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King Charles clarifies Harry and Meghan’s status after UK return

Britain’s King Charles has reiterated that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, remain non-working members of the royal family following their return to the United Kingdom. A letter sent on behalf of the king to senior government officials said the couple will continue to refrain from using their royal titles as they have done since stepping back from official royal duties in 2020. Any charity work ...

King Charles clarifies status of Harry and Meghan after their return to UK

Britain’s King Charles has reiterated that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, remain non-working members of the royal family following their return to the United Kingdom. A letter sent on behalf of the king to senior government officials said the couple will continue to refrain from using their royal titles as they have done since stepping back from official royal duties in 2020. Any charity work ...

Serbian government sets up snap vote with call to dissolve parliament

Upcoming election viewed as bid to tighten President Vucic's rule after months of mass street protests.

Eiffel Tower reopens after Hindu group apologises for 'sidelining' female staff

The Eiffel Tower reopened Tuesday after staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group that later apologised. The iconic Paris monument was forced to close on Monday after staff went on strike to protest the "sidelining" of female employees during a recent visit by a Hindu delegation. 

Eiffel Tower workers go on strike after female staff 'sidelined' for Hindu group's visit

The Eiffel Tower was forced to close on Monday after staff went on strike in protest at the “sidelining” and “replacement” of female employees during a recent visit by a Hindu delegation. The Paris landmark's operator said the group had requested that the private visit be organised in such a way as to limit “interactions with women”.

Strike closes Eiffel Tower over exclusion of female staff for Hindu group's visit

The Eiffel Tower was forced to close on Monday after staff went on strike in protest at the exclusion of female employees during a recent visit by a Hindu delegation. The Paris landmark's operator said the visitors had requested that the visit be organised in such a way as to limit “interactions with women”.

Record fuel price rise sparks honking protests in Portugal amid public anger

A slow-drive protest and blaring car horns marked the day fuel prices rose again in Portugal, with fuel costs hitting record highs across Europe.

Record fuel price rise triggers protests in Portugal

A slow-drive protest and blaring horns marked the day petrol and diesel prices rose again, with fuel costs hitting record highs across Europe.

Fuel prices hit record highs, sparking protests in Portugal

A go-slow convoy and mass horn-blaring marked the day petrol and diesel prices rose again, hitting record highs across Europe as well.

Record fuel price rise sparks protests in Portugal

A go-slow convoy and blaring horns set the tone on the day petrol and diesel prices rose again, reaching record highs across Europe as well.

AfD victory exposes divisions in France’s far-right as National Rally stays silent

France’s far-right responded in markedly different ways to the AfD’s sweeping victory in Germany’s regional elections, with the National Rally (RN) maintaining a conspicuous silence on Monday while Éric Zemmour’s Reconquête openly celebrated the result.

AfD victory exposes divisions on France’s far-right as National Rally stays silent

France’s far-right responded in markedly different ways to the AfD’s sweeping victory in Germany’s regional elections, with the National Rally (RN) maintaining a conspicuous silence on Monday while Éric Zemmour’s Reconquête openly celebrated the result.

AfD victory exposes divisions on France’s far right as National Rally stays silent

France’s far right responded in markedly different ways to the AfD’s sweeping victory in Germany’s regional elections, with the National Rally (RN) maintaining a conspicuous silence on Monday while Éric Zemmour’s Reconquête! openly celebrated the result.

Five Wilderness Bound Features: Mojang details camping-focused update; autumn aesthetic and builds

Mojang's Wilderness Bound update will bring players to a new autumn biome. This update introduces abandoned camps and valuable loot for explorers. Straw beds will allow players to skip nights without changing their spawn point. New furniture, including cushions, will enhance building and roleplaying experiences. Concrete and wool stairs and slabs will offer more architectural options.

Paul McCartney bought a 151-acre Arizona ranch and turned it into a private family retreat

Policing minister makes statement on ‘intimidating and thuggish’ anti-migrant protests – UK politics live

Sarah Jones tells MPs ‘those responsible should expect to face the consequences’Healey says Andy Burnham set out in his statement to MPs last week what he thought had gone wrongThe fundamentals of our economy [were] hollowed out through a series of past policy decisions, political power was centralised, weakening the relationships between the people, the businesses and the institutions who can mak...

When does a family meal become a luxury in Nigeria?

‘5,000 naira used to make a pot of soup, now 10,000 naira isn't enough.’

Kosovo signs up to US-led Gaza stabilisation force

Balkan state joins short list of countries agreeing to send peacekeepers to Palestinian enclave.

No royal duties: King Charles clarifies Harry and Meghan remain private citizens after UK return

Sweden buying US-made Himars for long-range strike capability

Sweden’s government said on Monday that the country would spend 7 billion kronor (US$730 million) to buy US-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (Himars) rocket artillery for its military. The government said in a statement that the acquisition would “enable the Swedish Armed Forces to operate over larger areas, and with greater long-range capacity than with current systems”. Defence Minist...

Sweden buys US rocket artillery for US$730 million amid Russia fears

Sweden’s government said on Monday that the country would spend seven billion kronor (US$730 million) to buy US-made igh Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (Himars) rocket artillery for it military. The government said in a statement that the acquisition would “enable the Swedish Armed Forces to operate over larger areas, and with greater long-range capacity than with current systems”. Defence Mini...

Sweden buys US rocket artillery for US$730 million

Sweden’s government said on Monday that the country would spend seven billion kronor (US$730 million) to buy US-made HIMARS rocket artillery for it military. The government said in a statement that the acquisition would “enable the Swedish Armed Forces to operate over larger areas, and with greater long-range capacity than with current systems.” Defence Minister Pal Jonson told reporters that the ...

Policing minister makes statement on anti-migrant protests – UK politics live

The prime minister earlier referred to the behaviour as ‘thuggish’Healey says Andy Burnham set out in his statement to MPs last week what he thought had gone wrongThe fundamentals of our economy [were] hollowed out through a series of past policy decisions, political power was centralised, weakening the relationships between the people, the businesses and the institutions who can make things happe...

Polanski faces Green rival in his pursuit of Keir Starmer’s old seat

Hamza Chowdhury says most of his fellow Green Camden councillors back him to contest 8 October byelectionUK politics live – latest updatesZack Polanski is facing unexpected opposition from his own party in his attempt to fight the Holborn and St Pancras byelection for the Greens, with a local councillor saying he is also seeking the nomination, and that the seat does not need “a politician you’ll ...

Claimed Israeli capture of Lebanese ridge reshapes negotiation dynamics

Israel's continued strikes challenge Lebanon's push for an elusive peace agreement and stability.