Daily brief
Norway's new king, Haakon VIII, took the oath of allegiance to the constitution before parliament on September 1, following the death of his father, King Harald V. Mourners paid their respects to the late monarch as the new king swore the oath, with Queen Mette-Marit notably absent from the ceremony.
Iceland's rejection of EU accession talks in a referendum has raised questions about the bloc's enlargement policy, with some EU officials reportedly giving the country the silent treatment.
Sweden's political parties clashed over healthcare policy as the country approaches elections, while separate reports indicate Swedish authorities are preparing for potential war scenarios, including planning mass funerals.
Denmark has ended fertility treatment for men over 55, and the country also reopened its embassy in Syria after a 14-year closure.
In other regional developments, Denmark allowed the shooting of wolves threatening livestock, Iran condemned a US attack on Larak Island in a letter to the UN, and Vanuatu sought to take a territorial dispute with France to the International Court of Justice.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary