The world is mourning the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, who died Thursday at the age of 96.

The Queen reigned for 70 years, which is longer than any British monarch in history. Her eldest son, Charles, is now King.

The last photo we have of the Queen came from Tuesday, two days before her death, when she welcomed Liz Truss to Balmoral Castle and invited her to become prime minister and form a new government.

"She has been a personal inspiration to me and to many Britons," Truss said in a speech after the Queen's death. "Her devotion to duty is an example to us all."

Here are some of the stories that made headlines over the past week, as well as some photos that caught our eye.

Wind whips embers from a burning tree near Hemet, California, on Tuesday, September 6. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2022%2F09%2F06%2Fus%2Fcalifornia-fairview-fire%2Findex.html" target="_blank">The Fairview Fire</a> forced hundreds of residents to flee amid a <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2022%2F09%2F06%2Fus%2Fgallery%2Fwest-heat-wave%2Findex.html" target="_blank">severe heat wave</a> that has enveloped the region.
Wind whips embers from a burning tree near Hemet, California, on Tuesday, September 6. The Fairview Fire forced hundreds of residents to flee amid a severe heat wave that has enveloped the region.
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Tennis legend <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2022%2F08%2F09%2Ftennis%2Fgallery%2Fserena-williams-life-in-pictures%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Serena Williams</a> motions a heart to fans after losing in the third round of the US Open on Friday, September 2. Williams, who said she would "evolve away" from the sport after the tournament, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2022%2F08%2F29%2Ftennis%2Fgallery%2Fserena-williams-us-open-2022%2Findex.html" target="_blank">lost to Australia's Ajla Tomljanović in three sets.</a>
Tennis legend Serena Williams motions a heart to fans after losing in the third round of the US Open on Friday, September 2. Williams, who said she would "evolve away" from the sport after the tournament, lost to Australia's Ajla Tomljanović in three sets.
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A Ukrainian soldier takes a selfie as artillery is fired on the front line of the fight against Russia on Saturday, September 3. Ukrainian officials say the military has made sweeping gains in a <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2022%2F09%2F09%2Feurope%2Fzelensky-north-east-ukraine-kharkiv-region-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">counteroffensive</a> in the northeastern Kharkiv region.
A Ukrainian soldier takes a selfie as artillery is fired on the front line of the fight against Russia on Saturday, September 3. Ukrainian officials say the military has made sweeping gains in a counteroffensive in the northeastern Kharkiv region.
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Former US President Barack Obama kisses his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama, after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2022%2F09%2F07%2Fpolitics%2Fobamas-white-house-official-portraits%2Findex.html" target="_blank">the unveiling of their official White House portraits</a> on Wednesday, September 7.
Former US President Barack Obama kisses his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama, after the unveiling of their official White House portraits on Wednesday, September 7.
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A model displays a creation from the Heaven Gaia by Xiong Ying during China Fashion Week in Beijing on Sunday, September 4.
A model displays a creation from the Heaven Gaia by Xiong Ying during China Fashion Week in Beijing on Sunday, September 4.
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Pakistani naval personnel rescue flood-affected people in the country's Dadu district on Wednesday, September 7. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2022%2F08%2F29%2Fworld%2Fgallery%2Fpakistan-flooding%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Severe flooding</a> has killed more than 1,300 people in Pakistan since mid-June, officials said, and by the end of August more than a third of the country was underwater, according to satellite images from the European Space Agency.
Pakistani naval personnel rescue flood-affected people in the country's Dadu district on Wednesday, September 7. Severe flooding has killed more than 1,300 people in Pakistan since mid-June, officials said, and by the end of August more than a third of the country was underwater, according to satellite images from the European Space Agency.
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Smoke billows from the Venezuelan ship Taurus 1 as it burns in Colombia's Buenaventura Bay on Tuesday, September 6. Twenty-nine people were rescued after a fire broke out on the boat, the Colombian Navy said.
