# Norwegian King Harald Dies; Funeral Scheduled for September 9

King Harald of Norway died early Friday morning, triggering a state funeral and royal succession events.

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King Harald of Norway died early Friday morning at Rikshospitalet. [^1]

The UNDP report 'Transforming justice: from institutional progress to sustainable human development' states that the budget share of the Dominican Republic's Judicial Power within the Central Government's General Budget decreased from 1.05% in 2019 to 0.87% in 2025. [^2]

On August 10, 2026, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck San José del Palmar, Colombia, affecting 15 departments and 476 municipalities according to a UNGRD report dated August 20, 2026. [^3]

The earthquake resulted in hundreds of deaths or disappearances, thousands of injuries, and hundreds of thousands of displaced people, alongside significant damage to housing, infrastructure, and animals. [^4]

King Haakon will take the oath of office to the Constitution on Tuesday at 13:00 in the Storting. [^5]

King Harald's funeral is scheduled for September 9 in Oslo Cathedral, with capacity expanded to 1000 seats. [^6]

According to the UNDP report, the number of matters received by Dominican courts increased from 498,722 in 2021 to over 1.1 million in 2025. [^7]

The proportion of judges per 100,000 inhabitants in the Dominican Republic fell from 7.36 in 2021 to 6.62 in 2025, representing a 10% decrease. [^8]

Alfredo Manrique Reyes, writing for Legión del Afecto, argues that the psychological trauma, fear of aftershocks, and loss of social bonds constitute a second emergency that requires immediate attention alongside physical reconstruction. [^9]

Legión del Afecto proposes a six-month plan to heal the social and emotional fabric of affected communities through close presence, community work, and simple actions. [^10]

Queen Mette-Marit and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra will accompany King Haakon during the oath-taking ceremony. [^11]

## What this stands on

1. King Harald of Norway died early Friday morning at Rikshospitalet. (Aftenposten, News)
2. The UNDP report 'Transforming justice: from institutional progress to sustainable human development' states that the budget share of the Dominican Republic's Judicial Power within the Central Government's General Budget decreased from 1.05% in 2019 to 0.87% in 2025. (El Día, News)
3. On August 10, 2026, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck San José del Palmar, Colombia, affecting 15 departments and 476 municipalities according to a UNGRD report dated August 20, 2026. (Las2orillas.co: Historias, voces y noticias de Colombia, News)
4. The earthquake resulted in hundreds of deaths or disappearances, thousands of injuries, and hundreds of thousands of displaced people, alongside significant damage to housing, infrastructure, and animals. (Las2orillas.co: Historias, voces y noticias de Colombia, News)
5. King Haakon will take the oath of office to the Constitution on Tuesday at 13:00 in the Storting. (Aftenposten, News)
6. King Harald's funeral is scheduled for September 9 in Oslo Cathedral, with capacity expanded to 1000 seats. (Aftenposten, News)
7. According to the UNDP report, the number of matters received by Dominican courts increased from 498,722 in 2021 to over 1.1 million in 2025. (El Día, News)
8. The proportion of judges per 100,000 inhabitants in the Dominican Republic fell from 7.36 in 2021 to 6.62 in 2025, representing a 10% decrease. (El Día, News)
9. Alfredo Manrique Reyes, writing for Legión del Afecto, argues that the psychological trauma, fear of aftershocks, and loss of social bonds constitute a second emergency that requires immediate attention alongside physical reconstruction. (Las2orillas.co: Historias, voces y noticias de Colombia, News)
10. Legión del Afecto proposes a six-month plan to heal the social and emotional fabric of affected communities through close presence, community work, and simple actions. (Las2orillas.co: Historias, voces y noticias de Colombia, News)
11. Queen Mette-Marit and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra will accompany King Haakon during the oath-taking ceremony. (Aftenposten, News)

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