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A boy takes his first arduous steps on prosthetic legs after Türkiye's earthquake

Teenager Mehmet Koc lost his legs in last year's Turkish earthquake. Now he and his father are rebuilding their lives, far from home in London.
A young Turkish boy in a green T-shirt holds on to a pair of low bars as he walks on two brightly coloured prosthetic legs.

King Charles doing 'extremely well', Queen Camilla tells wellwishers

Speaking to a wellwisher at a charity concert at Salisbury Cathedral in southern England, the Queen says Charles was touched by the messages of support from the public.
A woman in a white coat shakes hands with a group of young paramedics in high vis

Prince William speaks after Charles' cancer diagnosis

Prince William thanked the public for their support and well wishes. King Charles will recuperate in his private residence, Sandringham House, with Queen Camilla.
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Duration: 1 minute 58 seconds

Snap of polar bear napping on iceberg wins People's Choice Award

Photographer Nima Sarikhani watched the bear for eight hours in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago before taking the photo.
A polar bear carves out a bed from a small iceberg before drifting off to sleep in the far north, off Norway

King Charles makes first statement since cancer diagnosis as Prince William takes on public duties

King Charles said he was sorry to not attend the 50th anniversary of Grenada's independence as his son thanked the public for their well wishes following his father's diagnosis.
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Prince William makes first public appearance since Charles' cancer diagnosis

The heir to the throne will cover more of his father's royal duties, while royal observers anticipate a reunion with estranged Prince Harry.
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Duration: 1 minute 49 seconds

Charles's cancer diagnosis draws hopes of reconciliation between William and Harry

The announcement of the king's cancer diagnosis sparked immediate speculation it could be a catalyst to heal family tensions, but royal experts say the rift between the royal brothers is "more entrenched".
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Prince Harry lands in UK after King Charles' cancer diagnosis

The monarch will be meeting his estranged son in the following days, as hope looms of a mending relationship.
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Duration: 1 minute 53 seconds

How a quiet move by King Charles may have saved him — and Prince Harry — an awkward media circus

When Charles became king, he moved to expand the number of counsellors of state who could carry out his duties if he were to become seriously ill. The move may have foreshadowed this exact scenario, saving him from potentially awkward speculation about what role Prince Harry and Prince Andrew could play while he recovers.
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Cancer announcement signals new transparency from palace

The announcement of the King's cancer diagnosis is in contrast to the secrecy surrounding Queen Elizabeth II's health in her later years.
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Duration: 5 minutes 43 seconds

Protests over proposed alterations to the Treaty of Waitangi

Tensions are rising between Māori and New Zealand's new centre-right government on the issue of the Waitangi treaty.
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Duration: 5 minutes 32 seconds

Uncertainty surrounds King Charles Australian tour later this year

Chair of the Australian Monarchists League Eric Abetz says the news of King Charles' cancer is a timely reminder to all men to go to the doctor for a check-up.
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Duration: 3 minutes 43 seconds

King Charles went public about having cancer, but he's keeping many details private

Buckingham Palace hasn't said what kind of cancer the King has, only that it's not prostate cancer and he "looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible".
King Charles waves as he walks alongside Queen Camilla

How will King Charles' cancer discovery affect the royal family?

Dr Cindy McCreery says the public revelation is a historic step away from the palace's tradition of keeping royal illnesses under wraps.
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Duration: 6 minutes 34 seconds

Royal biographer says the King's cancer diagnosis won't destabalise the monarchy

The cancer revelation of King Charles comes after the monarch spent three nights in hospital in January where he underwent a corrective procedure for a benign enlarged prostate.
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Duration: 39 seconds

analysis:Cloud of uncertainty over King Charles's health just 18 months into reign

King Charles is 75 and has had a lifetime of mostly good health. However, the UK will be worried about the monarch after the palace's revelation he is fighting an undisclosed form of cancer, writes Steve Cannane.
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Queen Camilla says the King is 'getting on, doing his best'

Queen Camilla opened a new support centre for a cancer charity in London just days before the Palace revealed the King's diagnosis.
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Duration: 27 seconds

The Prime Minister shares well wishes for the King

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has shared well wishes for King Charles following a cancer diagnosis.
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Duration: 53 seconds

How serious is King Charles' cancer diagnosis?

Royal commentator Afua Hagan says the King's suspension of public-facing duties signifies a 'difficult' time for the royal family.
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Duration: 3 minutes 56 seconds

King Charles III diagnosed with undisclosed cancer

The cancer was discovered after the monarch underwent treatment for an enlarged prostate.
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Duration: 1 minute 56 seconds

Queen Camilla and Prince William to perform additional royal duties as King Charles undergoes cancer treatment — as it happened

King Charles postpones public duties on the advice of his doctors after being diagnosed with cancer. Look back on our coverage.
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King Charles III has commenced treatment for cancer, palace reveals

Buckingham Palace reveals King Charles will stand down from public-facing duties, having begun treatment for a "separate issue of concern" found while the 75-year-old was being treated for a benign prostate condition last month.
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ICYMI: Bridgerton is back, Ayo Edebiri slays SNL, Sophie-Ellis Bextor announces Aus tour, plus loads more

All the entertainment and pop culture news you might've missed, from Daft Punk's potential return to True Detective drama and more.
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ASX drops on mining sector as China's markets slump again, RBA starts two-day rate meeting — as it happened

The Australian share market loses ground, as a surge in the US dollar and another Chinese share market plunge see a steep sell-off for the mining sector. Look back on our business blog to see how today's events unfolded.
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Hamilton says Ferrari move is a 'childhood dream' after bombshell defection announced

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has made his first comments following the announcement he will join Ferrari at the start of the 2025 season. 
Lewis Hamilton, in his race suit, no helmet, wearing sunglasses, looking upward with a smile in the paddock