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Over 100 British Cinemas, Big City Screens to Show Queen's Funeral

Queen Elizabeth's state funeral on Monday will be shown by around 125 cinemas across Britain, while parks, squares and cathedrals will also set up viewing screens for the huge ceremonial event, the government said on Saturday. The funeral service at Westminster Abbey and related processions across London will also be…

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Taiwan 'specially invited' to sign queen's condolence book

Taiwan's de facto ambassador in London received a "special invite" to sign the book of condolence for Britain's Queen Elizabeth, the island's foreign ministry said, adding he was given the same treatment as other dignitaries.

Reuters

Biden pays respects to 'honourable' Queen Elizabeth before funeral

U.S. President Joe Biden paid emotional tribute to Queen Elizabeth on the eve of her state funeral on Sunday, saying Britain and the world had been lucky to have such a dignified and dedicated servant on the throne for 70 years.

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Over 100 British cinemas, big city screens to show queen's funeral

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Vladimir Putin's ally who advocates launching missile at UK hit by sabotage attack

The villa of Vladimir Putin-backing TV presenter Dmitry Kiselyov in the occupied region of the Crimea was targeted in an attack by Ukrainian agents according to police in the region

Daily Mirror

Britain used to rule a quarter of the world. What happened?

For centuries, British monarchs — including Queen Elizabeth II — ruled over vast swathes of the globe with the most powerful empire in history. Even as it has crumbled, its legacy of colonialism lives on in the countries forever changed by British imperialism.

ABC News

'Dearest grannie', we miss you - Queen Elizabeth's grandchildren

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie issued a tribute to their "dearest grannie" on Saturday, saying how much they missed the late Queen Elizabeth and had thought she would be around forever.

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Biden en Route to London to Attend Funeral of Elizabeth II

US President Joe Biden on Saturday headed to London to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The state funeral, the first in Britain since the death of Winston Churchill in 1965, will take place Monday at Westminster Abbey in London at 11:00 am (1000 GMT). Biden will be among…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US-UK Relations Enter New Chapter as New PM, King Settle in

President Joe Biden heads to the United Kingdom on Saturday to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II at a time of transition in US-UK relations, as both a new royal and a new prime minister are settling in. The hawkish approach of Prime Minister Liz Truss to Russia and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

The week in audio: 5 Live Breakfast; LBC; Sounds of Black Britain; Empire; Love and Radio – review

When radio coverage of the Queen’s death ended up like a long Test match commentary, it was good to turn to some alternative views of Britishness

The Guardian - UK

Ash Amirahmadi of Arla: ‘I thought milk was boring. Little did I know’

The giant dairy co-op’s managing director is absorbed in his industry, even as it faces steep cost and market price challenges

The Guardian - UK

Queen's death is reminder of disappearing WWII generation

The long good-bye for Queen Elizabeth II is a reminder of a broader truth playing out with little fanfare across Britain: The nation is bidding farewell to the men and women who fought the country’s battles during World War II

The Independent UK

Bidens head to London for Queen Elizabeth's funeral

President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, headed to London on Saturday to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral, departing Washington without any former U.S. presidents, who are not taking part in the somber event.

Reuters

Britain's heaviest man vows he'll call police if nurses won't let him have fizzy pop

Britain's heaviest man, who is on a liquid restriction diet, reportedly threatened to call the police after nurses took away his beloved fizzy drinks, and says this goes against his "human rights"

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Queen's death triggers media bonanza in works for decades

Plans by news organizations that have been in place for years — even decades — to cover the death of Queen Elizabeth II were triggered and tested when the event took place

France 24

Queen Elizabeth’s grandchildren mount vigil around coffin

Queen Elizabeth II's eight grandchildren mounted a vigil around her coffin on Saturday, their heads bowed in silence as a line of mourners streamed past the late monarch’s lying-in state.

Foreign Policy

Who’s Afraid of Gene-Edited Crops?

A new U.K. bill is a chance at food security—if Britain can get past unfounded fears.

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In Yemen, Queen’s Death Recalls Memories of Colonial Past

In 1954, large crowds turned out for a historic visit by Queen Elizabeth II to Aden. At the time, this city on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula was a colony of the British Empire and was one of the busiest and most important ports in the world. Now…

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The Independent UK

In Yemen, Queen’s death recalls memories of colonial past

There are few remaining reminders that the Yemeni port city of Aden was once a British colony

The Independent UK

Charles and Camilla: A timeline of their 50-year relationship, from friendship to marriage

The story of Charles and Camilla, as they begin a new chapter as Britain’s King and Queen Consort

Reuters

William and Harry stand vigil with cousins at queen's coffin

Princes William and Harry stood vigil at either end of the coffin of their grandmother Queen Elizabeth on Saturday, heads bowed as a line of mourners streamed past the late monarch's lying-in-state.

Wales Online

Revered saint's bones, including ribs and kneecaps, are touring Britain

Bones and relics of St Bernadette of Lourdes are touring Wales, England and Scotland

The Independent UK

Veteran Kuwaiti ambassador recalls three decades of memories with the Queen

Khaled Al-Duwaisan, 75, an ambassador of 30 years, spoke with the PA news agency from his home in Kuwait.

The Independent UK

Andy Murray frustrated by Great Britain’s Davis Cup exit at hands of Netherlands

Murray and Joe Salisbury lost a deciding doubles rubber for the second straight match

The Guardian - UK

Murray and Salisbury battle to the last but Britain crash out of Davis Cup

Andy Murray and Joe Salisbury fought hard in Glasgow but lost their Davis Cup doubles rubber against the Netherlands in three sets, meaning Britain are out of the competition with a tie to spare

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