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Russian aerial blitz kills 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets US and European officials in Norway

Russia conducted missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, causing civilian casualties and significant damage to infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Norway seeking increased American and European support for his country. Despite ongoing attacks, Zelenskyy expressed concerns about the delay in U.S. military aid, including critical air defense interceptors.…

The Economic Times · 13h ago

Why is the European Union turning up the heat on the Arctic?

The EU’s revamped Arctic strategy puts security at its core, citing growing Russian and Chinese activity in the region. It focuses on ramping up European security capabilities, military mobility with NATO, icebreakers, satellite surveillance, and a maritime security hub.

Euronews · 13h ago

Ukraine ‘losing people and time’, Zelensky says after Oslo talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has wrapped up talks with US envoys in Norway Tuesday where he was determined to put diplomacy back on a "more constructive path”, Oslo officials said. Zelensky told a post-meeting press briefing that Ukraine was not losing the war but was “losing people and time”, adding…

France 24 · 14h ago

Tee off in Europe’s most underrated golf holiday destinations

If you’re looking to book a European golfing holiday away from the traditional hotspots, then pack your clubs and head to underrated destinations like Varna on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, Gimsøya in Norway or Costa Navarino in Greece.

Euronews · Oct 18

Women Given a Drug to Stop Breast Milk Had About 70% Lower Breast Cancer Risk in European Records

Women given cabergoline to stop milk production had about a 70% lower breast cancer risk in records from Spain and Norway. Why it is not yet a prevention drug.

Medical Daily · Oct 17

Cyclist Completes World Journey: Norwegian rides 55,000 km over 3 years; heat and kindness reshape life

Andreas Graf embarked on an ambitious cycling journey from Norway aimed at reaching India within nine months. However, this adventure morphed into a staggering 55,000-kilometer trek across five continents and 46 countries. Encountering harsh climates from the Sahara Desert to Australia, he embraced the support of strangers while engaging in…

The Times of India · Oct 17

World's Richest Sovereign Fund Eyes Nuclear-Weapons Firms as Government Moves to Weaken Its Ethics Watchdog

Norway's government is consulting on proposals to allow its sovereign wealth fund to invest in some NATO nuclear weapons makers and weaken its ethics watchdog.

International Business Times UK · Oct 17

Teenage hitman from Norway locked up for plotting UK murder for Iran-backed gang

Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, was arrested by armed police at a hotel in Huddersfield.

Evening Standard · Oct 16

Dogmatic Nordic liberals v eastern family values: culture-clash drama Fjord touches nerves in Norway and Romania

Cristian Mungiu’s Cannes winner echoes the news story of a Romanian couple whose children were taken by the Norwegian government. As it heads to London film festival, two writers explain how the film exposes real hypocrisies

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16

Norway may open €2 trillion wealth fund to nuclear weapons makers

Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest with assets of more than €2 trillion, may once again be allowed to invest in firms that make nuclear weapons under a proposal published on Thursday.

Euronews · Oct 15