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Newcastle NRL Grand Final Procession Marred by Car Crash Injuring 10
sports1 day ago

Newcastle NRL Grand Final Procession Marred by Car Crash Injuring 10

A car plowed into thousands of Newcastle Knights fans lining the streets for a pre-Grand Final procession on Saturday, injuring 10 people, including three children. An 18-year-old driver, Indika Bambrick Samarasinghe, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of dangerous and negligent driving. Two victims remain in critical or serious condition, while the team bus was diverted to an alternate route. Police stated the incident was not deliberate, but the driver had a suspended license at the time.

Eurovision 2026 Grand Final: Vienna spectacle, live-instrument feats and protests
entertainment4 months ago

Eurovision 2026 Grand Final: Vienna spectacle, live-instrument feats and protests

Live updates from the 70th Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final in Vienna describe a festival of music and spectacle as 25 acts compete, with Finland’s Liekinheitin and Moldova’s Satoshi among the favorites, spanning pop, folk, rap, and operatic-infused sounds. The broadcast highlights dramatic staging, a rare live instrument moment (Finland’s violin), and standout turns from Greece, Croatia, the UK, Ukraine and more, while five countries — Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland — boycott Israel’s participation amid ongoing protests that disrupted performances. The article also covers viewing and voting details and emphasizes Eurovision’s blend of entertainment with geopolitical tensions.

"Top Contenders Revealed: Eurovision 2023 Grand Final Lineup Set to Impress"
entertainment3 years ago

"Top Contenders Revealed: Eurovision 2023 Grand Final Lineup Set to Impress"

Ten countries qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final on Saturday, joining the 10 countries who triumphed in the first semi-final on Tuesday, along with Ukraine and ‘the big 5’ – Spain, Italy, France, Germany and UK. The UK is hosting the 67th Contest on behalf of Ukraine. The Grand Final lineup is now complete with 26 countries taking part.