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.
10 things to know about Queen Elizabeth II’s life, 70-year reign
Queen Elizabeth II served as a constant, stabilizing force throughout her 70-year reign, and most people alive today don’t know a world without her in it. Here are ten things to know about her life.
Double rainbow over Buckingham Palace as Queen Elizabeth's death is announced
On a rainy day in London, as the world learned of the passing of England's longest-reigning monarch, a brilliant double rainbow appeared outside of Buckingham Palace.
Most don't know life without Queen Elizabeth II — how will the world cope without her?
“I think this will be an international trauma that’s going to last for probably months and years,” one history professor predicted of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing.
Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96 after royal family rushes to her side at Balmoral
The monarch had been placed under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle after doctors were “concerned” for her health.
What is 'Operation London Bridge'? All about King Charles III's succession, accession and coronation
What happens when the queen dies? How quickly does her successor take the throne? It's all spelled out in a plan reportedly dubbed “Operation London Bridge.”
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip: A love story
Queen Elizabeth II wore the British crown for 70 years, but she wore her wedding ring even longer.
Photos: Queen Elizabeth II through the years
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, assumed the throne after the death of her father on Feb. 6, 1952.
Liz Truss becomes new UK prime minister
New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss faces many challenges, including soaring prices, labor unrest, and a health care system burdened by long waiting lists and staff shortages.
Canada knife attack: 1 stabbing spree suspect dead, police say
Regina Police Chief Evan Bray said Damien Sanderson, 31, has been found dead and that they believe his brother, Myles Sanderson, 30, is injured and on the run.
India carnival ride plummets 50 feet, injuring multiple people – including children – in horrifying video
The high-rise swing malfunctioned at a fair in the north Indian city of Mohali.
Parts of China re-enter COVID-19 lockdown days before holiday travel
It said that outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020.
2 suspects wanted after 10 dead, 15 injured in stabbing spree across Saskatchewan, Canada
Ten people are dead and 15 others are in the hospital after at least two suspects went on a stabbing spree, Canadian officials say.
OPEC, allies cutting world oil supplies as prices fall
The move signals their unhappiness with crude oil prices that have dropped because of recession fears.
2 diplomats killed in suicide attack outside Russian Embassy in Kabul
A spokesman for the Kabul police chief said at least one civilian was killed and that 10 others were wounded.
Border officials in Texas make largest cocaine bust in 20 years inside baby wipe shipment
Approximately 1,935 packages of cocaine worth an estimated $11,818,400 seized near Laredo, Texas.
Argentina: Assassination attempt of vice president fails when gun misfires
Argentina’s president said a man pointed a gun at the vice president’s head and pulled the trigger but the weapon didn’t fire. The attack came amid the VP facing a trial for alleged acts of corruption during her presidency over 10 years ago.
On this day in history, Sept. 2, 1945, World War II ends as Japan formally surrenders to US, Allies
Japan capitulated less than month after atomic bomb attacks, ended conflict that killed up to 60M people
Germany agrees to $28M settlement with families of Munich victims of 1972 attack
As part of an agreement with the families, Germany agreed to acknowledge failures that authorities made at the time and to allow German and Israeli historians to review the events surrounding the attack.
Florida mom’s post about how toddler's creepy doll scored them perks at Disney World goes viral
"Briar named the doll Chloe and I then immediately nicknamed her Creepy Chloe. I’m pretty sure Creepy Chloe is stealing my soul when I sleep," Brittany Beard said in the now viral Facebook post.