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Erling Haaland announced himself on the World Cup stage with two first-half goals as Norway thrashed Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday, extending his remarkable streak of scoring debuts across Europe's top competitions.
A Norwegian court has handed down a four-year prison sentence to Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son following convictions on rape charges and dozens of other offences, in what constitutes a major scandal for the kingdom's monarchy.
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been added to the waiting list for a lung transplant following assessment by her specialist. She suffers from pulmonary fibrosis, an incurable lung condition.
An Australian court has barred a 63-year-old man from approaching or contacting Norway's Princess Ingrid Alexander for two years while she studies at Sydney University. He was also charged with assaulting a photographer.
Norway's approach to the Naval Strike Missile system for Malaysia's littoral combat ships has drawn scrutiny, with observers questioning the stability of international defence partnerships and collaboration arrangements.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry is assessing offerings from three to four countries to replace the naval strike missile system after Norway cancelled delivery. Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the Royal Malaysian Navy will evaluate proposals based on trust, structural modifications, cost, and delivery timelines.