Angela Lansbury, the British-born actress whose career spanned eight decades and produced indelible portraits of a wide range of characters from villainesses to sleuths and light comic roles in movies, on stage and on television, died at age 96, her family said on Tuesday in a statement.

Lansbury, who played a crime-solving mystery writer in the long-running US television series "Murder, She Wrote," "died peacefully in her sleep" at home in Los Angeles, according to a statement from her children. The actress was just five days shy of her 97th birthday, the statement said.

In movies, Lansbury turned in riveting supporting performances, including her film debut as a teenager playing the conniving Cockney maid in "Gaslight" in 1944, as the doomed Sibyl in "The Picture of Dorian Gray" in 1945 and as Laurence Harvey's evil, manipulative mother in "The Manchurian Candidate" in 1962. All three roles earned her Academy Award nominations.

Nearly seven decades after her first film, she was awarded an honorary Oscar for lifetime achievement at age 88 in November 2013.

Academy Award winners Geoffrey Rush and Emma Thompson offered a tribute to Lansbury at the ceremony. Rush lauded her as the "living definition of range," while Thompson recalled tossing a pie at Lansbury during the filming of the 2005 comedy "Nanny McPhee."

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Angela Lansbury, the British-born actress whose career spanned eight decades and produced indelible portraits of a wide range of characters from villainesses to sleuths and light comic roles in movies, on stage and on television, died at age 96, her family said on Tuesday in a statement.

Angela Lansbury, the British-born actress whose career spanned eight decades and produced indelible portraits of a wide range of characters from villainesses to sleuths and light comic roles in movies, on stage and on television, died at age 96, her family said on Tuesday in a statement. Lansbury, who played a crime-solving mystery writer in the long-running US television series "Murder, She Wrote," "died peacefully in her sleep" at home in Los Angeles, according to a statement from her children. The actress was just five days shy of her 97th birthday, the statement said. In movies, Lansbury turned in riveting supporting performances, including her film debut as a teenager playing the conniving Cockney maid in "Gaslight" in 1944, as the doomed Sibyl in "The Picture of Dorian Gray" in 1945 and as Laurence Harvey's evil, manipulative mother in "The Manchurian Candidate" in 1962. All three roles earned her Academy Award nominations. Nearly seven decades after her first film, she was awarded an honorary Oscar for lifetime achievement at age 88 in November 2013. Academy Award winners Geoffrey Rush and Emma Thompson offered a tribute to Lansbury at the ceremony. Rush lauded her as the "living definition of range," while Thompson recalled tossing a pie at Lansbury during the filming of the 2005 comedy "Nanny McPhee." WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Legendary actress Angela Lansbury dies in her sleep aged 96

Iran summoned the British ambassador for the second time since nationwide protests broke out last month, intensifying claims that the West was involved in the unrest that was started by the death of a young woman named Mahsa Amini while she was in police custody, as per the Iranian media on Wednesday.&nbsp; 
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The turmoil, which poses the largest challenge to the country's religious leadership in years with protestors demanding the Islamic Republic's overthrow, has been blamed on Iran by rivals, notably the United States.&nbsp; 
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Since Amini, 22, died while being held by morality police after being arrested in Tehran on September 13 for "inappropriate attire," protests have been taking place all throughout Iran. 
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On Wednesday, videos circulated on social media depicting high school students in Tehran removing their headscarves and yelling "death to (Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali) Khamenei." The videos could not be independently verified by Reuters.&nbsp; 
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Even though many do not think the Shi'ite religious system is close to being overthrown, the government is undertaking a lethal campaign to quell the discontent 43 years after the country's Islamic Revolution.&nbsp; 
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According to witnesses who spoke to Reuters, riot police were highly present in various locations on Wednesday, especially in and around colleges, which served as the centre of the protests.

