First King Charles and now Catherine, Princess of Wales, are facing grave health concerns, stretching an already slimmed-down monarchy.
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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.
McDonald’s Apologizes for ‘Global Technology Outage’ That Hit Japan, Australia and Elsewhere
Customers had problems ordering at restaurants in several countries on Friday. Restaurants in Japan closed, while some in Australia reportedly reverted to using pen and paper.
Russia Strengthens Its Internet Controls in Critical Year for Putin
Facing an election this weekend and the fallout from Aleksei Navalny’s death and the war in Ukraine, Russia has intensified online censorship using techniques pioneered by China.
U.S. House Passes Bill That Could Ban TikTok
The legislation received wide bipartisan support, with both Republicans and Democrats showing an eagerness to appear tough on China.
Catherine’s Photo, the Royal Family and a Conspiracy-Obsessed Internet
Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, along with Prince Harry, initially embraced social media as a way to bypass the tabloid press.
Altered Princess Kate Photo Creates PR Problem for Royal Family
A Mother’s Day photo was meant to douse speculation about the Princess of Wales’ health. It did the opposite — and threatened to undermine trust in the royal family.
Photo of Catherine, Prince of Wales, Manipulated, News Agencies Say
Kensington Palace released a Mother’s Day portrait of Catherine, Princess of Wales, to showcase her health, but news agencies later said the image had been manipulated.
New Online Speech Law Could Chill Political Humor in Sri Lanka
A sweeping new law on online speech threatens the political humor that has helped the island nation get through tough stretches.
Cramming for the Oscars
It’s been a rough year for Hollywood, but the post-awards season landscape offers some hints of hope for audiences.