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Icelandic town and Blue Lagoon spa evacuated after volcanic eruption

Those who have not already left Grindavík warned nearby eruption could be much bigger than previous 10 since 2021

The Guardian - UK

Iceland’s Blue Lagoon spa and nearby town evacuated due to volcanic eruption

Flames and smoke shot through the air as the volcanic fissure opened near the town of Grindavik.

Euronews

‘Red alert’ for holiday hotspot as volcano erupts

Tourists evacuated as Icelandic volcano erupts, spewing lava and smoke

The Independent UK

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Tourists evacuated as Icelandic volcano erupts, spewing lava and smoke

A red alert has been issued for the area

The Independent UK

Where did April Fools’ Day come from? The tradition explained

From France to Iceland to the United States, April Fools’ Day is a full 24 hours of practical jokes, elaborate hoaxes and sticky notes

The Independent UK

Hotter and deeper: how NZ’s plan to drill for ‘supercritical’ geothermal energy holds promise and risk

New Zealand’s North Island features a number of geothermal systems, several of which are used to generate some 1,000 MegaWatts of electricity. But deeper down there may be even more potential.

The Conversation

Introducing: Sunna Margrét, Iceland's experimental pop sensation

Last year Sunna Margrét released her debut album, but it's been a long career for the entrancing Icelandic artist creating bold pop soundscapes.

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Beyond Paradise’s Kris Marshall looks back: ‘I was once fired from Iceland for wearing blue sunglasses on the till’

The actor on being thrown out of school, serving snakebites, and a lucky break

The Guardian - UK

Ecological disruptions are a risk to national security

When the natural environment is stretched beyond its ability to meet basic human needs for food, clean air, drinkable water and shelter, it is not just a humanitarian concern for the world community. Research shows that these crises are a matter of national security for the U.S. and other countries.

The Conversation

Scot Gemmill calls for improvement after Scotland U21s’ ‘embarrassing’ Iceland defeat

Scot Gemmill bemoans Scotland U21s’ lack of depth after Iceland mauling.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland Under-21s suffer humiliating 6-1 defeat to Iceland

Scotland’s Under-21s endured an afternoon to forget as they were thrashed 6-1 by Iceland.

The National (Scotland)

A goal-fest in store as Wales entertain Kazakhstan in their first game of 2025?

Key stats and facts as Wales begin their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign

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Politician Admits to Welcoming Baby With a Teenage Boy Decades Ago Prompting Resignation

The Minister of Children Affairs in Iceland has resigned following the revelation that at 22-years-old, she became pregnant with a 15-year-old boy's baby.

Latin Times

OPINION - Finland the happiest country in the world? I don't believe a word of it — and this is why

The World Happiness Index is out now – you did realise that yesterday was World Happiness Day? – and as ever it turns out that the Nordic countries are ahead of the herd. Finland is top, followed by Denmark, then Iceland, Sweden, Netherlands and Norway, with Costa Rica somehow smuggling…

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Iceland issues urgent 'do not eat' warning on its frozen lasagne - 'unsafe to eat'

The product may contain ‘hard pieces of plastic’

LiveScience

1st glacier declared dead from climate change seen in before and after images — Earth from space

Satellite images taken more than three decades apart show the disappearance of Iceland's Okjökull, the first glacier to be officially declared dead as a result of human-caused climate change.

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Iceland Women Euro 2025 squad: Thorsteinn Halldorsson's full team

The Iceland Women Euro 2025 squad was confirmed ahead of the tournament in Switzerland this summer

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Switzerland Women Euro 2025 squad: Pia Sundhage's full team

The Switzerland Women Euro 2025 squad is shaping up

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The Guardian - UK

The whole Icelandic nation in one face: Ragnar Axelsson’s best photograph

‘Guðjón was kind of angry that day. He was looking for a mink that had been killing his eider ducks. This image opened doors for him, leading to advert and movie work’

The National (Scotland)

Scotland U21s prepare for Euro 2027 qualifiers with warm-up matches in Spain

Scotland Under 21s will play two friendlies against Ireland and Iceland next month.

Space

Best total solar eclipse 2026 cruises for the ultimate adventure

From Arctic frontiers to Mediterranean shores: The greatest 2026 total solar eclipses to give you the best view of totality.

The Guardian - UK

Temperatures at north pole 20C above average and beyond ice melting point

Scientists say unusually mild temperatures linked to low-pressure system over Iceland directing strong flow of warm air towards north pole

The Guardian - UK

‘Heartbreaking’: Iceland’s pioneering female fishing guides fear for wild salmon

First women working as fishing guides on Laxá River, featured in new film, call for action after farmed fish escape

The Independent UK

New daily fee for cruise passengers introduced in Iceland to even out tourism industry competition

A cruise association has condemned the previous government for rushing the proposed fee that will affect cruises that have already been sold

Evening Standard

The best 2025 festivals outside of the UK for sun, sightseeing and thumping bass

From a riverside festival in Mexico to an Icelandic party weekend under the Northern Lights, here are some of the best festivals you can book outside of the UK for 2025

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