Norway Probes Epstein Links; Crown Princess Regrets Friendship Amid Succession Debate

• Norway's foreign ministry to launch inquiry into prominent Norwegians' links with Jeffrey Epstein.
• Crown Princess Mette-Marit, 52, expressed "deep regret" over her friendship with Epstein, apologizing for embarrassing the royal family.
• New US Justice Department documents revealed unexpectedly close friendship and casual emails between Mette-Marit and Epstein from 2011-2014.
• Revelations spark debate over her suitability to become queen; a poll shows almost half of Norwegians oppose her ascension.
• Former PMs, foreign ministers, and diplomats also under scrutiny for potential Epstein connections, including allegations of "aggravated corruption" against Thorbjorn Jagland.