Germany’s Oktoberfest returns after 2-year hiatus
The Oktoberfest has typically drawn about 6 million visitors every year to packed festival grounds in Bavaria’s capital.
The Oktoberfest has typically drawn about 6 million visitors every year to packed festival grounds in Bavaria’s capital.
Queen Elizabeth's death brings up memories of the loss of Princess Diana
British media recently compared photos of flowers placed outside London’s Buckingham Palace to photos taken after the death of Diana, former princess of Wales, in 1997. She was 36-years-old.
British media recently compared photos of flowers placed outside London’s Buckingham Palace to photos taken after the death of Diana, former princess of Wales, in 1997. She was 36-years-old.
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral predicted to be most-watched event in TV history
One industry expert has predicted a staggering 4.1 billion viewers could tune in to witness the queen’s funeral on Monday.
One industry expert has predicted a staggering 4.1 billion viewers could tune in to witness the queen’s funeral on Monday.
Unsavory allegations rock chess world as American teen shocks No. 1 player in tournament
The shocking defeat of one of the best chess players in the world sparked accusations of cheating and has thrown the sport into a tailspin over the last few weeks.
The shocking defeat of one of the best chess players in the world sparked accusations of cheating and has thrown the sport into a tailspin over the last few weeks.
TikTok won't commit to blocking flow of Americans' data to China
Earlier this year, BuzzFeed reported that TikTok engineers in China have access to U.S. data dating back to Sept. 2021. TikTok said they’re planning to delete U.S. user data from its servers.
Earlier this year, BuzzFeed reported that TikTok engineers in China have access to U.S. data dating back to Sept. 2021. TikTok said they’re planning to delete U.S. user data from its servers.
A new space race? China adds urgency to US return to moon
It's not just rocket fuel propelling America's first moonshot after a half-century lull. Strategic rivalry with China's ambitious space program is helping drive NASA’s effort, as both nations push to establish the first lunar bases.
It's not just rocket fuel propelling America's first moonshot after a half-century lull. Strategic rivalry with China's ambitious space program is helping drive NASA’s effort, as both nations push to establish the first lunar bases.
How long is the line to view queen's coffin? UK posts live 'queue tracker'
Thousands of mourners are waiting for their chance to view the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, and the livestream shows just how long the line stretches.
Thousands of mourners are waiting for their chance to view the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, and the livestream shows just how long the line stretches.
Prince Harry's tell-all book: What will he reveal, and could memoir destroy relationship with royal family?
Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday, which could postpone the release of Prince Harry's memoir as King Charles III ascends the throne
Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday, which could postpone the release of Prince Harry's memoir as King Charles III ascends the throne
Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits recaptured city following Russian military retreat
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a rare foray outside Ukraine's capital and highlighted Moscow’s embarrassing retreat from a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a rare foray outside Ukraine's capital and highlighted Moscow’s embarrassing retreat from a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
The queen's coffin will lie in state for four days in Westminster Hall: What to know about the tradition
People who want to view the queen’s coffin can do so from 5 p.m. local time Wednesday until 6:30 a.m. on Monday.
People who want to view the queen’s coffin can do so from 5 p.m. local time Wednesday until 6:30 a.m. on Monday.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lies in state after somber procession
King Charles III, his sons Princes William and Harry, and other members of the royal family walked behind her coffin during the procession to Westminster Hall.
King Charles III, his sons Princes William and Harry, and other members of the royal family walked behind her coffin during the procession to Westminster Hall.
Some Indians call for return of legendary Koh-i-Noor diamond from Britain
The 105.6-carat “Koh-i-Noor” diamond, now mounted on the queen’s crown, has been a symbol of conquest throughout its centuries of history.
The 105.6-carat “Koh-i-Noor” diamond, now mounted on the queen’s crown, has been a symbol of conquest throughout its centuries of history.
Westminster Abbey: A history of England's famous royal church
Since the year 1066, Westminster Abbey has been the site of coronations, 16 royal weddings, and countless funerals; 30 kings and queens are among the 3,300 buried there.
Since the year 1066, Westminster Abbey has been the site of coronations, 16 royal weddings, and countless funerals; 30 kings and queens are among the 3,300 buried there.
Queen's funeral day will be a holiday for federal workers in Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Sept. 19 will be a holiday so that federal employees can mourn Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her state funeral.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Sept. 19 will be a holiday so that federal employees can mourn Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her state funeral.
Doctor speculates over the cause of King Charles' swollen 'sausage fingers'
Resurfaced photos of King Charles' swollen fingers have led some on the internet to either poke fun or express serious concern.
Resurfaced photos of King Charles' swollen fingers have led some on the internet to either poke fun or express serious concern.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace
Thousands gathered outside the palace cheered and clapped as the hearse swung around a roundabout in front of the queen's official residence.
Thousands gathered outside the palace cheered and clapped as the hearse swung around a roundabout in front of the queen's official residence.
Eiffel Tower to go dark earlier as Paris saves energy
Lights on the Eiffel Tower will soon be turned off more than an hour earlier at night to save electricity, the Paris mayor announced Tuesday, as Russia's war in Ukraine deepens an energy crisis in Europe.
Lights on the Eiffel Tower will soon be turned off more than an hour earlier at night to save electricity, the Paris mayor announced Tuesday, as Russia's war in Ukraine deepens an energy crisis in Europe.
Australian man killed by kangaroo, first fatal attack in over 85 years
Police later shot, killed kangaroo after it prevented paramedics from reaching man.
Police later shot, killed kangaroo after it prevented paramedics from reaching man.
As the queen’s funeral approaches, a look back at other high-profile, televised ceremonies
It doesn’t happen often, but there have been a few figures in recent history that millions, even billions, of people gathered together to mourn.
It doesn’t happen often, but there have been a few figures in recent history that millions, even billions, of people gathered together to mourn.
Prince Harry, Meghan's harsh comments and bombshell claims about the royal family: Do they have royal regrets?
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stepped away from their royal roles in 2020 and moved to California.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stepped away from their royal roles in 2020 and moved to California.