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The front page highlights a mix of major international events and Finland's domestic economic news. Top story confirms the death of Norway's King Harald V, followed by international crisis and disaster coverage in the Himalayas and the China-Nepal border floods, plus Finland's economy showing…

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Norway's King Harald has died ↗

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Norway's King Harald V has passed away, with the royal family and nation mourning the long-reigning monarch who led the country for 35 years after succeeding his father.

Finland's economy continues to grow in Q2 ↗

Statistics Finland reports that gross domestic product rose 0.4% in the April–June period, driven by exports and private investments, signaling continued expansion after a slower start to the year.

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