Smoke billows from the Venezuelan ship Taurus 1 as it burns in Colombia's Buenaventura Bay on Tuesday, September 6. Twenty-nine people were rescued after a fire broke out on the boat, the Colombian Navy said.
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Britain's <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2022%2F09%2F08%2Fworld%2Fgallery%2Fprince-william%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Prince William</a> drives Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, to Scotland's Balmoral Castle on Thursday, September 8. The death of Queen Elizabeth II was announced a short time later.
Britain's Prince William drives Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, to Scotland's Balmoral Castle on Thursday, September 8. The death of Queen Elizabeth II was announced a short time later.
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From left, Olivia Wilde, Chris Pine, Harry Styles and Gemma Chan attend the premiere of their film "Don't Worry Darling" at the Venice International Film Festival on Monday, September 5. Footage from the festival sparked conversation on the internet over whether Styles appeared to spit on Pine at the event. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2022%2F09%2F08%2Fentertainment%2Fharry-styles-spit-chris-pine%2Findex.html" target="_blank">The whole incident</a> got so big that a denial of any spitting was issued. Even Styles himself joked about it at a recent concert.
From left, Olivia Wilde, Chris Pine, Harry Styles and Gemma Chan attend the premiere of their film "Don't Worry Darling" at the Venice International Film Festival on Monday, September 5. Footage from the festival sparked conversation on the internet over whether Styles appeared to spit on Pine at the event. The whole incident got so big that a denial of any spitting was issued. Even Styles himself joked about it at a recent concert.
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Athletes compete during the Swimrun World Championship in Sandhamn, Sweden, on Monday, September 5. Team members are linked by a leash and have to compete together in an open-water swim and a run.
Athletes compete during the Swimrun World Championship in Sandhamn, Sweden, on Monday, September 5. Team members are linked by a leash and have to compete together in an open-water swim and a run.
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A police forensics team investigates a crime scene after multiple people were killed and injured in a <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2022%2F09%2F07%2Fus%2Fsaskatchewan-canada-stabbing-wednesday%2Findex.html" target="_blank">mass stabbing</a> in Weldon, Saskatchewan, on Sunday, September 4. Brothers Damien and Myles Sanderson were wanted in connection with the deaths of 10 people. Both of them are now dead as well.
A police forensics team investigates a crime scene after multiple people were killed and injured in a mass stabbing in Weldon, Saskatchewan, on Sunday, September 4. Brothers Damien and Myles Sanderson were wanted in connection with the deaths of 10 people. Both of them are now dead as well.
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Rescue workers help people after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2022%2F09%2F05%2Fchina%2Fchina-earthquake-sichuan-intl-hnk%2Findex.html" target="_blank">an earthquake</a> caused a landslide near Moxi Town, China, on Tuesday, September 6.
Rescue workers help people after an earthquake caused a landslide near Moxi Town, China, on Tuesday, September 6.
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Members of the Buffalo Bills celebrate after Boogie Basham (No. 55) intercepted a pass in the team's win over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, September 8. The Bills knocked off the defending champions 31-10 in what was the first game of the regular season.
Members of the Buffalo Bills celebrate after Boogie Basham (No. 55) intercepted a pass in the team's win over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, September 8. The Bills knocked off the defending champions 31-10 in what was the first game of the regular season.
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Steve Bannon, former adviser to Donald Trump, attends his arraignment in New York on Thursday, September 8. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2022%2F09%2F08%2Fpolitics%2Fsteve-bannon-not-guilty-plea-surrender-border-wall-charges%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Bannon has pleaded not guilty</a> to money laundering and conspiracy charges related to an effort to raise money to fund construction of a wall along the southern US border. The state charges are based on the same conduct Bannon was charged with by federal prosecutors in 2020. Then-President Trump pardoned Bannon on the federal fraud charges related to the alleged scheme as he was leaving office. Presidential pardons do not apply to state investigations.
