PHOTOS: Meet the world's other popular royal families

With all the attention on Britain’s Queen Elizabeth turning 90 on Thursday, you’d think the United Kingdom had a monopoly on monarchs. However, in reality, there are 26 monarchies in......

'We are not afraid': Barcelona comes out to remember those killed in attack

The shouts of “No tinc por!” (I am not afraid) rang out across Barcelona’s Plaça de Catalunya, repeated rhythmically by the thousands of people who had gathered at noon in......

Monarchs who abdicated in 21st century

Japan's cabinet approved a bill on Friday that would allow Emperor Akihito to step down, paving the way for the first abdication by a Japanese emperor in nearly two centuries. Following is the list......

Namaste is the new Hello!

The bear hug in which the prime minister loves to smother Western VIPs might strike as theatrical, boastful and, above all, unhygienic, in these stricken times, observes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.......

Spain's King bestows Marquis title on Nadal

IMAGE: Rafael Nadal and his son Rafael Nadal Junior during a tribute ceremony at French Open 2025. Photograph: Lisi Niesner/Reuters Spain's King Felipe VI on Thursday granted tennis great Rafa......

Royalty, Tennis Champs, Superman At SW19

Stardust and tinsel sparkled in the stands at the Wimbledon men's singles final on Sunday, July 13, 2025. With British and Spanish royalty watching, World No. 1 Jannik Sinner came back from a set......

PIX: When the King of Spain came to watch the King of Clay

The king of Spain Felipe VI was in the stands of Roland Garros on Sunday. So was Norway's Crown-Prince Haakon. They had all come to see the King of Clay, Rafael Nadal. Nadal won his 14th French......

Celebs Savour Rafa's Triumph

The French Open final on Sunday between Rafael Nadal and Casper Rudd attracted some famous folk. Watching the clash at the Court Philippe Chatrier were movie stars Hugh Grant, Sienna Miller,......