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Since 2012, Iceland has been pumping captured carbon dioxide into volcanic rock so it permanently turns into stone instead of escaping back into the atmosphere

Innovative scientists are revolutionizing emissions management by converting atmospheric carbon dioxide into solid rock formations. This groundbreaking technique mimics geological processes and speeds them up remarkably. Carbon dioxide is dissolved in water and injected deep underground, where it reacts with volcanic rock to create stable minerals, offering a lasting solution…

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We know how to mourn other humans – but what about ecological grief?

In Iceland, people commemorated its first glacier formally declared lost to climate change. Western culture needs more of these rituals

The Guardian - US

House prices and rents: Where did they rise most in early 2026?

House prices and rents rose in almost all EU countries in early 2026. In some European countries, house price increases outpaced overall inflation by around 10 percentage points.

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A new literary‑inspired Hilton hotel has opened in northern Iceland

Located in the heart of Akureyri, Iceland’s ‘Capital of the North’, the new Skáld Akureyri, Curio Collection hotel features rooms and apartments inspired by Icelandic storytelling and Nordic design.

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Zendaya explains why her mouth ‘would not move’ on set of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey

The Emmy-winning actress has revealed how extreme weather in Iceland left her struggling to deliver her dialogue while filming scenes as the goddess Athena in Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic.

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UK fighter jets intercept Russian plane near aircraft carrier over Norwegian Sea

The mission off Iceland has seen F-35 jets conduct NATO air defence operations from a European aircraft carrier for the first time and comes amid heightened tensions with Russia.

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10 coldest countries in the world 2026: Russia, Canada, Iceland and more

There is no single reason a country ends up among the coldest on Earth. In some cases, the explanation lies in geography, with vast territories stretching towards the Arctic. Elsewhere, towering mountain ranges keep temperatures low despite being far from the polar regions. Annual temperature averages often reveal a different…

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Defence Secretary visits Iceland amid ‘increasing Russian threats’

Dan Jarvis visited UK forces onboard the Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Prince of Wales.

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Harry Kane the one who saves Tuchel as England avoid another traumatic exit

Captain played in deep horror of Iceland defeat and he rescued an England team who were sliding towards disaster

The Guardian - UK

England avert disaster against DR Congo but they must be better in Mexico City

It was an almost Iceland in Atlanta but Thomas Tuchel will have to get it right from the start in the cauldron of Azteca

The Guardian - UK

England and Tuchel prepare to go deep but know ignominy may lie in wait if they fail

The shadow of Iceland 2016 is all the warning England should need not to take for granted a winnable-looking first knockout game of the tournament

The Guardian - UK

5 Photos Of Tracy Duhon: MAGA Ally Ken Paxton Video Unveils Secret Getaway With Alleged Mistress Ahead Of Crucial Election

Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton faces backlash after being seen in Iceland with alleged mistress, raising questions about his commitment to the campaign amid ongoing scandals.

International Business Times UK

Icelandic proverb of the day: "No one becomes an unbeaten bishop", a lesson on how power comes with adversity, betrayal and competition

Proverb of the day: The Icelandic saying, 'No one becomes a bishop unbeaten,' serves as a powerful reminder that achieving true success requires overcoming adversity, betrayal, and scrutiny. This timeless wisdom parallels the notion that greatness is forged through struggle. Today's challenges, such as online criticism, contribute to this necessary…

The Times of India

Consumer prices across Europe: Which countries are the most expensive and cheapest?

From Iceland to North Macedonia, consumer prices vary dramatically across Europe. New Eurostat data shows where everyday goods and services cost the most — and why prices alone do not tell the full story.

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‘It’s beautiful and sad to be a human being’: Ragnar Kjartansson brings ‘the best artwork of the 21st century’ to Australia

A nine-screen installation with a cult following is one of many highlights in the Icelandic artist’s first major Australian show, at Melbourne’s NGV

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First whales killed as Iceland restarts commercial hunt

Iceland resumes commercial whaling after a two-year pause, with two fin whales processed at the Hvalur facility, reigniting controversy and protests.

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Europe's best hotel swimming pools: Take a dip and stay cool in the heatwave

Europe boasts some of the world’s most stunning hotel swimming pools. From Italy to Iceland, we take a look at the perfect spots to keep cool during the summer months.

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Iceland kills first whales since 2023, resuming whaling

Iceland's Marine and Freshwater Research Institute has recommended that no more than 150 fin whales are caught in the 2026 season.

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Digital Camera World

Shot by winner of "worst photographer" contest, these travel pictures actually prove is that good photography isn't the same as technical skill

Blanche Mortemard's blurry, lens-flared shots of Iceland reveal a fundamental truth about photography.

The Guardian - UK

Choppy waters ahead as Iceland gets ready for its own EU referendum

In this week’s newsletter: After Trump’s interventions over Greenland, there are many in Iceland who believe they would be stronger in the EU. But will its recent history of independence win out?

The Times of India

9 places on Earth where the sun never sets: Iceland, Norway, Finland, and more

Most people measure the day without really thinking about it. Morning arrives, afternoon follows, and eventually the sky begins to darken. The pattern is so familiar that it feels permanent. Yet there are parts of the world where summer interrupts that routine completely. For weeks, and in some cases months,…

Euronews

‘Coolcations’ in Europe: New index reveals the best places to escape the summer heat

A new summer heat escape index has ranked Europe's coolest destinations for summer travel in 2026, with Iceland, Finland and Norway leading the way.

The Guardian - UK

Thirst review – member-dismembering Icelandic gore fest rips it up in trashy 80s style

A 1,000-year-old vampire obsessed with removing men’s genitals is the main storyline in this body horror, filmed in trashy 1980s synth-heavy style

The Guardian - UK

Hairpin bends and bears on the highway: readers’ favourite European road trips

From Iceland to Italy, you share your best adventures behind the wheel

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi’s passport details leaked in security blunder at pre-World Cup friendly

Passport details for the entire Argentina team were accidentally shared before their World Cup warm-up game against Iceland

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