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Norwegian crown prince takes oath following father's death

King Haakon VIII succeeds his father, while Queen Mette Marit is absent from the ceremony for health reasons; a diplomatic incident is recorded in Italy over defence ministry appointments.

Naval Group signs deal with Sweden, offer to Croatia

French company Naval Group has signed a deal with Sweden for four frigates, while simultaneously offering Croatia the construction of two new warships.

US writer Wendell Berry has died

The American writer and essayist has died at the age of 92, leaving behind a rich literary legacy and a deep influence on the thinking of the relationship between humans and nature.

Australia: Flood in Nepal, telemedicine reforms and political tensions

The foreign minister warns of missing persons as parliament debates telemedicine, while political tensions escalate.

Kosovo: Government and opposition agree on new president

Burnham announces reforms: greater public ownership and stricter penalties

Shooting in Swiss town of Aarau: one dead, five injured

Police are investigating the motives behind the attack, with shells of different calibres found at the scene.

UK podcast discusses exit from EU and bedroom tax

In the latest episode of 'Politics Weekly', analysis focuses on the possibility of the UK's re-entry into the European Union, as well as financial aspects of the political landscape, including donations to Andy Burnham and reform of the bedroom tax.

Nepal: Floods cause hundreds of casualties, Australia sends aid

Chinese and Nepalese authorities confirm at least 810 dead, as access to affected areas is hindered, but Australia is preparing aid.

Flood in Grand Canyon: 62 people evacuated, no serious injuries

The flood affected Bright Angel, with 62 people evacuated without injury, although initially more missing were reported.

Iran strikes military targets in Jordan in response to US attack

Iran has carried out an attack on military targets in Jordan in response to a US strike on Iranian rocket launchers, marking part of an escalation in a conflict that has been ongoing for more than six months.

Arrests following ferry sinking near Turkey, 22 people missing

Captain and seven crew members arrested, while remaining 22 people are still missing at sea following the explosion on board.

Milo Yiannopoulos deported from US

The British journalist was deported following an order from the US administration, after media outlets refused to employ him.

Nepal: Extraordinarily high number of missing in floods, rescue hampered

781 dead in Nepalese sector, 2,502 people still missing. Rescuers face difficult conditions and risk of further flooding.

Icelanders reject start of EU membership talks

Voters have rejected the initiative to begin negotiations, with the prime minister stating that the result does not constitute a defeat.

Joyce: Cut migration to 130,000, regardless of parties

Former senator Barnaby Joyce advocates for strict quotas, while the government coalition maintains the status quo on asylum.

Netherlands warnings: Dangerous ecstasy tablets

Trimbos Institute has issued a warning about dangerous tablets with Trump's face, which contain high doses of dangerous chemicals.

Man killed, six injured at festival

One person died and six were injured when a large panel fell on them at the festival.