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Scottish regulators criticize past management of a charity founded by king but find no misconduct
LONDON (AP) — Scottish regulators have criticized the past management of a charity founded by King Charles III following an investigation triggered by media reports that a Saudi billionaire sought to secure a knighthood and U.K. citizenship in return for donations. The Scottish...
Saudi Arabia presses Florida man to give up US citizenship over critical tweets, family says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Saudi Arabia has forced a Florida retiree to try to renounce his American citizenship after jailing him over social media posts critical of the kingdom’s crown prince, according to the man’s son. The retiree, 74-year-old Saad Almadi, is one of at least four...
At New Orleans' St. Louis Cathedral, church leader asks for prayers for victims of truck attack
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — At a Mass celebrated Sunday at New Orleans' St. Louis Cathedral, just blocks from where a man sped down Bourbon Street in a deadly attack early on New Year's Day, a church leader acknowledged the sense of unease that remains and asked for prayers for victims and their families....
Prince William expresses sadness at death of his former nanny's stepson in New Orleans attack
LONDON (AP) — Prince William expressed his shock and sadness Saturday at the news of the death of his former nanny’s stepson in the New Year's truck attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people. London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed Saturday that they are supporting the family...
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, returns to Instagram and posts a New Year's video
NEW YORK (AP) — Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is starting the new year with her first Instagram account since 2020. The Associated Press confirmed Wednesday that @meghan belongs to the Duchess of Sussex. Her first post is a black and white video of herself at the beach, wearing...
North European Oil Royalty: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
KEENE, N.H. (AP) — KEENE, N.H. (AP) — North European Oil Royalty Trust (NRT) on Tuesday reported profit of $527,000 in its fiscal fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Keene, New Hampshire-based company said it had net income of 6 cents. The oil and gas royalty...
King Charles III focuses Christmas message on healthcare workers in year marked by royal illnesses
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III used his annual Christmas message Wednesday to hail the selflessness of those who have cared for him and the Princess of Wales this year, after both were diagnosed with cancer. The 76-year-old monarch said he and his family are “continually”...
IOC publishes manifestos of 7 candidates running to be president and lead Olympics
GENEVA (AP) — The seven candidates running for International Olympic Committee president had their manifestos published on Thursday, and one is offering to take just half of the eight-year mandate on offer and stand again in 2029. Sebastian Coe, the World Athletics president who...
Lawyer accused of being Chinese spy loses legal case against UK intelligence agency
LONDON (AP) — A lawyer accused of trying to interfere in British politics on behalf of the Chinese government has lost a legal challenge against the U.K.'s domestic intelligence agency MI5. Britain's Security Service issued a security alert to all lawmakers in January 2022 warning...
Who is the alleged Chinese spy with close ties to Britain's Prince Andrew?
LONDON (AP) — An alleged Chinese spy who cultivated close ties with Prince Andrew said Monday he has done “nothing wrong or unlawful” as Britain's government faced questions about what it is doing to thwart security threats from China. British authorities allege businessman...
