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Norway's King Haakon, the new face of a monarchy beset by woe and scandal

Norway's King Haakon VIII automatically succeeded to the throne after his father, King Harald, passed away on Friday. As comfortable in a duffel coat as in ceremonial dress, he is the new face of a monarchy long praised for its modernity and modesty, but now beset by woe and scandal. He swears an oath before the government later in the day.

Norway's King Haakon, the new face of a monarchy shaken by scandal

Norway's King Haakon VIII automatically succeeded to the throne after his father, King Harald, passed away on Friday. As comfortable in a duffel coat as in ceremonial dress, he is the new face of a monarchy long praised for its modernity and modesty, but now beset by woe and scandal. He swears an oath before the government later in the day.

Norway's new King Haakon, popular face of shaken monarchy

As comfortable in a duffel coat as in ceremonial dress, Norway's King Haakon is the new face of a monarchy long praised for its modernity and modesty, but now beset by woe and scandal.

🔴 Europe's oldest monarch, King Harald V of Norway dies at 89

Norway's King Harald V dies at 89, 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.

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.

🔴 French Foreign Legion soldier kidnapped in Colombia

French Foreign Legion soldier kidnapped in Colombia

Colombian military announced Thursday that a French-Colombian soldier from the French Foreign Legion was kidnapped in early August while travelling in the department of Narino. The kidnappers are believed to be members of the Estado Mayor Central, dissidents from the far-left FARC guerrilla group.

Champions League draw: PSG to face Barcelona and Man City

As part of the ongoing Champions League, two-time European champions PSG will host Barça and travel to England. Meanwhile, a host of meetings are set to take place including José Mourinho and his former clubs, Olivier Giroud with Arsenal and Yan Diomandé with Leipzig.

Champions League Draw: PSG to face Barcelona and Man City

As part of the ongoing Champions League, two-time European champions PSG will host Barça and travel to England. Meanwhile, a host of meetings are set to take place including José Mourinho and his former clubs, Olivier Giroud with Arsenal and Yan Diomandé with Leipzig.

🔴 Nepal-Tibet live: China halts rescue at disaster epicentre over flood risk

Nepal-Tibet live: Rescue operations resume after lake overflow risk decreases

Nepalese authorities have resumed rescue operations in the region ‌hit by ‌a devastating flood this week, ‌after a brief suspension due to water breaking through a lake dam. The devastating flooding in Nepal and Tibet has claimed more than 400 lives and left at least 1,400 missing, with ongoing conditions complicating rescue efforts. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Nepal-Tibet live: Rescuers halt operations as lake overflows in disaster zone

Rescue teams have suspended operations on Friday in the heart of the Tibetan disaster zone as authorities confirm that a lake formed by a mudslide on the China-Nepal border has breached, threatening further damage. The devastating flooding in Nepal and Tibet has claimed more than 400 lives and left hundreds missing, with ongoing conditions complicating rescue efforts. Follow our liveblog for the l...

Nepal-Tibet live: China halts rescue at disaster epicentre due to flood risk

Rescue teams suspended their operations on Friday in the heart of the Tibetan disaster zone as Chinese authorities warned that a lake formed by a mudslide on the China-Nepal border could breach, sending floodwaters downstream and threatening further damage. The devastating flooding in Nepal and Tibet has claimed more than 400 lives and left hundreds missing, with ongoing conditions complicating re...

Nepal-Tibet live: China halts rescue at disaster epicentre over flood risk

Chinese authorities warned Friday that a lake formed by a mudslide on the China-Nepal border could breach and send floodwaters downstream, threatening further damage. Water levels are expected to rise over the next three days, with 499 residents and 555 tourists already evacuated from the disaster zone. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Nepal-Tibet live: China warns lake formed by mudslide on Nepal border could breach

Chinese authorities warned Friday that a lake formed by a mudslide on the China-Nepal border could breach and send floodwaters downstream, threatening further damage. Water levels are expected to rise over the next three days, with 499 residents and 555 tourists already evacuated from the disaster zone. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

OpenAI, Anthropic join global call to strengthen cyber defences

More than 100 organisations, including OpenAI and Anthropic, called Thursday for governments and technology companies to strengthen cyber defences against increasingly sophisticated AI-powered attacks. The open letter warned that these could become far more widespread in the coming months as artificial intelligence models grow more capable.

Kherson residents urged to leave as Russian attacks threaten power and heating

Regional governor Oleksandr Prokudin urged residents to leave the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson on Thursday as Russian strikes damaged a district heating plant and threatened prolonged power and heating outages.

Syria President appoints Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as presidential adviser

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as an advisor to the presidency, state media said on Friday. Abdi's appointment comes just days after he dissolved the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) as part of an integration agreement with Damascus.

Syria president appoints Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as his adviser

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as a presidential adviser, state media said on Friday, days after Abdi announced the dissolution of his Kurdish forces under an integration deal with Damascus.

US military faces ‘beyond critical’ shortage of Patriot missiles in Europe

The US military is running critically low on Patriot missile interceptors in Europe as the war with Iran drains stocks, according to US and NATO officials. The shortfall is raising concerns about NATO’s ability to counter a potential Russian ballistic missile attack, though officials said no such assault is imminent.

Nigeria's lucrative business of kidnappings

In tonight's programme, we speak to a Lagos analyst behind a new report laying out the figures behind abductions. Also, Tanzania's ruling party kicks the vice-president out even after he announces his plans to step down next week. Finally, in Senegal, the first African-manufactured generic drug to treat sickle cell disease is raising hopes of better treatment and reduced reliance on costly importe...

Nigeria: the lucrative business of kidnappings

In tonight's programme, we speak to a Lagos analyst behind a new report laying out the figures behind abductions. Also, Tanzania's ruling party kicks the vice-president out even after he announces his plans to step down next week. And finally in Senegal, the first African-manufactured generic drug to treat sickle cell disease is raising hopes of better treatment and reduced reliance on costly impo...

Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' as Carney pushes back

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to update the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" in the country's geographic naming service. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pushed back, citing the name's Indigenous origins, as the row between the neighbors roiled on.

French presidential candidates clash at first debate before upcoming elections

Seven of France's leading candidates locked horns on Thursday in their first debate, eight months ahead of an increasingly tight and crowded election to succeed President Emmanuel Macron. The debate comes less than eight months ahead of the 2027 election to choose France's new leader, with centrist incumbent Macron having served the maximum two consecutive terms.