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Avicii’s family sell music rights to Abba star’s company

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The Swedish entertainment company Pophouse has purchased 75% of the master recording and publishing rights from Avicii’s family. Avicii’s parents will be able to focus on the foundation they started after his passing in 2018 thanks to the agreement.

To “maintain a respectful tone” in the way his music is utilised and promoted, they keep the remaining 25% of his rights. Björn Ulvaeus, an Abba member, founded Pophouse in 2014, which manages the London production of Abba Voyage. The business published sales data for the ground-breaking virtual concert for the first time in a press release announcing the Avicii contract, with 650,000 tickets sold and more than 160 sold out shows.

Tim Bergling, better known by his stage name Avicii, was born in 1989. He became well-known after uploading tracks he’d recorded in his Stockholm bedroom to dance music websites.

He distinguished himself from his contemporaries by crafting songs with emotive pop hooks, and Wake Me Up, a tune that fused folky, bluegrass melodies with club-ready sounds, became a massive international smash.

Bergling went on to make music for Madonna and Coldplay and to become one of the highest-paid DJs in the world, but he also battled alcoholism and despair, and at the age of 28, he committed suicide.

Since then, Klas Bergling and Anki Lidén, who are in charge of managing his estate, have organised a star-studded memorial event, obtained a video game licence based on his music, and inaugurated an interactive memorial museum in Stockholm.

The Swedish House Mafia master recordings and publishing assets were purchased by Pophouse six months prior to the Avicii agreement. There is no known cost associated with the acquisition.

Similar agreements have shown up a lot during the past five years, with musicians like Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Shakira, and Blondie selling the rights to their catalogues to businesses that pledge to protect their legacy while pocketing the profits.

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Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann: Chess champion accuses opponent of cheating

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Magnus Carlsen, the current world chess champion, has publicly accused Hans Niemann of cheating. He said in a statement that he thought Mr. Niemann had “cheated more—and more recently—than he has publicly admitted,” but he provided no proof. Niemann, who defeated Carlsen this month in a significant shock, had previously faced veiled charges.

The 19-year-old Niemann has accused Carlsen of attempting to destroy his career while denying cheating in chess competitions. The adolescent has twice admitted cheating online, when he was 12 and 16, but vehemently denies ever cheating at the gaming table. He even indicated he was prepared to play in the buff to demonstrate his good faith.

The controversy started earlier this month when Mr. Carlsen, widely regarded as the best player of all time, lost to Mr. Niemann at the Sinquefield Cup, snapping his 53-game streak of perfect play in classical chess.

He then withdrew from the competition despite their still being six rounds left, and he afterwards tweeted a clip of José Mourinho, the manager of Real Madrid, saying: “If I talk, I am in huge danger.”

In an online competition where the two met again the previous week, Mr. Carlsen left after only one move, ostensibly in protest of Mr. Niemann’s involvement.

After going on to win the competition, Mr. Carlsen promised to speak out more about the controversy and stated that he wanted “cheating in chess to be dealt with seriously.” The only British competitor in the world championship final, grandmaster Nigel Short, told the BBC last week that he was sceptical of the accusations of unfair play and insisted that there was no proof Niemann had cheated in his triumph over Carlsen.

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Deadly gun attack at Russian school

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At least 15 people have been killed and 24 injured when a shooter opened fire at a school in central Russia, according to Russian authorities. 11 students from the school with roughly 1,000 students in Izhevsk are among the victims. The shooter was a former student of the institution and committed suicide there.

Online videos appear to show chaos inside the structure where the incident occurred, with kids and people running through hallways. In other video, kids can be seen hiding beneath desks and there is blood on the floor of the classroom and a bullet hole in the window. According to Russia’s investigating committee, two security officers and two teachers were among the four adults and eleven youngsters who died. All but two of the 24 injured individuals were children.

The school building in central Izhevsk, a metropolis of around 650,000 people, has been cleared of staff and students. According to reports, the attacker, Artem Kazantsev, was carrying two firearms.

In a video that was uploaded online by state investigators, the gunman’s lifeless body is shown lying on the ground while donning a balaclava and a T-shirt bearing a Nazi insignia. Investigators are looking into his home.

The region’s chief has declared a time of mourning that will extend until September 29. According to his spokesperson, Russian President Vladimir Putin is “truly mourning” the victims and has condemned the massacre as a “inhuman terrorist crime.”

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Italy votes as far-right Meloni looks for victory

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In an election that is being widely watched around Europe, Italians will decide whether to elect their most right-wing administration since World War Two. Giorgia Meloni, the leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy party, is attempting to unite two other right-leaning parties in order to become the nation’s first female prime minister.

She dislikes being associated with Italy’s fascist past despite having softened her image. Up to 23:00, nearly 51 million Italians may use their right to vote (21:00 GMT). Long lines were observed at some polling places in Rome by lunchtime, when turnout had reached over 19%, a level similar to that of the previous election four years prior.

