McDonald's to close for Queen's funeral on Monday

The fast food chain will shut all its restaurants until 5pm on 19 September.

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Girl in Queen fancy dress among last to hear from her

Olivia Akers wrote to Queen Elizabeth II in June with photos of her dressed as Her Majesty for a competition.

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Ukraine war: EU moves to cut peak electricity use by 5%

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen also calls for windfall taxes on energy companies in a keynote speech.

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Herbert Jacobson killed during WWII attack on Pearl Harbor buried

Herbert Jacobson was laid to rest after modern forensic testing allowed his remains to be identified.

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Kharkiv offensive: Ukraine targets east after rapid counter-offensive

Kyiv's troops are targeting towns in the Donbas region, the main focus of Russia's invasion.

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Ukraine war: EU chief sets out plans to tackle energy crisis

Ursula von der Leyen calls for EU-wide cuts to electricity use and windfall taxes on energy companies.

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Foxconn and Vedanta to build $19bn India chip factory

This is the third semiconductor plant announced in India, which is aiming to be a global chipmaker.

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Armenia-Azerbaijan: Dozens dead in overnight clashes

Armenia's prime minister says 49 soldiers died in the latest fighting between the neighbouring countries.

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Queen Elizabeth II: A life in Land Rovers

The iconic cars were "part of the royal family's DNA" according to motoring journalist Quentin Willson.

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Blue Origin rocket malfunctions on trip to space

The emergency escape system on the uncrewed craft was triggered mid-air.

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Domestic energy customers will hear soon about their tariff

Detail from the government show fixed rates will be discounted but could still be higher than others pay.

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WATCH: Russian tanks abandoned on retaken Ukrainian territory

Ukraine's military says it has retaken territory from Russia, making its first significant gain in months.

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Modern slavery shoots up by 10 million in five years

More than half of forced labour happens in richer countries, with women and children most at risk.

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Discounts for cutting peak-time electricity use too low. energy firms say

Two UK energy firms say a plan to offer discounts on bills could fail if people are not offered more.

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Ukraine war: Russians 'outnumbered 8-1' in counter-attack

Ukraine's army makes significant territorial gains, while Russia hits back with missiles.

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Tunisia: Eleven migrants die in latest Mediterranean accident

Over 1,000 migrants are thought to have died this year trying to cross the central Mediterranean.

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President Biden references Queen in 9/11 remembrance speech

The president pays tribute to the thousands of people who died 21 years after the attacks on US soil.

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Ukraine war: Shock and joy in newly liberated villages

"They asked 'is anyone alive?' and I realised they were ours," says one woman. "They were so beautiful."

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Queen Elizabeth II: Trains to London likely to be 'extremely busy'

Train travel in the mourning period for the Queen is likely to be "extremely busy", the rail operator warns.

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Charles III: Antigua and Barbuda plans vote on King's role as head of state

The country's PM says the poll will be held within three years, but Australia rules out a vote.

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US Open final: Iga Swiatek beats Ons Jabeur to win New York title

World number one Iga Swiatek caps a dominant season by beating Tunisia's Ons Jabeur at the US Open to win her second major title of 2022.

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Liz Truss and Joe Biden: The big issue that could derail UK/US relations

Expect unity on Ukraine and China but there's one worrying point of tension between the UK and US.

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'I want to see the rainbow flag raised in Iran'

One of two lesbians sentenced to death in Iran had spoken to the BBC about her hopes for the future.

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Hong Kong: Five jailed in for 'seditious' children's books

Authorities said the books, about sheep trying to hold back wolves, referred to the Beijing government.

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Queen Elizabeth II and Africa: In pictures

Queen Elizabeth visited more than 20 African countries during her reign, as independence swept the continent.

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Charles III is proclaimed king in in TV first

King Charles III is proclaimed king by is a historic ceremony, broadcast for the first time.

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Charles formally confirmed as king in ceremony televised for first time

Charles III is proclaimed as monarch in the first televised Accession Council.

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New Zealand: Whale may have caused boat flip that killed five

Mayor Craig Mackle says the whale may have surfaced beneath the boat causing it to capsize.

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Kharkiv offensive: Russia surprised as Ukraine takes several towns - UK

President Zelensky says Ukraine has retaken 30 settlements in its eastern offensive this week.

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Bank of England delays interest rate decision after Queen's death

The UK's central bank postpones its meeting by a week "in light of the period of national mourning".

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Queen Elizabeth II and Africa: A long-standing relationship

The leaders of countries across the continent express their sadness at the Queen's death.

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Climate change: Six tipping points ‘likely’ to be crossed

Current rates of warming put the Earth on a path of runaway climate change, according to a new analysis.

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Outpouring of sympathy across the Commonwealth

From prime ministers to people on the street, the Commonwealth nations pay tribute to the Queen.

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Energy firms will contact customers over bill cuts

Households will be told how the plan to reduce energy bills announced by Liz Truss will affect them.

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Ukraine has retaken 1,000 square kilometres in a week - Zelensky

Kyiv says a lightning counteroffensive has recaptured vast swathes of territory in its south and east.

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Royal rebranding: What will happen to stamps, coins, banknotes and passports?

We're used to seeing Queen Elizabeth II's portrait and coat of arms in our change and on cereal boxes.

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Queen under medical supervision at Balmoral

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have travelled there, with the Duke of Cambridge on his way.

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WATCH: The Northern Lights as seen from space

The footage released by released by the European Space Agency shows the phenomenon from space.

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Energy bills to be capped at £2,500 for typical household

New Prime Minister Liz Truss unveils a multi-billion pound plan to limit energy bill rises from October.

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Ukraine war: US approves $2.6bn in aid for Ukraine and allies

Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin announces military support at a meeting with other ministers in Germany.

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Climate change: Europe's warm summer shatters records

Heatwaves and a record drought drove record heat all over Europe this summer, according to satellite data.

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Marshall Islands: Chinese pair plotted 'mini-state' in Pacific nation

US prosecutors say the duo bribed Marshall Island MPs to try and create a "semi-autonomous region".

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Central Vista: Delhi's iconic landmark gets a facelift

PM Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the redeveloped version of the 3km long Central Vista avenue.

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Albania severs diplomatic ties with Iran over cyber-attack

Albania and the US accuse Iran of hiring hackers to paralyse public services and steal state data.

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California wildfires: Two dead and mass evacuations amid heatwave

A rapidly-spreading wildfire in southern California has killed two people and torched homes.

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New York returns $19m worth of stolen art to Italy

The 58 pieces include a marble head of the goddess Athena dated 200 BC, worth an estimated $3m alone.

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OEUK calls on government for rapid North Sea action

Offshore trade body says urgent government action is needed to maximise the UK's energy security.

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Cyrus Mistry: India insists on seat belts after tycoon's death in car crash

Cyrus Mistry, who headed Tata Sons for four years, died in a car crash on Sunday.

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Ho Chi Minh: 12 people dead in karaoke bar fire

The blaze moved quickly on the upper floors of the building trapping many customers and staff.

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Tracking Tico: Manatee rescued after frantic search

Tico, a rescued manatee, sent experts on a 4,000km-chase after they became concerned for his welfare.

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