The death of Norwegian King Harald V at 89 dominated the morning headlines, with multiple outlets leading on the story and its aftermath, including the succession of Crown Prince Haakon. The story remained prominent throughout the day, with tributes and details from the royal household. Concurrently, the AfD's failed no-confidence vote against Thuringia's Minister-President Mario Voigt was widely reported, with Björn Höcke's challenge failing but still gaining attention. The Saxony-Anhalt election campaign intensified, with calls for an AfD ban from Pistorius and Özdemir, and Robert Habeck's campaign appearance. Other notable stories included severe weather warnings in Bavaria, the JP Kraemer domestic violence allegations, and the ongoing debate over AI data centers.