Biden, S. African leader meeting to discuss Ukraine, climate issues, trade

The White House meeting between the two leaders is also an effort for the Biden administration to improve relations with South Africa to handle global issues.

Minnesotan was 18th in line to view Queen Elizabeth II's coffin

A Minnesota man was among the first members of the public to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state in Westminster Hall.

TikTok won't commit to blocking flow of Americans' data to China

Earlier this year, BuzzFeed reported that TikTok engineers in China have access to U.S. data dating back to Sept. 2021. TikTok said they’re planning to delete U.S. user data from its servers.

A new space race? China adds urgency to US return to moon

It's not just rocket fuel propelling America's first moonshot after a half-century lull. Strategic rivalry with China's ambitious space program is helping drive NASA’s effort, as both nations push to establish the first lunar bases.

Details of Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral revealed by Buckingham Palace

Two minutes of silence will be observed across the United Kingdom at the end of Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday.

How long is the line to view queen's coffin? UK posts live 'queue tracker'

Thousands of mourners are waiting for their chance to view the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, and the livestream shows just how long the line stretches.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits recaptured city following Russian military retreat

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a rare foray outside Ukraine's capital and highlighted Moscow’s embarrassing retreat from a Ukrainian counteroffensive.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lies in state after somber procession

King Charles III, his sons Princes William and Harry, and other members of the royal family walked behind her coffin during the procession to Westminster Hall.

Some Indians call for return of legendary Koh-i-Noor diamond from Britain

The 105.6-carat “Koh-i-Noor” diamond, now mounted on the queen’s crown, has been a symbol of conquest throughout its centuries of history.

Former UN ambassador visits Moscow as Griner, Whelan remain jailed

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced in July that the U.S. had made a "substantial proposal" to Russia to facilitate a swap.

Westminster Abbey: A history of England's famous royal church

Since the year 1066, Westminster Abbey has been the site of coronations, 16 royal weddings, and countless funerals; 30 kings and queens are among the 3,300 buried there.

Queen's funeral day will be a holiday for federal workers in Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Sept. 19 will be a holiday so that federal employees can mourn Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her state funeral.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace

Thousands gathered outside the palace cheered and clapped as the hearse swung around a roundabout in front of the queen's official residence.

Eiffel Tower to go dark earlier as Paris saves energy

Lights on the Eiffel Tower will soon be turned off more than an hour earlier at night to save electricity, the Paris mayor announced Tuesday, as Russia's war in Ukraine deepens an energy crisis in Europe.