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Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 after weeks in hospital

Norway's King Harald V, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 6:35 AM local time, the royal palace announced. He was 89 years old.

Japan’s Prince Hisahito becomes first male heir to reach adulthood in 40 years

Prince Hisahito of Japan marked a historic milestone Saturday as he underwent traditional coming-of-age ceremonies at the Imperial Palace, becoming the first male member of the imperial family to reach adulthood in 40 years. The elaborate rituals for the 19-year-old…

Australian man charged after smashing ‘Stone of Destiny’ display case

A 35-year-old Australian man wearing a kilt has been charged with "malicious mischief" after allegedly smashing the glass display case protecting the Stone of Destiny at Perth Museum in Scotland, though the historic 336-pound sandstone artifact itself, used in coronations…