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'Not Funny:' Trump's Ambassador Nominee Billy Long's Iceland is US '52nd State' Joke Angers Nordic Country

Iceland reacts strongly to a US ambassador nominee's '52nd state' joke, with petitions and official concerns highlighting tensions over Arctic sovereignty and respect.

International Business Times UK

Anger in Iceland over incoming US ambassador’s ‘52nd state’ joke

Thousands sign petition calling on Iceland’s foreign minister to reject Trump ally Billy Long’s nomination

The Guardian - UK

‘Solidarity’ flotilla to Greenland planned by travel firm as Trump proposes land grab

Exclusive: Expert Clive Stacey says news coverage given to the island could boost tourism

The Independent UK

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Spectacular photos of Iceland's volcanic reawakening win two awards as Svartsengi erupts for first time in 783 years

The long-dormant volcanic system returned to life – and this pro photographer captured one of Iceland's most dramatic geological events

Digital Camera World

Russian ‘zombie’ tanker sanctioned by US sails through English Channel

The Tavian’s route comes a day after Britain helped US forces capture a Russian-flagged vessel, the Marinera, previously linked to Venezuela, between Iceland and Scotland

The Independent UK

UK was ‘absolutely willing’ to support US in seizing Russian tanker – minister

Douglas Alexander said the ship seized in water between Iceland and Scotland was ‘part of the shadow fleet that funds Russia’s war effort in Ukraine’.

Evening Standard

WW3 Fears Mount As US Military Captures Russian-Flagged Tanker Near UK Water

Global tensions surge as US forces mobilise to intercept a Russian-flagged tanker near Scotland, prompting Moscow to deploy naval defences and sparking fears of a third world war.

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The best cruises for seeing the total solar eclipse in 2026

Get a front row seat for the solar eclipse from the comfort of a cruise ship

The Independent UK

Björk urges Greenland to declare independence as Trump threatens takeover

‘The chance that my fellow Greenlanders might go from one cruel colonizer to another is too brutal to even imagine,’ the Icelandic singer wrote

The Independent UK

Seven of Europe’s best thermal spa destinations

In countries such as Iceland, Italy, Switzerland, you can soak in warm mineral-rich waters

The Independent UK

Yes, women’s rights are under threat around the world. But we’ve found hope in unlikely places

From El Salvador to Russia, Iceland and Syria, women are pushing back against the rise of regressive forces. Let’s support their fight, says anti-racist feminist activist Rahila Gupta

The Guardian - UK

Iceland records hottest Christmas Eve on record as temperatures near 20C

Average December temperatures in Iceland typically range between -1C and 4C

The Independent UK

Iceland has hottest Christmas Eve ever with temperature of 19.8C recorded

Meteorological office reports high temperatures across country and record measured at Seyðisfjörður in east

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision confirms how many nations will compete in 2026 contest following numerous boycotts

Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain have all announced they will not be participating over protest to Israel’s involvement

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Eurovision Boycott Continues: Iceland Joins Other Countries In Protesting Israel's Participation

Iceland joins Spain, Slovenia, Ireland and the Netherlands in boycotting Eurovision 2026 due to Israel's participation.

Euronews

Eurovision crisis: Portuguese artists announce boycott if they win national contest

"We do not accept complicity with the violation of Human Rights," the Portuguese artists said in a joint statement, referencing Israel's actions in Gaza -which an independent United Nations inquiry found to be a genocide.

The Independent UK

Ex-Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies and Iceland boss Richard Walker among new peerage nominations

PM announces 25 new members of the House of Lords, including his former director of communications

The Guardian - UK

Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel

Iceland joins Spain, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Ireland in neither participating in nor broadcasting event

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Euronews

Iceland to boycott 2026 Eurovision over Israel's participation, broadcaster RÚV says

The announcement from RÚV comes a week after four other countries announced they were pulling out of next year's Eurovision in protest against Israel’s participation.

Evening Standard

Iceland fifth country to boycott Eurovision over Israel's inclusion

Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia have already announced that they will not take part

The Independent UK

Iceland becomes the fifth country to boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation

Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands have also withdrawn from the competition

The Independent UK

Iceland says it will boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation

Iceland's national broadcaster has announced it will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel's participation

The Guardian - UK

Archive, 1975: Iceland opens fire on British vessel

The two European Nato countries clash in the third cod war over fishing rights in the Atlantic

The Guardian - AU

‘I’m a prisoner of hope’: Olafur Eliasson on using art to bring us together to save the world

Inside Presence, the Icelandic-Danish artist’s epic new show in Brisbane, what you see changes based on where you stand or how you look – crucial when it comes to tackling the climate crisis

Evening Standard

Ex-Tory Iceland boss Richard Walker set to become Labour peer

The party said Mr Walker is a committed champion for families dealing with the cost of living.

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