Charles III, Britain’s conflicted new monarch
With the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth on Thursday (8 September), Prince Charles has finally become king of the United Kingdom and 14 other realms, ending a wait of more than 70
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Queen Elizabeth dies at 96, ending an era for Britain
Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the nation’s figurehead for seven decades, died at her home in Scotland aged 96 on Thursday (8 September). “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement. “
Feeding a snake that will bite us
EURACTIV’s poll this week showed that most of our readers believe that a new trend of the EU centre-right (EPP) joining coalitions with far-right parties will ultimately result in the EPP adopting more extreme positions. The elections in Sweden and…
Teddy Bears and Racial Justice: How St. Louis Became a Laboratory for Social Work
A surprising collection of politicians, activists and entrepreneurs are trying to solve the city’s deep racial and economic divides — and their ambitions know few boundaries. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to…
There can be no compromise between Russian genocide and Ukrainian freedom
Ever since Vladimir Putin’s troops first crossed the Ukrainian border on February 24, there has been no shortage of Western commentators seeking to explain why Ukraine really has no choice but to offer Russia land in exchange for peace. Despite…
U.S. Asks Judge in Trump Special Master Case to Lift Key Parts of Order
The Justice Department asked a judge to hold off on enacting key parts of her order, including a temporary ban on its ability to use files seized from former President Donald J. Trump in its inquiry. Send any friend a…
Biden and Former Presidents Give Statements on Queen Elizabeth II
Six of the American leaders she met during her long life offer remembrances of her and their encounters. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you…
The Queen Met 13 Sitting U.S. Presidents, Who Basked in Her Global Prestige
Queen Elizabeth II was a gracious host and guest over the last seven decades, even when faced with protocol mistakes and awkward missteps. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Oz Sharpens Attacks on Fetterman as Pennsylvania Senate Race Tightens
Dr. Mehmet Oz is seeking to reboot his campaign against Lt. Gov. John Fetterman with a pair of pointed attack lines, including about his rival’s “second chances” for felons. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10…
Russia may not survive Putin’s disastrous decision to invade Ukraine
Russia’s war in Ukraine has demonstrated that the Kremlin does not respect the fundamentals of international law or the sanctity of international borders. This imperialistic foreign policy may soon rebound on Russia itself. Russia’s territorial integrity looks set to become…