died suddenly aged 67. king charles has arrived in germany for his first overseas state visit since succeeding his mother as the british monarch. he and his wife camilla, the queen consort, were greeted with a ceremonial gun salute shortly after their plane landed in berlin. they then travelled on to the brandenburg gate. where there was an official welcome hosted by president frank walter steinmeier. the landmark was once associated with the country s division during the cold war, and is a symbolic site in its subsequent reunification. it s the first ceremonial welcome ever held there for a visiting head of state. the visit is being seen as part of a move by the uk to improve relationships with its european neighbours. it includes a visit to the german president s residence, bellevue palace, where the king and queen consort signed the guest book and will enjoy a state banquet in their honour. president steinmeier says he is looking forward to working with britain on future
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this is bbc news welcome if you re watching here in the uk or around the globe. our top stories. the german president has welcomed british monarch, king charles on his first state visit of his reign. they inspected a guard of honour at the brandenburg gate in berlin. footage shows ambulances and families outside the migrant centre fire in mexico which has killed 38 people. some of technology s biggest names call for a pause in the development of advanced artificial intelligence to allow time to make sure it s safe. amsterdam warns rowdy british sex and drug tourists to stay away in a digital discouragement campaign