Storting

Norway's Storting opening day is drawing attention to the royal family. Crown Princess Mette-Marit will not take part in the opening of parliament after all, while King Harald attends under pressure. The day also carries historical weight, with references to King Haakon opening the Storting for the first time as king, and commentary that the king never walks alone.

China has accused Taiwan of distorting the history of the Second World War, part of an ongoing dispute over how the conflict and China's role in defeating Japan are remembered. Beijing frames Taiwan's version of events as an attempt to undermine its historical claims. The dispute feeds into broader tensions over cross-strait identity and sovereignty.