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Media coverage of Queen Elizabeth's death began well, but quickly descended into farce

In Australia, as in Britain and the United States, professional mass media are part of the Establishment. This status even has its own name: the fourth estate. So at times like the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the pressure to conform to political and social expectations is intense.

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Two-thirds of IAEA board backs Western statement pressuring Iran

Two-thirds of the U.N. nuclear watchdog's 35-nation Board of Governors endorsed a non-binding statement by the United States, Britain, France and Germany on Wednesday pressing Iran to explain why uranium traces were found at three undeclared sites.

Reuters

The Guardian view on politics suspended: the crisis won’t wait

Editorial: A pause for mourning is appropriate, but Britain has been without a functional government for too long already

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Britain lines up to say farewell to the Queen as she lies in state at Westminster Hall

For William and Harry, it was an emotional repeat of the day they walked behind the coffin of their mother Diana

The Independent UK

Who really is Liz Truss?

New British Prime Minister Liz Truss has a lot on her plate, but who is she and what does she stand for?

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In mourning, we may appear to be one United Kingdom – but don’t fall for the tale of togetherness

Collective grief for the Queen has shown us what the nation could look like. If only Westminster politicians cared, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK

Republicans face a grim reality in modern Britain

Letters: Readers express concern about the silencing of people expressing republican views

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$Liz Truss urged to relax earthquake limits on fracking ahead of ban lift$

Liz Truss urged to relax earthquake limits on fracking ahead of ban lift

The Prime Minister is set to lift the ban on fracking as soon as next week to make Britain energy independent by 2040. The 2019 Tory manifesto pledged not to do so unless it was scientifically proven to be safe amid concerns over earthquakes.

Daily Mirror

Is the rift between Meghan, Harry, and The Firm finally beginning to thaw?

As the former ‘Fab Four’ come together to mourn the late Queen, could this unhappy event heal old wounds, asks Luciana Bellini?

Evening Standard

As Britain shuts down for Queen's funeral, thousands face disruption

While Queen Elizabeth's funeral on Monday will be observed across Britain, thousands of people face cancelled doctor appointments, closed food banks and shut supermarkets because of a surprise national holiday.

Reuters

Huge line to view monarch's coffin is queue fit for a queen

Britons famously love to line up, but marshaling hundreds of thousands of people who want to view the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II will test Britain’s famous capacity for queuing to its limit

The Independent UK

UK inviting North Korea to send envoy to Queen Elizabeth's funeral - source

Britain is inviting a representative from North Korea to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral on Monday, but Afghanistan, Syria and Venezuela will not be given an invite, a foreign office source said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Three more countries NOT invited to Queen's funeral - and some will just send ambassadors

A total of six countries have not made the invitation list for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday, including Afghanistan, Syria and Venezuela, as inside sources confirmed North Korea and Iran will be invited at ambassadorial level

Daily Mirror

In death as in life, the Queen remains steeped in tradition of royalty

“We all feel a bit motherless today,” wrote Henry James after the death of Queen Victoria in 1901. And that’s the feeling lots of people have as they line up along the route of the Queen’s coffin today to salute the longest reigning monarch. Victoria had reigned from the age…

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Biggest ever nest of Asian hornets found on ground survive 28 HOURS in a freezer

Beekeepers are being given special training to 'hold the front line' and prevent a full scale invasion of the dangerous hornets into Britain after a nest containing 1,600 of the insects was found

The Independent UK

UK inflation dips slightly in August to 9.9%

Inflation in the United Kingdom slowed slightly in August as a drop in gasoline and diesel fuel prices gave consumers the first glimmer of hope that Britain’s cost-of-living crisis may be beginning to ease

Daily Record

Tyson Fury's most savage Anthony Joshua digs as 'brains of Britain' haymaker signals epic trash talk to come

The pair are primed to lock horns on December 3 with Cardiff's Millennium Stadium set to host a fight for the ages.

Reuters

From bombs to ballet: Ukraine dancers perform 'Giselle' in London

At the London Coliseum theatre, a cast of Ukrainian dancers rehearse a new production of "Giselle", as Russian-born choreographer and former Bolshoi Ballet director Alexei Ratmansky watches from the sidelines.

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Indian President Murmu to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral

India's President Droupadi Murmu will attend the state funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in London on Monday, the Indian government said.

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King Charles and sons escort queen's coffin as people line up to pay respects

King Charles, his sons Princes William and Harry, and other senior royals joined a solemn procession accompanying Queen Elizabeth's coffin as the late monarch made her final journey from Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis 'begged and pleaded' to stop energy 'catastrophe' - but offers ray of hope

Money expert Martin Lewis, 50, appeared on Good Morning Britain with Susanna Reid as he addressed the Energy Price Guarantee - a new scheme that will override Ofgem's energy price cap

The Independent UK

Bristol restaurant becomes first in Britain to add carbon emissions to menu

Initiative was launched by the UK’s leading vegan charity

The Times of India

Photographer Jane Barlow who took the Queen's last picture reminisces her time with the late monarch

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, passed away on September 8, 2022.

The Guardian - UK

There is no single ‘national mood’ – just ask Britain’s republicans

In the short term, the Queen’s passing will boost support for the monarchy. But that could soon fade away, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh MPs raise concern over arrests of anti-monarchy protesters

“But we must not sacrifice the principle of free speech upon which modern Britain is built. Republicans have as much right to voice their opinions as anyone else.”

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