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The Journal
5 days ago
- Business
- The Journal
King Charles says Canada will stay 'strong and free' in parliament speech amid Trump threats
BRITAIN'S KING CHARLES emphasised Canada's self-determination as he opened the country's parliament during an historic visit set against US President Donald Trump's annexation threats. The 76-year-old monarch, who is also Canada's head of state as part of the Commonwealth, was invited by Prime Minister Mark Carney to deliver the throne speech, an address that outlines the government's priorities. Charles, making his first visit to Canada since his coronation, has never commented on Trump's repeated talk of making Canada the 51st US state. As well as threatening to annex the country, Trump has also slapped tariffs on Canadian goods including sector-specific levies on autos, steel and aluminium, rattling the Canadian economy – though he has suspended some of them pending negotiations. In his speech, written by the Canadian government, Charles told the politicians gathered in the Senate Building the crown was a 'symbol of unity for Canada'. After highlighting worrying periods from the past, the monarch said: 'Today, Canada faces another critical moment. Democracy, pluralism, the rule of law, self-determination and freedom are values which Canadians hold dear, and ones which the Government is determined to protect. 'The system of open global trade that, while not perfect, has helped to deliver prosperity for Canadians for decades, is changing. Canada's relationships with partners are also changing. King Charles and Queen Camilla beside Mark Carney in the Senate Chamber. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo 'We must be clear-eyed: the world is a more dangerous and uncertain place than at any point since the Second World War. Canada is facing challenges that are unprecedented in our lifetimes.' 'The True North is strong and free' During the 26-minute address, Charles said the Canadian Prime Minister and the US President have begun defining 'a new economic and security relationship between Canada and the US, rooted in mutual respect and founded on common interests, to deliver transformational benefits for both sovereign nations'. Concluding, he gave a nod to Canada's national anthem, saying: 'The True North is indeed strong and free.' The speech is typically given by the British monarch's representative in Canada, the governor general. Advertisement Queen Elizabeth, the king's late mother, delivered a throne speech in Canada just twice during her long reign, in 1957 and 1977. 'You see the enthusiasm for our institutions,' Carney told reporters after the speech, pointing to cheering crowds that awaited the king. 'Our sovereignty is strong.' King Charles and Queen Camilla board their plane at Ottawa Airport at the end of the royal two-day visit to Canada. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo Carney has vowed to oversee the biggest transformation of Canada's economy since the end of the Second World War to enable it to 'stand up' to Trump. 'Extraordinary' symbolism 'In terms of symbolism, it's extraordinary,' said Felix Mathieu, a politics professor at the University of Quebec in Outaouais. Mathieu said that today's event was a message to Trump to show him that 'Canada is not alone in this fight.' Thousands gathered along a parade route for a chance to see the monarch, who arrived in a carriage escorted by Royal Canadian Mounted Police horses. He was accompanied by his wife, Queen Camilla. Those gathered waved Canadian flags and watched a fighter jet flyover, with Charles stopping several times to speak to people before and after his speech. Kirsten Hanson said she welcomed the British king's show of support as the pressure grows from the US. 'If there's anything that he can do to demonstrate Canada's sovereignty I think that that's fantastic,' she told AFP. 'Nobody wants to be absorbed into the US.' 'Elbows up,' said 88-year-old Marion Hand, in reference to Carney's battle cry in the face of Trump's annexation threats. She traveled from Mississauga, Ontario for the event. Charles and Camilla left Canada this evening. With reporting from © AFP 2025 Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
UPI
6 days ago
- Politics
- UPI
King Charles goes to Canada amid nation's strained relations with Trump
1 of 2 | Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Queen Camilla attend a ceremony at the Altar of the Fatherland in Rome, on April 8, 2025. Photo by Photo British Royal Family/ UPI. | License Photo May 26 (UPI) -- Britain's King Charles III on Monday made his first trip to Canada as head of state amid strained relations between the United States and its northern neighbor. Charles, 76, will visit the Canadian capital, Ottawa, for two days with his wife, Queen Camilla, including an address to Parliament. A ceremonial welcome will take place at the airport in Ottawa on Monday afternoon. It will be his first visit to Canada since he became king on Sept. 22, 2022, upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. A trip last year was canceled because of his cancer diagnosis. Later today, Their Majesties will arrive in Ottawa, Canada. Take a look back at some of their previous visits to the country... The then Prince of Wales greets crowds on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, 1975 (Getty Images) Their Majesties in Brigis, Newfoundland and Labrador,... The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 26, 2025 When he was Prince of Wales, he visited Canada in 1975 at 26 years old. Prime Minister Mark Carney, who won a general election on April 28, invited the royal couple and will meet with them. He succeeded Justin Trudeau after winning the party election on March 8. "The royal visit is a reminder of the bond between Canada and the Crown - one forged over generations, shaped by shared histories and grounded in common values," Carney said in a statement. "A bond that, over time, has evolved, just as Canada has, to reflect the strength, diversity, and confidence of our people." He added: "This is an