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President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday hailed Queen Elizabeth II as "a friend of France who has left her mark on her country and her century forever", following the announcement of her death.

Tearful crowds outside Buckingham Palace sang a forlorn "God Save the Queen" as news broke of Elizabeth II's death on Thursday. Hundreds braved torrential rain to stand at the palace gates after it was announced that doctors had placed the monarch under medical supervision at Balmoral, her Scottish estate.

US President Joe Biden paid tribute Thursday to Britain's late Queen Elizabeth II as a "stateswoman of unmatched dignity," and said he looked forward to working with her son King Charles, noting their already "close friendship." FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani reports from Washington.

Brightly coloured outfits, a matching hat and a pristine pair of gloves: Queen Elizabeth II's look was instantly recognisable and a self-created uniform styled to suit her role. During her reign, the monarch tried out every shade in the colour chart, from canary yellow to lime green, fuchsia and navy blue.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday he was "pained" by the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, hailing the monarch of his country's former colonial ruler as a paragon of "dignity and decency". FRANCE 24's Navodita Kumari reports from New Delhi, India.

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday expressed his "profound and sincere condolences" over the death of Queen Elizabeth II, in a statement addressed to the new king, Charles III. FRANCE 24's Nadine Theron reports from Cape Town, South Africa.

Queen Elizabeth II's reign encompassed to a large degree Britain's declining global influence, from an empire that once bestrode the world to a middle-ranking economy. During her time as queen, the footprint of her monarchy shrank dramatically, but at her death she was still head of state of the United Kingdom and 14 Commonwealth countries or realms, from Canada and Jamaica to Australia and New Zealand.

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, head of the Commonwealth and monarch of 15 countries, has died aged 96 after more than 70 years on the throne, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates and reactions from around the world.

As Qatar prepares to host the FIFA World Cup in November, the country is once again drawing criticism from human rights organisations. For several months, a construction company's workers have been protesting to claim unpaid wages. But on August 14, the Qatari government arrested some of them and deported them.

Potter has agreed a five-year contract to take charge of the Premier League club, who praised his "progressive football and innovative coaching". The 47-year-old earned widespread admiration for his work at Brighton. He led Brighton to a ninth-place finish last season and took them up to fourth in the table this term, while demanding entertaining and tactically astute performances from his players. Potter's first game as Chelsea boss will be a derby at west London neighbours Fulham on Saturday. Читать дальше...

Queen Elizabeth II has been placed under medical supervision because doctors are “concerned for Her Majesty’s health," Buckingham Palace said Thursday, as members of the royal family traveled to Scotland to be at the bedside of the 96-year-old monarch. FRANCE 24's Bénédicte Paviot reports from London.

Videos on social media of fans clashing and vandalising stadium property after Wednesday's match went viral. "You don't identify hooliganism with cricket and this is unacceptable," Raja, the former Pakistan player turned board chairman, said. "This game doesn't want such an environment. The visuals were really bad. This wasn't the first time such a thing happened. Emotions should be kept in check, we own our fans and we lodge a protest with the ICC (International Cricket Council)." Pakistan beat... Читать дальше...

"Lewis has taken a new Power Unit for this event - his fourth of the season - and will take a grid penalty for Sunday's race" at Monza, the team tweeted. The rules allow each driver three power units a year - they can make further changes but at a cost in the form of some sort of grid penalty. "It has not yet been confirmed whether the seven-time champion will be relegated to the back of the grid," reported the Formula One website. The British driver damaged his last engine at the Belgian GP on... Читать дальше...

Speaking 73 days from the first World Cup kicks off in an Arab nation, chief executive Nasser al-Khater said there was a "misconception" about alcohol sales, calling it one of the "unfair" criticisms faced by Qatar. The price of accommodation and availability of beer have been among the main concerns raised by fans. "Very simply put, we always stated that the sale of alcohol is available here in Qatar. We also said that during the World Cup we will make it available in specific zones for the fans," Khater said. Читать дальше...

Lionel Guedj, 42, set up his surgery in a poor neighbourhood of the southern city of Marseille and operated for six years with assistance from his father Carnot Guedj before being charged with deliberate violence causing mutilations in 2012. During their trial that ended in April, prosecutors said Lionel Guedj performed an estimated 3,900 root canal operations on the perfectly healthy teeth of 327 patients, requiring them to be pulled out and replaced with bridges. That saw him become France's highest-paid dentist in 2010... Читать дальше...

Sandeep Lamichhane, 22, has been a poster boy for the rise of cricket in mountainous Nepal, which gained one-day international status in 2018 but remains a long way from contesting a World Cup. The leg spinner's big break came when he was snapped up by the Delhi Capitals for the money-spinning Indian Premier League in 2018, and he has since been the most sought-after Nepali cricket player in international T20 leagues. A 17-year-old girl, along with a guardian, filed a complaint against the player earlier this week... Читать дальше...

A Thai TikToker's tips on grocery shopping on a budget of just 4,000 baht ($109) a month are attracting thousands of followers amid a global food crisis as the southeast Asian nation grapples with its highest inflation in more than a decade.

Family members rushed to be by the side of Queen Elizabeth on Thursday after doctors said they were concerned about the health of Britain's 96-year-old monarch, saying she should remain under medical supervision. Here is some reaction to the news.

Former President Barack Obama and his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama, returned to the White House on Wednesday to unveil their official portraits in an event punctuated by wisecracks but tinged with history and politics.

The trial will enroll 200 adults aged 18-50 across the country, and is sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The Jynneos vaccine, manufactured by Denmark-based Bavarian Nordic, has been approved by the United States for the prevention of smallpox and monkeypox in people aged 18 and older. But while the highest-risk group, men who have sex with men, are encouraged to get the vaccine, there is no clear picture of how well it works in real world settings. The new... Читать дальше...

At least four of those killed in the strikes that hit a stone quarry and a nearby home west of Idlib city were civilians, said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based monitor that relies on an extensive network of sources on the ground. The observatory said it was seeking to identify the other three casualties. An AFP correspondent in the area saw ambulances ferrying victims from the site of the strikes, as large plumes of smoke rose overhead. The house near the stone quarry was left completely destroyed... Читать дальше...

Queen Elizabeth II's closest family travelled to join the 96-year-old monarch on Thursday after doctors placed her under medical supervision, prompting concern from British political and religious leaders.

British Prime Minister Liz Truss said Thursday that her government will cap domestic energy prices for homes and businesses to ease a cost-of-living crisis that has left people and businesses across the U.K. facing a bleak winter. She also said she will approve more North Sea oil drilling and lift a ban on fracking in a bid to increase the U.K.’s domestic energy supply.

Richarlison's first goals for Tottenham Hotspur helped them mark their return to the Champions League with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Olympique de Marseille in Group D on Wednesday.

Albania cut diplomatic ties with Iran and expelled the country's embassy staff over a major cyberattack nearly two months ago that was allegedly carried out by Tehran on Albanian government websites, the prime minister said Wednesday.