About this episode
King Charles III delivers a historic address to the US Congress emphasizing the importance of the UK-US partnership and condemning political violence.
Britain's King Charles III has delivered a historic address to the US Congress, saying the partnership between the UK and the United States is more important than ever. He also condemned political violence in a rare address to a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress in honor of the 250th anniversary of American independence. Also in the programme: the United Arab Emirates says it is leaving the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries; and the plan to ship Pablo Escobar's hippos from Colombia to India. (Picture: King Charles III addresses US Congress. Credit: BBC)
Topics covered
- King Charles III
- US Congress
- UK-US partnership
- political violence
- OPEC
- Pablo Escobar's hippos
- international relations
Keywords
- King Charles III
- US Congress
- UK US partnership
- political violence
- OPEC
- Pablo Escobar
- hippos
- Colombia
- India
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: United Arab Emirates, Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
Places: Colombia, India
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