Royal Fakes: King Charles Impersonators Take Center Stage
Long overshadowed by other royal look-alikes, Charles imitators are experiencing newfound popularity ahead of the king’s coronation in May.
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What I’m Reading: The Rise of Fascism Edition
A comic novel from the 1930s opens a window on days when what would become a dangerous political movement was seen as a silly hobby.
King Charles Postpones Trip to France Amid Pension Protests
For President Emmanuel Macron, who has been the target of widespread fury and protests after he pushed through an increase in the retirement age, a planned royal visit was particularly ill-timed.
The U.K.’s Wave of Strikes Explained: Why Is It Ending?
For months, labor disputes rattled Britain, disrupting transportation, the mail and even medical procedures. Now, tensions seem to have eased.
Ship Owned by U.S. Navy Tips Over at Edinburgh Port, Injuring Dozens
A research vessel once owned by the Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen and now by the U.S. Navy became dislodged while docked. The cause of the accident was under investigation.
Prince William Visits Poland to Thank Troops Supporting Ukraine
He met with President Andrzej Duda on the second day of his visit to Poland.
U.K. Defends Sending Ukraine Weapons with Depleted Uranium
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia falsely claimed the material had a “nuclear component.” Many armies, including Russia’s, use it in weapons.
U.K. Inflation Swings Upward, to 10.4 Percent
Prices in Britain reversed a recent downward trend, rising 10.4 percent over the year through February.
British Woman Finishes 10-Year Survey of National Trust Scones
A Londoner spent 10 years sampling scones at hundreds of historic sites across the U.K. Here’s why her story made headlines — and which essential topping she says should come before the other.