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Late Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken honored this week
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Late Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken honored this week

The late Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken will be honored at this week's World Cup competitions in Oberhof, Germany. Among other gestures, he will be given the number one start and a moment of applause
Allies agree on strong security guarantees for Ukraine
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Allies agree on strong security guarantees for Ukraine

Ukraine's allies have agreed on security guarantees for Ukraine, the leaders of the "Coalition of the Willing" said after Tuesday's meeting in Paris. The aim of the coalition is to build a lasting peace, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said
Storm easing in Finland, but tens of thousands still without power
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Storm easing in Finland, but tens of thousands still without power

Storm Johannes has also begun to subside in Finland. However, as of Sunday evening, around 38,000 households were still without power, and power may not be restored for some time
Iranian Football Federation chairman wants to stop Pride match during the World Cup
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Iranian Football Federation chairman wants to stop Pride match during the World Cup

The organizer of next year's six World Cup matches in Seattle designated one of them as a pride match. The chairman of the Iranian Football Federation, Mehdi Taj, opposes this
Football coach Åge Hareide dead: "A giant"
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Football coach Åge Hareide dead: "A giant"

Norwegian football coach Åge Hareide has died. Hareide coached Helsingborg and Malmö FF to Swedish Championship gold, among others
Messi MLS champion – was behind it all
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Messi MLS champion – was behind it all

Lionel Messi made two crucial assists. Compatriots Rodrigo de Paul and Tadeo Allende handled the passes
Norwegian reaction: "Rock-hard draw"
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Norwegian reaction: "Rock-hard draw"

Norway is back in the World Cup for the first time since 1998. At that time, Sweden's neighboring country was drawn into a tough group in the championship in the USA, Canada and Mexico next summer
Four points from Messi – takes over playoff record
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Four points from Messi – takes over playoff record

Lionel Messi was involved in everything as his Inter Miami team advanced to the semi-finals of the MLS soccer playoffs in the United States. The Argentine scored one goal and played in three more as Cincinnati was eliminated 4-0
This is how the seeding will be in the World Cup
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This is how the seeding will be in the World Cup

Norway will be in the third seeding group when the World Cup draw is made. This has been confirmed after FIFA released the latest world rankings
Norway waits on Ukraine loan
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Norway waits on Ukraine loan

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre answers neither yes nor no to the question about Norwegian guarantees for the EU's large Ukraine loan.
Ukraine aid can be saved – with Norwegian oil
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Ukraine aid can be saved – with Norwegian oil

Belgium's no has so far stopped the EU from using frozen Russian billions to support Ukraine. Perhaps the solution lies in Norway – where Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg is now coming to Brussels
Arrested for rape – allowed to work as a doctor in Norway
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Arrested for rape – allowed to work as a doctor in Norway

A Swedish doctor was granted permission to practice his profession in Norway while he was in custody on suspicion of raping several patients, reports Norwegian NTB.
Norwegian Royal Court Criticizes Book on Marius Borg Høiby
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Norwegian Royal Court Criticizes Book on Marius Borg Høiby

A new reportage book about the accused "bonus prince" Marius Borg Høiby stirs up emotions in Norway.
Linn Svahn's Boycott Stance on Russian Athletes Praised
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Linn Svahn's Boycott Stance on Russian Athletes Praised

Now Russian cross-country skiers can be let into the Olympic Games again. Sweden is strongly against it and Linn Svahn has opened up for a boycott if it becomes a reality
Cape Verde Qualifies for First-Ever World Championship in Football
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Cape Verde Qualifies for First-Ever World Championship in Football

Cape Verde is clear for the World Championship in football for the very first time.
Norway Nears First World Cup in 27 Years After Victory Over Israel
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Norway Nears First World Cup in 27 Years After Victory Over Israel

After the 5–0 thrashing at home against Israel, the Norwegian football players are storming towards the first World Championship finals since 1998. Then the players will be allowed to celebrate out in the city of Oslo
Pitch Invader Breaches Security at Norway vs Israel Match in Oslo
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Pitch Invader Breaches Security at Norway vs Israel Match in Oslo

Despite a large security effort, a plane stormer managed to get on the grass at Ullevaal in the World Championship qualifying match between Norway and Israel in Oslo. It is supposed to be the Italian Mario "Falken" Ferri, who has made similar actions during, for example, World Championship matches
Flights Diverted After Drone Alert at Oslo's Gardermoen Airport
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Flights Diverted After Drone Alert at Oslo's Gardermoen Airport

Several flights were diverted after an alarm about drones at Gardermoen airport outside Oslo in Norway.
Drone Incidents Surge at Norwegian Airports in 2024
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Drone Incidents Surge at Norwegian Airports in 2024

Under 2024, 503 incidents were registered when drones flew over or near an airport in Norway.
Drone Disruption Halts Copenhagen Airport Traffic for Hours
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Drone Disruption Halts Copenhagen Airport Traffic for Hours

Unidentified drones stopped all traffic at Copenhagen Airport on Monday evening. A "capable actor" was behind it, the police say early in the morning
Norway Donates Match Profits Against Israel to Doctors Without Borders
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Norway Donates Match Profits Against Israel to Doctors Without Borders

The Norwegian Football Association (NFF) donates the profit from the World Championship qualifying match against Israel to Doctors without Borders. The match is played at a time and against a background marked by unimaginable humanitarian suffering
Green Party Uses Humor in Norwegian Government Talks
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Green Party Uses Humor in Norwegian Government Talks

In the attempts to unite on a new Norwegian government after the election, the Green party, MDG, is trying to lure with a new carrot – literally. The MDG leader Arild Hermstad had brought to Monday's talks a joke board where the main opponent is knocked out with a large vegetable
Fire at Oslo Opera House Injures One, Now Extinguished
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Fire at Oslo Opera House Injures One, Now Extinguished

The fire that broke out at lunchtime at the Opera House in Oslo is now extinguished, reports Norwegian media. The building was evacuated and one person has inhaled smoke and suffered burns to their hands
Powerful New Earthquake Strikes Southeastern Afghanistan
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Powerful New Earthquake Strikes Southeastern Afghanistan

The number of dead after Sunday's devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has risen to over 2,200, authorities in the Taliban-ruled country announced. Now a new powerful tremor has hit Afghanistan
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