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Former Wagner commander seeks asylum in Norway after fleeing Russia

A former commander of Russia's Wagner mercenary group who had fought in Ukraine said he has fled to Norway and is seeking asylum after deserting in fear for his life.

Reuters

‘Former Russia Wagner Group commander’ requests asylum in Norway

An alleged former commander with the Russian paramilitary Wagner Group has claimed asylum in Norway after deserting from the mercenary outfit.

Evening Standard

Wagner mercenary claims to have dodged rifle fire and tracker dogs in high-stakes escape into Norway

Human rights group hopes that the individual will testify against Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin about the group’s actions

The Independent UK

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High-ranking Wagner Group member seeks asylum in Norway

A Russian man who reportedly is a former high-ranking member of the Russian private military contractor Wagner Group, has sought asylum in Norway

The Independent UK

UK confirms it will send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine and pressures Germany to increase support – as it happened

UK defence secretary says west is accelerating efforts to support Ukraine but urges Germany to permit supply of Leopard tanks

The Guardian - AU

Norway naval officer denies negligence in oil tanker collision

A Norwegian naval officer on Monday denied negligence leading up to the 2018 collision between a warship he commanded and an oil tanker in which the military vessel sank.

Reuters

Pep Guardiola admits Erling Haaland shortcoming after Man City setback

The Norway international was a peripheral figure in Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League derby defeat to Manchester United

The Independent UK

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When a plan comes together: Martin Ødegaard’s bumpy path to destiny

His early advantages gave him every chance of making it, but there were still many obstacles on Martin Ødegaard’s path to captaining Arsenal and Norway

The Guardian - UK

No-Lockdown Sweden Seemingly Tied for Lowest All-Causes Mortality in OECD Since COVID Arrived

Focusing on all-causes mortality, and not just on COVID mortality, helps account for various potential indirect effects of lockdowns.

Reason

Little-known passport rule that anyone travelling to Europe this year must know

It could stop you from getting into almost all European countries as well as Switzerland, Norway and Iceland

Manchester Evening News

In polar night, Norway-Russia kids event lights up Christmas

The children’s choir from the Lutheran church in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard traveled three hours each way by boat to mark Orthodox Christmas with the 40 children in Barentsburg, a village owned by Russia’s Arctic mining company in the remote Norwegian territory

The Independent UK

Little-known passport rule that may stop you travelling to Europe

The new rules apply to travel from the UK to almost all EU countries as well as Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City

Daily Mirror

Crane crashes onto mall in Norway amid high winds; 1 injured

Police say a a construction crane crashed onto a shopping mall in central Norway amid strong winds

The Independent UK

Putin has gambled away gas leverage, says German vice-chancellor

Robert Habeck says ‘half of our eggs were in the basket of Putin’ but Germany is now recovering capacity

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Reuters

Norway says fund to reduce Amazon deforestation in Brazil back in business

Norway, the major donor to the Amazon Fund, said the initiative for backing forest protection had been re-activated now that Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was back in office and vowing to halt deforestation.

InsideEVs

Norway: Electric Car Sales Shoot Through The Roof In December 2022

December brought a massive record of new passenger all-electric car registrations, which amounted to 32,714 (an increase of 137 percent year-over-year).

Chronicle Live

'Thor' the walrus is 'healthy' ahead of his journey from Blyth to Norway

Those who have been monitoring 'Thor' believe he is heading back to Norway and has stopped in Blyth to rest before continuing his journey

Asharq Al-Awsat

Berrettini Beats Ruud to Advance Italy at United Cup

Matteo Berrettini has beaten world No. 3 Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to lead Italy past Norway and into the Brisbane City Final of the United Cup. Berrettini’s win gave Italy and unassailable 3-0 lead over Norway on Tuesday and ensured it will finish atop Group E at the mixed teams…

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InsideEVs

Norwegians Replaced A Fifth Of Their Cars With All-Electric Ones

Norway is at the forefront of electrification and just achieved another milestone on its road towards zero-emission transportation.

The Guardian - UK

‘Battle for the nation’s soul’: Norway faces debate about gas and oil wealth

Russia’s war in Ukraine has earned Norway billions – and caused controversy

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iranian Killed at Memorial for Slain Protesters

Iran's security forces fired on a crowd in the Kurdish-populated west on Saturday, killing a 22-year-old, a rights group said, more than 100 days after the death of Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini sparked nationwide protests. The country has been rocked by demonstrations since Amini died in custody on September 16…

Irish Mirror

Good news on comeback front for Ireland pair Troy Parrott and Robbie Brady

Troy Parrott hasn't played since October, while Robbie Brady has been sidelined since Ireland's November friendly defeat to Norway.

Asharq Al-Awsat

G7 Tells Taliban to ‘Urgently Reverse’ Ban on Women Aid Workers

G7 foreign ministers on Thursday called on the Taliban to "urgently reverse" a ban on women working in Afghanistan's aid sector. The ban is the latest blow against women's rights in Afghanistan since the Taliban reclaimed power last year. The hardliners also barred women from attending universities earlier this month,…

InsideEVs

Hyundai Will Only Sell EVs In Norway Starting Next Year

Norway is the world’s most EV-friendly car market so much so that Hyundai is giving up on all fuel-burning vehicles in the country.

ABC News

Iranian chess players compete without hijab, 100 Iranian detainees could face death penalty, rights group says

At least 100 Iranians, including five women, are charged with capital offences in connection with protests in Iran, Norway-based Iran Human Rights says, as two Iranian chess champions defy hijab laws during a chess tournament in Kazakhstan.

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