U.S.-born Atle Lie McGrath takes World Cup slalom win from Olympic champion Clรฉment Noรซl
Read full article: U.S.-born Atle Lie McGrath takes World Cup slalom win from Olympic champion Clรฉment NoรซlU.S.-born Atle Lie McGrath has edged out Olympic champion Clรฉment Noรซl to claim victory in a World Cup slalom at Alta Badia in Italy.
UK and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarines
Read full article: UK and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarinesBritain and Norway have announced joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables from Russia.
Norway transport firm steps up controls after tests show Chinese-made buses can be halted remotely
Read full article: Norway transport firm steps up controls after tests show Chinese-made buses can be halted remotelyA Norwegian public transport operator plans to tighten security after tests on Chinese-made electric buses revealed the manufacturer could remotely turn them off.
A former security guard at the US Embassy in Norway is convicted of spying for Russia and Iran
Read full article: A former security guard at the US Embassy in Norway is convicted of spying for Russia and IranA former security guard at the U.S. Embassy in Norway has been convicted of espionage after a court in Oslo found that he spied for Russia and Iran.
A longstanding tax on wealth is a central issue as prosperous Norway votes in a close election
Read full article: A longstanding tax on wealth is a central issue as prosperous Norway votes in a close electionNorway is holding an election for parliament with inequality and the future of a century-old wealth tax in focus.
Norway ski jumpers accept 3-month ban for manipulated suits
Read full article: Norway ski jumpers accept 3-month ban for manipulated suitsTwo Olympic gold medalists have accepted a three-month ban after a scandal over tampering with ski jump suits for Norway menโs team at this yearโs world championships.
Norway soccer federation says it will donate profits from Israel game to humanitarian work in Gaza
Read full article: Norway soccer federation says it will donate profits from Israel game to humanitarian work in GazaNorwegian soccerโs profits from hosting Israel in a menโs 2026 World Cup qualifying game will be donated to humanitarian work in Gaza.
Ski jumping's suit-cheating saga rolls on as 5 Norwegians are charged over 'manipulation'
Read full article: Ski jumping's suit-cheating saga rolls on as 5 Norwegians are charged over 'manipulation'Two Olympic gold medalist ski jumpers and three staffers on the dominant Norwegian team have been charged with ethics violations by the International Ski Federation after an investigation into alleged tampering with ski suits.
Pro-Palestinian protester takes issue with Israeli team at Tour de France
Read full article: Pro-Palestinian protester takes issue with Israeli team at Tour de FranceA man protesting the participation of an Israel-based team in the Tour de France ran onto the course as the leaders raced for the finish line.
Jakob Ingebrigtsenโs father convicted of 1 count of minor assault, acquitted of other abuse charges
Read full article: Jakob Ingebrigtsenโs father convicted of 1 count of minor assault, acquitted of other abuse chargesThe father of Norwegian track star Jakob Ingebrigtsen has been convicted of one count of assault against his daughter and given a suspended prison sentence.
Nordic nations embrace total defense as the risk of sabotage and war rises
Read full article: Nordic nations embrace total defense as the risk of sabotage and war risesThe Nordic nations are embracing the concept of total defense, mobilizing the whole of society to defend against military and non-military threats, including asking ordinary people to have enough food and water stored for seven days.
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is forced into a draw in a showdown against โthe worldโ
Read full article: Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is forced into a draw in a showdown against โthe worldโNorwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen was forced into a draw Monday by more than 143,000 people worldwide playing against him in a single, record-setting game.
Judge bars Trump from denying federal funds to โsanctuaryโ cities that limit immigration cooperation
Read full article: Judge bars Trump from denying federal funds to โsanctuaryโ cities that limit immigration cooperationA federal judge is barring the Trump administration from denying or conditioning the use of federal funds to โsanctuaryโ jurisdictions.
Cheating scandal shocks ski jumping, topples Olympic champions and shakes Norway's lofty reputation
Read full article: Cheating scandal shocks ski jumping, topples Olympic champions and shakes Norway's lofty reputationTwo Norwegian ski jumpers are now suspended and under formal suspicion in an unfolding cheating scandal.
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen broke a dress code with jeans. Now he's selling them for charity
Read full article: Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen broke a dress code with jeans. Now he's selling them for charityTop-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is turning his controversial denim into some greens โ for charity.
