London (AFP) – Two anti-monarchy protesters boo King Charles III as he leaves the British Parliament in London where he received condolences from the Speakers of both Houses following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. ‘You can’t have any philosophical or moral justification for one family having political power like that just by virtue of their birth,’ says one protester.
Geneva (AFP) – Fifty million people around the world are trapped in forced labour or forced marriage, the UN says. “This represents a significant increase in numbers, we’re going in the wrong direction,” explains Guy Ryder, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva.
Toronto (Canada) (AFP) – French actress Lea Seydoux walks the red carpet of the Toronto International Film Festival to present ‘One Fine Morning’, a movie where she plays a widowed young mother caring for her sick father. “This is one of the few films where I’m not an object of desire or curiosity”, says Seydoux.
Toronto (Canada) (AFP) – “Everything changes after you become a mom”, said Jennifer Lawrence at the Toronto Film Festival on Saturday. After giving birth to a boy in February, she is there to present “Causeway”, her first feature film as a producer.
Balakliya (Ukraine) (AFP) – The town of Balakliya, in northeastern Ukraine, was retaken from the Russians this week. The locality and its surroundings have been transformed into a battlefield and bear the traces of heavy fighting.
Strasbourg (France) (AFP) – The European Parliament in Strasbourg holds a minute of silence in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II as they open their plenary session. Parliament speaker Roberta Metsola leads the tribute by saying: “Few have shaped global history like Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and her words on European unity spoken in this European Parliament in 1992 still resonate today.” IMAGES
Edinburgh (AFP) – British Prime Minister Liz Truss arrives for a vigil for Queen Elizabeth II at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh. IMAGES
Edinburgh (AFP) – Queen Elizabeth II’s hearse processes through the streets of Edinburgh followed by King Charles III and other senior members of the Royal Family, including Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Camilla, Queen Consort. IMAGES
Edinburgh (AFP) – The new British Prime Minister Liz Truss arrives at St Giles’ Cathedral ahead of the service which sees Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin lying in state in Edinburgh for a day before being transported down to London.
Edinburgh (AFP) – British Prime Minister Liz Truss arrives for a vigil for Queen Elizabeth II at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh.
