In Pictures: Windsor remembers Duke of Edinburgh on day of his funeral
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Windsor was centre stage as the nation said goodbye to the Duke of Edinburgh on the day of his funeral.
St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle was decorated with Philip’s insignia reflecting his many roles in public life and his connections with many nations, and his coffin was brought there in a customised Land Rover he helped design.
The Queen, who was married to Philip for 73 years, wore a face mask as she led 30 mourners under limits required by current coronavirus laws.
As Hong Kong passed a new national security law, the city that evolved from a swampy fishing village to a financial center embarked on another transformation, one that may redefine its role on the world stage and the liberties of its citizens. For the government and supporters of Beijing, the legislation is the keystone in fulfilling a constitutional duty, heralding a new era focused squarely on economic prosperity. Here's what you need to know about the new law. Doesn’t the city already have a national security law?
'Time' reports that cherry blossom trees around the world are blooming earlier as a result of increasing temperatures due to climate change. According to Daisuke Sasano, a climate risk management officer , at the Japan Meteorological Agency, the average bloom date has moved up 1.2 days per decade since 1953.
Former president attempts to turn tables on successor with lurid campaign video after his attorneys reveal he has been rejected by 30 lenders with clock ticking towards New York fraud case deadline
England manager Gareth Southgate is facing the unwelcome prospect of some potential members of his Euro 2024 squad flying halfway across the world for a post-season friendly.
Euro zone bond yields fell slightly on Tuesday as investors shrugged off the Bank of Japan's decision to end eight years of negative interest rates and looked ahead to the Federal Reserve's decision on Wednesday. Germany's 10-year bond yield, the benchmark for the euro zone, was last down 1 basis points (bp) at 2.443%. showed German investor morale improved more than expected in March, with more than 80% of survey respondents expecting the European Central Bank to cut interest rates in the next six months.
President Emmanuel Macron has said that the State will continue to fight anti-Semitism, which has been on the rise since the Hamas attacks in Israel on 7 October. He was speaking at a yearly dinner marking the 80th year anniversary of the creation of the Council of Jewish Institutions of France. "Every time the slightest trace of anti-Semitism reappears, we will treat it as uncompromisingly as my predecessors," Macron said on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Crif at the Palais Elysée
WALNUT, Calif. (AP) — Throughout his water polo career — from growing up in Long Beach to playing for UCLA and the U.S. national team — Max Irving has drawn inspiration from his father, Michael. Each of them knows what it's like to work in front of a hostile crowd. Max Irving is preparing for the Paris Olympics — looking to help the U.S. to its first medal since it won silver in 2008 — while Michael Irving is a longtime men's college basketball referee assigned to the NCAA Tournament again this
Toby Keith honored posthumously into Country Music Hall of Fame; Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are officially divorced; London home Freddie Mercury bought in 1980 is for sale. (March 19)