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FACTBOX-How China’s Communist Party Congress works

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping is poised to win a third five-year term as General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party, the most powerful job in the country,…

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Explainer: What are the risks to Ukraine’s nuclear reactors in war

LONDON, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Repeated shelling of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine has raised the possibility of a grave accident just 500 km (300 miles) from…

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EXPLAINER-Why Russia’s missiles on Ukraine have limited impact

LONDON, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Russia's biggest air strikes against Ukraine since the start of the war killed at least 19 people, drove thousands of Ukrainians back into air raid…

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Explainer: Why are French refinery workers striking?

PARIS, (Reuters) - The French government is intervening to end a blockade of refineries if workers do not end a weeks-long strike that has led to shortages at petrol stations…

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FACTBOX-The winners of 2022 Nobel prizes

Oct 10 (Reuters) - Following is a list of the Nobel prize winners in 2022: Nobel Prize for Economics - U.S. economists Ben Bernanke, a former chairman of the Federal…

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Key facts about the Kerch bridge linking Russia to the Crimean peninsula

(Reuters) - The road-and-rail bridge linking Russia and the Crimean peninsula was damaged in a powerful blast on Saturday, hitting a crucial supply route for Russian forces in Ukraine. Following…

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FACTBOX: Where have Russians been fleeing to since mobilisation began?

BERLIN, (Reuters) - Russians have piled across the border to neighbouring states since President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilisation on Sept. 21 for the war in Ukraine. Here is…

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EXPLAINER: What will change if federal marijuana ban is loosened in the U.S.?

(Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden has said he would pardon people convicted in federal court of simple marijuana possession, and that his administration is reconsidering the classification of cannabis,…

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Will Russia use nuclear weapons? Putin’s warnings explained

LONDON, (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin, who rules the world's biggest nuclear power, has repeatedly cautioned the West that any attack on Russia could provoke a nuclear response. Will Putin…

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EXPLAINER: Caps and corridors: how can Europe contain gas prices?

BRUSSELS, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Leaders of European Union countries will debate whether and how to cap gas prices on Friday, after member states increased the pressure on Brussels to…

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Q+A: The killing of Russia’s Dugina: who did it?

LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Darya Dugina, the daughter of a prominent Russian nationalist ideologue, was killed on Aug. 20 when a car bomb ripped through the Toyota Land Cruiser…

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Factbox: How does the Nobel Peace Prize work?

OSLO (Reuters) - The winner of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Oct. 7 in Oslo. Here is a look at how the award works: WHO CAN…

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FACTBOX-U.S. Supreme Court to tackle a raft of new cases

(Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday opens a new nine-month term loaded with important cases on issues including race, voting rights, religious liberty, environmental regulation, the power of…

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How Germany’s industrial giants are preparing for winter

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany has managed to fill its gas reserves to 91.32% of capacity, allaying fears it could run out this winter after Russian gas flows fell sharply following…

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What is at stake in Bosnia’s general election?

SARAJEVO, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Bosnia is holding presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday amid its since the end of the 1992-95 war. The polls opened at 7 a.m (0500…

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FACTBOX-Europe’s crisis measures to tackle energy price spike

BRUSSELS, Sept 30 (Reuters) - European Union countries on Friday approved a package of emergency measures aimed at pulling down surging gas and power prices that are stoking inflation, hampering industrial activity and inflicting…

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Q+A: Nord Stream gas ‘sabotage’: who’s being blamed and why?

WARSAW, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Major leaks that suddenly erupted in the Nord Stream gas pipelines that run from Russia to Europe under the Baltic Sea have generated plenty of…

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Factbox: The four regions that Russia is poised to annex from Ukraine

LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will proclaim the annexation of four Ukrainian regions at a Kremlin ceremony on Friday, a major escalation in the seven-month war.…

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FACTBOX: Russia’s annexation plan in Ukraine: Kremlin signing ceremony

LONDON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin will host a signing ceremony in the Kremlin on Friday to incorporate four Ukrainian regions into Russia, a major step towards formally…

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FACTBOX – Russia’s annexation plan in Ukraine: what happens now?