US-born McGrath leads Norway sweep in World Cup slalom and celebrates with signature Cuche ski flip
Read full article: US-born McGrath leads Norway sweep in World Cup slalom and celebrates with signature Cuche ski flipAtle Lie McGrath has protected his first-run lead and completed a Norwegian sweep of the podium in a World Cup slalom at Wengen.
Finalized tax credit for cleaner hydrogen gets a cautious OK from some environmental groups
Read full article: Finalized tax credit for cleaner hydrogen gets a cautious OK from some environmental groupsThe Biden administration released long-awaited final rules Friday for a tax credit that will send billions of dollars to producers of cleaner hydrogen.
A Norwegian student has been arrested on charges of spying on the US for Russia
Read full article: A Norwegian student has been arrested on charges of spying on the US for RussiaAuthorities in Norway say a Norwegian student in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia and Iran while working as a guard at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo.
Men earn more than women in egalitarian Norway, report finds. But it's on par with Europe
Read full article: Men earn more than women in egalitarian Norway, report finds. But it's on par with EuropeA Norwegian government report says that men earn an average of 13% more than women in egalitarian Norway.
Norway is mulling building a fence on its border with Russia, following Finland's example
Read full article: Norway is mulling building a fence on its border with Russia, following Finland's exampleNorway may put a fence along part or all of the 123-mile border it shares with Russia, a move inspired by a similar project in its Nordic neighbor Finland.
A young golden eagle attacks a toddler in Norway, its fourth such assault on humans
Read full article: A young golden eagle attacks a toddler in Norway, its fourth such assault on humansA young golden eagle attacked a toddler in Norway in what an ornithologist says is likely the same birdโs fourth such attack on humans in the past week.
Karsten Warholm, Rai Benjamin and Alison dos Santos all advance in 400 hurdles heats at Paris Games
Read full article: Karsten Warholm, Rai Benjamin and Alison dos Santos all advance in 400 hurdles heats at Paris GamesNorwegian world-record holder Karsten Warholm turned in the fastest time in 400-meter hurdles qualifying as he tries to defend his Olympic title.
Detroit Red Wings select forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygรฅrd with No. 15 pick in the NHL draft
Read full article: Detroit Red Wings select forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygรฅrd with No. 15 pick in the NHL draftThe Detroit Red Wings selected forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygรฅrd with the No. 15 pick of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft at Sphere in Las Vegas.
Norway starts stockpiling grain again, citing the pandemic, war and climate change
Read full article: Norway starts stockpiling grain again, citing the pandemic, war and climate changeThe Norwegian government has signed a deal to start stockpiling grain, saying the COVID-19 pandemic, a war in Europe and climate change have made it necessary.
Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognize a Palestinian state as EU rift with Israel widens
Read full article: Spain, Norway and Ireland formally recognize a Palestinian state as EU rift with Israel widensSpain, Norway and Ireland have formally recognized a Palestinian state in a coordinated effort that adds more pressure on Israel to soften its devastating response to last yearโs Hamas attack.
EU foreign chief says Israel must respect UN court, control settler violence in the West Bank
Read full article: EU foreign chief says Israel must respect UN court, control settler violence in the West BankThe European Unionโs foreign policy chief has insisted that Israel must abide by the U.N. top courtโs rulings and end its offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Father of Olympic champion Ingebrigtsen charged with abusing one of his other children, lawyer says
Read full article: Father of Olympic champion Ingebrigtsen charged with abusing one of his other children, lawyer saysNorwegian police say the father and former coach of Olympic champion runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen has been charged with abusing one of his other children.
A trial begins in Norway of a man accused of a deadly shooting at a LGBTQ+ festival in Oslo
Read full article: A trial begins in Norway of a man accused of a deadly shooting at a LGBTQ+ festival in OsloThe trial has begun in Norway for a man accused of aggravated terrorism for the deadly shooting at an LGBTQ+ festival in Osloโs nightlife district.
Norwegian King Harald V's health is improving but he'll need a permanent pacemaker, palace says
Read full article: Norwegian King Harald V's health is improving but he'll need a permanent pacemaker, palace saysThe Norwegian royal palace says King Harald Vโs health is improving but that heโll need a permanent pacemaker after falling ill during a trip to Malaysia.
Norway's hospitalized king gets a pacemaker in Malaysia after falling ill during vacation
Read full article: Norway's hospitalized king gets a pacemaker in Malaysia after falling ill during vacationThe royal house of Norway says King Harald has been implanted with a temporary pacemaker at a hospital in Malaysiaโs resort island of Langkawi.
