Read the full transcript of King Charles III’s speech to U.S. Congress
Charles, who was in the U.S. for a four-day state visit, is just the second British monarch to address Congress after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, did so in 1991.
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The unidentified woman fell from the balcony of her stateroom and landed on a deck below on board of a Carnival Cruise ship in California.
Woman dead after reportedly falling from balcony on Carnival cruise ship
The unidentified woman reportedly fell from the balcony of her stateroom and landed on a deck below on board of a Carnival Cruise ship in California.
Man pleads guilty to planning attack on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
The defendant, a 21-year-old Austrian citizen known only as Beran A., faced charges including terrorist offenses and membership in a terrorist organization.
Gunman arrested after opening fire at 2 locations in Greek capital
The gunman initially opened fire at the social security office, wounding an employee, police said. Officers who arrived at the scene treated the man, but the gunman fled the scene.
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Gunman opens fire at 2 locations in Greek capital, wounding several
The gunman initially opened fire at the social security office, wounding an employee, police said. Officers who arrived at the scene treated the man, but the gunman fled the scene.
The UAE has quit OPEC. What does it mean for the future of oil?
The kingdom took a “policy-driven” decision to leave the bloc, said the country’s energy minister Suhail bin Mohammed al-Mazrouei.
UAE leaves OPEC as Strait of Hormuz oil crisis drags on
UAE Energy Minister Suhail Mohamed al-Mazrouei told Reuters the decision was taken after a careful look at the regional power's energy strategies.
King Charles III urges ‘unyielding resolve’ for Ukraine, praises NATO
"The bond of kinship and identity between America and the United Kingdom is priceless and eternal," he said. "It is irreplaceable and unbreakable."
Trump welcomes King Charles III to White House for ‘beautiful British day’
King Charles III will become the first British monarch to address the U.S. Congress since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1991.
King Charles III to meet Trump, address Congress on U.S. visit
King Charles III will become the first British monarch to address the U.S. Congress since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1991.
King Charles III meets Trump for U.S. state visit amid British tensions
The four-day visit, intended to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary and the U.S.-U.K. 'special relationship,' was overshadowed by Saturday's shooting at a White House event.
Trump calls off planned peace talks as Iran’s foreign minister leaves Pakistan
Iran’s foreign minister left Pakistan before U.S. envoys arrived for ceasefire talks, as tensions persist and global trade remains strained by Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
Trump scraps planned peace talks as Iran’s foreign minister leaves Pakistan
Iran’s foreign minister left Pakistan before U.S. envoys arrived for ceasefire talks, as tensions persist and global trade remains strained by Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
‘U.S has all the cards’: Trump scraps Iran talks as foreign minister leaves Pakistan
Iran’s foreign minister left Pakistan before U.S. envoys arrived for ceasefire talks, as tensions persist and global trade remains strained by Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
Iran’s foreign minister leaves without meeting US envoys, Pakistani officials say
Iran’s foreign minister left Pakistan before U.S. envoys arrived for ceasefire talks, as tensions persist and global trade remains strained by Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
Iran and U.S. dispatch negotiators to Pakistan for new talks after delays
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's trip comes as much of the world has been on edge over a war that has snarled crucial energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
Top Iran official heads to Pakistan for talks as U.S. waits for ‘good deal’
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's trip comes as much of the world has been on edge over a war that has snarled crucial energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to extend Hezbollah ceasefire for 3 weeks
Trump said a meeting between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to the United States on Thursday went 'very well,' leading to the extension of the ceasefire set to expire Monday.
Tourist charged after damaging Neptune statue following ‘pre-marital dare’
The tourist, identified as a 28-year-old woman, intended to 'touch' the statue's carved private parts, officials said.
White House accuses China of theft of AI technology ahead of summit
The Chinese Embassy in Washington said it opposes "the baseless allegations," adding that Beijing "attaches great importance to the protection of intellectual property rights."
Prince Harry makes surprise Kyiv visit, calls on U.S. to do more for Ukraine
Harry, whose visit comes as the country endures its fifth year of war with Russia, said it was 'good to be back in Ukraine' upon arrival at the city's main railway station.
‘Shoot and kill’ Iranian boats laying sea mines, Trump tells military
“I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be...that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump posted.
Ukraine gets US$106B loan package from EU after Hungary changes vote
The measures were prepared early this year and set to be announced in February to mark the fourth anniversary of the conflict, but Hungary and Slovakia had opposed the move.
The U.K. just banned smoking for life for youth. Should Canada do the same?
The U.K. Parliament has passed a bill that will permanently outlaw sales of tobacco products, including cigarettes, to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009.
Iran attacks 3 ships hours after Trump announces ceasefire extension
The attacks were carried out by the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, according to Iranian media, which reported that the force seized two of the ships.
‘China is not a solution’ to Canada’s problems with the U.S., Kovrig says
Michael Kovrig said Ottawa's new China strategy was a 'risky play' that will not be viewed well by Washington and could threaten trade talks.
‘Horrible scene’: Vancouver group was visiting Mexico pyramid when shots rang out
A Canadian woman was killed in the shooting, four people were injured by gunfire and two were injured by falls, according to the Mexico State Secretariat of Security.
Iran war could push world into a food ‘catastrophe,’ UN agency warns
If the U.S.-led war in Iran continues, the protracted conflict 'could trigger a cascade of effects similar to the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis,' according to the FAO.
Anand says she asked Israel to investigate killing of Canadian in Lebanon
The family of 38-year-old Windsor, Ont. resident Hassan Haidar says an Israeli drone shot him in the head during its ongoing military campaign in Lebanon.