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For one American, this is the second coronation of a lifetime

Graham Burns, now 83, said she was just 13 when she came to London with her sister for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation.
Graham Burns, 83, from the small town of Lookout Mountain, Tenn., was just 13 when she came to London with her sister for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation.
Graham Burns, 83, from the small town of Lookout Mountain, Tenn., was just 13 when she came to London with her sister for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation.

Americans travel to London to celebrate King Charles’ coronation

As London prepares for the first coronation in 70 years, Americans are traveling across the pond for tomorrow’s historic event. NBC News’ Kelly Cobiella speaks with some tourists about what King Charles and the royal family mean to them.
Americans travel to London to celebrate King Charles’ coronation
Americans travel to London to celebrate King Charles’ coronation

Coronation of King Charles III set to take place in London tomorrow

Ahead of the coronation, King Charles III, alongside the Prince and Princess of Wales, Will and Kate, greeted the public as they waited to celebrate the historic day. First Lady Jill Biden and Ukraine’s Olena Zelenska are also in London. However, polls show enthusiasm for the monarchy is waning. NBC News’ Keir Simmons has the latest royal updates.
Coronation of King Charles III set to take place in London tomorrow
Coronation of King Charles III set to take place in London tomorrow

Russian mercenaries threaten to quit unless they get more ammunition

A group of Russian mercenaries known as the Wagner Group has been leading the Russian charge in Eastern Ukraine where they have gained ground. Now, the head of the group says they’ll quit next week unless the Russian military stops blocking their ammunition shipments. NBC News’ Richard Engel reports on the ongoing conflict and the Kremlin accusing the U.S. and Ukraine of a drone attack.
Russian mercenaries threaten to quit unless they get more ammunition
Russian mercenaries threaten to quit unless they get more ammunition

Russian theater director accused of 'justifying terrorism' remanded in custody

Investigators opened a case against Yevgenia Berkovich and playwright Svetlana Petriychuk, alleging that Petriychuk’s “Finist, the Brave Falcon” had broken the law.
Yevgenia Berkovich sits in a cell at court in Moscow
Yevgenia Berkovich sits in a cell at court in Moscow

See King Charles' life in photos

The coronation Saturday will be the culmination of a life spent in the eye of a public over whom he now reigns. Here are some photos that illustrate the life of Britain’s new monarch.
Prince Charles arrives at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden to mark the farewell performance of opera singer Sir Geraint Evans, L'elisir d'amore, June 1984.
Prince Charles arrives at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden to mark the farewell performance of opera singer Sir Geraint Evans, L'elisir d'amore, June 1984.

WHO declares end to Covid global health emergency

The World Health Organization first issued the emergency declaration in January 2020.
Yair Badash disinfects an aircraft between flights at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel,
Yair Badash disinfects an aircraft between flights at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel,
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Diplomats to discuss Syria's return to Arab league after more than a decade

Syria’s membership was suspended in the early months of the war 12 years ago.
Members of the Arab League meet in Cairo
Members of the Arab League meet in Cairo

U.S. Ambassador to China calls for resumption of high-level talks

United States Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns said that "it's an issue" that the communications between the U.S. and China have been deteriorating. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer spoke with Burns about what the two countries need to do to repair their relationship.
U.S. Ambassador to China calls for resumption of high-level talks
U.S. Ambassador to China calls for resumption of high-level talks

Jill Biden to represent U.S. at King Charles' coronation

In keeping with tradition, President Joe Biden will not attend King Charles III's coronation, but instead, Jill Biden will become the first U.S. first lady to attend the coronation of a British monarch. NBC News' Suzannah Lipscomb reports on what visitors can expect from the event.
Jill Biden to represent U.S. at King Charles' coronation
Jill Biden to represent U.S. at King Charles' coronation

Ukrainian delegate punches Russian in scuffle at Black Sea summit

Ukrainian lawmaker Oleksandr Marikovski landed several blows to the head of a Russian official after his flag was ripped from his hands.
Oleksandr Marikovski, a Ukrainian member of parliament, landed several blows to the head of a Russian official after his Ukrainian flag was ripped from his hands during a summit at the Turkish parliament building on Thursday.
Oleksandr Marikovski, a Ukrainian member of parliament, landed several blows to the head of a Russian official after his Ukrainian flag was ripped from his hands during a summit at the Turkish parliament building on Thursday.

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