British Pound Plunges To Record Lows
The British pound plunged to an all-time low against the U.S. dollar Monday as investors ran for the exits after the new government’s fiscal plan threatened to stretch Britain’s finances to their limits.
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Britain’s Queen Buried After Christ-Centered Funeral
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest reigning monarch, has been buried following a private ceremony in Windsor, the Royal Family says.
King Charles III appears at ease as defender of all faiths in UK
In a hushed atmosphere of a south London mosque, a dozen Muslims of all ages wait to sign a book of condolences for Queen Elizabeth II at an interfaith ceremony.
Controversial Leaders Invited To Queen’s Funeral
Controversial world leaders were among those invited to participate in Monday’s state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II despite concerns about their human rights record.
Many Mourning Queen Who Wanted To Meet ‘King of Kings’
Mourners stood Thursday in a rapidly expanding queue of some 5 miles (8 kilometers) along the River Thames in London to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away at age 96.
Charles III Declared King; Britain’s Queen Buried On Sep. 19
Queen Elizabeth II will be buried on September 19, the Royal Family announced, shortly after Charles III was publicly declared the new monarch.
Britain’s New King Charles III Meeting Crowds
Britain’s new King Charles III has met crowds outside Buckingham Palace as the nation plunged into mourning after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, at age 96.
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth Dead At 96
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, aged 96, after reigning for 70 years, the palace said.
Britain’s New PM Liz Truss Facing Unrest
Liz Truss became Britain’s prime minister on Tuesday after Queen Elizabeth II asked her to form a government as the nation faces its biggest challenges in years.
Liz Truss Britain’s Next Prime Minister Amid Recession Fears
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss was elected Britain’s next prime minister and the new leader of the Conservative Party on Monday after beating her rival in a crucial party vote, but recession fears overshadowed the election joy.
Europe Rushes To Save France As Blazes Rage
European nations rushed to save France as miles of parched forest were reduced to smoldering ashes by spreading wildfires amid record drought and heatwaves across Europe.
Britain’s Central Bank Announces Biggest Rate Hike In 27 Years; Warns Of Recession
The Bank of England (BoE) raised interest rates by the most in 27 years on Thursday and warned a prolonged recession is on its way.
UK: Charges dismissed against elderly woman arrested for praying outside abortion clinic
A 76 year-old woman who was arrested in Liverpool, England for praying silently near an abortion clinic has had the charges against her dismissed, CBN News reports.
Russian President Says West Should Meet On Battlefield
Russia’s president suggested Friday that his nation’s invasion of Ukraine could lead to World War Three and challenged the West to fight his army.
US, G7 Ban Russian Gold Despite Sanctions Fatigue
U.S. President Joe Biden says the United States and other Group of Seven (G7) countries will ban imports of gold from Russia to undercut its financing of Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Ukraine President Visits Injured As Russia Captures More Territory
Ukraine’s war-time President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited his nation’s southern city of Mykolaiv as concerns rise that his forces may suffer from fatigue while they lose territories due to the ongoing Russian invasion.
Ukraine Forces Battle In ‘Dead Cities’
Between massive death and destruction, Ukrainian forces were still holding out in the eastern city of Severodonetsk despite being outnumbered by Russian forces, Ukraine’s president said.
Britain’s PM Survives Confidence Vote Over Booze Parties
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson claimed a “decisive victory” in a confidence vote by his Conservative Party triggered by concern over his attendance at parties during COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.
British Queen Not At Jubilee Service After Health Scare
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II will not attend Friday’s Jubilee service at St Paul’s Cathedral in London after experiencing “discomfort” at a Buckingham Palace parade in her honor, the palace said.
Head of Nigerian Methodist Church kidnapped, released next day
The head of the Nigerian Methodist Church was abducted from Abia in south-east Nigeria on Sunday, before being released the next day, Christian Today (CT) reports.