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Queen Camilla reveals indecent assault as a teen for first time

Britain's Queen Camilla has spoken publicly for the first time about her personal experience of indecent assault, saying that speaking out was one way she could use her royal platform to shine a light on the epidemic of violence against women. Camilla, who has made fighting domestic abuse one of her signature causes, recalled fending off a man who attacked her on a train in the 1960s when she was a teenager. "I was reading my book, and you know, this boy, man, attacked me, and I did fight back,'' Camilla told the BBC. Queen Camilla has spoken for the first time about being indecently assaulted as a teen. (AP) "And I remember getting off the train and my mother looking at me and saying, 'Why is your hair standing on end?' and 'Why is a button missing from your coat?'...

King Charles III calls for kindness and unity in Christmas message amid global conflicts

On a Christmas Day when the war in Ukraine casts a shadow over Europe, concerns over immigration divide societies, and some politicians fan anger and resentment, King Charles III called on people to focus on kindness instead of conflict. Delivering his annual holiday address from Westminster Abbey, Charles said on Thursday the Christmas story of wise men and shepherds traveling through the night to find their saviour shows how we can find strength in the "companionship and kindness of others." "To this day, in times of uncertainty, these ways of living are treasured by all the great faiths and provide us with deep wells of hope, of resilience in the face of adversity," Charles said. King Charles III poses during the recording of his Christmas message in the Lady Chapel...

Rumours growing about plot to overthrow UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been forced to address reports that his rivals within the Labour Party are conspiring to replace him as leader, just two weeks before the government budget announcement, which could further worsen his already abysmal popularity. Several British media outlets quoted Starmer's allies on Tuesday as saying his position could be in imminent danger and pointing to Health Secretary Wes Streeting as a contender whose "ambition" was viewed with "particular suspicion." These same allies reported that Starmer would fight any challenge to his leadership. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been forced to address rumours of a leadership challenge. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (Getty) Streeting dismissed the rumours as "counterproduct...

Trump lands in UK for unprecedented visit with ‘elegant’ king

Donald Trump has touched down in London this morning for an unprecedented second state visit to the UK, where he will meet King Charles III and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Trump, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump, landed at Stansted Airport in London early this morning, following the arrival of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Photos showed the Trumps disembarking Air Force One after it landed at night local time. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump exit Air Force One as they arrive at Stansted Airport near London, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant) (AP) Trump was greeted by the King's Colour Squadron of the Royal Air Force, as well as US Ambassador Monica Crowley and the Viscount Hood, Lord-in-Waiting. The US first coupl...

Tears of the UK’s treasury chief spooked financial markets

The weekly session in which the British prime minister is questioned by lawmakers in Parliament can be an ordeal for the government leader. For Cabinet members, it’s usually simply a matter of backing their boss. But on Wednesday the spotlight ended up on Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves during the Prime Minister's Questions session because it became evident that she was crying as she sat beside Prime Minister Keir Starmer. This screen grab of Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, right, crying as Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London, Wednesday July 2, 2025. (House of Commons/AP) It's not known what triggered the tears, later said to have been personal. They came as Starmer sought to ...

King Charles III seen in public one day after hospitalisation for cancer treatment side effects

King Charles III smiled and waved to members of the public on Friday as he left his home in London, the day after a brief hospitalisation for the side effects from his cancer treatment. The King's appointments for the day were cancelled following his "short period of observation in hospital" on Thursday, Buckingham Palace said. The King's health has been closely watched ever since early last year when he announced that he had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer. King Charles III is driven by car from Clarence House, his London home, along The Mall towards Buckingham Palace in London, Friday, March 28, 2025 (Yui Mok/PA via AP) Charles was seen as he left Clarence House in the back of a black Audi. Tourist Julian Mati said he was relieved to see the...
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