Great Britain - island in the North Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of continental Europe

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Thursday, November 12, 2026

Great Britain

island in the North Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of continental Europe

In brief

King Charles III celebrated the 250th anniversary of the U.S. during a rare royal address to Congress Tuesday. The king cracked jokes and highlighted the longstanding shared history between the U.S. and Great Britain…

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