Oslo, Norway - Marius Borg Høiby, 29, the stepson of Norway's Crown Prince, was detained by Oslo police on Sunday, February 2nd, 2026, just two days before his trial on multiple rape charges was set to begin, according to Euronews. Høiby faces 38 offenses, including four alleged rapes and attacks on former partners.
The arrest stemmed from accusations that Høiby assaulted a woman, threatened her with a knife, and violated a restraining order. He is scheduled to appear in Oslo district court on Tuesday.
The detention occurred shortly after newly released US documents revealed that Høiby's mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, had extensive contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein between 2011 and 2014, Euronews reported.
In other news, Tehran's Prosecutor brought charges against the director, production team, and host of Ofogh TV, a channel affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Euronews stated. The charges relate to a program titled "Khat-Khati" (Scribbles) that aired on Sunday and mocked protesters killed during the January protests, sparking national outrage in Iran. The TV host, according to Euronews, made mocking remarks about the Islamic Republic keeping the bodies in cold storage in case the US or Israel attacked Iran.
Meanwhile, in Rome, city authorities implemented a two-euro fee for closer access to the Trevi Fountain, Euronews reported. The measure aims to manage crowds and generate revenue for local museums. Timed tickets will regulate entry. City authorities hope to manage crowds and raise money for maintenance.
In Pennsylvania, Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter on Groundhog Day, February 2nd, 2026, Euronews reported. The annual event, which dates back to 1887, draws tens of thousands of people to Gobblers Knob.
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