Queen Elizabeth II: Memorable, historic events Britain’s longest-reigning monarch lived through
Queen Elizabeth II was born before sliced bread, the internet, and a plethora of other historic events and life-changing inventions.
Queen Elizabeth II was born before sliced bread, the internet, and a plethora of other historic events and life-changing inventions.
Monarchies around the world: The U.K., a diarchy, and the uniqueness of Vatican City
The British monarchy has a global reach, but there are also other countries that have a royal family all their own.
The British monarchy has a global reach, but there are also other countries that have a royal family all their own.
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.
The monarch had been placed under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle after doctors were “concerned” for her health.
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.
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.
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, assumed the throne after the death of her father on Feb. 6, 1952.
South Korea proposes meeting with North on family reunions
Family reunions are a highly emotional humanitarian issue: they involve people in their 80s and older who are desperate to see their long-lost relatives before they die.
Family reunions are a highly emotional humanitarian issue: they involve people in their 80s and older who are desperate to see their long-lost relatives before they die.
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.
Ten people are dead and 15 others are in the hospital after at least two suspects went on a stabbing spree, Canadian officials say.
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.
A spokesman for the Kabul police chief said at least one civilian was killed and that 10 others were wounded.
Climber arrested after scaling 1,000-foot skyscraper in London
London's Shard building is the tallest building in Britain and Western Europe
London's Shard building is the tallest building in Britain and Western Europe
Afghanistan children killed after playing with unexploded ordnance that detonated in classroom
Three of the Afghan children died instantly and one died later in a hospital.
Three of the Afghan children died instantly and one died later in a hospital.
Canadian TikTok influencer dies in skydiving accident
Tanya Pardazi died after she opened her parachute too late during her skydiving jump, the school said.
Tanya Pardazi died after she opened her parachute too late during her skydiving jump, the school said.
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.
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.
UN inspectors arrive at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
A U.N. inspection team has arrived at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on a mission to safeguard it from catastrophe.
A U.N. inspection team has arrived at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on a mission to safeguard it from catastrophe.
One of world's purest pink diamonds is expected to sell for $21 million at auction
The rare pink diamond, called the “Williamson Pink Star,” is named after two other notable pink diamonds, including one owned by Queen Elizabeth II.
The rare pink diamond, called the “Williamson Pink Star,” is named after two other notable pink diamonds, including one owned by Queen Elizabeth II.
Poland wants Germany to pay over $1 trillion in WWII reparations
Poland’s right-wing government argues that the country - WWII's first victim - has not been fully compensated by neighboring Germany.
Poland’s right-wing government argues that the country - WWII's first victim - has not been fully compensated by neighboring Germany.
Photos: Spain's massive food fight 'La Tomatina' returns after pandemic pause
Thousands took part in “the world’s largest food fight” in Spain, chucking tomatoes at each other and leaving the village drenched in red pulp.
Thousands took part in “the world’s largest food fight” in Spain, chucking tomatoes at each other and leaving the village drenched in red pulp.
Satellite images reveal nearly 100-km-wide inland lake formed during deadly flooding in Pakistan
The recent flooding in Pakistan has killed more than 1,130 people and left millions displaced. Now, satellite images show how an entire new lake has formed.
The recent flooding in Pakistan has killed more than 1,130 people and left millions displaced. Now, satellite images show how an entire new lake has formed.
Watch: Rescuer carries frantic cat over raging river amid deadly Pakistan flooding
More than 1,160 people have been killed in flooding across Pakistan since mid-June, hundreds of them in the major surge that began last week.
More than 1,160 people have been killed in flooding across Pakistan since mid-June, hundreds of them in the major surge that began last week.
Not finding white Fiat Uno in tunnel on night of Diana's death a 'frustration,' crash investigators say
While the driver of the mysterious Fiat Uno was not responsible, investigators looking into Princess Diana’s death said that it could potentially have helped explain the movements of her black Mercedes.
While the driver of the mysterious Fiat Uno was not responsible, investigators looking into Princess Diana’s death said that it could potentially have helped explain the movements of her black Mercedes.
Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev dead at 91, Russian media reports
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, has died at 91.
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, has died at 91.