
Crown Prince Haakon takes the throne as citizens mourn the late monarch in Oslo
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King Harald died at age 89, leading to a national period of mourning in Norway.
A national period of mourning was declared in the Scandinavian kingdom following the king’s death on Friday at 6.35am, aged 89.
Norwegians gathered on Saturday to say goodbye to the king in front of the royal palace, where he lies in state, with many well-wishers remembering his sense of inclusiveness and tolerance.
Haakon, 53, takes over a monarchy hailed for its modernity and modesty but which has been beset by a string of recent scandals.
“An era has ended. A new one begins. The king is dead. Long live the king,” Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said in a speech shortly after meeting the new monarch. “We will remember King Harald for his love for his people, for his humour and warmth, and for his unwavering faith in us.”
Well-wishers lined the streets to watch a motorcade bring Harald’s casket from Oslo University Hospital to the royal palace on Friday evening.

8月26日西藏日喀则市吉隆口岸发生泥石流灾害。香港赛马会捐款2000万港元,信和集团及黄廷方慈善基金捐款1500万元人民币,通过中央政府驻港联络办支援当地救灾、安置及灾后重建工作。

辛巴威首都哈拉雷以南的齊夫胡附近,28日晚間發生一起大卡車與小型巴士迎面相撞的重大車禍,造成27人死亡、7人受傷。初步調查顯示,事故起因於大卡車違規超車。

Rescue efforts intensify in Nepal and China following a disaster that has left hundreds dead and missing. Chinese tunnel experts have arrived in Nepal to assist in the search for over 100 people trapped in hydropower tunnels.

西藏日喀则市吉隆县发生泥石流灾害后,应急管理部调派国家消防救援队伍跨区域增援。截至8月29日18时,已投入681名救援人员及专业装备,依托“水陆空”立体体系在极端艰苦条件下开展持续搜救。

Hong Kong and Macau have pledged financial aid to support Nepal following catastrophic flash floods near the Tibet border. Chief Executive John Lee announced HK$50 million in government relief, while the Hong Kong Jockey Club donated an additional HK$20 million.

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