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In response to "interventionist comments" made by the British foreign ministry, the British envoy was once again summoned on Tuesday, according to Iranian official media.&nbsp; 
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Without going into further detail, Tasnim news agency quoted a senior foreign ministry source as saying that Britain's "unilateral statements" proved that it had a part in the terrorists' active campaign against the Islamic Republic by using aggressive scenarios. 
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Iran summoned the British ambassador for the second time since nationwide protests broke out last month, intensifying claims that the West was involved in the unrest that was started by the death of a young woman named Mahsa Amini while she was in police custody, as per the Iranian media on Wednesday.

Iran summoned the British ambassador for the second time since nationwide protests broke out last month, intensifying claims that the West was involved in the unrest that was started by the death of a young woman named Mahsa Amini while she was in police custody, as per the Iranian media on Wednesday. The turmoil, which poses the largest challenge to the country's religious leadership in years with protestors demanding the Islamic Republic's overthrow, has been blamed on Iran by rivals, notably the United States. Since Amini, 22, died while being held by morality police after being arrested in Tehran on September 13 for "inappropriate attire," protests have been taking place all throughout Iran. On Wednesday, videos circulated on social media depicting high school students in Tehran removing their headscarves and yelling "death to (Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali) Khamenei." The videos could not be independently verified by Reuters. Even though many do not think the Shi'ite religious system is close to being overthrown, the government is undertaking a lethal campaign to quell the discontent 43 years after the country's Islamic Revolution. According to witnesses who spoke to Reuters, riot police were highly present in various locations on Wednesday, especially in and around colleges, which served as the centre of the protests. Also Read: In a protest-hit speech, Truss pledges to steer country through 'stormy days' In response to "interventionist comments" made by the British foreign ministry, the British envoy was once again summoned on Tuesday, according to Iranian official media. Without going into further detail, Tasnim news agency quoted a senior foreign ministry source as saying that Britain's "unilateral statements" proved that it had a part in the terrorists' active campaign against the Islamic Republic by using aggressive scenarios. (with inputs from agencies)

Iran summons Britain's ambassador as nationwide protests wreak havoc

The month old Liz Truss government in Britain hopes to stick to the 2019 election pledge of reducing net immigrants in United Kingdom, new interior minister Suella Braverman said in an interview with The Sun on Sunday.

Braverman&nbsp;stated that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-truss-faces-a-maiden-tory-conference-as-leader-521060">Britain</a> has a high number of low-skilled migrants and a large number of international students. She also stated that international students have more often brought dependents with them, thereby affecting the country's growth.&nbsp;

Braverman said that Britain will eventually reduce net migration and review their immigration policy as part of an attempt to boost growth. She affirmed that the move comes following complaints from business groups that post-Brexit rules were too restrictive, especially for low-paid jobs.

Braverman also assured that reducing migration was an aim shared by all the entire&nbsp;senior ministers of Liz Truss government.&nbsp;

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"What we've got is too many low skilled workers coming into this country," she said. “We've also got a very high number of students coming into this country and we've got a really high number of dependents,"&nbsp;the interior minister said.&nbsp;

"Those people are coming here, they're not necessarily working or they're working in low-skilled jobs, and they're not contributing to growing our economy," she added.

Immigration wages received a hike since January 2021, when it was made mandatory that workers must be paid at least 25,600 pounds ($28,570) a year for a employer to sponsor their visa. However, sectors like agriculture, hospitality and some manufacturing commonly give out much lower wages to their&nbsp;workers.&nbsp;

Braverman also said she wanted to restrict the ability of migrants to challenge deportation on the basis that they had been subjected to forced labour or human trafficking, known in Britain as "modern slavery".&nbsp;

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The month old Liz Truss government in Britain hopes to stick to the 2019 election pledge of reducing net immigrants in United Kingdom, new interior minister Suella Braverman said in an interview with The Sun on Sunday.