LONDON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Pro-Russian officials in four partially Russian-controlled regions of Ukraine declared that voters had chosen to join Russia, in hastily organised referendums which the West said…

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Q+A: What is known so far about the Nord Stream gas pipeline leaks

LONDON, (Reuters) - Unexplained gas leaks detected in the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines from Russia to Germany have prompted investigations by European countries into the cause, including possible…

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Self-employed, Catholics drive Meloni’s Italian electoral triumph

ROME (Reuters) - Self-employed people and Catholics helped power Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy party to electoral victory on Sunday, surveys show, with a significant share of women voters putting her on…

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FACTBOX – Pounded: A history of UK currency crises and crashes

LONDON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Britain's pound plunged to an all-time low early on Monday as international investors reacted to plans laid out by the country's new prime minister and…

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FACTBOX – Potential flashpoints in Italy’s new rightist coalition

ROME, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Italy's rightist alliance looks sure to win a parliamentary majority following Sunday's election, but its three main parties have different positions in important areas, which…

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EXPLAINER – Dash for gas – why fracking is back on Britain’s agenda

LONDON, (Reuters) - Britain has formally lifted a moratorium on fracking for shale gas in England that has been in place since 2019, saying strengthening the country's energy supply was…

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Explainer: Russia unfolds annexation plan for Ukraine

(Reuters) - Russia is holding referenda in Ukraine to pave the way for the formal annexation of swathes of territory after nearly seven months of war with its neighbour, a…

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FACTBOX – Windsor Castle, Queen Elizabeth’s home and now final resting place

LONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth will be buried alongside her husband Prince Philip in a small chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle in a private ceremony after…

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The life of Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the nation's figurehead for seven decades, will be buried today. Following is a timeline of the queen's life and reign: April 21, 1926 -…

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FACTBOX-Order of committal service at Windsor for Queen Elizabeth

LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - A committal service will be held on Monday for Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle, following her earlier state funeral in London. Following are some of…

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FACTBOX -Westminster Abbey – traditional church for royals in life and death

LONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Westminster Abbey in central London has been the site of coronations, weddings and burials of English and then British royalty for nearly 1,000 years. On…

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The Order of Service for Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral

LONDON(Reuters) - The state funeral for Queen Elizabeth will be held at London's Westminster Abbey on Monday when world leaders will join King Charles and the British royal family to…

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The plans for Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral on Monday

LONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - World leaders will join Britain's royal family, its political elite and members of the military, judiciary and charitable organisations at the state funeral for Queen…

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Notable quotes of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth

LONDON, (Reuters) - Britain's Queen Elizabeth, who will be buried Monday 19 September, never gave an interview during her 70-year reign, but her regular public speeches sometimes gave an insight…

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Why are Armenia and Azerbaijan fighting again, and why does it matter?

TBILISI, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Several Armenian soldiers and number of Azeris were killed this week in the deadliest fighting between Azerbaijan and Armenia since a 2020 war. WHAT ARE…

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FACTBOX – World leaders to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral

LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth's funeral will take place in London on Monday, Sept. 19, and a host of world leaders, royalty and other dignitaries will attend. The…

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The scandals that shook Queen Elizabeth’s reign

LONDON, (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth, who died aged 96, was praised for her devotion to duty, but her reign was often overshadowed by scandals involving her extended family. Here are…

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Princess Catherine, the commoner who is key to British monarchy

LONDON (Reuters) - Kate Middleton, wife of the new heir to the throne Prince William, has grown from a commoner who captivated the future monarch to the beating heart of…

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The plans for Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral

LONDON (Reuters) - World leaders will join Britain's royal family, its political elite and members of the military, judiciary and charities at the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II on…

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FACTBOX- Lebanon’s economic crisis

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon experienced a spate of bank robberies from people demanding to access to their own deposits frozen in the country's paralysed financial system, underlining desperation among citizens…

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What are Vladimir Putin’s options after Russian military setback in Ukraine?

(Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has yet to publicly comment on a lightning rout of his forces in north-eastern Ukraine, but is under pressure from nationalists at home to…

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UPDATED: List of world leaders who confirmed attendance to Queen Elizabeth’s funeral

LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth's funeral will take place in London on Monday, Sept. 19, and a host of world leaders, royalty and other dignitaries will attend. The…

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Explainer: How will the public be able to say goodbye to Queen Elizabeth?

LONDON (Reuters) - The body of Britain's Queen Elizabeth will lie in state inside Westminster Hall for the public to pay their respects before her funeral on Monday, Sept. 19.…

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Factbox: Queen Elizabeth’s close connection to Scotland

LONDON, (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth's oak coffin began its journey from Balmoral Castle, her summer retreat in the Scottish Highlands, down to Edinburgh on Sunday, with thousands of Scots expected…

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Full text of King Charles’s address to lawmakers and peers

LONDON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles gave an address to lawmakers and peers on Monday after being officially proclaimed as king following the death of his mother Queen…

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The plans for the run-up to Queen Elizabeth’s funeral

LONDON, (Reuters) - The funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, who died on Thursday aged 96, will take place on Sept. 19 and her body will lie in state for four…

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Key moments in the life of King Charles III

February 6, 1952 - Three-year-old Prince Charles becomes the heir apparent, when his grandfather dies and his mother ascends the throne. July 26, 1958 - Is named Prince of Wales…

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A quick look at who is King Charles III

Date of birth: November 14, 1948 Birthplace: Buckingham Palace, London, England Birth name: Charles Philip Arthur George Windsor Father: Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh Mother: Queen Elizabeth II Marriages:…

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Key elements of European Union budget rules

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union is discussing how to adjust euro zone rules that govern national budgets to match a post-pandemic reality of high public debt and a move…

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Factbox: The challenges facing Britain’s new King Charles

LONDON, Sept 10 (Reuters) - From a younger brother tarnished by a sex abuse case to allegations of royal racism, Britain's new King Charles will face several challenges. Here are…

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Factbox-The process by which Charles’s accession to the throne is formalised

LONDON(Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth, the longest-reigning monarch in Britain's history, died on Thursday aged 96, with her son Charles succeeding her as king. Here is an explanation of the protocol…

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Factbox-Queen Elizabeth’s reign in numbers

LONDON (Reuters) - Following is a summary of British Queen Elizabeth's life in numbers: * Queen Elizabeth II was the 40th monarch in England since Norman King William the Conqueror…

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OBITUARY-Elizabeth, the queen who moved with a changing world

LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - The crowning achievement of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, who died on Thursday after 70 years on the throne, was to maintain the popularity of the monarchy across decades…

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FACTBOX-Key dates in the life of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth

LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Here are some facts about Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch. - Elizabeth was born at 17 Bruton St, London, on April 21, 1926, and christened on May…

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FACTBOX – Apple launches iPhone 14 with emergency satellite messaging, adventure watch

Sept (Reuters) - Apple Inc just launched its latest iPhone series with an improved camera and satellite messaging for emergencies, while also unveiling a rugged watch targeting sports enthusiasts. The…

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EXPLAINER – What weapons could North Korea send to Russia?

SEOUL, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Russia could be about to buy millions of artillery shells and rockets from old Cold-War ally North Korea, the White House said, an allegation immediately…

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FACTBOX – Government measures around the world to ease inflation pain

Sept 5 (Reuters) - Pandemic-related disruption to global supply chains and the knock-on effects of Russia's war in Ukraine have combined to drive up prices of energy, commodities and basic…

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What are the major challenges facing Britain’s new prime minister?

LONDON, Sept 5 (Reuters) - British foreign minister Liz Truss was elected leader of the governing Conservative Party and the country's new prime minister on Monday. She faces the task…

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