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The Latest Breaking News from Iceland

Viking Age stone figurine unearthed in Iceland — but no one can agree on which animal it is

The small, four-legged figurine is carved out of stone, but it's unclear which animal it depicts.

LiveScience

Iceland volcano erupts for sixth time since December

Scientists have warned that the Reykjanes peninsula could face repeated activity for decades or even centuries

The Guardian - UK

Iceland's Volanic Eruption Expands As Lava Flows From Second Fissure

Icelandic authorities said Friday that a second fissure had formed on the southwestern Reykjanes peninsula after lava started spewing forth for the sixth time in the region since December.

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Iceland's Volcano Erupts For Sixth Time, Lava Spews

Learn about the recent volcanic eruption in Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, its effects, and reassurances from geophysicists. Discover how this event has fa...

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Volcano near Iceland’s Grindavik erupts for sixth time since December

Met office reports eruption does not ‘present a threat to life’, Reykjavik’s Keflavik Airport says flights unaffected.

Al Jazeera

Iceland volcano: Police declare state of emergency as fissure erupts forcing evacuations

Eruption began shortly after 9pm on Reykjanes Peninsula, with 4km fissure slicing through Sundhnúkur crater

Evening Standard

Iceland volcano erupts again with huge plumes of lava visible from Reykjavik

It marks the sixth eruption in the island nation boasting of 30 active volcanoes

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An Iceland volcano erupts again but spares the nearby town of Grindavik for now

A volcano in southwestern Iceland is erupting for the sixth time since December, spewing red lava through a new fissure on the Reykjanes Peninsula

The Independent UK

Volcano Erupts In Iceland, Sixth Since December

A new volcano erupted on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwestern Iceland late Thursday, spewing hot lava into the air in the sixth eruption to hit the region since December, authorities said.

International Business Times

The Home Game review – sweet and heartwarming story of Iceland’s footballing underdogs

This plucky documentary tells of the small town whose residents created its first football pitch, and the years that followed chasing their goal

The Guardian - UK

‘Everything human-made is of interest to me’: Hildigunnur Birgisdóttir in Venice

Artist Hildigunnur Birgisdóttir explores consumerism at the Icelandic Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2024

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We’ve found there was an overseas trade supplying horses for sacrifices during the late Viking age

Prehistoric communities from Iceland to the Eurasian Steppe sacrificed horses as part of their funeral rites. These Baltic tribes, known as the Balts, sacrificed horses longer than anywhere else in Europe, up until the 14th century. Christians despised this practice, however, and it quickly fell out of favour once a…

The Conversation

Why Iceland’s Recent Volcanic Eruptions May Just Be The Beginning

The recent volcanic eruptions happening on Iceland may have paved the path for many more to come — thanks to underground pools of lava.

Inverse

Five Great Reads: Israeli prison ‘hell’, the pull of plastic surgery, and a play inside a video game

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey

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Earth's Continents Redefined: Europe And North America As One.

Recent research challenges traditional continent boundaries, suggesting North America and Europe may be a single landmass due to tectonic plate movements.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s in our DNA’: Iceland’s president on the quest for gender equality

Halla Tómasdóttir, the second woman to be Iceland’s head of state, says her inauguration was ‘truly magical’

The Guardian - UK

Halla Tómasdóttir to be sworn in as Iceland’s seventh president

Finance entrepreneur becomes second woman to be elected head of state since independence in 1944

The National (Scotland)

Reason Gylfi Sigurdsson won't play against St Mirren in Conference League second leg

Gylfi Sigurdsson won’t be involved for Valur against St Mirren, manager Arnar Gretarsson has confirmed.

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The Conversation

Iceland’s recent volcanic eruptions driven by pooling magma are set to last centuries into the future

To experience a volcanic eruption is to witness nature’s raw power. If you would like to see one for yourself, Iceland is a great location for it. Since 2021, seven eruptions have taken place along the Reykjanes Peninsula, close to Reykjavík.

The National (Scotland)

Inside Gretarsson's mysterious Rangers spell that ended over Icelandic FA demand

Arnar Gretarsson has opened up on his mysterious spell at Rangers, a short-lived loan deal that ended over an Icelandic FA demand.

Sports Illustrated

The Arctic Open In Iceland Is a Bucket-List Experience of a Lifetime

There's nothing on earth quite like the Arctic Open, and there's no other tournament staged farther north. SI Contributor Art Stricklin writes on his Icelandic adventure.

The National (Scotland)

Valur 0 St Mirren 0: Instant reaction as Buddies held to stalemate in Iceland

St Mirren kept their hopes of Conference League qualification alive despite a hugely frustrating night in Reykjavik.

The National (Scotland)

Bwomono admits St Mirren move was 'blind leap' as he reflects on Iceland experience

Elvis Bwomono is no stranger to Iceland having played there for two seasons with IBV, now the defender is aiming to help St Mirren succeed in his…

Cycling News

The Rift Gravel – Decker and Svendsen use two-up sprints to win elite titles at Gravel Earth Series stop in Iceland

Tiago Ferreira comes second in men's sprint while Karolina Migon claims women's runner-up spot

The National (Scotland)

Race to Iceland underway for St Mirren with Stephen Robinson ready for Valur test

The Renfrewshire edition of Race Across the World is now in full swing.

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