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Norway bids farewell to King Harald, hailed as a unifying monarch
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Norway bids farewell to King Harald, hailed as a unifying monarch

Flags at half-mast, seas of flowers and royalty from all over the world. Today, Norway's "grandfather" - King Harald - is being buried
Details set for King Harald’s funeral procession in Oslo
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Details set for King Harald’s funeral procession in Oslo

There will be a long procession on foot following King Harald's coffin from the palace to Oslo Cathedral. In addition to the royal family, foreign royalty and heads of state will be included in the funeral procession, which will begin at 12:00 on Wednesday
King Haakon VIII takes the throne after Harald V’s death
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King Haakon VIII takes the throne after Harald V’s death

After the death of Harald V, Norway has a new king. Crown Prince Haakon has become King Haakon VIII, with a queen at his side
Norwegian parties open to World Cup bid after historic national team run
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Norwegian parties open to World Cup bid after historic national team run

Several Norwegian parties are open to hosting the World Cup and European Football Championships in the country. Venstre is positive about Norway hosting major sporting events, including the World Cup, party leader Guri Melby tells Aftenposten
The Norwegian phenomenon - from the Storting to Times Square
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The Norwegian phenomenon - from the Storting to Times Square

The call to sit quietly in the boat does not apply to Norway this summer. With the rowing chant, they have stormed ahead in the World Cup
Royal support on site when Norway meets Senegal in New Jersey
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Royal support on site when Norway meets Senegal in New Jersey

Norway's football team will receive royal support during the World Cup match against Senegal in New Jersey on Tuesday night.
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has received new lungs
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Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has received new lungs

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has undergone a successful lung transplant. She will now undergo a period of recovery and will require lifelong medication
Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra to stand in for Crown Prince Haakon
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Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra to stand in for Crown Prince Haakon

Norway's Crown Prince Haakon has canceled scheduled events due to his wife Mette-Marit's illness. The Norwegian parliament is now opening its doors to allow his daughter, Ingrid Alexandra, to lead the government in his absence
Norway introduces age limit for social media, barring use of Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat until age 16
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Norway introduces age limit for social media, barring use of Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat until age 16

The Norwegian government is introducing an age limit for social media.
Morten Vold admits driving drunk and seeks to resign as Norway's First Deputy Speaker
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Morten Vold admits driving drunk and seeks to resign as Norway's First Deputy Speaker

Norway's First Deputy Speaker of the Storting, Morten Vold of the Progress Party, admits he drove drunk over Easter.
Tidö parties reject independent investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's connections to Sweden
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Tidö parties reject independent investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's connections to Sweden

The Tidö parties reject an independent investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's connections to Sweden, reports P4 Stockholm.
Norway appoints commission to review Epstein links
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Norway appoints commission to review Epstein links

Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein had extensive connections to Norwegian officials. The Storting has now decided to appoint a commission to review those connections
Raids against Thorbjørn Jagland - it's good that it's being highlighted
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Raids against Thorbjørn Jagland - it's good that it's being highlighted

Norwegian police have searched the home of former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland, who is being investigated for fraud linked to Jeffrey Epstein. "I am pleased that this is being brought to light," the former top politician said
Centre Party demands external review of Epstein files
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Centre Party demands external review of Epstein files

The Center Party demands that the Swedish government commission an independent review of Sweden's connections to the high-profile Epstein files, Sveriges Radio reports.
Top Norwegian politician Thorbjørn Jagland planned trip to Jeffrey Epstein's private island
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Top Norwegian politician Thorbjørn Jagland planned trip to Jeffrey Epstein's private island

He has been Norway's prime minister, led the country's foreign relations and oversaw the awarding of several peace prizes. He has also been friends with Jeffrey Epstein
Norway ready for independent Jeffrey Epstein investigation
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Norway ready for independent Jeffrey Epstein investigation

The Storting has begun work to establish an independent investigation into Norwegian connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre welcomes an independent investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
Epstein scandal: Norwegian investigation into corruption
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Epstein scandal: Norwegian investigation into corruption

Former Norwegian UN ambassador Mona Juul is suspected of gross corruption and is being investigated by the Economic Crimes Authority after revelations of links to Jeffrey Epstein. Her husband is also suspected of crimes
Commission to review Norwegian taxes
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Commission to review Norwegian taxes

The Norwegian government has appointed a commission to review the Norwegian tax system. The group includes representatives from eight parliamentary parties, two tax lawyers and two researchers, with the aim of making Norwegian taxes more competitive
Machado: Venezuela will be free
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Machado: Venezuela will be free

Venezuela will be free, states María Corina Machado – and defends support for the US's escalated Venezuela policy. Last night, the peace prize winner met her children for the first time in almost two years
Norwegian budget ready – Støre can stay put
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Norwegian budget ready – Støre can stay put

Norway's minority government, led by Jonas Gahr Støre (AP) as Prime Minister, has reached a budget agreement with three other parties after weeks of uncertainty. Among other things, it will stop mining on the seabed for the entire term of office
Norwegian budget crisis – “too many camels”
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Norwegian budget crisis – “too many camels”

Norway's Social Democratic minority government is forced to continue negotiating to get a budget through. The Green Party MDG has left the talks in disappointment over climate policy
Norway waits on Ukraine loan
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Norway waits on Ukraine loan

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre answers neither yes nor no to the question about Norwegian guarantees for the EU's large Ukraine loan.
Ukraine aid can be saved – with Norwegian oil
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Ukraine aid can be saved – with Norwegian oil

Belgium's no has so far stopped the EU from using frozen Russian billions to support Ukraine. Perhaps the solution lies in Norway – where Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg is now coming to Brussels
Nobel Prize Awarded for Discoveries in Immune System Regulation
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Nobel Prize Awarded for Discoveries in Immune System Regulation

This year's Nobel Prize in medicine or physiology is about peripheral immune tolerance – how our immune system refrains from attacking our own bodies. Mary E Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi, are awarded for discoveries that have led to a completely new research field
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