American musician Oliver Tree killed in helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Norwegian prince sentenced to prison

American singer Oliver Tree lost his life in a tragic helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, where two helicopters collided in mid-air and six people died. In the same week, Oslo court sentenced Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess, to four years in prison for rape. At the G7 summit in France, world leaders discussed internet safety for children.

The past week brought several shocking news stories from abroad, as a musician died in a helicopter accident in Rio de Janeiro, a member of the Norwegian royal family went to court, and G7 leaders met in Évian, France.

Oliver Tree's death in Rio de Janeiro

American musician Oliver Tree was killed in a helicopter crash in Brazil in Rio de Janeiro, when two helicopters collided with each other and fell. Along with the musician, Argentine YouTube content creator Gaspar Prim also died, with a total of six people losing their lives in the accident. One helicopter was carrying passengers, while the other was flying with only the pilot. After the collision, both helicopters fell into a parking lot, where dozens of cars caught fire.

Norwegian prince sentenced to prison

Oslo court also made a decision in a long-scrutinized scandal involving a young person connected to the Norwegian royal family. Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess, was found guilty of multiple sex crimes, including rape, and was sentenced to four years in prison. The court found that these were serious offences that affected multiple victims. Høiby had previously admitted some charges but partially denied others.

G7 discussed youth safety online

On 15-17 June 2026, the G7 summit was held in Évian, France, where the leaders of seven nations discussed various international issues. One major topic was the protection of children and young people online, with world leaders calling on technology companies to take greater responsibility for ensuring the safety of minors in the web environment and to reduce the spread of harmful content on social media platforms.