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World China

Who is King Haakon? What to know about Norway’s new monarch

Crown Prince Haakon became Norway’s king on Friday after the death of his father Harald. Here are some ⁠facts about the new 53-year-old monarch. E…

South China Morning Post 1h ago

Top Stories India

Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89; his son becomes King Haakon VIII

Harald was Europe’s oldest monarch; he was 3 years old when his family fled to the U.S. as the Nazis occupied Norway at the start of World War II

The Hindu 1h ago

World France

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,…

France 24 1h ago

World France

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…

France 24 1h ago

Top Stories India

Norway's King Harald, Europe's Oldest Monarch, Dies At 89

King Harald, who was Europe's oldest living monarch, was taken to hospital on August 17.

NDTV News 2h ago

World France

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

France 24 2h ago

World Singapore

Norway holds its breath as King Harald's health deteriorates 

Norway’s royal palace described the 89-year-old monarch’s health as “extremely serious” as hundreds gathered outside the palace.

Channel NewsAsia 13h ago

World United Arab Emirates

Norway’s King Harald in ‘extremely serious’ condition, palace says

Europe's oldest reigning monarch has been in hospital in Oslo since August 17, suffering from a blood disease.

Al Jazeera - World 23h ago

Top Stories India

After Sharmila and Kangana, Mukesh Khanna weighs in on 'Vande Mataram' debate

In a bold move, actor Mukesh Khanna has proposed the replacement of Jana Gana Mana with Vande Mataram as India's national anthem. Citing Jana Gana Man…

Times of India 4d ago

Sports United States

Why Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Saudi Arabia means so much for the Gulf monarchy's sporting ambitions

It's a partnership that's been hailed as "history in the making."

CNN - Sports Jan 6, 2023