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Bulletin world briefing: Trump considering ‘strong options’ on Iran and Putin ally in hospital

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today Trump considering ‘very strong options’ over protest crackdown in Iran Chechen warlord and Putin ally Ramzan Kadyrov hospitalised with kidney failure Tourists left stranded in -39C temperatures as Lapland cancels all flights UK ‘considering’ sending troops to Greenland…

The Independent UK

Thousands of tourists stranded in Lapland after airport shuts due to -39C Arctic cold

All flights have been grounded due to inoperable conditions

The Independent UK

Extreme Arctic Cold Forces Cancellation of All Flights at Kittilä, Stranding Tourists in Lapland

Authorities halted flights at Kittilä Airport as severe cold affected aviation safety in Lapland.

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Stuffed review – Guz Khan’s Christmas special is charming, funny and genuinely sweet

This joke-filled caper of a Muslim-Christian family going on a Lapland holiday after an unexpected bonus will leave your cockles well and truly warmed

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TV tonight: Guz Khan’s stressful Lapland comedy caper

Family man Arslan (Khan) is given a bumper bonus in Stuffed. Plus: a septuagenarian on First Dates at Christmas. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Santa Claus is coming to town! Father Christmas leaves Lapland headquarters for delivery duties

As reported by Finnish public broadcaster YLE, Santa Claus has left his hometown in Korvatunturi, Lapland ahead of his round-the-world journey delivering presents.

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Hotel made entirely of ice opens in Lapland for the winter

Around 10 Olympic swimming pools of snow and ice were used in its creation

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‘Christmas paid for the extension on my house!’ How Guz Khan became an unlikely festive TV icon

He’s played a reindeer, spent hours recreating Home Alone’s most lethal stunts – and now he’s having a yuletide disaster in Stuffed. The Man Like Mobeen star talks about interfaith Christmas … and why he refuses to go back to Lapland

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7 of the best places to visit in Finland in 2026

The ‘world’s happiest country’ contains a fascinating array of cities and national parks

The Independent UK

Popular Lapland-themed attraction opens second site in Manchester

Its original location has been visited by royals and celebrities

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First snowfall brings excitement to Santa Claus Village in Lapland

Lapland’s long-awaited first snowfall arrived after one of the warmest Septembers on record, delighting visitors and locals hoping winter conditions will finally settle in.

Euronews

Best Lapland holiday deals 2025: Save on winter escapes to Finland

We’ve rounded up the best deals on Lapland holidays from Tui, Expedia, Lastminute.com and more

The Independent UK

The Santa Claus effect: how expanding tourism ate into Lapland’s green space

The number of visitors to the region has risen 160% in 30 years as concerns grow for its fragile ecosystem and indigenous practices

The Guardian - UK

Why ‘extreme day trips’ are the new horrendous holiday trend

As tour operators launch day-long itineraries that pack an entire vacation into under 12 hours, Helen Coffey argues that there has never been a worse travel experience – for people or the planet

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Tui launch ‘Search for Santa’ day trip to Lapland amid concerns over impact on climate

Passengers will be served a full English breakfast and a Christmas dinner on same-day return flights to Finland

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Home of Father Christmas sizzles in record heatwave

Lapland has been hit by an intense heatwave in the past fortnight with temperatures around 10C above the seasonal average

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Family Snowmobile Trip Ends With No Snow, 6-Month Legal Battle Ensues

A family booked a snow trip to Lapland through Tui, but there was no snow and they weren't offered a full refund. After a 6-month legal battle, the family won their appeal.

The Independent UK

The Arctic adventure so thrilling I forgot to look for the northern lights

There’s more to Lapland than chasing aurora borealis and searching for Santa, as Harriet Mallinson discovers on a survival experience in Sweden

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InsideEVs

2025 Range Rover EV First Drive: This Will Be The Best Range Rover

Bisected by the Arctic Circle, nestled between Norway and Finland, Sweden’s Lapland routinely sees temperatures of 20 to 30 degrees below zero over its depressingly dark winters. That makes the area around Arjeplog a hotbed of cold-weather testing—including our prototype drive of the first-ever Range Rover EV.

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The Alpine A390 Is Almost Ready To Take On The Porsche Macan EV

Even sports car manufacturers like Renault’s Alpine need a taller vehicle in their lineup to really matter in today’s crossover-crazed car market. The company will fully reveal its first high-rider, the A390, on May 27. For now, we have a sneak peek at a camouflaged prototype undergoing winter testing in…

The Independent UK

469kg of Brussels sprouts will take to the sky as Tui serves Christmas dinners en route to Lapland

The holiday giant has been busy preparing its festive feasts

Evening Standard

British Army fires new artillery gun for the first time on Nato exercise

The soldiers are currently in Lapland as part of Exercise Dynamic Front, the largest Nato artillery joint-fires exercise that Finland has ever hosted

Evening Standard

Tamara Ecclestone: How £25m burglary affected my daughter ‘broke my heart’

The daughter of ex-Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone was on holiday in Lapland when her mansion in Palace Green, Kensington, was raided in 2019.

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Jermaine Jenas Shares Heartwarming Family Adventures On Instagram

Former footballer Jermaine Jenas shares heartwarming family moments on Instagram, from cozy to adventurous scenes at Lapland UK.

Evening Standard

LaplandUK: When is it and how can you get tickets?

The four-and-a-half hour event sold out within hours last year

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