The month old Liz Truss government in Britain hopes to stick to the 2019 election pledge of reducing net immigrants in United Kingdom, new interior minister Suella Braverman said in an interview with The Sun on Sunday. Braverman stated that Britain has a high number of low-skilled migrants and a large number of international students. She also stated that international students have more often brought dependents with them, thereby affecting the country's growth. Braverman said that Britain will eventually reduce net migration and review their immigration policy as part of an attempt to boost growth. She affirmed that the move comes following complaints from business groups that post-Brexit rules were too restrictive, especially for low-paid jobs. Braverman also assured that reducing migration was an aim shared by all the entire senior ministers of Liz Truss government. Also read | Global recession fears LIVE | Wall Street posts third successive quarterly loss "What we've got is too many low skilled workers coming into this country," she said. “We've also got a very high number of students coming into this country and we've got a really high number of dependents," the interior minister said. "Those people are coming here, they're not necessarily working or they're working in low-skilled jobs, and they're not contributing to growing our economy," she added. Immigration wages received a hike since January 2021, when it was made mandatory that workers must be paid at least 25,600 pounds ($28,570) a year for a employer to sponsor their visa. However, sectors like agriculture, hospitality and some manufacturing commonly give out much lower wages to their workers. Braverman also said she wanted to restrict the ability of migrants to challenge deportation on the basis that they had been subjected to forced labour or human trafficking, known in Britain as "modern slavery". WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Britain has 'too many' low-skilled migrants, it's hurting growth, says interior minister

On the same day he delivered his mini-budget, Kwasi Kwarteng reportedly went to a private champagne celebration with hedge fund managers at a Conservative donor's house.

During the gathering on the evening of Friday, September 23, at the west London house of banker Andrew Law, the chancellor is said to have informed attendees about impending government expenditure cuts.

Kwarteng's mini-budget earlier in the day, which included a £45 billion package of tax cuts mostly benefiting the rich, sparked economic unrest, causing the pound to plunge to its lowest level since 1985 and the Bank of England to step in to protect pension funds.

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To solve the financial crisis, Labour leader Keir Starmer has demanded that parliament be recalled, as reported by the Guardian.&nbsp;

While visitors drank wine, champagne, and cocktails and applauded him on the measures announced in the House of Commons, the chancellor is alleged to have warned them of impending budget cuts in the austerity style, according to the Sunday Times.

According to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/liz-truss-approval-ratings-plunge-lower-than-johnson-before-he-was-ousted-521676">Tory insiders</a> who spoke to the Sunday Times, Kwarteng spent an hour discussing his mini-budget proposals and making a five-minute speech at the gathering at Law's house that was organised by the Conservative party's campaign headquarters.

Sarah Olney, the Treasury spokesman for the Liberal Democrats, said: "It seems the chancellor was sipping champagne with hedge fund managers benefitting from the dropping pound as struggling homeowners saw their mortgage bills spiral.

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On the same day he delivered his mini-budget, Kwasi Kwarteng reportedly went to a private champagne celebration with hedge fund managers at a Conservative donor's house.

On the same day he delivered his mini-budget, Kwasi Kwarteng reportedly went to a private champagne celebration with hedge fund managers at a Conservative donor's house. During the gathering on the evening of Friday, September 23, at the west London house of banker Andrew Law, the chancellor is said to have informed attendees about impending government expenditure cuts. Kwarteng's mini-budget earlier in the day, which included a £45 billion package of tax cuts mostly benefiting the rich, sparked economic unrest, causing the pound to plunge to its lowest level since 1985 and the Bank of England to step in to protect pension funds. Also read | Global recession fears LIVE | Wall Street posts third successive quarterly loss To solve the financial crisis, Labour leader Keir Starmer has demanded that parliament be recalled, as reported by the Guardian. While visitors drank wine, champagne, and cocktails and applauded him on the measures announced in the House of Commons, the chancellor is alleged to have warned them of impending budget cuts in the austerity style, according to the Sunday Times. According to Tory insiders who spoke to the Sunday Times, Kwarteng spent an hour discussing his mini-budget proposals and making a five-minute speech at the gathering at Law's house that was organised by the Conservative party's campaign headquarters. Sarah Olney, the Treasury spokesman for the Liberal Democrats, said: "It seems the chancellor was sipping champagne with hedge fund managers benefitting from the dropping pound as struggling homeowners saw their mortgage bills spiral. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

On mini-budget day, Kwasi Kwarteng attended champagne party with hedge fund managers

Labour leader Keir Starmer accused the ruling Conservatives of presiding over endless crisis and insisted that his once-fractured party is ready to lead Britain out of economic crisis.

