Full coverage: Britain's Queen Elizabeth II dies; Charles becomes king
Queen Elizabeth II was a constant presence, the only monarch most Britons have ever known as the country rebuilt from war, lost an empire, transformed its economy, and much more.
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's monarch for 70 years, dies
Elizabeth spent more than seven decades on the throne as the U.K. rebuilt from war, lost an empire, transformed its economy and both entered and left the European Union.
Royals rush to Scotland to be with Queen Elizabeth II, under medical supervision
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision as doctors are "concerned for Her Majesty's health."
Russia sanctions 25 more Americans. Who's on the list?
Moscow says the move is payback for U.S. sanctions against Russians because of the conflict in Ukraine. Among the best known names on the list: Actors Sean Penn and Ben Stiller.
Massive manhunt on after 10 stabbed to death in Canada
The deaths in an Indigenous community and nearby town in Saskatchewan represent one of the nation’s deadliest mass killings.
Holocaust photos found in attics and archives help recover lost stories and provide tools against denial
Holocaust scholars once relied on documents and survivor testimonies to reconstruct history. Now, they’re turning to wordless witnesses to learn more: long-lost pictures found in attics and archives.
Photos: Gorbachev, who brought down Soviet Iron curtain, laid to rest
Mikhail Gorbachev's ceremony drew thousands of mourners but was snubbed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Watch Now: Rocket plunges to Earth, narrowly missing pedestrians in China
Security camera footage shows shoppers walking along the sidewalk in China when a rocket used to induce rain fell from the sky just feet away from them.
25 years later: How Diana's death stunned the world — and changed the royals
Diana brought lasting change to Britain's royal family, helping bridge the gap between centuries of tradition and a new, multicultural nation in the internet age.
Mikhail Gorbachev dies at 91, Chelsea gives up lead against Southampton, and more trending news
Chelsea squandered a lead to lose 2-1 at Southampton today, and former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev dies at 91. Get that and more trending news here.
Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev has died, according to Russian news reports
Russian news agencies are reporting that former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev has died at 91.
Last member of indigenous tribe dies in Brazil after resisting contact for decades
Known as the "Man of the Hole," he had lived in complete isolation for the past 26 years.
Putin orders increase in Russian military in the face of Ukraine losses
Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be trying to replenish his military by ordering a 13% increase in the country’s troop strength.
17-year-old pilot sets record for solo flight around world
Mack Rutherford, a Belgian-British dual national, is the youngest person to fly solo around the world in a small aircraft after he landed in Bulgaria.
Where the war in Ukraine stands after 6 months
When Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, many expected a quick victory. It didn't turn out that way. Here's where things stand six months into the war.
On Chile rivers, Native spirituality and development clash
For the Mapuche, Chile’s largest Indigenous group, a pristine river like the Truful Truful is the home of a spiritual force to revere, not a natural resource to exploit.
Watch Now: Declining river uncovers ancient statues in China
Three ancient statues dating back to the Ming period were discovered as water levels sank in China.
Photos: 6 months of war in Ukraine
During six months of war in Ukraine, AP photographers have captured images that are both succinct and eloquent. Here are 50 photos from the war so far.
William and Kate plan to move family out of London to give children a 'normal' life
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are set to move their family out of London during school term time, in a bid to give their children a "normal" family life.
Nigeria's Osun River: Sacred, revered and increasingly toxic
The Osun River flows through a forest designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But it’s under constant threat of pollution from illegal gold mines and toxic metals.
