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Photos: Large Oslo crowd bids farewell to Norway’s King Harald V | In Pictures News

Photos: Large Oslo crowd bids farewell to Norway’s King Harald V | In Pictures News

Published by Sam Flores

Published On 9 Sep 20269 Sep 2026 Norway has bid a final farewell to King Harald V, as the monarch’s coffin began its journey to a funeral attended by royalty and leaders from across Europe and beyond, with thousands lining the streets. A 21-gun salute echoed over Oslo at the start of the procession on Wednesday from the royal palace to Oslo Cathedral. Harald’s son, King Haakon VIII, and other senior royals walked behind the coffin, which was draped in the red Norwegian royal standard. Harald, who died on August 28 aged 89, was Europe’s oldest reigning monarch and had been on the throne for 35 years. He modernised the royal house but refused to follow the example of other elderly monarchs who have abdicated in recent years. His son became King Haakon VIII immediately, and last week swore an oath of allegiance to Norway’s constitution in parliament. Large crowds gathered in the capital for the funeral, with thousands standing behind barriers along streets lined with national flags. Among the guests were the monarchs of …

'Oh Boo-Hoo': Robert Jenrick Says Protester Attacked By Reform Crowd Should 'Get A Life'

'Oh Boo-Hoo': Robert Jenrick Says Protester Attacked By Reform Crowd Should 'Get A Life'

Published by Sam Flores

Robert Jenrick on Sky News and a protester who was assaulted at Reform conference Robert Jenrick showed no sympathy for the protester who was attacked after disrupting Nigel Farage’s keynote speech at Reform conference. The party leader’s address was interrupted on Friday by multiple demonstrators, reportedly from activist group Climate Resistance, all of whom were quickly removed by security while Farage shouted: “Boring!” Footage from people in the crowd later showed that at least one female protester had been physically attacked by attendees, as she had her hair pulled and head grabbed. West Midlands Police said in a statement: “We’re aware of a video circulating from the Reform UK Conference showing an incident with a protester. We haven’t received a complaint but would ask the woman involved to come forward and contact us so we can carry out enquiries.” When asked by guest presenter Jon Sopel on Sky News for his response to this violence, Jenrick – Reform’s Treasury spokesperson – was very dismissive. Jenrick interrupted Sopel while he was describing the attack to say: “Oh, boo-hoo. If you …

‘You Will Only Have Yourselves To Blame’: Trump Warns Anti-Data-Center Crowd Not To ‘Kill The Golden Goose’

‘You Will Only Have Yourselves To Blame’: Trump Warns Anti-Data-Center Crowd Not To ‘Kill The Golden Goose’

Published by Jenni Sidey

Despite recent polls showing that 70% of Americans oppose building AI data centers in their area (including 60% of Republicans), President Trump on Monday warned that communities that don’t embrace them will “end up being backwards and poor.” “The only reason that communities throughout the U.S.A. should not want Data Centers is if they want to end up being backwards and poor,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “If they want to be successful and rich, with far lower taxes and jobs all over the place, let Data Reign.” And if people “kill the Golden Goose” by successfully resisting AI data centers, “you will only have yourselves to blame,” Trump continued, adding “China could not be happier with this anti Data Center movement. Actually, they can’t believe it is happening!” According to a Gallup poll published in May, 71% of Americans oppose building AI data centers in their local area, including 48% ‘strongly opposed’ – and only about a quarter in favor. Opposition crosses party lines: Gallup’s breakdowns showed 63% of Republicans strongly or somewhat opposed to a data center …

Canadian rock band gets crowd screaming ‘Lake Ontario’ lyric in defiance of Trump’s renaming attempt

Canadian rock band gets crowd screaming ‘Lake Ontario’ lyric in defiance of Trump’s renaming attempt

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This An iconic Canadian rock band is taking a stand against President Donald Trump’s attempt to rebrand Lake Ontario as “Lake America.” During Blue Rodeo’s performance Saturday at the RBC Amphitheater — which sits directly on Lake Ontario’s waterfront in Toronto — lead singer Greg Keelor took a moment to speak to the crowd before playing the band’s 1993 hit “Hasn’t Hit Me Yet,” which features a lyric about the massive lake on the U.S.-Canada border. “At the end of this song, there’s a mention of a lake. It’s a lake right behind us right there,” Keelor told the screaming audience, according to a YouTube livestream of the performance. He went on to say that the lake’s name has “become a little controversial,” referring to Trump’s recent executive order to rename the Great Lake amid the ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S. …

Inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival Draws Massive Crowd: Highlights

Inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival Draws Massive Crowd: Highlights

Published by Daniella Wilson

The sweltering Southern California heat couldn’t stop the swarm of music-loving fans from descending upon Irvine’s Great Park Saturday for the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields music festival. The Olivia Rodrigo-created all-women festival brought in 45,000 people, according to the singer before her headlining set. Proceeds from the event went towards women- and girls-centric organizations. The festival was spread across the sports complex. Rows of food stalls and trucks filled the field, along with pop-up activations from brands and sponsors. The park’s balloon was decked out for Daisy Chain Fields and the carousel was running throughout the day. Booths and stalls had special flower key symbols for any women-owned businesses — of which there were many. Flowers were everywhere on the festival grounds. Attendees likely wouldn’t be able to tell, minus a hiccup here or there, that it was the singer’s first edition of the festival, as logistics were relatively smooth. The heat, sitting in the 90s range, was at times brutal with little respite, but the festival provided hydration stations throughout the festival grounds. Fans of …

