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As King Charles Adjusts to Being Center Stage, So Do His Impersonators

Long overshadowed by other royal look-alikes, Charles imitators are experiencing newfound popularity ahead of the king’s coronation in May.

3 Dogs Die After Eating Poisoned Meatballs at a Race in France

The poisonings took place at the French canicross championships, in which people run or cycle while attached to their dogs.

Prince Edward Receives a New Title on His Birthday

King Charles III named Edward, his youngest brother, the Duke of Edinburgh on his 59th birthday. The title was previously held by their father, Prince...

Nepal Will Ban Solo Hiking in Its National Parks

The move, which the country’s tourism board said would improve safety, follows an earlier ban on climbing alone in Nepal’s mountains.

Why Toblerone Is Dropping a Famous Swiss Mountain From Its Packaging

The chocolate maker must drop an image of the Matterhorn from its packaging to comply with Swiss laws as it moves some production abroad.

Why U.K. Supermarkets Are Limiting Vegetables

Five major grocery chains are restricting the number of some produce items, as bad weather in Spain leads to shortages.

Amsterdam Bans Marijuana Smoking on Streets of Red-Light District

The new regulations, which will take effect in mid-May, were introduced in response to complaints from residents about disruptive tourists.

Gary Glitter Is Released From Prison After Serving Half of His Sentence

The disgraced former glam rock singer was found guilty in 2015 of sexually abusing three young girls in the 1970s. He had been given a 16-year...

Former High-Profile Lawyer Is Charged With Embezzling More Than $18 Million

Tom Girardi, who was part of the legal team representing the environmental activist Erin Brockovich, was indicted in two states on charges that he stole...

Two Former Arkansas Officers Are Charged With Civil Rights Offenses

The sheriff’s deputies used “excessive force” during the arrest of a man last year, the U.S. Justice Department said. The encounter was captured on video...