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King Harald V of Norway attends the commemoration of the Fram Committee's 100th anniversary and the opening of an exhibition at The Fram Museum in Oslo on May 21, 2025. (File photo: AFP)

Norway's King Harald V dead at 89: Palace

His 53-year-old son, Crown Prince Haakon, automatically succeeds him on the throne.

August 28, 2026

Norway stun Brazil 2-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Norway stun Brazil 2-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway sealed a stunning 2-1 upset over Brazil on Sunday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

July 5, 2026

Norway oil rig

Norway cuts petrol, diesel taxes over Mideast war

Norway will temporarily cut petrol and diesel taxes from April 1 to offset rising fuel prices caused by Middle East disruptions, despite government opposition and an estimated cost of 6.3 billion kroner.

March 30, 2026

Explosion at US embassy in Oslo, no injuries

Explosion at US embassy in Oslo, no injuries

An explosion struck the US embassy’s consular entrance in Oslo around 1:00 am Sunday, causing minor damage but no injuries, police said, adding the cause remains under investigation, though officers believe it was likely an intentional act and not yet linked to wider regional conflict.

March 8, 2026

Norway faces European court climate ruling over oil licenses

Norway faces European court climate ruling over oil licenses

In 2016, the Norwegian energy ministry granted 10 exploration licenses in the Barents Sea to 13 companies, including national champion Statoil, now known as Equinor, as well as US companies Chevron and ConocoPhillips, and Russia's Lukoil.

October 28, 2025