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King Harald V of Norway dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIII

King Harald V of Norway, who had been the oldest reigning monarch in Europe, died at the age of 89, the palace announced on Friday. His son automatically became King Haakon VIII.

Norway's King Harald V dies aged 89 as leaders pay tribute to a 'true European'

The Norwegian monarch, who reigned for 35 years, is praised for his warmth and humility as his death was confirmed by the palace.

Norway's King Harald V dies at the age of 89 palace confirms

The 89-year-old had been hospitalised since 17 August with haemolytic anaemia and later developed a bacterial blood infection.

After 45 months of observation, capuchins increasingly hunted small animals when fruit became scarce

In Brazil, capuchin monkeys exhibit remarkable adaptability by hunting small animals when fruit supplies dwindle. This shift highlights their versatile omnivorous diet and responsiveness to environmental changes. Interestingly, adult males were observed hunting vertebrates more often than younger females. Furthermore, when alternative food sources were available, the monkeys relied less on hunting...

Norway’s King Harald dies leaving stormy succession over crown princess’s Epstein links

Crown Prince Haakon’s wife, Mette-Marit, corresponded with late US sex offender between 2011 and 2014, long after he was convictedKing Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89, the palace in Oslo has announced, triggering the succession of his son, Haakon, whose wife Mette-Marit’s association with Jeffrey Epstein has sparked fierce recent controversy.“It is with deep sadness that we announce t...

Armed with a whistle, Gaza’s lifeguards do what they can to save swimmers

Shortages leave Gaza's lifeguards without essential rescue equipment, as Palestinians flock to the beaches.

Norway's King Harald dies aged 89

The late king, who reigned for 35 years, broke with tradition by marrying a commoner and celebrated Norway's diversity in a famous speech.

Six months on, Iran is still standing, but survival is becoming more costly

Economic pressure is testing Iran where it is weakest and sharpening divisions within its leadership.

Nepal-Tibet flash flood: helicopter rescue operations suspended as lake overflows; death toll rises to 469

Operations in Rasuwa in Nepal suspended amid fears of further destruction; 1,300 people still missing amid race to find survivorsFlood risk forces halt to rescues in Tibet, as Nepal death toll rises to 469Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfoldedTell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?More now on the Nepali army’s rescue operation to save about 100 people trapped in a tunnel at a ...

Six months on, Trump’s Iran strategy is starting to pay off

The US has not won the war, but sustained pressure is weakening Tehran and giving Washington a stronger hand.

Singapore’s plans to clear forest for homes lead to rare public protests

Bid to rezone forested areas for housing prompts unusual public opposition in Southeast Asian city-state.

US defense review presses NATO allies to prove they are taking the lead in Europe

The Pentagon is pressing NATO allies to show how they're upping their defense of Europe as the U.S. focuses on security challenges elsewhere

Mauritania intercepts a migrant boat with 161 aboard, including 17 children

Mauritania says it intercepted a boat carrying 161 migrants trying to reach Europe

Having a parent who lives past 100 is linked to a lower risk of heart disease and early death

Researchers say studying their children could help investigate the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to a longer period of healthy life.

Charles pays tribute to 'dear cousin' King Harald of Norway

King Harald of Norway has died aged 89, after more than three decades on the throne.

In 2022, MIT researchers built a 4-inch cooler that kept food fresh without electricity

King Harald of Norway dies

King Harald of Norway has died aged 89.

Creek water DNA helps scientists find Australian frogs thought to have disappeared

‘So desperately loved’: ADF member among 39 Australians missing in Nepal floods as families pray for safe return

Relatives ‘really worried, but hopeful’ as they wait anxiously for news in the aftermath of the flash flooding disasterThe families of an Australian Defence Force member and two Sydney boys who went missing with their parents in Nepal remain hopeful they will be found safe.The husband of a missing Australian woman, Sumi Adhaki, has also flown to Nepal as he desperately searches for his wife, who w...

1850: 45 sheep came to San Miguel Island; 6,000 followed by 1862

Nepal army races to rescue 100 trapped in hydropower tunnel after flash floods

Nepali army helicopter rescue teams were working on Friday to rescue around 100 people trapped inside a tunnel at a hydropower project swamped by a devastating flood two days earlier. “Our focus is in search and rescue of people … some people are trapped in the tunnel of Trishuli 3A hydropower project,” Nepal Army spokesman Raja Ram Basnet said. “Two helicopters have been dispatched but it is chal...

Zambia opposition leader sought refuge following disputed elections. Now he's accused of treason

Zambia's main opposition leader has been arrested on allegations of treason following a troubled election two weeks ago

Tanker pays record $5.3m to transit Panama Canal amid El Niño drought

The US-built canal's main users are the United States, China, Japan, Chile and South Korea.

Quebec’s governing party names Trump its ‘real adversary’ as election begins

Quebec’s governing party has opened the provincial election campaign by casting U_S_ President Donald Trump as its “real adversary.”

US, South Korea and Japan to hold trilateral drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on US

Seoul says South Korea, the U.S. and Japan will go ahead with a trilateral military drill next month to better deal with North Korean nuclear threats