Tag: british monarchy

New research adds to pressure on British monarchy over historical ties to slavery

International August 11, 2025 at 16:55

New research shows that Britain's King George IV, who ruled for a decade until 1830, personally profited from enslaved labour on Grenadian plantations, a...

ON THIS DAY: The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (1953)

On this Day June 2, 2025 at 14:48

On 2 June 1953, a 27-year-old Elizabeth Windsor was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom in a ceremony steeped in tradition, symbolism, and quiet...

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Tragedy in China: Train hits workers, killing 11 maintenance workers

November 27, 2025 at 16:56

Peru former president Vizcarra sentenced to 14 years for corruption

International November 27, 2025 at 16:46

Former Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra was sentenced today to...

Peru: Former President Martín Vizcarra sentenced to 14 years for corruption

International November 27, 2025 at 16:40

A Peruvian court today sentenced ex-President Martín Vizcarra to...

Coup in Guinea-Bissau: President and army chief arrested

International November 27, 2025 at 16:32

Outgoing President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau has been...

China warns citizens against Japan travel

International November 27, 2025 at 16:24

China's embassy in Japan warned its citizens to avoid...