Scandinavian Airlines medevac plane lands in Malaysian island where Norwegian king is hospitalized
Read full article: Scandinavian Airlines medevac plane lands in Malaysian island where Norwegian king is hospitalizedA Scandinavian Airlines medical evacuation plane has arrived in Malaysiaโs northern resort island of Langkawi, where the Norwegian king is being treated at a hospital for an infection.
Norway's King Harald, Europe's oldest monarch, in hospital in Malaysia after falling ill on vacation
Read full article: Norway's King Harald, Europe's oldest monarch, in hospital in Malaysia after falling ill on vacationKing Harald V of Norway remains hospitalized in Malaysia in the countryโs northern resort island of Langkawi after falling ill while on vacation.
King Harald V of Norway has been hospitalized with an infection while on vacation in Malaysia
Read full article: King Harald V of Norway has been hospitalized with an infection while on vacation in MalaysiaNorwegian royal officials say that King Harald V of Norway has been hospitalized with an infection while on vacation in Malaysia.
Iranian-born Norwegian man is charged over deadly Oslo Pride attack in 2022
Read full article: Iranian-born Norwegian man is charged over deadly Oslo Pride attack in 2022A Norwegian citizen originally from Iran has been charged with aggravated terrorism over a deadly shooting in June 2022 ahead of an LGBTQ festival in the nightlife district of the capital, Oslo.
Norway's Mowinckel becomes first skier to be disqualified under new rule banning fluorinated wax
Read full article: Norway's Mowinckel becomes first skier to be disqualified under new rule banning fluorinated waxRagnhild Mowinckel of Norway has become the first skier to be disqualified for a forbidden type of wax on her skis.
Venezuela and opposition reach deal on electoral conditions. They plan to sign Tuesday in Barbados
Read full article: Venezuela and opposition reach deal on electoral conditions. They plan to sign Tuesday in BarbadosVenezuelaโs government and opposition have reached an agreement on new electoral conditions that once signed Tuesday in Barbados will trigger relief from the U.S. government on energy sanctions it imposed on President Nicolรกs Maduroโs government.
Nobel Peace Prize guesswork focuses on the Ukrainian war, protests in Iran and climate change
Read full article: Nobel Peace Prize guesswork focuses on the Ukrainian war, protests in Iran and climate changeThe winner of the Nobel Peace Prize will be soon be revealed and the annual guessing game is reaching its climax.
Plymouth Township to see new โgigafactoryโ bringing 517 jobs
Read full article: Plymouth Township to see new โgigafactoryโ bringing 517 jobsCEO Hรฅkon Volldal said the company chose Michigan because of what the state could offer -- its workforce, financial incentives and collaboration among the universities and institutions.
First Brexit, now Orxit? Politicians on Scotland's Orkney Islands vote to explore more autonomy
Read full article: First Brexit, now Orxit? Politicians on Scotland's Orkney Islands vote to explore more autonomyOfficials on the Orkney Islands have voted to explore ways of seeking more autonomy or even independence from neglectful U.K. governments.
NATO chief heading to Turkey this weekend in fresh push on Swedish membership
Read full article: NATO chief heading to Turkey this weekend in fresh push on Swedish membershipNATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will hold talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other senior Turkish officials this weekend as pressure mounts on Turkey to lift its objections to Sweden joining the military organization.
Church helps mining community evolve in dark, warming Arctic
Read full article: Church helps mining community evolve in dark, warming ArcticSocial life in the Norwegian village of Longyearbyen โ hemmed in by mountains, a glacier and a fjord on a remote Arctic island โ has long revolved around its only church.
Norway: Princess gives up royal duties amid fiancรฉ questions
Read full article: Norway: Princess gives up royal duties amid fiancรฉ questionsThe daughter of Norwayโs King Harald says she no longer will officially represent the Norwegian royal house following questions about her and her American fiancรฉโs activities.
Norway: Deadly Pride attack suspect jailed, refuses to talk
Read full article: Norway: Deadly Pride attack suspect jailed, refuses to talkThe suspect in a deadly shooting ahead of an LGBTQ festival in the Norwegian capital, which authorities are treating as an Islamist attack, has been ordered held in pre-trial detention for four weeks โ two of them in solitary confinement.
