London Underground Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s some background information about the London Underground, also known as “The Tube,” the oldest subway or metro transit system in the world. There are currently 272 stations…
King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s coronation marked in Scotland with day of pageantry
London CNN — Scotland has concluded a day of festivities celebrating British monarch King Charles III’s recent coronation. The highlight of Wednesday’s proceedings in the capital, Edinburgh, was a service…
UK Royal Household reveals $136 million official expenditure for 2022-2023
CNN — The British Royal Household released its annual financial statement on Thursday, revealing that official spending for the year 2022-2023 exceeded the Sovereign Grant and other royal earned income.…
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, undergoes surgery after breast cancer diagnosis
CNN — Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, has undergone surgery after being diagnosed with breast cancer, she revealed in an episode of her “Tea Talks” podcast released Monday. During the…
Glenda Jackson: Two-time Oscar-winning actress and former politician dies at age 87
CNN — Tributes have been paid to two-time Oscar-winning actor and former UK politician Glenda Jackson, who died peacefully after a short illness at the age of 87. “Glenda Jackson,…
Jocelyn Chia: Comedian in New York jokes about Malaysia, sparks backlash diplomatic backlash
Hong Kong CNN — A comedian in New York who joked about the safety of Malaysian planes in an apparent reference to the disappearance of flight MH370 has sparked a…
Malaysia investigating possible looting of World War II British shipwrecks
CNN — Malaysian authorities have detained a Chinese-flagged cargo ship amid reports of the salvaging of World War II shipwrecks in Malaysia’s exclusive economic zone, according to a report from…
Just what is phygital art, and why is Dubai going big on it?
CNN — “Phygital art” may not be the most elegant phrase in the English language, but it is generating a buzz in certain circles. “Phygital” is a portmanteau of physical…
Chinese stand-up comedian forced to apologize after military joke angers officials
Hong Kong CNN — A Chinese stand-up comedian has canceled all his performances after a joke he made with a loose reference to the country’s military prompted anger from authorities…
Imran Khan: Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan released on bail on corruption charges
Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — Pakistan’s former prime minister, Imran Khan, has been granted bail by Islamabad’s highest court, days after his dramatic arrest over corruption charges set off a deadly…