Tag: royalty

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: Henry VIII ascends to the English throne

On this Day April 22, 2025 at 17:00

22 April 1509 On this day in 1509, Henry VIII became King of England at the age of just 17, following the death of his...

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ON THIS DAY: U2 band is formed in Dublin (1976)

September 25, 2025 at 18:16

French ex-president Sarkozy given 5-year sentence after Libya case

International September 25, 2025 at 17:57

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to...

Russia extends gasoline ban, partially halts diesel exports amid Ukraine strikes

International September 25, 2025 at 17:34

Russia will introduce a partial ban on diesel exports...

Applications open for preschool tuition subsidy scheme in Cyprus

Cyprus September 25, 2025 at 16:54

Subsidy for preschool tuition now available The preschool tuition subsidy...

ECB says food costs up 34% for eurozone households since 2019

Economy September 25, 2025 at 16:34

Food inflation rises faster than overall prices The ECB says...