Two men claim to be the emir of Kano, an ancient kingdom in northern Nigeria. Their struggle for power and influence is feeding into a wider competition ahead of the country’s next election.
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Bolivian Soldiers Withdraw and General Is Arrested After Apparent Coup Attempt
The general declared he was leading an effort to “re-establish democracy,” but he and other members of the armed forces later pulled back after trying to storm the presidential palace.
Amateur Historians Heard Tales of a Lost Tudor Palace. Then, They Dug It Up.
In a small English village, a group of dedicated locals has unearthed the remains of a long-vanished palace that had been home to Henry VIII’s grandmother.
King Charles to Resume Public Duties Next Week Amid Cancer Treatment
The king’s cancer treatment will continue but doctors are “pleased with the progress made so far,” a palace spokesman said.
Princess Kate’s Photo of Queen Elizabeth II Is Flagged as Edited
Getty Images said a photo taken by Catherine, Princess of Wales, of Queen Elizabeth II had been “digitally enhanced,” adding to scrutiny over royal communications with the public.
Princess Kate Apologizes For Editing Mother’s Day Photo
A Mother’s Day portrait of Catherine, Princess of Wales, with her three children shows a range of anomalies indicating it had been digitally altered.
Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House: A Glimpse Into Royal Life 100 Years Ago
At a time of turmoil for Britain’s royal family, an exhibition at Windsor Castle provides an insight into the lives of an earlier king and queen.
Prince William Returns to Royal Duties After News of King Charles’s Cancer
Returning to royal duties after his wife’s surgery and the news of King Charles’s cancer, the heir to the throne will confront new demands on his time.
Italian Culture Official Investigated in Stolen Art Case
Prosecutors believe a painting the deputy culture minister, Vittorio Sgarbi, put on display in 2021 was in fact stolen in 2013. He says it’s a different copy.
Princess of Wales Is in the Hospital After Abdominal Surgery
Kensington Palace said Catherine, the wife of Prince William, would remain hospitalized for 10 days or more and not return to public duties until after Easter.