Norway: Suspect in Pride Month attack won't talk to police
Read full article: Norway: Suspect in Pride Month attack won't talk to policeThe suspect in a mass shooting during an LGBTQ festival in Norway has refused to explain his actions to investigators and will remain in pretrial custody for the next four weeks.
Gunman kills 2 during Oslo Pride festival; terror suspected
Read full article: Gunman kills 2 during Oslo Pride festival; terror suspectedA gunman who opened fire in Osloโs nightlife district has killed two people and left more than 20 others injured during the LGBTQ Pride festival in Norway's capital.
Norwegian man convicted of killing 5 in bow-and-arrow attack
Read full article: Norwegian man convicted of killing 5 in bow-and-arrow attackA man has been found guilty of murder and attempted murder for killing five people and wounding four others in southern Norway when he attacked strangers with a bow and arrows and knives.
Norway ends contract for NH90 helicopters, wants full refund
Read full article: Norway ends contract for NH90 helicopters, wants full refundNATO-member Norway terminated its two-decade-old contract with a France-based manufacturer for 14 maritime helicopters, citing delays, errors and time-consuming maintenance, The Norwegian defense minister said Friday that the government will return the NH90 helicopters it received so far and expects a refund of $525 million.
Greece: Norwegian photographer held on spy charge released
Read full article: Greece: Norwegian photographer held on spy charge releasedA Norwegian photographer arrested on espionage-related charges on the Greek island of Lesbos has been released from custody after appearing at a public prosecutorโs office.
4 US Marines die in NATO drill when Osprey crashes in Norway
Read full article: 4 US Marines die in NATO drill when Osprey crashes in NorwayAuthorities say that four U.S. Marines have been killed when their Osprey aircraft crashed in a Norwegian town in the Arctic Circle during a NATO exercise unrelated to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Johannes Thingnes Boe seals Norway's record breaking 15th Olympic gold
Read full article: Johannes Thingnes Boe seals Norway's record breaking 15th Olympic goldNorwegian biathlete Johannes Thingnes Boe wasn't denied by the competition or conditions in his final race, winning gold with ease to help Norway secure its 15th gold medal, a new Winter Games record.
Boe brothers round out 10km sprint podium, Maillet silver
Read full article: Boe brothers round out 10km sprint podium, Maillet silverNorwayโs biathletes continued to prove that they are a force to be reckoned with on the Olympic stage. Norwegian biathlon champion Johannes Thingnes Boe was joined by his brother Tarjei Boe and French rival Quentin Fillon Maillet on the men's 10km sprint biathlon podium.
Norway's Klaebo, Sweden's Sundling win sprint golds
Read full article: Norway's Klaebo, Sweden's Sundling win sprint goldsNorway's Johannesย Klaeboย and Sweden's Jonna Sundling took home the gold medals in electrifying Olympic sprint finals under the lights at the National Cross-Country Centre on Tuesday.
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde aims to assume mantle as Norway's speed king
Read full article: Aleksander Aamodt Kilde aims to assume mantle as Norway's speed kingA little over a year after a cruel knee injury left him on crutches, Norway's Aleksander Aamodt Kilde is the favorite in both of the men's Olympic alpine skiing speed events -- downhill and super-G.
Norway's Telenor to sell stake in Myanmar's Wave Money
Read full article: Norway's Telenor to sell stake in Myanmar's Wave MoneyNorwegian telecommunications company Telenor says it plans to sell its stake in the Myanmar fintech company Wave Money to its main partner in the venture, Yoma Strategic Holdings.
Kristoffersen wins Alta Badia giant slalom ahead of Odermatt
Read full article: Kristoffersen wins Alta Badia giant slalom ahead of OdermattNorwegian skier Henrik Kristoffersen moved up from seventh after the opening leg to win the Alta Badia giant slalom for his first victory in the discipline since raising the trophy on the same Gran Risa course two years ago.
Norway caps indoor gatherings to ward off coronavirus
Read full article: Norway caps indoor gatherings to ward off coronavirusThe Norwegian government is introducing a 10-person limit for gatherings at private homes to counter an uptick in COVID-19 cases, although the number will be increased to 20 on Christmas and New Yearโs eves.
International athletes to watch at the 2022 Winter Olympics: Part 1
Read full article: International athletes to watch at the 2022 Winter Olympics: Part 1A look at Mark McMorris, Gus Kenworthy, Ester Ledecka, Mikael Kingsbury and other star international athletes expected to compete at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games.