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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IVF clinic in occupied Cyprus denies BBC revelations

August 19, 2026 at 14:17

Man reported to have approached five-year-old on Larnaca beach

Cyprus August 19, 2026 at 14:11

Authorities were alerted following a complaint that a man...

Around 140,000 cubic metres flow into dams

Cyprus August 19, 2026 at 14:05

Around 140,000 cubic metres of water flowed into water...

Infant death in Limassol: Autopsy set for tomorrow, no external injuries found

Cyprus August 19, 2026 at 14:00

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of...

EU rules on electronic evidence in criminal investigations take effect

International August 19, 2026 at 13:56

The EU e-evidence rules entered into force on Tuesday,...