Keir Starmer insists Labour party fit to govern as crisis grips UK

The British treasury has defended the country’s decision to announce big tax cuts in its latest mini budget after criticism from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Following the budget presented by finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng, the pound fell to an all-time low against the United States dollar.&nbsp;

"We have acted at speed to protect households and businesses through this winter and the next, following the unprecedented energy price rise," the Treasury said according to Sky News.&nbsp;

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"We are focused on growing the economy to raise living standards for everyone," it added.&nbsp;

The government has said that the reason behind the increase in the gas and electricity prices was the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Downing Street also said that the measures were taken “for the long run”.&nbsp;

Earlier, The IMF said that it was not convinced with the latest measures announced by the UK.&nbsp;

"Given elevated inflation pressures in many countries, including the UK, we do not recommend large and untargeted fiscal packages at this juncture, as it is important that fiscal policy does not work at cross purposes to monetary policy," an IMF spokesperson said, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

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"We are closely monitoring recent economic developments in the UK and are engaged with the authorities," the spokesperson added while speaking about the British economy.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Bank of England raised its interest rates from 1.75 to 2.25 per cent in a bid to control the growing inflation and said that it “will not hesitate” to increase it even further in the future.&nbsp;

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The British treasury has defended the country’s decision to announce big tax cuts in its latest mini budget after criticism from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The British treasury has defended the country’s decision to announce big tax cuts in its latest mini budget after criticism from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Following the budget presented by finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng, the pound fell to an all-time low against the United States dollar. "We have acted at speed to protect households and businesses through this winter and the next, following the unprecedented energy price rise," the Treasury said according to Sky News. Also read | Nord Stream leaks: European leaders launch investigation into 'sabotage' "We are focused on growing the economy to raise living standards for everyone," it added. The government has said that the reason behind the increase in the gas and electricity prices was the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Downing Street also said that the measures were taken “for the long run”. Earlier, The IMF said that it was not convinced with the latest measures announced by the UK. "Given elevated inflation pressures in many countries, including the UK, we do not recommend large and untargeted fiscal packages at this juncture, as it is important that fiscal policy does not work at cross purposes to monetary policy," an IMF spokesperson said, reported Reuters. Also read | Xi Jinping appears in public for first time since SCO Summit "We are closely monitoring recent economic developments in the UK and are engaged with the authorities," the spokesperson added while speaking about the British economy. Meanwhile, the Bank of England raised its interest rates from 1.75 to 2.25 per cent in a bid to control the growing inflation and said that it “will not hesitate” to increase it even further in the future.

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The leader of the UK’s main opposition party Keir Starmer vowed to reverse a tax cut for top earners announced by the Conservative government as the nation heads for recession.

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The Bank of England has said it "will not hesitate" to change interest rates in order to get inflation under control. The Bank released a statement on Monday after the pound plummeted to a record low of $1.03.

'Won't hesitate to raise interest rates after pound's fall', says Bank of England

In an effort to strengthen the country's energy supplies and security, the UK has formally lifted a ban on fracking for Shale gas which has been in place since 2019.

Britain removes ban on fracking, scientists divided over shale gas extraction

Britons have just six days left to spend £11 billion ($12.4 billion) of paper banknotes before they cease to be legal tender.

The Bank of England (BOE) announced Friday that as of September 30, about £6 billion in old £50 notes and more than £5 billion in old £20 notes will no longer be recognised by UK businesses. There are more than 360 million notes in all that will be taken out of circulation.

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People have only a small window to make use of their cash. The paper notes will be replaced by polymer £20 and £50 notes which have&nbsp;been in circulation for more than two years (since February 2020).

