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As cost of living bites, Brits question costly coronation

04-05-2023 15:35 As the UK grapples with a cost-of-living crisis and widespread strikes over pay, some Britons are questioning why taxpayers have to foot the bill for King Charles III's lavish coronation on Saturday.

Charles coronation: debut role for minority faiths, languages

04-05-2023 15:21 The UK's non-Christian faiths and its Celtic languages will play a prominent role for the first time in a royal coronation when King Charles III is crowned next week, organisers said on Saturday.

Kirsty Hayes: UK must build new long-term partnerships with the countries that will shape the future

17-12-2022 04:32 "With rapidly growing populations and a growing share of global wealth, we know that countries across the global south will play a far greater role in shaping the way the world looks over the century to come," writes UK Ambassador to Argentina Kirsty Hayes.

Challenges await new UK PM Sunak, fifth Tory leader in six years

27-10-2022 15:20 Arrival of 42-year-old in office, youngest PM of modern times, cheers up Conservatives – but Labour senses weakness.

Rishi Sunak wins race to become UK's new prime minister

24-10-2022 13:09 British politician Rishi Sunak was Monday elected Conservative leader and will become the UK's next prime minister, after rival Penny Mordaunt failed to secure the necessary 100 nominations from her fellow MPs.

UK PM Truss quits, Tories vow new leader next week

20-10-2022 19:04 Conservative leader Liz Truss quits as UK prime minister after a brief and chaotic tenure that lasted just six weeks in power.

Anglo-Argentine community holds service to mark passing of Queen Elizabeth II

23-09-2022 14:47 Members of the Anglo-Argentine community turn out in force at cathedral in Buenos Aires for bilingual commemoration service to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

by John Hunter

As Britain enters a new era, King Charles III faces ‘testing times’

15-09-2022 10:19 Trained from childhood to be king, the UK’s new monarch has endured the longest wait for the throne in British history – and has the toughest of acts to follow.

Queen Elizabeth II: A constant in a world of bewildering change

08-09-2022 23:38 Buckingham Palace confirms death of Queen Elizabeth II, triggering 10 days of national mourning and an outpouring of tributes to her long life and record-breaking reign. The eldest of her four children, 73-year-old Charles, formerly the Prince of Wales, becomes king immediately, opening the door to a new era.

After a lifetime of preparation, Charles finally becomes king

08-09-2022 23:20 Charles III is the longest-serving heir-apparent in British history. Aged 73, he has been heir to the throne since the age of just three, when his mother became Queen Elizabeth II.

Rushdie stabbing suspect pleads not guilty to attempted murder

18-08-2022 17:50 Hadi Matar, accused of attempting to murder British author Salman Rushdie, pleaded not guilty today on trial in the United States. He has been detained without bail.

Sunak or Truss to be Britain's next PM

20-07-2022 15:06 Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss compete to become Britain’s Prime Minister, Tories will vote early September.

UK ministers to tell Boris Johnson to quit

06-07-2022 16:35 Senior ministers set to tell under-pressure PM he must quit after spate of resignations from scandal-hit government.

Top ministers turn on UK's scandal-tainted PM Boris Johnson

05-07-2022 22:05 Boris Johnson's tenure as prime minister in doubt after two key Cabinet ministers quit, saying they can no longer tolerate the culture of scandal surrounding him.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt sells for US$9 million at auction

04-05-2022 12:48 Shirt that Maradona wore while scoring twice against England at 1986 World Cup sells at auction for £7.1 million – a record for any item of sports memorabilia.

UK court formally issues order to extradite Julian Assange to US

20-04-2022 10:50 WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange step closer to extradition after UK court approves Washington's request to see him face trial on US soil.

Inquest: Emiliano Sala likely unconscious before fatal air crash

18-03-2022 11:09 Argentine footballer died in a plane crash having inhaled toxic levels of carbon monoxide from the aircraft's faulty exhaust system.

Pope deplores Ukraine 'rivers of blood and tears'

06-03-2022 18:05 Pope Francis on Sunday deplored the "rivers of blood and tears" flowing in Ukraine following the Russian invasion and demanded the creation of humanitarian corridors for refugees.

One million refugees fled Ukraine in week since Russia's invasion, says UN

02-03-2022 23:59 UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopts resolution that "demands" Russia "immediately" withdraw from Ukraine.

‘We cannot lose Kyiv’: Ukraine battles Russian troops as West sanctions Putin

25-02-2022 22:56 Ukrainian PM tells citizens that “a tough night” lies ahead, warns that Ukrainian capital may fall in “storm” attack by Russian forces.