Steve Bannon, former adviser to Donald Trump, attends his arraignment in New York on Thursday, September 8. Bannon has pleaded not guilty to money laundering and conspiracy charges related to an effort to raise money to fund construction of a wall along the southern US border. The state charges are based on the same conduct Bannon was charged with by federal prosecutors in 2020. Then-President Trump pardoned Bannon on the federal fraud charges related to the alleged scheme as he was leaving office. Presidential pardons do not apply to state investigations.
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Children draw next to a US-Mexico border wall as they and a group of asylum seekers, mainly from South America, wait for US authorities to process them in Tijuana, Mexico, on Monday, September 5.
Children draw next to a US-Mexico border wall as they and a group of asylum seekers, mainly from South America, wait for US authorities to process them in Tijuana, Mexico, on Monday, September 5.
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People take photos with their phones as an image of the late Queen Elizabeth II is displayed in London's Piccadilly Circus on Thursday, September 8.
People take photos with their phones as an image of the late Queen Elizabeth II is displayed in London's Piccadilly Circus on Thursday, September 8.
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Members of the South Carolina State Senate Medical Affairs Committee take a vote on a near-total ban of abortion on Tuesday, September 6. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2022%2F09%2F06%2Fpolitics%2Fsouth-carolina-near-total-abortion-ban-exceptions%2Findex.html" target="_blank">The committee advanced the bill to the state Senate</a> after first removing an exception for rape and incest.
Members of the South Carolina State Senate Medical Affairs Committee take a vote on a near-total ban of abortion on Tuesday, September 6. The committee advanced the bill to the state Senate after first removing an exception for rape and incest.
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South Dakota players break up a pass intended for Kansas State wide receiver Phillip Brooks during a college football game in Manhattan, Kansas, on Saturday, September 3.
South Dakota players break up a pass intended for Kansas State wide receiver Phillip Brooks during a college football game in Manhattan, Kansas, on Saturday, September 3.
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This photo, taken on Wednesday, September 7, shows a part of the forest near Hostens, France, that was burned during wildfires this summer.
This photo, taken on Wednesday, September 7, shows a part of the forest near Hostens, France, that was burned during wildfires this summer.
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French tennis player Caroline Garcia celebrates after defeating Coco Gauff in the US Open quarterfinals on Tuesday, September 6.
French tennis player Caroline Garcia celebrates after defeating Coco Gauff in the US Open quarterfinals on Tuesday, September 6.
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People take part in a J'Ouvert celebration in Brooklyn, New York, on Monday, September 5. J'Ouvert is a pre-dawn reverie with roots in the emancipation of enslaved people in the Caribbean.
People take part in a J'Ouvert celebration in Brooklyn, New York, on Monday, September 5. J'Ouvert is a pre-dawn reverie with roots in the emancipation of enslaved people in the Caribbean.
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This aerial photo shows heavy machinery being used at salt evaporation ponds near the city of Vlorë, Albania, on Thursday, September 1. Albania is a traditional producer of sea salt.
This aerial photo shows heavy machinery being used at salt evaporation ponds near the city of Vlorë, Albania, on Thursday, September 1. Albania is a traditional producer of sea salt.
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<a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F07%2F23%2Fuk%2Fgallery%2Fboris-johnson%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Boris Johnson</a> waves to supporters outside No. 10 Downing Street before formally resigning as Britain's prime minister on Tuesday, September 6. He announced in July that he would be stepping down following a series of political crises.
Boris Johnson waves to supporters outside No. 10 Downing Street before formally resigning as Britain's prime minister on Tuesday, September 6. He announced in July that he would be stepping down following a series of political crises.
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A police officer loads his gun at a crime scene in Memphis, Tennessee, on Wednesday, September 7. A 19-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after livestreaming part of a <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2022%2F09%2F07%2Fus%2Fmemphis-shootings-suspect-detained%2Findex.html" target="_blank">shooting rampage</a> that left four people dead and three others injured, police said.
