Norway’s King Harald V Dies at 89; His Son Becomes King Haakon VIII
King Harald V of Norway, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, died aged 89. Crown Prince Haakon succeeds him as King Haakon VIII. A look at his 35-year reign.
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UK Energy Price Cap to Rise 4% From October: What It Means for Your Bills
Ofgem’s price cap rises 4% to £1,723 a year for a typical home from October 1. Why bills are going up and practical ways to cut costs this winter.
Italy Edge Britain by Three-Hundredths as European Championships Close in Birmingham
Italy beat Great Britain by 0.03 seconds in the men’s 4x400m as the European Athletics Championships ended in Birmingham. Full final-day results.
Europe’s Total Solar Eclipse: Clear Skies Over Spain, Clouds in Iceland
Millions watched the August 12 total solar eclipse cross Spain under clear skies while clouds hid much of Iceland. What was seen, measured and learned.