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Norwegian Princess Astrid has died at age 94, just two weeks after the death of her brother, King Harald V. King Haakon VIII praised her lifelong service and dedication to the Royal House.

The Norwegian Royal House confirmed the family helped plan King Harald V’s personal funeral. The royals enter court mourning until mid-October, while experts explain King Frederik X’s unique attire.

France Télévisions is facing accusations of censorship after removing a clip of actress Adèle Haenel accusing Israel of genocide from its website, citing a need for regulatory review by Arcom.

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Guido Gallese from the Diocese of Alessandria following an apostolic visitation and internal tensions. Luigi Testore will serve as administrator.

Former Söhne Mannheims member Marlon B. was reportedly killed in a triple shooting at a bar in Robin's Bay, Jamaica. The band and music community have issued tributes following the incident.

Prince Harry has announced several charitable engagements for September, including a WellChild awards ceremony in London on September 21.

Metz is implementing a massive security operation involving 6,300 agents for Pope Leo XIV’s visit on September 28, while the Saint-Étienne Cathedral unveils the historic ‘Charlemagne’s cope’.

France recorded its hottest summer on record in 2026, with extreme heatwaves and wildfires causing massive forest fires and over 100 million euros in revenue losses for the SNCF railway.

Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit to France from September 25-28 has sparked massive mobilization, with hundreds of thousands registered for events and the historic public display of the Holy Tunic.

The Vatican has characterized environmental destruction as a “sin against the creation and the Creator,” calling for cultural shifts and moral responsibility to address the global ecological crisis.

A new documentary by Kike Maíllo, ‘La superviviente’, examines the life of Alicia Esteve, who posed as a 9/11 survivor and led a major survivors' association through elaborate lies.

Alan Jackson discusses the creation and lasting impact of his 9/11 anthem, ‘Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)’, which earned a Grammy and topped the charts in 2001.

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari observed Kaushiki Amavasya at Kolkata's Kalighat Temple, partaking in traditional fish bhog amid a debate over dietary customs in the region.

Feminist groups in Quebec and government officials in Chile are responding to high rates of femicide through public demonstrations and calls for strengthened protective measures.

Thailand's National Committee has approved the Preliminary Assessment documents for the Songkhla and lakeside communities to pursue UNESCO World Heritage status.

The latest PISA report highlights a decline in educational competencies, prompting discussions on societal causes, the impact of digital habits, and the need for educational reform to ensure future productivity

Authorities and the DEA are investigating the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, who was found dead in Greenville, South Carolina. Toxicology results are pending as officials look into potential drug links.

Journalist Rodrigo Bocardi has been suspended from SBT following allegations by a former official that he pressured municipalities for payments to ensure favorable news coverage.

Mozambique's first National Literature Contest has closed its submission phase with 500 entries. The contest offers 4 million meticais in prizes and uses AI-detection software to ensure authenticity.

The Princess of Wales visited the Royal Marsden hospital to see how funds from her Three Peaks Challenge are supporting a new centre for holistic cancer patient wellbeing.

Hanoi is reviewing urban planning proposals for the Hoan Kiem Lake area, focusing on heritage preservation and landscape connectivity while addressing debates over new architectural symbols.

A scrap metal worker in Sivas, Turkey, is disputing a 30,000 TL reward for 128 historical artifacts found in a landfill, claiming officials requested 16,000 TL to form an appeals commission.

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Katie Telford have launched Hope & Hard Work, a new media production company, at the Toronto Film Festival.

Artist Maurizio Cattelan’s exhibition ‘Night’ at Berlin’s Neue Nationalgalerie features provocative works, including a sculpture of Adolf Hitler kneeling in prayer.

School bullying in Spain has risen to 14.1%, with a significant increase in cyberbullying cases and a high rate of long-term harassment lasting over a year.

Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama has received France’s Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for his significant contributions to contemporary art and his work supporting cultural infrastructure in Ghana.

Fifty teachers in Ladik, Turkey, have completed specialized training to combat physical, verbal, and cyberbullying as part of a new three-stage institutional intervention project.

Schools in Posušje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, report a rising trend of students returning from countries like Austria and Germany, signaling an increase in families relocating to the region.

The Con Son - Kiep Bac Autumn Festival 2026 will run from September 26 to October 4, featuring the debut of the UNESCO World Heritage site's official brand identity in Hai Phong, Vietnam.

Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos unveiled the 76.5 million euro plan to transform Palma's Gesa building into a cultural and innovation hub, featuring a central library and auditoriums by late 2029.

Princess Amalia of the Netherlands has started a new military placement with the Royal Netherlands Navy as part of her Defense College program and training to become a military reservist.

Former Italian MP Alessandro Di Battista is being repatriated from Cuba via medical aircraft following surgery and a two-week hospitalization. He is expected to arrive in Rome on Saturday.

The Catholic Church has reorganized the boundaries of the Camerino-San Severino Marche and Fabriano dioceses in Italy to align with civil provincial borders.

Leipzig is participating in Germany's Climate Adaptation Week, highlighting urban resilience through green roofs, sponge city concepts, and sustainable building consultations.

MAMAMOO's Jakarta concert scheduled for September 19, 2026, is cancelled due to volcanic activity from Mount Anak Krakatau. RBW Entertainment confirmed full ticket refunds will be provided.

The Jannik Sinner Foundation and UNICEF Italia have launched a two-year project to provide education and emergency learning kits to 100,000 children in humanitarian crisis zones.

Archaeologists in Numancia, Spain, have discovered prehistoric remains, including handmade ceramics and a possible palisade, suggesting a settlement existed before the Celtiberian city.

Archaeologists in Serbia have discovered rare 4th-century Roman imperial baths built inside a palace tower belonging to Emperor Maximinus Daza.

Actor-producer Vivek Vaswani recalled his experience during the 9/11 attacks, noting he was in Toronto for a film premiere when the world changed.

Earl Spencer is releasing ‘Swan Song: Diana, My Sister’ on September 22, a personal memoir chronicling Princess Diana’s life, marriage, and the aftermath of her death.

Barbara Tokarska, a 102-year-old veteran medic of the Warsaw Uprising and decorated economist, has passed away.

The decision on whether the character Brian O'Connor will appear in Fast Forever rests with Meadow Walker, daughter of the late Paul Walker, according to Cody Walker.

The LIFE Bear-Smart Corridors project concludes with a conference in Pescasseroli, marking a milestone in Italian human-bear coexistence through community-led conservation models.

Antisemitic conspiracy theories regarding the 9/11 attacks are resurfacing and evolving through social media and AI-generated content as the 25th anniversary of the event approaches.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared September 12 a Day of National Mourning to honor the passing of National Artist for Literature Resil Mojares.

Slovakia has launched a 10.2 million euro international tender to restore the Romanesque Palace and western palaces at Spiš Castle, aiming to improve safety and public accessibility by 2029.

Professor Carlos Neto advocates for children to spend the first weeks of school playing to improve social skills and argues for a national plan to rehabilitate school playgrounds.

Indonesian girl group no na released a 15-minute music video, ‘speaker freaker (the long song),’ ahead of their debut album ‘Island Girl,’ set for release on September 18 under 88rising.

The 11th Reunion of Romanian National Theaters is being held in Chisinau, featuring performances from Timișoara, Balti, and the “A. P. Chekhov” Russian State Dramatic Theater.