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Akufo-Addo, wife attend Queen’s funeral
President Nana Akufo-Addo and wife, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, have joined scores of mourners at the Westminster Abbey Hall for the final funeral rites of Queen...
Queen’s funeral: I feel privileged, says final lying-in-state mourner
The last person to view Queen Elizabeth II's lying-in-state says it was "a real privilege" to pay her respects.Chrissy Heerey, a serving member...
Your guide to the Queen’s funeral
After days of lying-in-state, the body of the late Queen Elizabeth II will begin its final journey on Monday morning as part of a...
Chinese delegation banned from Queen’s lying-in-state
A Chinese government delegation has been banned from attending the lying-in-state of Queen Elizabeth II, the BBC understands.House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle...
New British Monarch, King Charles III officially invites Otumfuo to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
The new British Monarch, King Charles III, has officially invited the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to the funeral rites of Queen Elizabeth II.The...
Queen’s lying-in-state: The symbolism and ceremony explained
Thousands of people have been queuing along the banks of the River Thames to view the Queen's coffin as she lies in state in...
McDonald’s, others to close for Queen’s funeral on Monday
McDonald’s is to close all of its UK restaurants on Monday 19 September, as a mark of respect to Queen Elizabeth II on the...
Scars of history were overlaid with new relationship – Manhyia mourns Queen in glowing tribute
The Manhyia Palace has extended commiserations to the Royal Family over the death of Queen Elizabeth II.In a letter addressed to the British High...
Mourners queue all night to see Queen’s coffin in Edinburgh
Thousands of people have queued through the night to see the Queen's coffin in Edinburgh.The line trailed far back along the paths of the...
Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin arrives in Edinburgh [Photos]
Queen Elizabeth’s coffin arrived in Edinburgh on Sunday after a six-hour journey from her summer home in the Scottish Highlands, past tens of thousands...
Meet the Ghanaian who was Queen Elizabeth II’s assistant
Late Queen Elizabeth II during her reign recorded another history when she appointed a Ghanaian as her first Black assistant.This made her the...
Burial arrangement for Queen Elizabeth II announced
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will be held on Monday, September 19, at Westminster Abbey in London, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.The Queen will lay...
In pictures: King Charles’ first full day on the throne
The United Kingdom’s new monarch King Charles III travelled from Balmoral to London on Friday morning, following the death of his mother the Queen.Journeying...
I shall endeavour to serve you – King Charles
I speak to you today with feelings of profound sorrow, says the King.“I speak to you today with feelings of profound sorrow.“Throughout her life,...
Death of Queen Elizabeth II: Royal Family tree and line of succession
Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning monarch in British history. She had four children, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.She died on 8 September...
Queen’s death: What needs to change now, from money to post boxes and the national anthem
The Queen’s death marks a monumental and disruptive moment in the history of the nation.According to reports, the funeral and the subsequent coronation will...
Royal Family gathers at Balmoral amid concerns for Queen’s health
Just after 12:30 this afternoon, Buckingham Palace issued a statement saying the Queen’s doctors were concerned about her health, recommending she remained under medical supervision.Soon after...
Queen Elizabeth under medical supervision
The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace has said."Following further evaluation this morning, the...
Akufo-Addo celebrates newly-elected UK Prime Minister
President Akufo-Addo has congratulated the newly-elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Liz Truss.The President’s well wishes come a day after Liz Truss’...
Princess Diana’s Ford Escort sells for £650K at auction
A car which was used by the late Diana, Princess of Wales has sold for £650,000 at auction.Princess Diana, who died nearly 25 years...
No coffee, biscuits in meetings for civil servants helped UK govt to cut down expenditure – High Commissioner
The British High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thompson, has cited the cost of refreshments as something that the Government of Ghana may want to...
Waiting times for UK visas are coming down – British High Commissioner
JoyNews/AdomNews · ‘Waiting times for UK visas are coming down’ – Harriet ThompsonThe British High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thompson, says the waiting times...
20-year-old student jailed over illegal home abortion
A university student was jailed for two years after taking pills that caused her to have an abortion.The young mum, who had a two...
UK heatwave sees temperatures above 40C for first time
The UK has recorded temperatures of over 40C (104F) for the first time.Thermometers hit 40.3C at Coningsby in Lincolnshire, at 16:00 BST, well above...
Boris Johnson resigns: 5 things that led to the PM’s downfall
Less than three years ago, Boris Johnson led the Conservatives to their biggest election victory since 1987.Now, the prime minister has lost the support...
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced his resignation as Conservative party leader following a wave of government resignations.“It is clearly now the will...
UK PM Boris Johnson to resign as Tory leader
United Kingdom’s (UK) Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, will resign as Conservative leader today.However, he will continue as Prime Minister until the autumn.Mr Johnson will...
Officers flee as bees invade police station
Northamptonshire Police’s Wootton Hall headquarters suffered a bee infestation, an incident that forced the security operatives to evacuate. The police station became a hive of...
Singer devastated as fiancee dies on wedding day
X Factor singer Tom Mann has been left devastated after his fiancee Dani tragically died on their wedding day.Tom, who appeared on the hit...
Father’s Day: Queen Elizabeth shares photo of late dad
The British monarch, 96, shared a throwback photograph on the Royal Family's official Instagram account Sunday, marking the annual holiday.In the image — which...
The rapist we just can’t kick out of Britain
A rapist whose deportation was dramatically thwarted when a protest by virtue-signalling passengers prevented the plane from taking off is still in the UK...
Moment thief accidentally sets himself on fire after trying to siphon gas from truck
A man, who was trying to steal gas from a parked up box truck, accidentally set himself ablaze in the process as fuel prices...
Johnny Depp’s lawyer promoted to partner after Heard trial win
Law firm Brown Rudnick has promoted its associate Camille Vasquez to partner, less than a week after she helped actor Johnny Depp secure a $15...
Twitter investor sues Elon Musk and platform over takeover bid
A Twitter investor is suing Elon Musk and the social media platform over the handling of the billionaire's $44bn (£34.9bn) bid for the company.The...
Texas shooting: Shooter told woman he had a ‘secret’ and posted gun photos before killing 19 kids
The Texas shooter shared images of guns and ammunition on Instagram ahead of the school attack before tagging a woman unknown to him and telling her...
BBC apologises after ‘Manchester United are rubbish’ appears on screen
The BBC has apologised after a message appeared on the news channel saying “Manchester United are rubbish”.The text mistakenly popped up on the news...
Judge who apologised for jailing Vladimir Putin rival dies in ‘suspicious’ circumstances
A Russian judge who privately apologised to Vladimir Putin rival and opposition leader Alexei Navalny for jailing him died in "suspicious" circumstances, according to...
‘My breasts are so big that I have to use a walking stick’
A woman with size K breasts says her huge bust leaves her with agnosing pain - but she can't afford the £7,500 surgery to...
Family fighting to exhume brother to stop paedophile dad being buried with him
Two sisters are campaigning to have their brother exhumed from his grave so their paedophile dad is not laid to rest next to him.Last...
Man United’s Harry Maguire ties the knot with long-term partner Fern Hawkins
England star Harry Maguire married his fiancée Fern Hawkins in a private ceremony in Cheshire on Thursday. According to The Mirror, the Manchester United captain left the club's...