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Miss Universe 2024 Winner: Denmark's Victoria Kjaer Theilvig is crowned as the 73rd Miss Universe
Fashion | Nov 17, 2024, 10:49 AM ISTDenmark's Victoria Kjaer Theilvig wins the title of Miss Universe 2024, becoming the 73rd queen to wear the crown. Her victory marks a historic moment of grace, beauty, and empowerment on the global stage.
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Danish police arrest three after explosions near Israeli embassy, no injuries reported
World | Oct 02, 2024, 06:16 PM ISTAs tensions roil the Middle East, Denmark police on Wednesday said they were investigating two explosions in the immediate vicinity of Israel's Copenhagen embassy. The Israeli embassy said there were no injuries in the explosions nor any damage to the building.
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Greta Thunberg, popular climate activist, detained in Denmark during Gaza war protest | VIDEO
World | Sep 04, 2024, 07:09 PM ISTAt least six people were detained at the scene at Copenhagen University after some 20 people had blocked the entrance to a building and three entered, a police spokesperson said.
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Mark Rutte, Denmark outgoing PM, set to be next NATO chief after Orban drops candidacy
World | Jun 20, 2024, 05:53 PM ISTThe latest development came as Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orban, dropped his opposition to Rutte’s candidacy. Earlier on Tuesday, the outgoing Dutch prime minister gave written guarantees that he would not force the country to take part in the military alliance’s new plans.
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Danish PM Mette Frederiksen attacked in Copenhagen, suspect arrested
World | Jun 08, 2024, 10:03 AM ISTDanish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was attacked at a Copenhagen square on Friday evening. She escaped without visible injuries, and a suspect has been arrested. Police are investigating the incident.
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Copenhagen fire: Spire collapses as 400 years of Danish cultural heritage in flames I VIDEO
World | Apr 16, 2024, 09:57 PM ISTThe fire began on Tuesday morning in the copper roof of the Old Stock Exchange, or Boersen, spread to much of the building and the roof, parts of which also collapsed, and destroyed the building’s interior.
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US-led international coalition conducts strikes against Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen
World | Feb 04, 2024, 08:21 AM ISTThe ongoing attacks by the Houthis, totaling over 30 since mid-November, presented an international challenge that requires collective action and a united front against Houthi aggression.
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Denmark's new King Frederik kisses Queen Mary as he's proclaimed monarch I WATCH
World | Jan 15, 2024, 11:51 AM ISTFrederik kissed Mary, the queen, who wore a white dress with a sash over one shoulder, and another great cheer rose from the crowd.
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Denmark's Crown Princess Mary set to become first Australian-born Queen: All you need to know
World | Jan 11, 2024, 11:10 AM ISTQueen Margrethe II, who has spent 52 years on the throne, announced that she would abdicate on January 14 due to health issues. This would make Mary the first Australia-born citizen to become the Queen Consort, further heightening her immense popularity in Denmark.
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Denmark's Queen Margrethe II to step down on January 14 after 52 years on the throne
World | Jan 01, 2024, 10:23 AM ISTDanish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen confirmed the decision in a news release that paid tribute to the 83-year-old monarch, offering a “heartfelt thank you to Her Majesty the Queen for her lifelong dedication and tireless efforts for the Kingdom”.
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Suspected militants including Hamas members arrested in Europe for potential anti-Jewish attacks
World | Dec 14, 2023, 11:14 PM ISTThree Hamas members were detained in Berlin, three in Denmark and another Hamas member was detained in the Netherlands. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the threat was "as serious as it gets" as the EU warned of an increase in terrorist attacks around Christmas earlier this month.
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Sweden plans on ramping up border controls as security risks increase amid Quran row
World | Aug 01, 2023, 10:56 PM IST"I think it’s a serious situation where national Swedish interests are being threatened," said Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson while speaking on increased border controls to curtail security threats.
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Sweden: Amid massive protest, 2 men again burn Muslim Holy book Quran outside Stockholm Parliament
Explainers | Jul 31, 2023, 06:32 PM ISTAccording to local media reports, two men-- Salwan Momika and Salwan Najem-- initially "kicked" the holy book and then set its pages on fire before slamming it shut.
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Quran row: Denmark to make desecration of religious books illegal, says foreign minister
World | Jul 31, 2023, 09:43 AM ISTWhile maintaining the importance of freedom of expression, Denmark's government strongly condemned the incident, saying they don't represent Danish values.
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Denmark Quran burning: Muslim countries including Pakistan dub act as 'despicable attack' on Islam
World | Jul 25, 2023, 06:50 PM ISTCalling it a "despicable attack" on the Quran, Turkey condemned the act while Algeria summoned the Danish ambassador and Swedish charge d'affaires to rebuke the actions.
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Iraq: Angry protesters attempt to storm Baghdad's Green Zone after burning of Quran in Denmark
World | Jul 22, 2023, 03:34 PM ISTAn ultranationalist group reportedly burned a copy of the Quran and an Iraqi flag outside the Iraq embassy in Copenhagen and livestreamed the incident.
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Denmark vs Norway: Pitch Report to Records - Here's all to know about Svanholm Park, Brondby
Cricket | May 18, 2023, 10:07 AM ISTThe 10-match tournament is set to commence on May 18 with three matches set to be played on the opening day.
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Corruption Perceptions Index 2022: Pakistan ranks 140 out of 180 countries; which country tops list?
World | Jan 31, 2023, 07:06 PM ISTIt is worth mentioning that the index scores 180 countries and territories around the world based on perceptions of public sector corruption, using data from 13 external sources.
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Denmark: No cash or bank robberies; thieves find a way online
Trending | Jan 04, 2023, 11:29 PM ISTDenmark has not reported a single bank heist in years, but theives have shifted online.
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Nord Stream pipeline leaks could discharge equivalent of 1/3 of Denmark's CO2 emissions: Report
World | Sep 29, 2022, 12:02 AM ISTKristoffer Böttzauw, head of the Danish Energy Agency, said emissions from the three leaks on the underwater Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines correspond to approximately 32% of annual Danish carbon dioxide emissions. Danish emissions in 2020 were approximately 45 million tonnes of CO2.