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Japan is sending condolences to Britain over the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Japanese imperial family shares strong ties with the British royal family that go back 150 years.
Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.
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President Biden has visited the British Embassy in Washington and signed a book of condolence in memory of the Queen.
Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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The UK's new monarch, King Charles III is preparing to address the British people on Friday, just hours after Buckingham Palace announced the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Britain's longest serving monarch died on Thursday at the age of 96, just two days after she was still fulfilling her official engagements.
On Tuesday she formally invited Liz Truss to form the country's new government during an encounter at Balmoral.
Our reporter Olly Barratt is at Windsor Castle with the latest on the transition to the reign of King Charles III.
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OUT: "…as we speak"
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Our reporter Olly Barratt spent the day at Windsor Castle, gauging reaction to news of the Queen's passing.
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Crowds have been gathering at royal residences across the UK, including Buckingham Palace and Windsor.
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U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has reiterated his strong commitment to fighting inflation, signaling that the central bank will continue to raise interest rates.
He made the comments during his last publicly scheduled appearance ahead of the Fed's September meeting, when it is widely expected to make a third consecutive 0.75 percentage point interest rate increase.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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A royal transition is underway in Britain following the death of the country's longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
Her son, now to be known as King Charles III, will make his first address to the nation and the Commonwealth on Friday.
He was at the Balmoral estate in Scotland when the Queen died on Thursday afternoon.
Commentator Peter Hunt is former Royal Correspondent for the BBC.
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OUT: "…George behind him"
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Sir Nicholas Soames is the grandson of the first Prime Minister who reported to her, Winston Churchill.
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OUT: "…ascended the throne"
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King Charles served as best man at the wedding of Sir Nicholas Soames, the grandson of Winston Churchill.
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OUT: "….great challenge"
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Tributes to Queen Elizabeth II are pouring in from around the world.
Former US leaders Obama and Trump have praised her character and legacy
While President & First Lady Biden honored her historic reign, and crucial role in US-UK relations.
U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
Britain's new King, Charles III, has thanked people worldwide for their thoughts following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
The King is spending the night at Balmoral, where his mother died, before returning to London tomorrow to make his first address to the nation as monarch.
Our reporter Olly Barratt is at Windsor Castle, where the Queen will be buried after 10 days of mourning.
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OUT: "….take on"
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Buckingham Palace has announced that Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96.
She was Britain's longest serving monarch, working with 15 separate British Prime Ministers and a dozen American Presidents.
Family members were gathered at Balmoral Castle in Scotland where her medical condition took a worsening turn over the last 24 hours.
Reporter Olly Barratt is at Windsor Castle.
IN: "We heard news…."
OUT: "…Prince Philip"
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Commentator Peter Hunt is a former Royal Correspondent for the BBC.
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Prime Minister Liz Truss, in only her second day in office, spoke to reporters outside Number Ten Downing Street.
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Among those remembering the Queen, British Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer Becky Adlington who received her OBE from The Queen in 2009.
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OUT: “…I’ve met her”
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Sir Keir Starmer of Britain’s Labour Party is leader of the opposition in London.
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The final photographs of the Queen engaged in her official duties were taken on Tuesday at Balmoral when she formally invited Liz Truss to form the country’s new government.
The pool photographer was Jane Barlow of Britain’s Press Association.
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OUT: “…incredibly sad, yeah”
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The social media platform Snapchat has removed a feature allowing users to add certain digital tattoos to their faces, following an outcry from New Zealand's indigenous Maori community.
Tattoos are considered sacred by the Maori people, with a history that stretches back for centuries.
Silicon Valley correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.
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Peter Hunt is a former Royal Correspondent for the BBC.
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OUT: "….for her health"
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Peter Hunt is a former Royal Correspondent for the BBC.
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Among those expressing concern for the Queen's health, US President Joe Biden.
His press secretary Karine Jean Pierre spoke at the White House.
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Robert Jobson is the Royal Editor of London’s “Evening Standard” newspaper.
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OUT: “…prepared for the worst”
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Jennie Bond is the former Royal Correspondent for the BBC.
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OUT: “….24/36 hours”
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Jennie Bond is the former Royal Correspondent for the BBC.
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