A police officer loads his gun at a crime scene in Memphis, Tennessee, on Wednesday, September 7. A 19-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after livestreaming part of a shooting rampage that left four people dead and three others injured, police said.
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Student activists shout slogans in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Thursday, September 8, during a rally against sharp increases in fuel prices.
Student activists shout slogans in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Thursday, September 8, during a rally against sharp increases in fuel prices.
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People sit on a parched river bed in Wuhan, China, on Friday, September 2.
People sit on a parched river bed in Wuhan, China, on Friday, September 2.
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Seattle guard Sue Bird reacts to fans chanting "Thank you, Sue" after the Storm were eliminated from the WNBA playoffs on Tuesday, September 6. Bird, one of the best women's basketball players in history, is retiring after this season.
Seattle guard Sue Bird reacts to fans chanting "Thank you, Sue" after the Storm were eliminated from the WNBA playoffs on Tuesday, September 6. Bird, one of the best women's basketball players in history, is retiring after this season.
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A rainbow is seen near England's Windsor Castle as the Union Flag is lowered after the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, September 8.
A rainbow is seen near England's Windsor Castle as the Union Flag is lowered after the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, September 8.
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A search-and-rescue team works at the site of a collapsed crane in Hong Kong on Wednesday, September 7. At least two people were killed, and more were injured.
A search-and-rescue team works at the site of a collapsed crane in Hong Kong on Wednesday, September 7. At least two people were killed, and more were injured.
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Queen's Brian May performs at a tribute concert in London for Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins on Saturday, September 3. Hawkins died in March at the age of 50. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2022%2F09%2F04%2Fuk%2Ffoo-fighters-taylor-hawkins-concert-intl-gbr-scli%2Findex.html" target="_blank">A star-studded lineup,</a> which also included Paul McCartney and Liam Gallagher, joined the Foo Fighters for Saturday's concert.
Queen's Brian May performs at a tribute concert in London for Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins on Saturday, September 3. Hawkins died in March at the age of 50. A star-studded lineup, which also included Paul McCartney and Liam Gallagher, joined the Foo Fighters for Saturday's concert.
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Janus, a two-headed Greek tortoise, enjoys salad for his 25th birthday on Saturday, September 3. Janus lives at the Geneva Museum of Natural History in Switzerland.
Janus, a two-headed Greek tortoise, enjoys salad for his 25th birthday on Saturday, September 3. Janus lives at the Geneva Museum of Natural History in Switzerland.
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A fan kisses Chelsea's Mateo Kovacic after the player gave him his jersey following a Premier League match in London on Saturday, September 3.
A fan kisses Chelsea's Mateo Kovacic after the player gave him his jersey following a Premier League match in London on Saturday, September 3.
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A woman reacts next to the body of her mother, who was killed by shelling in Donetsk, Ukraine, on Friday, September 2.
A woman reacts next to the body of her mother, who was killed by shelling in Donetsk, Ukraine, on Friday, September 2.
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Dutch water polo player Bente Rogge, left, competes against Spain's Maica Garcia Godoy during a semifinal match at the European Water Polo Championships on Wednesday, September 7.
Dutch water polo player Bente Rogge, left, competes against Spain's Maica Garcia Godoy during a semifinal match at the European Water Polo Championships on Wednesday, September 7.
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People in Regla, Cuba, take part in a procession honoring the Black Madonna on Wednesday, September 7. The Black Madonna is honored on the same day as Cuba's patron saint, the Virgin of Charity, both of which are recognized as powerful deities in the African-influenced religion of Santeria. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2022%2F09%2F01%2Fworld%2Fgallery%2Fphotos-this-week-august-25-september-1%2Findex.html" target="_blank">See last week in 34 photos.</a>
People in Regla, Cuba, take part in a procession honoring the Black Madonna on Wednesday, September 7. The Black Madonna is honored on the same day as Cuba's patron saint, the Virgin of Charity, both of which are recognized as powerful deities in the African-influenced religion of Santeria. See last week in 34 photos.
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