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Norway King Harald: A look back at the King who broke with tradition

Norway's King Harald V has died aged 89 after being treated for a bacterial infection in his blood.

· 575 words· updated August 28, 2026 at 05:04 AM

Norway's King Harald V has died at the age of 89 after he was taken to hospital for treatment for a rare blood condition.

The palace in Oslo said he passed away peacefully at 06:35 local time (04:35GMT) on Friday at the national hospital.

Daniel Sandford takes a look back at his life.

A tornado has torn through the village of Pomas in south-west France, injuring 39 people and damaging hundreds of homes.

Moment tornado tears through southern France

The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages.

Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine?

Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections?

Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.

Why has Russia threatened the UK and what happens next?

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said London will continue "to support Ukraine 100%".

BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes

Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.

Watch: Moment opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo's acting PM

Lawmakers and police officers had to intervene after Alliance party MP Time Kadrijaj hurled at least four eggs towards Kosovo's acting prime minister Albin Kurti.

Watch: Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland's coast

Video captured by a passerby showed the moment the iceberg collapsed, creating a big wave.

Why is Ukraine rolling out the red carpet for a US far-right influencer?

Laura Loomer, Trump ally, MAGA influencer, and former Ukraine critic was granted extensive access to the country.

Watch: At the scene of Berlin Pride attack as manhunt continues

A 21-year-old suspect has been identified by police, but he has not been found.

'Upheaval' - French wildfire evacuations in the middle of the night

Workers at a care home in south-west France spoke about upheaval of evacuating the vulnerable.

Watch: Wildfires rage across Spain and France

Spain's government declares national emergency as French authorities order evacuations in tourist hot spot.

Watch: Louvre reopens gallery after jewellery heist

The Louvre Museum reopens its Apollo Gallery nine months after a robbery that shocked France.

Misleading posts about Trump at World Cup final viewed by millions

Some of the most viral posts focus on US President Donald Trump and Spain's wonderkid Lamine Yamal.

Why are Ukraine's military recruiters facing violence in their own country?

The latest National Police Service report recorded more than 600 assaults on recruitment officers to date and warned that the aggression has become “increasingly threatening”.

Moment fans in Madrid celebrate World Cup win

Thousands of spectators watched Spain's victory in central Madrid on late Sunday night.

Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes

The blaze has destroyed more than 100 homes in Drammen and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities say.

Watch: What to know as Genoa bridge disaster trial ends

More than 50 defendants have been on trial in Italy over the 2018 bridge collapse which killed 43 people.

Starmer given Order of Freedom medal in final Ukraine trip as PM

Sir Keir Starmer has been awarded the Order of Freedom by President Zelensky in his final trip to Ukraine as PM.

Celebrations as Gibraltar-Spain border fence removed

The symbolic midnight ceremony was followed by large crowds crossing between Gibraltar and Spain without border checks.

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