Navalny’s funeral in pictures: Mourners gather in Moscow

Crowds gathered in Moscow on Friday to observe Alexei Navalny’s funeral, with allies of the deceased Russian opposition politician saying over 1,000 people had congregated. CNBC could not independently verify the number. Remains of snow clutched to the streets in a grey Moscow, as people lined up outside the church where the memorial service is … Read more

From a ludicrously capacious bag to fake sausages: ‘Succession’ props draw luxe prices

NEW YORK — Someday soon, someone will be walking down the street proudly carrying a ludicrously capacious bag, bought for a ludicrously capacious price. The voluminous Burberry tote is one of the most famous props used on “Succession,” the famed HBO saga of the Roy family dynasty, and it sold at auction Saturday for $18,750. … Read more

King Charles pays light-hearted tribute to comedian Barry Humphries at Sydney memorial service

CANBERRA, Australia — King Charles III paid a light-hearted tribute to the late Barry Humphries at a state memorial service Friday in Australia, recalling his own apprehension when the comedian’s alter ego, Dame Edna Everage, played a prank on him a decade ago. Video of the prank during a Royal Variety Performance in London in … Read more

Crowds line Dublin streets for funeral procession of The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan

Thousands of people have lined the streets of Dublin to watch the funeral procession of The Pogues front man Shane MacGowan ByThe Associated Press December 8, 2023, 7:01 AM The funeral procession of Shane MacGowan starts from outside Shelbourne Park Stadium as it makes its way through the streets of Dublin, ahead of his funeral … Read more