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Additionally, as per Mirror UK, as of the next week, old bills featuring the face of Adam Smith, Matthew Boulton, and James Watt will no longer be accepted as legal tender.

Their replacements will have pictures of J.M.W. Turner and Alan Turing on £20 and £50 notes&nbsp;respectively.

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Bloomberg reports that the paper currency can be exchanged for new money made of a polymer by showing up in person at the BOE's Threadneedle Street offices in London, mailing them through the post, or exchanging them at specific Post Offices. They can also be deposited into accounts at several commercial banks.

The decision to transition to polymer notes was made to increase the notes' resistance to damage and fight illegal counterfeiting.

In future, the synthetic notes will also be replaced to enable the distribution of notes carrying the image of King Charles III and to gradually phase out notes bearing the image of the late Queen.

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Britons have just six days left to spend £11 billion ($12.4 billion) of paper banknotes before they cease to be legal tender. The Bank of England (BOE) announced Friday that as of September 30, about £6 billion in old £50 notes and more than £5 billion in old £20 notes will no longer be recognised by UK businesses.

Britons have just six days left to spend £11 billion ($12.4 billion) of paper banknotes before they cease to be legal tender. The Bank of England (BOE) announced Friday that as of September 30, about £6 billion in old £50 notes and more than £5 billion in old £20 notes will no longer be recognised by UK businesses. There are more than 360 million notes in all that will be taken out of circulation. Watch | UK PM Liz Truss plans to cut down stamp duty in mini-budget, focus on reviving British economy People have only a small window to make use of their cash. The paper notes will be replaced by polymer £20 and £50 notes which have been in circulation for more than two years (since February 2020). There's 1 week left to use your paper £20 and £50 banknotes. All polymer notes carrying a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II can continue to be used as normal after 30 September. https://t.co/0wA5voBkiJ pic.twitter.com/4srSheSdUa — Bank of England (@bankofengland) September 23, 2022 × Additionally, as per Mirror UK, as of the next week, old bills featuring the face of Adam Smith, Matthew Boulton, and James Watt will no longer be accepted as legal tender. Their replacements will have pictures of J.M.W. Turner and Alan Turing on £20 and £50 notes respectively. Also read | Banknotes featuring Queen Elizabeth's picture remain legal tender: Bank of England Bloomberg reports that the paper currency can be exchanged for new money made of a polymer by showing up in person at the BOE's Threadneedle Street offices in London, mailing them through the post, or exchanging them at specific Post Offices. They can also be deposited into accounts at several commercial banks. The decision to transition to polymer notes was made to increase the notes' resistance to damage and fight illegal counterfeiting. In future, the synthetic notes will also be replaced to enable the distribution of notes carrying the image of King Charles III and to gradually phase out notes bearing the image of the late Queen. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Voting is underway in the provinces of Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia in the east and southeast.&nbsp;The Ukrainian officials have claimed that people were banned from leaving some occupied areas until the four-day vote was over. In other news,&nbsp;Putting a price tag on the spending plans of Prime Minister Liz Truss, Britain's new finance minister Kwasi&nbsp;Kwarteng scrapped the country's top rate of income tax.

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Comparing Taiwanese independence to a ''charging rhino'' that must be stopped, China's foreign minister Wang Yi blamed the US for speeding it along.

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Following Moscow's announcement of a recruitment drive this week for duty in the Ukraine military operation, Kazakh officials said on Friday that there had been more visitors to&nbsp;Russia's neighbouring country.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-aircraft-carrier-arrives-in-south-korea-as-warning-to-north-518972">US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea, docks at Busan as warning to North</a>
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A&nbsp;US&nbsp;aircraft&nbsp;carrier&nbsp;arrived in&nbsp;South&nbsp;Korea&nbsp;on Friday for the first time in about four years, set to join other military vessels in a show of force intended to send a message to&nbsp;North&nbsp;Korea. USS&nbsp;Ronald Reagan and ships from its accompanying strike group docked at a naval base in the&nbsp;southern port city of Busan ahead of joint drills with&nbsp;South&nbsp;Korean forces.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boeing-fined-200-million-for-misleading-investors-on-737-max-safety-518950">Boeing fined $200 million for misleading investors on 737 MAX safety</a>
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Boeing Co will pay $200 million to settle civil charges from the US Securities and Exchange Commission over&nbsp;allegations of having misled investors about the safety of&nbsp;its 737 MAX, which was grounded for 20 months after two fatal crashes killed 346 people, the regulatory agency Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Thursday (September 22).