Enrico Letta, the leader of the center-left, was Ms. Meloni’s main opponent. Matteo Salvini, a supporter of the far-right, voted in Milan. There are 4.7 million foreign voters and 2.6 million first-time voters. When the polls close, exit polls will be released, and the results will be available hours later.

One voter hailed her “strong character,” while another claimed she had voted to keep the extreme right out, in the southern Rome neighbourhood of Garbatella, where the Brothers of Italy leader grew up. Emma stated, “I don’t want to win; it’s not who I want to win.”

Giorgia Meloni has toned down her rhetoric towards Europe and supports Western sanctions against Russia.

But she continues to support the old fascist adage, “God, fatherland, and family,” which was popularised by Benito Mussolini.

A unity administration led by Mario Draghi, a well-liked former head of the European Central Bank, governed Italy for a year and a half. One of the few party leaders who steadfastly declined to participate was Giorgia Meloni.

The primary goal of the Draghi administration was to implement the reforms that were agreed upon as part of the EU’s eye-watering €200 billion (£178 billion) in grants and loans for post-Covid recovery. Meloni wants those measures to be reviewed in light of the energy crisis because by July the administration had disintegrated. Additionally, she has expressed a desire to “protect” Italy’s national interests within the EU. It seems sense that many European leaders are anxiously monitoring this vote.

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Photographer Shares Stunning Shots Of Whale Graveyard, Wins Scuba Diving Award

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Haunting images of an underwater whale cemetery have gone viral online. According to a Newsweek report, the photos were taken by Swedish photographer Alex Dawson, who took first place in the wide angle category of the Scuba Diving 2022 Underwater Photo Contest.


On Wednesday, Mr. Dawson posted a few images of the whale graveyard he had discovered on Twitter. He stated, “I’m really happy that Scuba Diving Magazine chose my image as a winner of 2022 in the wide-angle category,” along with the photos when he shared them.

“Another artwork was given an honourable mention as a final point. And a heartfelt thanks for winning the first prize in 2023 aboard the opulent Red Sea Aggressor III, “Mr. Dawson continued writing.

According to Mr. Dawson, “When I take pictures, I want to evoke the sensation of “I wish I was there.” That is my adage.”

In the photo, Mr. Dawson and his companion Anna Von Boetticher are seen in Greenland’s Tasiilaq Bay under three feet of packed ice. According to Newsweek, the team had to swim through over 20 whale carcasses to get the winning picture.

The post has received over 43,000 likes and more than 6,000 retweets since being shared. Numerous users have praised and congratulated the photographer for such an amazing shot in the post’s comment area.

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Riverdale actor Ryan Grantham gets life in prison for killing his mother

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Ryan Grantham, a Canadian actor, admitted to killing his mother, Barbara Waite, in 2020 and was given a life term in prison.  The 24-year-old, who portrayed Jeffery Augustine in the Riverdale adolescent drama, was given a sentence on Wednesday at the British Columbia Supreme Court in Vancouver.

After being accused of first-degree murder at first, he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.  Additionally, he allegedly planned to assassinate Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada. The court heard that Grantham acknowledged to shooting his mother in the back of the head while she was practising the piano at their house, located north of Vancouver.

The actor recorded his mother’s body and spoke these words while filming it on his Go-Pro camera after the murder: “I gave her a headshot to the back. She would have recognised me shortly when she realised it was me.”

Following the murder, he filled a car with 12 homemade Molotov bombs, three firearms, ammo, camping gear, and directions to Mr. Trudeau’s Rideau Cottage home after spending hours drinking beer and using marijuana.

Before turning back and driving to a Vancouver police station, he travelled about 200 kilometres east to the hamlet of Hope. There, he told an officer, “I killed my mother.”

Prior to coming around and bringing himself in, Grantham had thought about carrying out a massive act of violence at Simon Fraser University or at Vancouver’s Lions Gate Bridge, the court heard.

Grantham, a former child actor, made an appearance in one episode of Riverdale on the CW network in 2019, as well as in the fantasy drama Supernatural and the 2010 movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

According to police in Vancouver speaking to Deadline, Grantham has been detained for the previous 2.5 years and has been attending a mental health programme since his arrest.

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Zelensky calls for ‘just punishment’ for Russia

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During his address to the UN General Assembly in New York, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia must receive “due retribution” for its invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian president demanded the establishment of a unique war tribunal and described alleged war crimes committed by Russia in a pre-recorded video.

Additionally, he outlined a “formula” that included increasing military assistance and criticising Russia internationally. Vladimir Putin of Russia had earlier activated 300,000 reservists. Rare protests were sparked by the action in dozens of Russian cities, and Mr. Zelensky claimed that the partial mobilisation proved his adversary was not sincere in his desire for peace. Observational group OVD-Info said that 1,315 Russians had been detained.

