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Australia, like much of the world, is mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II but Republicans in Australia are already questioning the relevance of the institution of monarchy. The British monarch is Head of State in Australia.

UK: A complicated colonial legacy back in focus, Antigua and Barbuda to hold republic referendum

After repeated accusations over shelling and threat of a nuclear disaster, operations at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine have been completely stopped. The state agency in charge of the plant said that they had disconnected the sixth and the final unit from the plant.

Energoatam: Final unit disconnected from grid, operations halted as part of safety measures

On Saturday, Taliban pilots tried to fly one of the American Hawk helicopters - that were left behind when US withdrew its troops from the country - which resulted in a crash that killed 3 people including 2 pilots. The crash happened during a training exercise.

3 dead after Taliban crashes US chopper in Kabul; crash due to technical failure

War is not just a military battle, it is also a battle of wits. As per new report, Ukrainian hackers created profiles of 'conventionally attractive' women on Facebook to lure Russian troops into sharing location.

Report: Ukraine 'Honeytrapped' Russian troops into giving details

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 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?

Following the demise of Queen Elizabeth, the funeral will be taking place on September 19. King Charles addressed the nation and said her death brings great sadness to all. Ninety-six rounds were fired at the Tower of London to mark each year of the Queen's life.

Queen Elizabeth death: 'Her death brings great sadness to all,' says King Charles III

Following the demise of Queen Elizabeth, the funeral will be taking place on September 19. King Charles III has addressed the nation for the first time. Ninety-six rounds were fired at the Tower of London to mark each year of the Queen's life.

World mourns the death of UK's longest-reigning monarch; gun salutes fired to honour the Queen

Mourning and grief were visible in Britain over the tragic demise of Britain's longest-reigning monarch. Take a look at late Queen Elizabeth II's love for dogs, Gin and chocolate cakes.

Queen Elizabeth II's love for dogs, Gin and chocolate cakes

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip enjoyed possibly the longest Royal romance in history. It began over 80 years ago when a teenage princess met a handsome young officer who happened to be a prince.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, an enduring royal romance

It has been nearly 200 days and the war in Ukraine seems to be changing. Kyiv appears to be getting bolder with its counter attacks, the most intense fighting is happening in Kharkiv. Ukrainian troops claimed to have recaptured more than 1000 square kilometers.

Russia deploys more troops to repel Ukraine counterattack

New York has declared a state of emergency over the spread of the polio infections. This is being done in order to try and cut down a number of infections that has been witnessed in the state in recent weeks. It's also trying to boost vaccination rates in the state amidst further evidence that the virus is now spreading across the state.

New York governor declares state disaster emergency amid circulating polio virus

It's not just the world leaders who are paying their attributes to Queen Elizabeth, the second. Millions across the world are also expressing what the queen in fact meant for them.

Hillary Clinton remembers the Queen | Queen Elizabeth II's demise

Mid-autumn festival also known as the moon festival or moon cake festival is a traditional ceremony celebrated all across China. In the spirit of the festival, a theme park distributed special moon cakes among the animals.

China: Special mooncakes prepared for animals, celebrate mid-autumn festival

Everybody wants to own a home but in the United States, this aspiration is out of reach for many. A recent study reveals that almost three quarters of Americans feel that owning a home is a bigger achievement that having a successful career.

US: Owning homes biggest sign of prosperity, 10% of households behind on mortgage payments

#PakistanFloods2022 Death toll tops 1300 Over 3 million children at risk 650,000 pregnant women in dire need of care UNESCO site #MohejoDaro battered Climate Change or a deadly man-made disaster? Watch Pakistan: Flood Fury

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In the final episode of Inside Xi's China, The Great Game plan, the focus is on Xi Jinping's Legacy. It is at stake due to China's Economic Woes. Watch the Series Finale, 'Skating On Thin Ice' with Gaurie Dwivedi.

Series Finale | Inside Xi's China- The Great Game plan | Future of Xi Jinping

Habitat loss, illegal wildlife trade, human-wildlife conflict, deforestation and now adding to the list is climate change. Animals across the world are facing various threats with climate change only worsening the situation.

WION Climate Tracker: Impact of climate change on animals trigger concerns

After nine years of closure, the Ipiranga museum in Sao Paulo, Brazil, has finally reopened its doors to visitors. The museum has been undergoing renovation work. Now, the renovation work has tripled the museum's surface area.

Ipiranga Museum in Sao Paulo reopens after nine years of renovation

US: Polio is back in places it was eliminated; India continues winning streak against virus

Indian conglomerate Tata group could be the first Indian company that could be manufacturing the iPhones now. Reports say that the software manufacturing major is presently in talks with Wistron to establish an electronics manufacturing joint venture in India seeking to assemble iPhones in South Asia.

Tata's discussions with Wistron at initial stages, Indian conglomerate looks at making iPhones

You may know Queen Elizabeth II for several reasons but did you know that she was known to be Britain's first high-tech monarch. The queen was more tech-savvy than you could imagine.

Britain's first high-tech monarch: How Queen Elizabeth II embraced Tech

Shares of Smith & Wesson slumped about 5% in extended trade on Thursday after the gunmaker posted quarterly results that underscored a drop in consumer demand following a surge two years ago.

Gun demand eases from Pandemic highs

The global slump in Bitcoin value has hit El Salvador very hard from peak of $60,000 it's now below $20,000. El Salvador adopted famous cryptocurrency Bitcoin last year with plans to unveil a Bitcoin city but the fall in global prices has disrupted the big investments.

El Salvador's crypto dreams crumbled

From Prince William and Kate Middleton's new titles to the possibility of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children becoming a prince and princess, here's everything you need to know about the royal titles that would change after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

How the titles of the Royal family would change after Queen's death

The war over gas is brewing between European Union and Russia. European Commission Chief Ursula Von Der Leyen has proposed putting a price cap on Russian energy imports.

EU chief proposes price cap on Russian gas; Putin warns west of winter freeze

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96. The queen has died peacefully at her Scottish residence of Balmoral. Queen Elizabeth II was Britain's longest-reigning monarch. Indian PM Narendra Modi reacted to Queen Elizabeth II's passing.

PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Following the demise of Queen Elizabeth, the funeral will be taking place on September 19. As per reports, King Charles III will be giving his first speech. Ninety-six rounds were fired at the Tower of London to mark each year of the Queen's life.

King Charles III meets mourners; Queen's funeral to take place on September 19

Now that the Britain's longest serving monarch has passed, flags and symbols have not seen change since the 50s. Here are some of the major differences expected in the days to come. The first change would be the British National anthem authored from 'God save the Queen' to 'God save the King'.

UK: Changes expected after Queen's passing, UK & commonwealth could update currency

The death of the Queen Elizabeth II ends the second Elizabethan era. As a legacy of Queen's 70 year reign gets cemented in history, the only monarchs, one might compare with her rule of both also women, Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria.

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