In pictures: America celebrates Fourth of July with fireworks and hot dog eating contests
This year marks the 247th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
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This year marks the 247th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
Eco activists are more determined than ever to block roads - but drivers are having none of it
The King and Queen Consort visited an artisanal food court in Yorkshire, and the family was out in force for an Easter service in Windsor
The Prince and Princess of Wales also visited the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards in Windsor
A selection of the most vibrant landmarks and skylines during two subsequent nights of aurora
A year after Russia invaded in a major escalation of the war one thing remains clear - Ukraine has not collapsed
Princess of Wales continues the launch of her Shaping Us campaign and Queen Consort hosts guests at Buckingham Palace
Desperate rescuers battle freezing temperatures - sometimes using their bare hands - as they hunt through wreckage for signs of life
For the first time in 2023, women have been allowed to be guizers in the holiday