According to the Kremlin, only individuals with significant talents and combat experience who have completed their military service will be called up. However, sources claim that some of those detained during Moscow protests were also informed they would need to sign up.

The head of Ukraine claimed that setting up a special court will aid in holding Moscow accountable for annexing land and killing thousands of people. Many of the participants in the session gave him a standing ovation after his speech on Wednesday.

Despite Russia’s determination to intensify its military campaign, the two sides participated in the largest prisoner exchange since the war’s inception.

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Danish queen tests positive for Covid day after Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

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The Danish Royal Court has revealed that the Queen of Denmark tested positive for Covid-19 a second time this year. After receiving her prognosis on Tuesday night, Queen Margrethe II cancelled all of her appointments for this week. 2,000 people attended Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral on Monday, including the 82-year-old monarch.

After the passing of the British monarch, she has been the head of state for the longest in Europe. She and Queen Elizabeth, who both descended from Queen Victoria, were third cousins. The most recent positive test for Queen Margrethe’s Covid immunity occurred in February of this year, when she displayed moderate symptoms.

She would be getting well at Fredensborg Palace, which is located north of Copenhagen, according to a statement on the palace website.

She will be replaced in hosting a reception for members of the government, the Danish parliament, and Danish members of the European Parliament on Friday in Copenhagen by her son and heir, Crown Prince Frederik, and his wife Mary, the Crown Princess.

Queen Margrethe has recently been photographed at a number of memorial services in London for Queen Elizabeth II.

She and the crown prince paid their respects at the lying-in-state at Westminster Hall on Sunday, the day before the late Queen was to be buried. She sat in the same row as other European kings and queens the following day in Westminster Abbey, including King Philippe of Belgium, Prince Albert II of Monaco, and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

She said of the late monarch: “She was a towering figure among European monarchs and a wonderful inspiration to us all” in a letter of condolence to King Charles. After her father, King Frederick IX, passed away in 1972, she ascended to the throne at the age of 32.

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Turkey’s Erdogan: Russia’s Putin willing to end war

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According to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a “major move” will be taken to put an end to the war that Russia’s leader started in Ukraine. He claimed that based on recent conversations with Vladimir Putin, he intended to “finish this as quickly as possible.”

This month, Ukraine has reclaimed large portions of its land. The Turkish president said that Russia was facing “quite a dilemma.” At a summit in Uzbekistan last week, Mr. Erdogan mentioned having “extremely deep discussions” with Mr. Putin.

The Turkish president claimed in an interview with US channel PBS that he had the idea that the Russian president wanted the war to finish quickly.

He is genuinely demonstrating to me his willingness to put a stop to this as quickly as possible, Mr. Erdogan remarked. That was my impression because of how bad things are now going.

He added that the two sides would shortly exchange 200 “hostages.” He did not elaborate on who would be involved in such a prisoner exchange.

Mr. Erdogan has often attempted to negotiate during the conflict, advocating for Turkey as a Nato member to take a “balanced” approach while rejecting Western sanctions against Russia. He stated last week that he was attempting to set up direct ceasefire talks. He assisted the UN in mediating the restart of food exports from Ukraine.

Meanwhile, Ukraine has regained some of the area that Russian soldiers had taken two months earlier in the eastern region of Luhansk. Serhiy Haidai, the mayor of Luhansk, claimed that although Russian forces had left the settlement of Bilohorivka, they were still making every effort to fortify their positions elsewhere.

Along with taking back a large portion of the northeastern Kharkiv region, Ukrainian forces have started a counteroffensive in Kherson in the south, forcing the territory’s Russian-installed governor to postpone a referendum on joining Russia.

When asked by PBS if a peace agreement should include any area that Russia had seized since February, Mr. Erdogan responded, “No, and without a doubt no.”

He added that Ukraine would receive its seized regions back. It was unclear if he also mentioned areas controlled by separatists backed by Russia since 2014.

When asked if Russia should be allowed to retain control of Crimea, which it acquired in 2014, Mr. Erdogan responded that since then, Turkey had been in contact with Mr. Putin regarding this.

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Ukraine war: Russian pop megastar Alla Pugacheva condemns conflict

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Alla Pugacheva, one of the most well-known singers in Russia, has asked the government to label her a “foreign agent” in support of her adamantly anti-war husband Maxim Galkin. He is also a celebrity in show business, and on Friday after denouncing Russia’s invasion on Ukraine, he was called a “foreign agent.”

Pugacheva referred to her husband as “a truly incorruptible Russian patriot, who wants to put an end to our guys dying for illusory goals” on social media. She has a long history of success. The “illusory intentions” of the Kremlin in Ukraine, according to her, “make our country a pariah and the lives of our inhabitants very miserable.”

She noted that Galkin, a comedian, TV host, and singer, wished for “prosperity for his motherland, peace, and freedom of speech.”

The Russian government has branded a number of media outlets, political organisations, and people who openly oppose Kremlin policies as “foreign agents.”

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