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Royal crisis: The shocking moment King Edward VIII announced his abdication to the nation | BBC News
On 11 December 1936, unable to reconcile his desire for US divorcée Wallis Simpson with his role as King, Edward VIII made the shocking decision to abdicate the throne, bringing an end to a crisis that tested the boundaries of duty, love and the monarchy itself.
“At long last I am able to say a few words of my own,” was how the royal, who the day before was known as King Edward VIII, began a BBC radio broadcast that would not just stun the listening public but reshape the future of the monarchy.
Following his abdication, Edward would later go on to cause more controversy the following year when the couple made an unofficial royal visit to Germany where he met with Adolf Hitler and others in the Nazi leadership.
Many years later in 1970, he gave an interview at his home in Paris with the BBC’s Kenneth Harris, where said that he had no regrets over his decision to abdicate.
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Archaeologists believe they have discovered an earlier, much simpler version of Stonehenge about 3 miles (5km) away from the prehistoric monument.
All that remains of the older structure is two holes in the ground, but the team says they held wooden posts that lined up with the Sun on the summer and winter solstices – the longest and shortest days of the year – in the same way as Stonehenge.
The site has been dated to about 5,000 years old, which predates Stonehenge by 500 years.
Artefacts were also found at the site, including pottery, flint tools and animal bone, suggesting prehistoric people held gatherings there.
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Today, the US and Iran have an agreement which extends the ceasefire between the two countries, and is now signed by US President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet talks us through what the deal includes, what it means for the strait of Hormuz and oil prices, and where the sticking points may be. Chief North America Correspondent Gary O’Donoghue explains how the deal has been spun and how it has been received in the US.
And, we continue digging into the proposed social media ban with a special guest from Australia. Australian Liberal MP Zoe McKenzie had been calling for this ban since her maiden speech in 2022, she explains how it actually works and what it could take to change how the tech companies protect young people online.
00:25 Iran-US Deal Signing Expected in Switzerland
01:24 Trump Signs Agreement at Versailles as Leaders Respond
03:51 Ceasefire Plan and Questions Over a “Permanent” End to War
06:03 Strait of Hormuz Reopens as Markets and Oil Prices Shift
09:56 Reconstruction Fund and Sanctions Relief Under Scrutiny
14:59 What the Deal Leaves Out: Missiles and Proxies
18:12 Australia’s Social Media Ban and Impact on Children
25:07 Can Platforms Enforce Age Limits and Close Loopholes?
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Keir Starmer’s rival, Andy Burnham, has made significant progress towards ousting him as prime minister after winning the Makerfield by-election with a thumping majority.
It means the former mayor of Manchester can now launch a challenge for the leadership of the country.
He said the by-election result was a vote for change and “could be a turning point” in British politics.
Keir Starmer said he will stand in any leadership contest and fight for his job.
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00:00 Who is Andy Burnham?
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03:51 Can Keir Starmer fight back?
04:42 What is Andy Burnham’s vision for Britain?
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06:54 Growing appeal of the far left and far right
08:13 Why has British politics become so unstable?
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