historic honour which matches the weight of our times. It speaks to our enduring tradition and friendship, to the vitality of our constitutional monarchy and our distinct identity, and to the historic ties that crises only fortify. Canada became independent from Britain in 1931. Starmer met with Charles on March 17 in England for the first time as prime minister. "The king and queen are very much looking forward to the programme, mindful that it is a short visit but hopefully an impactful one," PA Media news agency reported, citing a palace spokesperson. He also will meet with Gov. General Mary Simon. Charles will deliver a speech in Canada's parliament on Tuesday, the first time a monarch has delivered one in almost 50 years. His mother read a speech in 1957 and 1977. The monarch will deliver the ceremonial "Speech from the Throne" to the Senate chamber. Normally, the parliamentary address is delivered by the governor general, the British monarch's representative in Canada. On Monday, Charles will celebrate the country's cultural heritage and diversity at Lansdowne Park., according to Buckingham Palace. Charles will meet with indigenous leaders, who are descendants of original people of the land. The king is head of state of Canada and the Britain. "Because we have a constitutional monarchy, the king can only operate inside a box that is defined by parliament - because we don't want a king, or any unelected person, affecting policy and laws," Justin Vovk, a royal historian and author, told The Guardian. "Any influence the monarch exerts is done through subtlety." Charles visit comes as Trump wants to annex Canada and make it the 51st state. Canadians are overwhelmingly against this idea and Carney, a Liberal and former central Bank of England leader, was elected on a tide of anti-Trump sentiment. Earlier, the Conservative candidate Pierre Poilievre was favored. Carney has denounced Trump's views, including during an Oval Office visit on May 6. "As you know from real estate, there are some places that are never for sale," Carney told Trump. "We're sitting in one right now, Buckingham Palace that you visited, as well. And having met with the owners of Canada over the course of the campaign the last several months, it's not for sale, it won't be for sale, ever." Trump received an invitation to visit King Charles from Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the Oval Office on Feb. 27. Trump would be the first elected political leader in modern times with two visits with a British monarch. Queen Elizabeth hosted him during over three days in 2019 during his first term. Trump told reporters in April he may go to Britain in May.
Scotsman
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Tina Turner: remembering the legacy of the music titan two years after her death in photos
Today (May 24 2025) marks the second anniversary of the passing of one of music's most enduring and endearing performers – the late Tina Turner. From her early years performing as part of the Ike Turner Revue, performing alongside her soon-to-be husband, there was always something special and unique about the singer. She would go on to have a 50-year career in music, becoming a household name in the 1980s with memorable tracks such as The Best and Private Dancer becoming mainstays of both radio and music television. She would also become one of the revered performers to sing a Bond Theme, offering her services to the first Pierce Brosnan 007 film, Goldeneye, in 1995 – a theme that, in this writer's opinion, holds its own against classics sung by Dame Shirley Bassey. Turner officially retired from music in 2009, celebrating her 50 years of performing with a world tour simply titled Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour. Join us in celebrating the life of Tina Turner with our photo gallery of the singer through the years, from candid moments off stage to memorable occasions she shared the limelight with the likes of Mick Jagger, Elton John, and the late, great David Bowie. 1 . NEW YORK - 1969: Tina Turner performs during a concert at Central Park in 1969 in Manhattan, New York. Walter Iooss Jr./Getty Images Photo Sales 2 . NEW YORK - 1969: Tina Turner performs during a concert at Madison Square Garden on November 28, 1969 in New York City, New York. Walter Iooss Jr./Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . NEW YORK - 1969: Tina Turner performs during a concert at Central Park in 1969 in Manhattan, New York. Walter Iooss Jr./Getty Images Photo Sales 4 . American singer Tina Turner on stage at Wembley Arena, London, March 1985. Graham Wiltshire/Photo Sales
The Journal
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Journal
Mo Salah equals Premier League record as champions Liverpool held by Palace
The 42 FA CUP winners Crystal Palace did their best to spoil Liverpool's title party as they secured a point at Anfield. A 1-1 draw and Ryan Gravenberch's red card could not dampen spirits as fans were not prepared to allow anything to spoil seeing the trophy lift in person for the first time in 35 years. Mohamed Salah equalled the Premier League record of most goal involvements in a season — Andy Cole (1993-94) and Alan Shearer (1994-95) achieved 47 in a 42-game season — with an 84th-minute leveller. And to prove the occasion was all about celebration, even the tearful departing Trent Alexander-Arnold, who was jeered on his last appearance at Anfield, was welcomed back into the fold. Supporters who were still maybe not prepared to forgive at least ensured the defender's 354th and final appearance after a 20-year association with his boyhood club did not end on a sour note. The celebrations begin. