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Of course Britain will pay its respects to the Queen, but why must poor people pay the price?

Monday’s shutdown is fine for the privileged, but ignores the plight of those who can’t afford to lose work and income, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK

Princess Haya mourns 'inspiration' Queen Elizabeth

Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, whose family has enjoyed a long friendship with the British royals, paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth as a woman she looked up to for inspiration.

Reuters

Emily Sheffield: Monday will be our last goodbye to the Queen, but our memories live on

Our late Queen has been described quite rightly as Britain’s most powerful and effective diplomat. And this week, even in death, her incredible influence on the global stage is clear to see.

Evening Standard

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Perth cyclists complete their Pedal 4 Paula and reach UK mainland's most northern tip

Making a gesture to honour Perth businesswoman Paula de Sousa Tabourel, a team of cyclists raised close to £12,000 for the British Red Cross by cycling Britain from one end to the other.

Daily Record

Thirty years on, sterling suffers a new hammering

Some players in the options market are starting to take bets that pound will fall to parity

Evening Standard

Utopian cities, medieval manuscripts and a queen in mourning – the week in art

One of Britain’s earliest artworks goes on show in Newcastle while the Design Museum is looking to the future and there are surreal sculptures in London

The Guardian - UK

Queen’s funeral: Plan, route, timings and everything you need to know about the day

State funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday is likely to be one of biggest single events staged in Britain since Second World War

The Independent UK

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Over 1,000 flights cancelled as French air traffic controllers go on strike

Travellers face a difficult day after the largest union of air traffic controllers called for a 24-hour strike in France. About half of scheduled connections in and out of the country have been grounded. Low-cost airline Ryanair called for EU action as it had to cancel hundreds of flights, which…

France 24

Calls for 'world's largest diamond' from Queen's sceptre to be returned to South Africa

The Great Star of Africa or Cullinan l was mined in South Africa in 1905 and was given to the British Royal Family as a gift

Wales Online

Road dubbed 'worst in Britain' by drivers complaining of delays for hours with no signal

A woman took to the internet to share several complaints about the road after a traffic delay caused her to miss an event - and it turned out she is not the only person who hates the route, which has been compared to a "circle of hell"

Daily Mirror

Britain's popular prince William bears royal weight on his shoulders

For Britain's royal family, plenty rides on what Prince William does as heir to the throne, and eventually, as king.

Reuters

Russia is building a closer alliance with the world's autocracies – the west should beware

Russia is planning to buy “millions” of Soviet-era weapons from North Korea, a recent US intelligence report revealed. Britain’s defence intelligence has also confirmed that Russia is already using Iranian-made drones in Ukraine.

The Conversation

‘Moment of reckoning’: Queen’s death fuels Jamaica’s republican movement

Ascension of King Charles III has prompted renewed questioning of a British monarch as head of state

The Guardian - US

South Africa calls for 'world's largest diamond' in Queen's sceptre to be returned

The Great Star of Africa, or Cullinan l, is a piece of a larger diamond that was mined in South Africa while under British rule in 1905.

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Reuters

Dublin hopeful N.Ireland protocol talks will resume within weeks

Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said on Friday that he was optimistic that talks between Britain and the European Union on overhauling Northern Ireland's post-Brexit trading arrangements could resume within weeks.

Reuters

King Charles to host faith leaders later on Friday

Britain's King Charles will host a reception for faith leaders at Buckingham Palace later on Friday, the palace said in a statement.

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Mourners are waiting for hours in a 5-mile queue to say farewell to Queen Elizabeth

Citizens from across the U.K. have traveled to London ahead of Elizabeth's state funeral on Monday to pay their respects in person to Britain's longest-serving monarch.

Los Angeles Times

After Queen Elizabeth II, it's a long line of kings. Will that matter?

It's reigning men! Hallelujah?

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Reuters

With Charles king, his Prince's Trust youth charity goes on

A British youth charity set up by the then Prince Charles in the 1970s that has helped a million young people, including actor Idris Elba, to get training, find work or create community projects will continue to operate now he is monarch.

The Independent UK

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New Zealand republic debate complicated by Māori treaty

The death of Queen Elizabeth II last week has reignited debate in New Zealand about whether it should continue recognizing Britain’s monarch as its symbolic head of state or take the final step toward independence by becoming a republic

Asharq Al-Awsat

Premier League to Pay Tribute to Queen in Reduced Schedule

Premier League players and fans have the chance to honor Queen Elizabeth II this weekend, but the upcoming state funeral for Britain's longest serving monarch on Monday has seen three matches postponed. Demands on police to handle the huge crowds descending on London to pay their respects as the Queen…

Daily Mirror

Good Morning Britain viewers spot Kate Garraway's subtle tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

As the final edition of Good Morning Britain aired this morning, many viewers spotted what they believed was Kate Garraway's subtle way of paying tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II

Asharq Al-Awsat

Who's Invited -- and Who's Not -- to Queen Elizabeth's Funeral

Hundreds of foreign royals and leaders are expected to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London on Monday in one of the biggest diplomatic gatherings in decades. Westminster Abbey has space for around 2,000 people, so only heads of state and one or two guests have reportedly…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China's Xi to Meet Iran's Raisi at Regional Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping will have his first face-to-face discussion with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi on Friday, state media reported. The meeting comes days after the Europen Union warned that negotiations to bring Iran and the US back into a nuclear deal curbing Tehran's nuclear program are in "stalemate",…

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