Russia, Kazakhstan evacuate over 100,000 people amid worst flooding in decades
Melting snow swelled mighty rivers beyond bursting point in the worst flooding in the area for at least 70 years.
Wed Apr 10 2024
70 years after the first ascent of Everest, the impact of mass mountaineering must be confronted
A sacred mountain for some, for others the worlds highest peak represents a challenge and a lifelong dream.
Sat May 27 2023
New cypher for Britain's King Charles unveiled
It will eventually replace the "EIIR" stamp of Queen Elizabeth who died earlier this month after 70 years on the throne.
Tue Sep 27 2022
'Queen's Counsel' no more, 'King's Counsel' return to UK courts after 70 years
King's Counsel enjoy several informal privileges, including front-row seats in court. They also tend to charge more for their services.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Charles, Britain's conflicted new monarch
Prince Charles has finally become king of the United Kingdom and 14 other realms, ending a wait of more than 70 years - the longest by an heir in British history.
Fri Sep 09 2022
Death of Queen Elizabeth marked around world with tributes and flowers
Ordinary people in Britain and around the globe paid their own respects to a woman who had been the face of her nation for more than 70 years.
Fri Sep 09 2022
First wild jaguars born in the wild Argentina province after 70 years
The jaguar cubs were the first to be born in total freedom in Corrientes, where jaguars were considered extinct, the organisation said.
Fri Jul 22 2022
Italy declares state of emergency for drought-stricken north
Many stretches of the waterway have run dry as Italy suffers its worst drought for 70 years.
Tue Jul 05 2022
Queen Elizabeth II: Record breaker
Elizabeth has reigned for 70 years and nearly four months - longer than any other monarch in British history.
Fri Jun 03 2022
TIMELINE - Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the British throne
Britain's Queen Elizabeth will lead four days of national celebration in June to mark her Platinum Jubilee.
Wed Jun 01 2022
Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee comes amid her declining health, royal backlash and a colonial reckoning
This year's celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne comes at an awkward time for the monarch.
Wed Apr 20 2022
Queen Elizabeth begins celebrations to mark 70 years on throne
Elizabeth kicks off celebrations of her platinum jubilee, a first for a British monarch.
Sun Feb 06 2022
Queen Elizabeth quietly marks 70 years on the British throne
Elizabeth marks 70 years on the British throne on Sunday, a milestone never reached by any of her predecessors over the last 1,000 years.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Royal crown slips as Elizabeth prepares to mark 70 years as queen
Celebrations this year marking Queen Elizabeth's seven-decade reign will mask a less happy reality for the world's pre-eminent royal family.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Puppets, performers, parades for queen's 70-year reign
A Platinum Jubilee pageant is due to take place as part of a four days of celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne.
Wed Jun 30 2021