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The Crown Princess (right) with her son, Marius Borg Høiby.

Stepson of Norway’s crown prince convicted of rape, sentenced to four years’ jail

The seven-week trial of Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, has further dented the royal family’s once picture-perfect image.

  • Gwladys Fouche and Ilze Filks

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Alesund is one of Europe’s most beautiful towns.

The destroyed town that became one of Europe’s most beautiful places

Ravaged by fire more than 100 years ago, this remote Scandinavian town bounced back to become one of Europe’s most scenic spots.

  • Ute Junker
Aurora borealis above the coastline at Hamnoy, Lofoten islands, Norway.

How the world’s greatest light show became a $1 billion bucket-list item

Just a couple of decades ago, the idea of travelling to the far north to see the aurora was relatively niche. Everything changed in 2014.

  • Andrew Bain
“There’s no rush. The air is clean,” says local Svein-Roar Pettersen.

A remote village with just 19 residents has suddenly become a tourist magnet

To keep this tiny village alive, one family has transformed its old storehouses into galleries and dining spaces, while traditional fisherman’s cabins have become stylish accommodation.

  • Megan Murray

Norwegian princess makes first official public appearance in Sydney

The second in line to the Norwegian throne has stepped out for her first official appearance in Australia since moving to study at the University of Sydney.

  • Jessica McSweeney

UK deployed military to deter Russian submarines from its waters

Britain accused Russia of using the distraction of events in the Middle East to try to conduct the covert operation in a region home to critical infrastructure such as undersea cables.

  • Muvija M and Catarina Demony
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The scandals surrounding the Norwegian crown princess Mette-Marit and her son Marius Borg Høiby have shaken the royal family to the core.

The princess and her ‘monster’ son: A royal family faces a moral reckoning

Norway’s queen in waiting, Mette-Marit, thought she could neatly divide her private life from her public duties. For modern royalty, however, that divide no longer exists.

  • David Crowe
Eurovision bound: Australian singer Delta Goodrem.

‘This could be a winner’: Delta Goodrem’s Eurovision campaign wows Norway

After a masterclass performance in Norway, Delta Goodrem has vaulted into the top five, as the hunt for Australia’s first Eurovision gold intensifies.

  • Michael Idato
Norwegian champion Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo.

This nation’s population is 60 times smaller than the USA. It topped the Olympic medal tally

Norway’s success at the Winter Olympics is astonishing given a population of 5.65 million, but it’s no accident they’ve topped the medal tally at Milano Cortina.

  • Jake Niall
Sturla Holm Laegreid told the world he cheated on his girlfriend. Was it the right move?

This Olympian told the world. But is there a ‘right’ way to confess your affair?

Norwegian Olympian Sturla Holm Laegreid has been criticised after announcing his affair to the world this week. So what’s the best way to come clean about infidelity?

  • Nell Geraets