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CNNSoldier graffiti found on castle door in ‘astonishing discovery’
More than 50 etchings from soldiers have been discovered on an English castle door in an “astonishing discovery,” including graffiti of what could depict the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte being hanged.
- Snopes
Fact Check: Posts Claim 2,000-Plus People Were Executed to Keep Genghis Khan's Burial Site Secret. Here's What We Found
As the rumor goes, the first leader of the Mongol Empire was buried with an inestimable treasure.
- Business Insider
King Charles' first official portrait is dividing the art world
One art critic felt it was too "safe" and brought to mind a bloody horror movie, while another praised its modernity and deep emotional resonance.
- Associated Press Videos
King Charles III attends gala performance at Royal Opera House for outgoing music director
Britain's King Charles III attended a gala performance at the Royal Opera House on Thursday evening, held in honour of musical director Sir Antonio Pappano. Pappano is leaving the Royal Opera House to be chief conductor at the London Symphony Orchestra.
- United Press International
On This Day, May 18: Shooting at Santa Fe, Texas, high school kills 10
On May 18, 2018, 10 people -- eight students and two teachers -- died after a fellow student opened fire at Santa Fe High School, near Houston.
- PA Media: UK News
Anne ‘asked pertinent questions’ about women in WW2 navy, says veteran
The Princess Royal spoke with D-Day veterans at the annual garden party for The Not Forgotten Association at Buckingham Palace on Friday.
- HuffPost
King Charles Was 'Surprised' By This Aspect Of His New Portrait, Artist Says
It's perhaps the most controversial aspect of the monarch's new portrait.
- BBC
Pipers pay tribute ahead D-Day 80th anniversary
Guernsey pipers are playing across the island in the build up to the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
- People
King Charles Steps Out in London for Longtime Hobby After Resuming Public Duties amid Cancer News
The King reconnected with Sir Antonio Pappano, who helmed the Coronation Orchestra last year
- Euronews
Top photography showcase Photo London takes over Somerset House
Britain’s biggest photography fair returned to the Thames riverbank this week, welcoming over 120 exhibitors from around the world to London’s historic Somerset House.
- People
Barron Trump, 18, Graduates High School with Parents in Attendance: Photos
The Associated Press caught a glimpse of the event on Friday, which saw Donald and Melania Trump sitting front row in the audience
- Hello!
Anya Taylor-Joy just wore four belts as a mini skirt and effortlessly pulled it off
The mini skirt in question is exactly how it sounds. See photos
- USA TODAY
Canadian teen says he was fined $580 at McDonald's drive-thru for using app; police dispute
Mason Prima said he was fined $580 for opening the McDonald's app at a drive-thru in Saskatoon, Canada but police have rejected his story.
- Self
My Husband Was Diagnosed With Dementia at 36. Here’s How I First Knew Something Was Wrong
What I saw wasn’t normal behavior for anyone, let alone my brilliant, amazing spouse.
- People
“SI Swimsuit ”Model Lauren Chan 1 Year After History-Making Rookie Debut: 'I've Come Into My Own' (Exclusive)
One year after Chan's 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit' debut, the model opened up to PEOPLE about the sources of her confidence
- The Independent
Greene called ‘bleach blonde bad-built butch body’ in House screaming match where ‘drinking was involved’
Both Republicans and Democrats said on Friday drinking was taking place
- InStyle
Dua Lipa's Sheer Dress and Visible Thong Brought the Naked Dress Trend to the ACM Awards
Falling forever for this gown.
- Glamour
Selena Gomez Broke a Longstanding Fashion Rule at Cannes and Looked Amazing Doing It
No, she didn't take her shoes off (as far as we know).
- USA TODAY Opinion
Biden's poll numbers are awful. America, brace for a Trump victory in November.
Joe Biden is probably going to lose this election. Many of us realize that already, I suspect, but grief is a process.