Norway

• Norway’s King Harald V dead at 89, his son succeeds as Haakon VIII

  The popular king modernized the royal house but refused to follow in the footsteps of other aging monarchs who have abdicated in recent times.

  World

  Aug 28
  
• Norway’s crown princess says she was ‘manipulated’ by Epstein in new interview

  The Epstein files revealed consistent communication between the royal and Epstein, including after he was convicted of child sex trafficking offences in 2008.

  World

  Mar 20
  
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• Son of Norway’s crown princess should get more than 7 years: prosecutors

  Marius Borg Høiby previously pleaded guilty to several minor offences but pleaded not guilty to the most serious charges, including four counts of rape.

  World

  Mar 18
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• Carney set to fly to Yellowknife then Norway with defence-focused agenda

  Carney will be the first Canadian prime minister to make an official visit to Norway since 1980. Heads of government from Iceland, Denmark, Sweden and Finland will also be present.

  Politics

  Mar 12
• Explosion outside U.S. Embassy in Oslo under investigation: police

  PST, the Norwegian police security service, called in additional personnel following the incident but has not changed the country's terror threat level.

  World

  Mar 8
• Woman testifies son of Norway’s crown princess raped her while she slept

  Prosecutors have said that the son of Mette-Marit, Norway’s crown princess, Marius Borg Hoiby, could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted in the trial.

  World

  Feb 10
• Son of Norway’s crown princess denies rape charges as trial begins

  Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, pleaded not guilty to the most serious charges, including the four counts of rape.

  World

  Feb 3
• Son of Norway’s crown princess arrested before his trial on rape, other charges

  In new charges separate from the trial, Marius Borg Høiby was arrested for assault, threats with a knife and violation of a restraining order, police said in a statement.

  World

  Feb 2
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• As Canada nears submarine deal, Germany and Norway pitch partnership

  German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said TKMS, one of two finalists for the contract, could build some of the subs or parts for them in Canada.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2025
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• Beloved ‘Russian spy’ beluga whale was shot dead, animal rights groups say

  Hvaldimir, a beluga whale who captured the hearts of Norwegians, was found dead Saturday. Activists say the whale, believed have been part of a Russian spy operation, was shot.

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  Sep 4, 2024