Editors’ picks

Meet Penny Mordaunt, the minister carrying a sword for King Charles

Penny Mordaunt will play a key role in the ancient pageantry — and is hoping to put her own stamp on the coronation.

UK coronation

Inside the British monarchy

How the king’s influence still shapes the way the UK is run.

Massive split in Russian military forces as Wagner vows to quit Bakhmut on May 10

Schism between Kremlin and mercenary chief boils over, with Yevgeny Prigozhin vowing to pull out of key battleground the day after Moscow celebrates Victory Day.

The coronation was an act of magic for a country scared the spell might break

The millions tuning in for King Charles’ crowning moment saw exactly what they wanted to see.

Erdoğan plays energy card in Turkish election — with Putin’s help

Erdoğan’s claims of increased energy independence before the May 14 vote mask a heavy dependence on Russia.

UK coronation

The secrets of King Charles’ coronation

Britain’s glorious constitutional hotchpotch will be the stand-out feature of this grand, archaic ceremony.

WHO declares end of COVID-19 global health emergency

The decision comes over 3 years since the declaration was first made.

Germany

Germany’s Habeck under pressure amid accusations of cronyism

Calls are mounting for economy minister’s top state secretary to resign.

The German village that says it’s gone green

Feldheim produces its own heat and electricity — but residents still rely on their combustion engine cars to get around.

Brussels

Parliament’s Qatargate debate: Build a wall or look inside

The committee charged with investigating allegations of corruption in the EU’s elected body can’t seem to decide on its focus.

Meloni’s main problem with the EU is spending its cash

Italy’s issues around spending COVID recovery funds could spell disaster for its economy — and Brussels’ reputation.

EU clamps down on corruption in wake of Qatargate cash-for-influence scandal

The Commission called on member countries to strengthen transparency rules.

Britain

UK Coronation

King Charles III crowned in Westminster Abbey

Millions tune in on TV screens around the world to witness historic occasion.

UK coronation

King Charles III’s coronation in pictures

A look at the crowning of the British monarch.

New king? Canadians don’t care

Most Canadians would vote to scrap the monarchy, according to recent polling.

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