Primavera Sound Porto saw a large crowd gather for the return of Damon Albarn's band Gorillaz, four years after their last appearance. Swedish band Viagra Boys and Slowdive also delivered strong performances at the festival.

A summary of top headlines in Sweden includes opposition criticism of the Sweden Democrats, an Örebro police operation in the UK, the King's 80th birthday, and awards for Zara Larsson and Viagra Boys.

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