Newsletter Sep 20, 2022

Truss faces whirlwind week as politics resumes after queen's funeral

British politics returns to centre stage on Tuesday after the funeral of Queen Elizabeth, with Prime Minister Liz Truss signalling her priorities by flying to her first major summit and rushing out measures to try to avert an economic slump.

In parks and pubs, Britons say goodbye to Queen Elizabeth

In airport lounges, parks, pubs and city squares, people gathered in front of screens across Britain on Monday to watch the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth, seeking out togetherness even far from the events.

Canadians say goodbye to queen with horseback parade, Corgi gathering

Although Canadians' relationship with the monarchy has been increasingly strained, they were attached to Queen Elizabeth right to the end -- and she to Canada, having visited the country on more occasions than any other.

Can Britain's King Charles fill his treasured mother's shoes?

Teenager Olivia Burch waited for hours in a queue with other mourners to pay a final tribute to Queen Elizabeth as her body lay in state.

'Fab four': still estranged but side by side for the queen

At the entrance to the abbey, the siblings, once so close they could finish each other's sentences, were joined by their wives as well as William and Catherine's eldest two children Prince George, nine and Princess Charlotte, seven.

Republican movements catch wind in Caribbean after queen's death

Black cloth covers the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II hanging in Antigua's parliament.

Huge crowds follow Queen's funeral in silence and awe

The tens of thousands gathered in central London for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth fell silent and bowed their heads on Monday to follow her funeral service in Westminster Abbey and watch the procession of her coffin afterwards through the city.

King George VI Memorial Chapel: The Queen's last resting place

Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest in the King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle's St George's Chapel, alongside her mother, father, sister and husband.

With Elizabeth II, 20th century is also laid to rest

The laying to rest of Queen Elizabeth II, whose 70-year reign witnessed the aftermath of World War II, the Cold War and dizzying technological change, marks a further step in a leave-taking with the 20th century.

Wall Street ends up thanks to technical rebound and bargain hunt

Investors have their sights fixed on Washington as the Federal Reserve meets Tuesday and is expected to announce 75 basis point interest rate increase Wednesday.

Rate hikes: a double-edged sword for central banks

While higher rates aim to tame runaway inflation by slowing economic activity, they can cause a recession if borrowing costs become too steep for businesses and individuals.

Europe races to prepare for energy crunch this winter

European governments outlined new measures on Monday to cope with potential energy shortages this winter and raced to improve energy networks to share power, with Russian gas flows still running at severely reduced rates amid the Ukraine war.

German central bank sees signs of recession 'multiplying'

The German central bank said Monday it was increasingly likely that Europe's largest economy would shrink for a "prolonged" period as Russia throttled energy supplies to the continent.

Marriott coaxing workers back to office with $600 million building

Marriott International Inc believes its new $600 million high-rise headquarters will entice workers to return after more than two years mostly working at home.

Ex-King Juan Carlos' attendance at Queen's funeral draws scorn from Spanish left

The presence of Spain's disgraced former King Juan Carlos at the state funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth has prompted criticism at home, with one political party calling him a "criminal on the run".

Volkswagen shares up slightly on Porsche's 70-75 billion euro valuation

Volkswagen shares rose slightly on Monday after the carmaker said it was targeting a valuation of up to 75 billion euros ($74.84 billion) for sportscar brand Porsche, in potentially Europe's third biggest IPO ever.

Queen Elizabeth II: capturing the world's most photographed woman in life and death

Her 70-year reign witnessed sweeping technological changes and groundbreaking innovation in photography.