Charles finally becomes king
Queen Elizabeth II's eldest son, Charles, Prince of Wales, has finally become king. But at 73, the focus of his reign will be his age -- and the declining influence of the British monarchy around the world.
Read moreQueen Elizabeth II: record breaker
Queen Elizabeth II notched up a number of landmarks in her record-breaking 70 years on the throne.
Read moreDonkey domestication happened 7,000 years ago in Africa: DNA study
Despite transforming history as beasts of burden essential for transporting goods and people, the humble donkey has long been woefully understudied.
Read moreUkraine claims battlefield breakthrough as Blinken ramps up aid
Ukraine on Thursday claimed a military breakthrough in its counter-offensive against Russian invaders as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, on a surprise visit to Kyiv, unveiled another $2.8 billion in military aid.
Read morePlay in golf's European PGA Championship suspended after queen's death
Play in the opening round of the European PGA Championship has been suspended and there will be no play at all on Friday following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, organisers said Thursday.
Read moreAlcaraz eyes US Open final and generational shift
Carlos Alcaraz eyes a place in the US Open final on Friday, hoping to spearhead a potential generational shift away from the era of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.
Read moreArsenal off to winning start in Europa League but Roma beaten
Brazilian teenager Marquinhos scored on his Arsenal debut as the Gunners started their Europa League campaign with a 2-1 win over FC Zurich in Switzerland on Thursday, while Jose Mourinho's Roma slumped to a surprise defeat.
Read moreRoyal portfolio: where did the queen's fortune come from?
Her collection of jewels and vast estates may have been impressive, but Queen Elizabeth II's wealth paled in comparison with other royals.
Read moreBrutal Marilyn Monroe biopic shocks Venice
A visceral biopic of Marilyn Monroe finally got its premiere in Venice on Thursday, with critics divided over the traumatic treatment of the icon but praising a "ferocious" lead performance from Cuban star Ana de Armas.
Read moreFraser-Pryce back to 'remarkable' winning ways at Zurich Diamond League
Five-time world champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce stormed back to "remarkable" winning ways when she triumphed in the 100m at the Diamond League final in Zurich on Thursday.
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