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Norway crown princess' son sentenced to four years in prison for rape

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Norwegian teenager accused of plotting UK contract killing

Defendant Johannes Natland has been linked to the Foxtrot criminal network, formed in the late 2010s, that has been connected to dozens of violent crimes in Sweden.

Earth News

Inside the expedition to the Arctic's elusive deep-sea 'Banana Hole'

The ‘Banana Hole’ has been described as a “living library” of our planet’s history - but its future is at risk.

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Greenpeace stages record deep-sea protest against seabed mining

Greenpeace used a robot more than 2,300 metres below the ocean surface to unfurl a “Listen to the Science” banner in protest against deep-sea mining.

Culture news

Aqua, dance-pop band behind hit song ‘Barbie Girl’, announces breakup

The band announced that they were breaking up on Instagram after having been together for more than three decades. Their single ‘Barbie Girl’ sold more than 8 million copies worldwide and became a huge hit on several continents when it was released in 1997.

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Malaysia seeks €216m from Norwegian firm over scrapped missile deal

Delivery of the Naval Strike Missile system as well as launcher components was revoked that had been destined for Malaysia's littoral combat ship programme under the terms of a 2018 deal.

Europe Today

Watch: Brussels & European capitals—how New Delhi is leveraging a two-tier strategy in Europe

India's Prime Minister is launching a massive diplomatic offensive across Europe. If we follow Modi's itinerary day by day, the calendar reveals exactly what is at stake.

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Norway confirms move to cancel missile system sale to Malaysia

Norway's foreign ministry said exports of some of Oslo's “most sensitive” defence technologies would be limited to its “allies and closest partners.”

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Malaysia slams Norway for revoking export of naval missile system

The missile manufacturer, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS, said export licensing decisions are handled entirely by Norwegian authorities, according to Malaysian national news agency Bernama.

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Norway police launch joint cooperation with France on Epstein probe

According to Norwegian media, police are investigating financial assistance the couple received to purchase an Oslo apartment in 2018 at a price below market value.

Europe Today

Appetite among NATO members to join Iran war 'very limited', says Eide

Norway's foreign affairs minister Espen Barth Eide says Europe is 'doing its part' in the Hormuz Strait but argues NATO 'is not party to the conflict' in Iran.

Economy

Hungarian forint among top currencies beating US dollar in 2026

A war in the Gulf, a Federal Reserve frozen in place and a hawkish turn across Europe and the Pacific: how ten currencies are pulling away from a weakening US dollar.

Economy

Norway’s oil exports jump 68% in March

Norway’s oil exports jumped significantly in March, pushing revenues to multi-year highs as disruptions from the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drove up prices.

United Kingdom

UK and Norway foil Russian submarine plot to survey undersea cables

Britain and Norway announced new joint naval patrols aimed at protecting undersea cables from Russia in December, with a fleet of at least 13 warships protecting critical infrastructure in the North Atlantic.

Destinations

The best destinations for solo female travellers

From the wildlife wonders of Costa Rica to the charming old towns of Estonia, here’s where you should be headed.

USA

Countries deploying more nuclear weapons, monitors warn

Nearly all of the nine nuclear-armed states have started increasing their arsenals or have announced plans to do so, according to authors of the annual Nuclear Weapons Ban Monitor report.

Destinations

Here’s why European coolcations are still on trend this summer

Destinations that offer a cooler climate during the summer months are expected to continue seeing a boom in 2026, but could it cause overtourism in the Nordics?