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Voting is underway in the provinces of Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia in the east and southeast. The Ukrainian officials have claimed that people were banned from leaving some occupied areas until the four-day vote was over.

Voting is underway in the provinces of Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia in the east and southeast. The Ukrainian officials have claimed that people were banned from leaving some occupied areas until the four-day vote was over. In other news, Putting a price tag on the spending plans of Prime Minister Liz Truss, Britain's new finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng scrapped the country's top rate of income tax. Click on the links to read the full report Ukraine says residents coerced into Russian annexation vote Russia is aiming to annexe four occupied regions of Ukraine and hence the launched referendums on Friday (September 23). The referendums can prove to be a turning point in the seven-month-old war but Kyiv has termed it a sham. Britain's new finance minister unleashes historic tax cuts, huge increases in borrowing In an economic agenda that floored financial markets, Britain's new finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng unleashed historic tax cuts and huge increases in borrowing on Friday. Iran's army warns anti-hijab protesters, says will 'confront enemies' to ensure peace Amid public outrage and nationwide protest in Iran over the death of a woman in the morality police's custody, the country's army warned on Friday (September 23) that it would "confront the enemies" to ensure security and peace. Palestinian president accuses Israel of being 'apartheid regime' at UNGA Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine and the Palestinian National Authority, spoke at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday. Italy's Silvio Berlusconi says Putin 'pushed' into Ukraine war Italy's Silvio Berlusconi was forced to clarify on Friday remarks about long-time friend Vladimir Putin after suggesting the Russian leader was "pushed" by his entourage into invading Ukraine. Jamal Khashoggi's wife planning to sue NSO Group over spyware: Report Hanan Elatr, the wife of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, said she will sue the spyware maker NSO Group as she is reportedly preparing a lawsuit in the United States. She claimed that the Israeli company's Pegasus software targeted her, The Guardian reported on Thursday. China compares Taiwanese independence bid to 'charging rhino' that must be stopped Comparing Taiwanese independence to a ''charging rhino'' that must be stopped, China's foreign minister Wang Yi blamed the US for speeding it along. Russians emigrating to Kazakhstan in big numbers amid conscription drive Following Moscow's announcement of a recruitment drive this week for duty in the Ukraine military operation, Kazakh officials said on Friday that there had been more visitors to Russia's neighbouring country. US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea, docks at Busan as warning to North A US aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea on Friday for the first time in about four years, set to join other military vessels in a show of force intended to send a message to North Korea. USS Ronald Reagan and ships from its accompanying strike group docked at a naval base in the southern port city of Busan ahead of joint drills with South Korean forces. Boeing fined $200 million for misleading investors on 737 MAX safety Boeing Co will pay $200 million to settle civil charges from the US Securities and Exchange Commission over allegations of having misled investors about the safety of its 737 MAX, which was grounded for 20 months after two fatal crashes killed 346 people, the regulatory agency Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Thursday (September 22).

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The long reign of Queen Elizabeth II saw large parts of the world cast off London's rule, but even after her death, a handful of British-installed monarchies still endure in West Asia. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you about the Queen's mixed legacy in the region.

The West Asia Post | How Britain's power in West Asia crumbled under Queen Elizabeth II

Dignitaries from around the globe are arriving in London to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Preparations are in full swing in London for the Grand Royal Funeral to be held on Monday. Indian president paid her respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II at London's Westminster Hall.

