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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EU provides vaccines for foot-and-mouth disease in occupied Cyprus

February 3, 2026 at 16:53

e-kalathi prices: Supermarkets reject claims of manipulation

Economy February 3, 2026 at 16:46

Supermarkets have strongly rejected allegations by the Cyprus Consumers...

Minneapolis federal immigration agents to get body cameras

International February 3, 2026 at 16:35

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced...

Trump sues Harvard for $1bn in damages

International February 3, 2026 at 16:19

US President Donald Trump has announced he will seek...

Trump cuts US tariffs on India to 18%

International February 3, 2026 at 15:50

US President Donald Trump has lowered reciprocal tariffs on...