest has typically drawn about 6 million visitors every year to packed festival grounds in Bavaria’s capital.

Biden, S. African leader meeting to discuss Ukraine, climate issues, trade

The White House meeting between the two leaders is also an effort for the Biden administration to improve relations with South Africa to handle global issues.

A new space race? China adds urgency to US return to moon

It's not just rocket fuel propelling America's first moonshot after a half-century lull. Strategic rivalry with China's ambitious space program is helping drive NASA’s effort, as both nations push to establish the first lunar bases.

How long is the line to view queen's coffin? UK posts live 'queue tracker'

Thousands of mourners are waiting for their chance to view the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, and the livestream shows just how long the line stretches.

Pandemic turning point as weekly deaths reach March 2020 low

Nearly 6.5 million people have died worldwide in the past two-and-a-half years of the pandemic, but on Wednesday, some encouraging news came from the World Health Organization in Geneva that the world might be reaching a turning point.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lies in state after somber procession

King Charles III, his sons Princes William and Harry, and other members of the royal family walked behind her coffin during the procession to Westminster Hall.

Westminster Abbey: A history of England's famous royal church

Since the year 1066, Westminster Abbey has been the site of coronations, 16 royal weddings, and countless funerals; 30 kings and queens are among the 3,300 buried there.

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.

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.

Bay Area residents send messages to the Royal Family, remembering Queen Elizabeth as a role model

The British flag was at half staff, flying outside the British Consul General's residence near San Francisco's Presidio Friday.  Consular staff who've lost their Queen say it has meant a lot to have the outpouring of condolences in the Bay Area.