US President Joe Biden pays respects to the Queen; Indian President pays tribute to Queen

Preparations for the funeral of UK's Queen Elizabeth are in a full swing in London. World leaders have arrived for the Queen's funeral and 95% rooms are occupied in central London. Queen's demise gives a bump to UK's tourism sector.

Queen's demise gives a bump to UK's tourism sector; 95% rooms occupied in central London

As the UK prepares to bid farewell to its longest serving monarch Queen Elizabeth II. The funeral is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of people to the streets of London and will also be attended by hundreds of world leaders.

UK prepares to bid adieu to Queen Elizabeth II; prominent world leaders to attend funeral

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will be the biggest security operation undertaken by the London Police. Various world leaders will be coming together on Monday. Take a look at how London's police force is preparing for this.

WION Fineprint| UK to bid adieu to its longest serving monarch

Former England Captain David Beckham skipped the VIP line and joined the miles-long queue for 13 hours to see Queen Elizabeth II's coffin.

David Beckham queued through the night to see the Queen's coffin

Crowds lined up as King Charles III accompanied queen Elizabeth II's coffin. Meanwhile, Prince William and Harry also walked behind the coffin. Queen's coffin to lie in state for four days.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin to lie in state for four days

King Charles and family members have received the late Queen's coffin which is at Buckingham Palace. Large queues are forming along the banks of the River Thames to see the queen lying-in-state.

King Charles & Sons to follow queen's coffin; large queues along the river Thames

All the royal residences are piled with thousands of flowers in what might be displayed but the non-recyclable tributes are raising concerns. The plastic-covered flowers are polluting the environment and to fight that authorities has urged the mourners to remove the plastic from the floral tributes.

WION Climate Tracker: Authorities urge mourners to remove plastic from floral tributes to the Queen

Queen Elizabeth II's cortege has arrived in Edinburgh following a six-hour journey from Balmora castle. Mourners lined the streets as the hearse travelled from Aberdeenshire to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Queen Elizabeth's cortege met by huge crowds in Edinburgh

King Charles III has officially proclaimed king in historic ceremony at St James's palace. He pledged to follow the example of lifelong service that has been set by his mother. New UK PM Liz Truss, and former UK PMs have attended the ceremony.

King Charles III proclaimed new monarch; official ceremony of succession held

As Britain mourns the loss of its queen, there's a familiar controversy brewing in gossip columns across the UK. While much of the late queen's family rushed to her side to be with her in Balmoral, questions are being asked where was Meghan Markle.

Will Meghan Markle attend the Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

When you rule for 70 years, you inevitably have highs and lows. There were plenty of controversies in the late Queen's life. Take a look at the scandals that rocked queen Elizabeth's reign.

The lows of Queen Elizabeth's reign: From bitter divorces to adultery rumours

King Charles has always been passionate about environment and championed environmental causes as prince of Wales. Will Charles be as green a King as he was a Prince? Will environmental advocacy continue?

King Charles the environmentalist: Will Charles be as green a King as he was a Prince?

Queen Elizabeth's coffin has arrived in Edinburgh after 6-hour journey. Preparations are underway for her funeral that will be held on September 19. The day of the funeral will be declared as a public holiday.

Queen Elizabeth's coffin arrives in Edinburgh after 6-hour journey

UK is now preparing to bid goodbye to Britain's longest-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II. Preparations are underway for her funeral that will be held on September 19. The day of the funeral will be declared as a public holiday.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin on its way to Edinburgh; preparations underway for state funeral

In a rare appearance, Prince Harry and Prince William along with their wives Meghan and Kate was seen near the Windsor castle. Now experts are pretty hopeful that the demise of their grandmother queen Elizabeth II might unite the two royal brothers.

Harry, Meghan join William and Kate on Windsor walkabout

King Charles III officially proclaimed king in historic ceremony at St James's palace

King Charles III has officially proclaimed as the British monarch in sombre ceremony at St James's palace. What kind of King will Charles be? What are the challenges before King Charles? Will recent controversies cast their shadow? Watch this report!

The challenges before King Charles: Will recent controversies cast their shadow?

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