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Europe Decoded

How will the Queen's funeral impact certain services in the UK?

Many shops, venues and court hearings have been cancelled on 19 September due to the Queen's funeral. But this has generated a lot of confusion online about other cancellations, such as flights and hospital visits.

16/09/2022

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Two police officers injured in London stabbing incident

The attack occurred in the early hours of Friday morning around Leicester Square. The Metropolitan police force said they are not treating the incident as terrorism.

16/09/2022

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David Beckham queues to see the Queen's coffin in London.

Former England football captain David Beckham joined the huge queues in London to pass the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

16/09/2022

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People queue to see Queen Elizabeth II's coffin on third day

Thousands of people continue to line up along the Thames opposite the Houses of Parliament to pay their last respects to Queen Elizabeth II.

16/09/2022

United Kingdom

Which European royals are attending Queen Elizabeth II's funeral?

The Queen had close friendships with a number of other European monarchs over the 70 years of her reign.

16/09/2022

Culture news

Euroviews. Why do the Brits love to patiently wait in line?

The line to see the Queen's coffin is roughly five-kilometres long, but is something bigger going on?

16/09/2022

United Kingdom

People urged not to join Queen queue amid lengthy waiting times

People have been urged not to join the huge queue of mourners waiting to file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth in London.

15/09/2022

United Kingdom

Man jailed for owning the gun used in murder of journalist Lyra McKee

The 29-year-old was killed while observing riots in Northern Ireland in April 2019.

14/09/2022

United Kingdom

Thousands gather as the Queen lies in state at Westminster Hall

The Queen will now lie in state at the Palace of Westminster until her funeral on 19 September.

14/09/2022

Green News

Want to age gracefully? Take some tips from the naked mole rat 

Researchers are studying naked mole rats to try and unlock their anti-ageing, anti-illness secrets - and help people suffering with arthritis.

14/09/2022

Green News

More Brits refuse to pay despite Truss’s €2,900 energy bills freeze

Almost 200,000 people have so far signed up to the Don't Pay movement, as UK energy bills soar by 97% in a year.

14/09/2022

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Queen's coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was greeted by crowds at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening, after it was taken to the British capital by plane from Scotland.

14/09/2022

Travel News

How to travel to the Queen’s funeral in London and what to do

Funeral details, key dates, venues, how to get around and where to stay in central London to honour Queen Elizabeth II.

14/09/2022

United Kingdom

Hundreds of thousands expected to pay last respects to Queen in London

There will be a solemn procession through the streets of London from Buckingham Palace to Westminster when the coffin is moved.

14/09/2022

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace

The late sovereign's casket arrived in London on a flight from Edinburgh earlier on Tuesday, marking the Queen's final trip from her beloved Scotland.

13/09/2022

My Europe Series

Why is there concern over free speech in aftermath of Queen's death?

“I struggle to understand how holding up that sign could meet the threshold for a breach of the peace, and any subsequent prosecution on that basis would clearly bring into play serious concerns about fundamental human rights.”

13/09/2022

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Belfast remembers queen, ahead of new king's visit

Preparations were underway in Belfast on Monday ahead of King Charles III's first visit as monarch in a national tour during his first days on the throne.

13/09/2022

United Kingdom

Queues begin in London to view Queen Elizabeth II's coffin

Millions are expected in London to pay their last respects to Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state.

13/09/2022

Culture news

Leenalchi, the new K-pop band to hit the UK's shores

Leenalchi make their UK debut as part of an exciting Korean cultural festival in London this month.

13/09/2022

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Queen's coffin arrives at St. Giles' Cathedral

The procession carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday arrived at Edinburgh's St. Giles' Cathedral.

12/09/2022

Culture news

What's going to happen to the Queen's corgis now?

The Queen's iconic pets are now bereft of an owner but who will pick up where her majesty left off?

12/09/2022

Art

The artists the Queen liked, and the one she didn't

Over her lifetime, Queen Elizabeth II witnessed potentially the greatest shift in artistic tastes to happen across a century.

12/09/2022

Health news

Award-winning new device could help women self-check for breast cancer

The device monitors abnormalities in breast tissue via sound waves and allows women to track any changes on an app.

12/09/2022

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King addresses Westminster condolence meeting

King Charles III pledged Monday to follow his late mother’s example of “selfless duty”.

12/09/2022

Green News

No private jets or plastic flowers: The eco rules around Queen’s death

Mourners have been asked to stop leaving Paddington Bears at Buckingham Palace, as plans for the floral tributes are unveiled.

12/09/2022

Health news

Scientists uncover how air pollution triggers lung cancer

Scientists have managed to link air pollution to lung cancer, helping to explain why so many non-smokers develop the disease.

12/09/2022