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo The words of former manager Jurgen Klopp on Friday evening, back at Anfield for the first time in a year after leaving, saying fans were wrong in their treatment of the academy graduate, succeeded in cutting through the noise surrounding his pending move to Real Madrid. That indicates the spell the German can still cast over a fanbase who still worship him after a successful nine-year reign. Alexander-Arnold seemed determined to make the most of the occasion, entering as a half-time substitute to warm if not loud applause, and it was one of his trademark raking, through-the-eye-of-a-needle passes which set up Liverpool's best chance for fellow substitute Darwin Nunez. That the Uruguay international could not take advantage, being denied by Dean Henderson, is one of the reasons why he too is likely to also leave in the summer, albeit with none of the acrimony despite hugely under-performing. Arne Slot with the trophy. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo It also highlighted what Liverpool will be losing, with the imminent arrival of Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong introducing a player with an attacking intent but not the quality on the ball of Alexander-Arnold. Advertisement By that point, still trailing to Ismaila Sarr's ninth-minute goal, head coach Arne Slot had five forwards on the pitch. But a straight red for Gravenberch, who had been booked for diving but shown a straight red card after his miscontrol resulted in him bringing down Daichi Kamada on the halfway line, and forcing Luis Diaz to be sacrificed for midfielder Wataru Endo. One of those forwards Diogo Jota, bundled a shot against the post before Salah, already assured of a fourth Golden Boot, fired home. Ironically, the loudest noise prior to that had come immediately after conceding. Conor Bradley's pass to Salah was intercepted by Tyrick Mithchell and he played Sarr into the space between the widely split centre-backs to beat Alisson Becker. While the goal was celebrated by the travelling fans, the Kop went into overdrive, belting out their Federico Chiesa song at full volume – and the Italian was not even in the matchday squad. The departing Trent Alexander-Arnold. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo The atmosphere was feverish as, with Klopp, fellow former manager Rafael Benitez, a host of club greats, Jordan Henderson – the man who lifted the trophy behind closed doors in 2020 – and principal owner John W Henry in a rare appearance watching on, the Kop sang 'Bring out the champions' before kick-off. When they did arrive there was an unprecedented double guard of honour, with the new FA Cup holders honouring the soon-to-be crowned Premier League winners, who then reciprocated. That party feel returned when three minutes of added time were announced in the knowledge that Alan Hansen, the last Liverpool captain to lift the trophy at Anfield in front of fans 12,808 days ago, would soon be handing it over to Virgil van Dijk. The final whistle was blown against a backdrop of a rousing chorus of You'll Never Walk Alone and 'Champions, champions'. The title had been won four weeks ago with a victory over Tottenham, but this was the moment Anfield had been waiting for. Written by Press Association and originally published on The 42 whose award-winning team produces original content that you won't find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women's sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Subscribe here .
The Journal
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Journal
Quiz: How much do you know about Cannes Film Festival?
CANNES FILM FESTIVAL took place this week – meaning more painfully long standing ovations and dramatic tears over movies no one has been able to see yet. Yes, clapping for 15 straight minutes is totally normal and not at all weird. Advertisement As the staple film calendar event comes to an end today, we wanted to ask you: How much do you know about Cannes Film Festival? What's the longest standing ovation in Cannes Film Festival history? Alamy Stock Photo 12 minutes 15 minutes 19 minutes 22 minutes And what was the film that garnered the longest ovation in the film festival's history? Alamy Stock Photo Requiem for a Dream Gladiator Pan's Labyrinth The Departed Which 2019 Cannes Film Festival screening was unexpectedly upstaged by a red carpet marriage proposal? Alamy Stock Photo The Lighthouse Portrait of a Lady on Fire Mektoub, My Love: Intermezzo Pain and Glory During the festival, films are screened at the exclusive Grand Théâtre Lumière. How many seats does the theatre have? Alamy Stock Photo 1675 seats 1232 seats 2309 seats 2563 seats How many times is the red carpet on the stairs changed throughout the festival week? Alamy Stock Photo Once daily Three times a day Five times a week Four times a day Which American actress features on the jury for the festival this year? Alamy Stock Photo Halle Berry Sandra Bullock Jodie Foster Julia Roberts Which film won the festival's esteemed Palme d'Or award last year? Alamy Stock Photo The Substance Emilia Pérez A Complete Unknown Anora Below are some of the more obscure Cannes winners. Three took the Palme d'Or, but which one scooped the Grand Prix award? Cité Films Bye Bye Monkey The Ballad of Narayama Chronicle of the Years of Embers Under Satan's Sun The film festival usually has a strict dress code - for what reason were a number of women reportedly turned away from the red carpet in 2015? Alamy Stock Photo They were not wearing dresses They were wearing too much jewellery Their outfits were too large to fit into seats They were not wearing high heels Which Irish film won the Palme D'Or shortly before its release? Alamy Stock Photo In the Name of the Father The Wind that Shakes the Barley Michael Collins My Left Foot Answer all the questions to see your result! Alamy Stock Photo You scored out of ! Palme D'Or winner You deserve a 22-minute round of applause for that Share your result: Share Tweet Alamy Stock Photo You scored out of ! Standing ovation You deserve at least a 7 minute standing ovation for that Share your result: Share Tweet Alamy Stock Photo You scored out of ! Casual film fan Who needs fancy film festivals anyway? You know the basics yourself Share your result: Share Tweet Alamy Stock Photo You scored out of ! You tried your best No need to break out the dress or tuxedo, looks like you won't be heading to Cannes any time soon Share your result: Share Tweet Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
