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September 1, 2026 · The Independent

Norway's King Haakon pledges an oath of allegiance to the constitution as his father lies in state
Norway’s King Haakon VIII has pledged an oath of allegiance to the country’s constitution in parliament
I’ve been to Burning Man many times. It’s lost its soul — but I still envy those taking the trip
John Law, who co-founded the anarchic Nevada desert festival, has lambasted the modern-day event as a ‘Disneyland for th
US releases video of strikes on Iran
The US military has posted a video showing some of its latest strikes on Iran.
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How posh are YOUR wellies? From Harper Beckham's £120 Hunter boots to Kate's Le Chameaus, etiquette experts reveal what the real upper crust would never wear
Everyone knows the handbag you wear says an enormous amount about how posh you really are. But did you realise that the