Quick Takes

Heavy Hailstorm Hits Spain’s Mallorca

A heavy hailstorm that hit the Spanish island of Mallorca was captured on social media, September 16, 2022. (Reuters)

Bidens Arrive in London for Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral

President Joe Biden and his wife, first lady Jill Biden arrived in London, September 17, 2022, to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral. (Reuters)

Man on Roller Skates Detained as King Charles’ Car Passes By

A man on rollerblades was detained by police, September 16, 2022, after he skated toward King Charles' convoy as it was driving toward Westminster Hall. (Reuters)

King Charles Meets Prime Ministers of the Realm

King Charles met leaders of the realm at Buckingham Palace, September 17, 2022, ahead of the late Queen's state funeral, that is likely to be one of the biggest ceremonial events ever held in Britain. (Reuters)

World’s First Flying Bike Makes US Debut

The future was on full display, soaring above the ground at the Detroit Auto Show, September 15, 2022, with the world's first flying bike making its United States debut. (Reuters)

New Zealand Troops Perform Haka for Prince William, Kate

Britain's Prince William and Princess Catherine were greeted with a traditional Maori haka Friday, as they met Commonwealth troops preparing for Queen Elizabeth's state funeral. (Reuters)

Italian Towns Hit by Deadly Flooding

EU Chief Awarded by Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Upon Kyiv Arrival

King Charles Greets Crowds Outside Buckingham Palace

King Charles greeted hundreds of well-wishers at Buckingham Palace, September 10, 2022, on the day he was officially proclaimed Britain's monarch. (Reuters)

Aerials Show Crowds at Buckingham Palace as Charles Proclaimed King

A crowd of hundreds gathered outside Buckingham Palace on Saturday, as King Charles was officially proclaimed Britain's new monarch. (Reuters)

‘Amazing Grace’ Bagpipe Tribute to Queen Elizabeth

Paul Allen Burns played bagpipes in tribute to Queen Elizabeth who died aged 96, on September 8, 2022. (Reuters)