Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip: A love story
Queen Elizabeth II wore the British crown for 70 years, but she wore her wedding ring even longer.
Queen Elizabeth II wore the British crown for 70 years, but she wore her wedding ring even longer.
Photos: Queen Elizabeth II through the years
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, assumed the throne after the death of her father on Feb. 6, 1952.
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, assumed the throne after the death of her father on Feb. 6, 1952.
‘Riverdale’ actor KJ Apa becomes Samoan chief: ‘My goal is to serve’
The 25-year-old grew up in Samoa before moving to New Zealand to pursue an acting career.
The 25-year-old grew up in Samoa before moving to New Zealand to pursue an acting career.
Police: Pennsylvania woman killed by bull shark while snorkeling in the Bahamas
Authorities say a 58-year-old Pennsylvania woman died after she was attacked by a bull shark while snorkeling in Nassau, Bahamas.
Authorities say a 58-year-old Pennsylvania woman died after she was attacked by a bull shark while snorkeling in Nassau, Bahamas.
Liz Truss becomes new UK prime minister
New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss faces many challenges, including soaring prices, labor unrest, and a health care system burdened by long waiting lists and staff shortages.
New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss faces many challenges, including soaring prices, labor unrest, and a health care system burdened by long waiting lists and staff shortages.
Canada knife attack: 1 stabbing spree suspect dead, police say
Regina Police Chief Evan Bray said Damien Sanderson, 31, has been found dead and that they believe his brother, Myles Sanderson, 30, is injured and on the run.
Regina Police Chief Evan Bray said Damien Sanderson, 31, has been found dead and that they believe his brother, Myles Sanderson, 30, is injured and on the run.
India carnival ride plummets 50 feet, injuring multiple people – including children – in horrifying video
The high-rise swing malfunctioned at a fair in the north Indian city of Mohali.
The high-rise swing malfunctioned at a fair in the north Indian city of Mohali.
Parts of China re-enter COVID-19 lockdown days before holiday travel
It said that outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020.
It said that outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020.
2 suspects wanted after 10 dead, 15 injured in stabbing spree across Saskatchewan, Canada
Ten people are dead and 15 others are in the hospital after at least two suspects went on a stabbing spree, Canadian officials say.
Ten people are dead and 15 others are in the hospital after at least two suspects went on a stabbing spree, Canadian officials say.
Steve Irwin honored by Bindi, Robert Irwin on 16th anniversary of his death: 'Amazing guardian angel'
The 'Crocodile Hunter' died in 2006 after being stung by a stingray.
The 'Crocodile Hunter' died in 2006 after being stung by a stingray.
China earthquake: 6.8 magnitude quake leaves 21 dead, triggers landslides
The deadly earthquake occurred while 21 million residents in the province were already under a COVID-19 lockdown. Authorities reported stones and soil falling from mountainsides, causing damage to homes and power interruptions.
The deadly earthquake occurred while 21 million residents in the province were already under a COVID-19 lockdown. Authorities reported stones and soil falling from mountainsides, causing damage to homes and power interruptions.
OPEC, allies cutting world oil supplies as prices fall
The move signals their unhappiness with crude oil prices that have dropped because of recession fears.
The move signals their unhappiness with crude oil prices that have dropped because of recession fears.
2 diplomats killed in suicide attack outside Russian Embassy in Kabul
A spokesman for the Kabul police chief said at least one civilian was killed and that 10 others were wounded.
A spokesman for the Kabul police chief said at least one civilian was killed and that 10 others were wounded.
Climber arrested after scaling 1,000-foot skyscraper in London
London's Shard building is the tallest building in Britain and Western Europe
London's Shard building is the tallest building in Britain and Western Europe
Afghanistan children killed after playing with unexploded ordnance that detonated in classroom
Three of the Afghan children died instantly and one died later in a hospital.
Three of the Afghan children died instantly and one died later in a hospital.
Argentina: Assassination attempt of vice president fails when gun misfires
Argentina’s president said a man pointed a gun at the vice president’s head and pulled the trigger but the weapon didn’t fire. The attack came amid the VP facing a trial for alleged acts of corruption during her presidency over 10 years ago.
Argentina’s president said a man pointed a gun at the vice president’s head and pulled the trigger but the weapon didn’t fire. The attack came amid the VP facing a trial for alleged acts of corruption during her presidency over 10 years ago.
On this day in history, Sept. 2, 1945, World War II ends as Japan formally surrenders to US, Allies
Japan capitulated less than month after atomic bomb attacks, ended conflict that killed up to 60M people
Japan capitulated less than month after atomic bomb attacks, ended conflict that killed up to 60M people
Germany agrees to $28M settlement with families of Munich victims of 1972 attack
As part of an agreement with the families, Germany agreed to acknowledge failures that authorities made at the time and to allow German and Israeli historians to review the events surrounding the attack.
As part of an agreement with the families, Germany agreed to acknowledge failures that authorities made at the time and to allow German and Israeli historians to review the events surrounding the attack.
UN inspectors arrive at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
A U.N. inspection team has arrived at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on a mission to safeguard it from catastrophe.
A U.N. inspection team has arrived at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on a mission to safeguard it from catastrophe.
One of world's purest pink diamonds is expected to sell for $21 million at auction
The rare pink diamond, called the “Williamson Pink Star,” is named after two other notable pink diamonds, including one owned by Queen Elizabeth II.
The rare pink diamond, called the “Williamson Pink Star,” is named after two other notable pink diamonds, including one owned by Queen Elizabeth II.