At least 50 injured as fireworks explode into crowd at Spanish festival | Newsfeed

At least 50 injured as fireworks explode into crowd at Spanish festival | Newsfeed

Published by Sam Flores

At least 50 people were injured after several fireworks exploded among a crowd at a festival in northern Spain. The incident occurred during the annual St Michael celebration, held in honour of the town’s patron saint. Three people were hospitalised with burns. Published On 26 Aug 202626 Aug 2026 Share At least 50 injured as fireworks explode into crowd at Spanish festival on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Source link

Way Out West review: Zara Larsson stuns the Swedish crowd in ultimate homecoming gig

Way Out West review: Zara Larsson stuns the Swedish crowd in ultimate homecoming gig

Published by Daniella Wilson

Aside from IKEA, meatballs and H&M, one of Sweden’s most popular exports to the UK has been its musicians. ABBA’s Greatest Hits has become a British wedding staple, while Robyn’s electropop regularly climbs the UK charts and rock band The Cardigans have an album literally named after the ITV soap Emmerdale. So, you’d think more of us would be flocking to Sweden for its musical festivals, particularly with Glastonbury taking a break this year – and yet, few Brits have heard of Way Out West, Gothenburg’s annual three-day event. Based in Sweden’s second-largest city, Way Out West attracts the same heady headliners as Primavera, We Love Green and its European rivals, but oozes Scandinavian charm thanks to the picturesque backdrop of the pond-filled Slottsskogen park and its efficiently compact array of stages. There’s nothing quite like bopping around to Lorde belting out “Green Light” as the sun descends on the Azalea stage, before spinning around 180 degrees for the Gorillaz’s closing set on Flamingo – which is directly opposite. Lily Allen brought ‘West End Girl’ …

Must-watch! Nicola Walker’s detective drama that ‘stands out from the crowd’ is streaming on Netflix

Must-watch! Nicola Walker’s detective drama that ‘stands out from the crowd’ is streaming on Netflix

Published by Sam Flores

Annika, the Scottish detective series starring Nicola Walker alongside Doctor Who duo Paul McGann and Varada Sethu, has found itself a new home on Netflix, with both seasons and all 12 episodes available to stream now. A black comedy as much as it is a crime drama, the series focuses on the titular detective (played by Walker), who likes to reference her Norwegian heritage and break the fourth wall to address the audience. The show originally aired on U&Alibi in 2021, and eventually found its way to BBC One. The second season aired on the BBC last year, and shortly afterwards it was announced that there won’t be a third run. Related: Best streaming services UK 2026 – including Disney+, Netflix, iPlayer and Apple TV It’s a shame, as the show received a lot of positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season doesn’t currently have a score, but the follow-up has a solid approval rating of 83% from six reviews. “Breaking the fourth wall and speaking directly to viewers… is a device …

Millions crowd cities to see Spain’s first total solar eclipse in over a century : NPR

Millions crowd cities to see Spain’s first total solar eclipse in over a century : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

A solar eclipse is seen over a Virgin Maria church in Vidigulfo, near Pavia, northern Italy, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Antonio Calanni/AP hide caption toggle caption Antonio Calanni/AP MEDINACELI, Spain — Millions of people crowded cloudless cities and towns in Spain on Wednesday in search of the best views of a total solar eclipse, when the alignment of the sun, moon and Earth briefly plunged parts of the planet into darkness. The crowds brought lawn chairs and umbrellas as they eagerly awaited the celestial spectacle, which began early in the evening. As the sky darkened, gradually at first and then quickly, people broke into applause and cheered. It was the country’s first total solar eclipse in more than a century. “It’s simply impossible to imagine,” Rosa Celiberti, a language teacher who watched from Medinaceli, a Roman-era hilltop town in northeast Spain, said with tears in her eyes. “No matter how many photos or videos you’ve seen, nothing comes even close to what it actually feels like.” Across a wide band of northern and central Spain …

Jodie Foster’s former stalker shares message for actor decades after Reagan assassination attempt

Jodie Foster’s former stalker shares message for actor decades after Reagan assassination attempt

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The man who tried to assassinate Ronald Reagan in an attempt to impress Jodie Foster has wished the movie star well in a new interview. John Hinckley Jr., 71, spoke about the two-time Oscar winner with the Mark Joseph Show, according to Entertainment Weekly’s preview of the interview before its release Wednesday. “I just wish Jodie Foster well, you know,” Hinckley said, per the publication. “I don’t really see her movies, but I wish her well, and I know she’s doing quite well. And that’s all I can say is just, I wish Jodie well, and I hope she has a good life.” Hinckley infamously shot President Ronald Reagan outside of the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., on March 30, 1981. Reagan was wounded in the attack, along with three other people: Press Secretary James Brady, police officer Thomas Delahanty and …