Germany’s Oktoberfest returns after 2-year hiatus
The Oktoberfest has typically drawn about 6 million visitors every year to packed festival grounds in Bavaria’s capital.
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral predicted to be most-watched event in TV history
One industry expert has predicted a staggering 4.1 billion viewers could tune in to witness the queen’s funeral on Monday.
Unsavory allegations rock chess world as American teen shocks No. 1 player in tournament
The shocking defeat of one of the best chess players in the world sparked accusations of cheating and has thrown the sport into a tailspin over the last few weeks.
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.
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.
King Charles escorts coffin in Scotland as queen hailed a 'constant in all our lives'
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will remain at the St. Giles’ Cathedral until Tuesday so the public can pay their respects. After, it will be flown to London.
King Charles III surrenders hereditary revenues in return for sovereign grant funding official duties
Every monarch has turned over the Crown Estates to the government since King George III.
King Charles III vows to carry on ‘lifelong service’ in 1st address as monarch
King Charles III said he feels “profound sorrow” over the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in his first speech to the nation and called her an inspiration.
King Charles III takes the throne after a lifetime of preparation
The new King Charles faces the enormous challenge of building the same affection that characterized the relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and the British public.
Camilla becomes queen, but without the sovereign’s powers
While the wife of a king is traditionally crowned queen, the question of what title Camilla would hold when Charles became king had been a tricky one for many years.
Queen Elizabeth II: Memorable, historic events Britain’s longest-reigning monarch lived through
Queen Elizabeth II was born before sliced bread, the internet, and a plethora of other historic events and life-changing inventions.
Monarchies around the world: The U.K., a diarchy, and the uniqueness of Vatican City
The British monarchy has a global reach, but there are also other countries that have a royal family all their own.
Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96 after royal family rushes to her side at Balmoral
The monarch had been placed under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle after doctors were “concerned” for her health.
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.
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.
South Korea proposes meeting with North on family reunions
Family reunions are a highly emotional humanitarian issue: they involve people in their 80s and older who are desperate to see their long-lost relatives before they die.
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.
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.
Climber arrested after scaling 1,000-foot skyscraper in London
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.