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British radio station broke rules in mistakenly announcing death of King Charles: Watchdog

Radio Caroline, a former pirate radio that now mostly plays rock music, apologised in May after airing messages falsely announcing the monarch’s death.
Radio Caroline, a former pirate radio that now mostly plays rock music, apologised in May after airing messages falsely announcing the monarch’s death.

Britain’s Princess Eugenie gives birth to third child

Happy birthday, George! British prince becomes a teenager

As the eldest child of the heir to the British throne, Prince William, and Princess Catherine, George is set to succeed his father as king one day.
As the eldest child of the heir to the British throne, Prince William, and Princess Catherine, George is set to succeed his father as king one day.

Spain stars lap up adulation of estimated two million during World Cup parade

Spain’s Rodri, Gavi and teammates celebrate after winning the World Cup during the victory parade in Madrid, on July 20.
Spain’s Rodri, Gavi and teammates celebrate after winning the World Cup during the victory parade in Madrid, on July 20.

Negeri Sembilan goes to the polls: The coalitions, the conflicts, and what to watch

Pakatan Harapan will again face Perikatan Nasional, which will ally itself with Barisan Nasional, in the Negeri Sembilan state election.
Pakatan Harapan will again face Perikatan Nasional, which will ally itself with Barisan Nasional, in the Negeri Sembilan state election.

Explainer: What are the changes to Japan’s imperial family law?

Emperor of Japan Naruhito and Empress Masako wave on June 19 as part of Japan’s imperial couple three-day visit to The Netherlands.
Emperor of Japan Naruhito and Empress Masako wave on June 19 as part of Japan’s imperial couple three-day visit to The Netherlands.

Japan revises law on imperial succession, but female emperors still banned

The provision that only males with an emperor in their paternal lineage can ascend the throne remains unchanged.
The provision that only males with an emperor in their paternal lineage can ascend the throne remains unchanged.

Norway Crown Princess discharged from hospital after lung transplant

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018.

Princess Aiko to visit Singapore in November for 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties

Princess Aiko is set to make an official visit to Singapore in November, marking her second official overseas visit aimed at fostering friendship and goodwill.
Princess Aiko is set to make an official visit to Singapore in November, marking her second official overseas visit aimed at fostering friendship and goodwill.

Linda Noskova’s glimpse of Wimbledon trophy inspired title glory

Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic celebrates with the trophy after winning her Wimbledon final against compatriot Karolina Muchova.
Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic celebrates with the trophy after winning her Wimbledon final against compatriot Karolina Muchova.

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