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Massive fire in Drammen, Norway destroys more than 100 homes
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Massive fire in Drammen, Norway destroys more than 100 homes

A major fire has spread through a row house area in Drammen, Norway - and according to police, more than 100 homes have been destroyed. “Everything is gone
Norwegian parties open to World Cup bid after historic national team run
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Norwegian parties open to World Cup bid after historic national team run

Several Norwegian parties are open to hosting the World Cup and European Football Championships in the country. Venstre is positive about Norway hosting major sporting events, including the World Cup, party leader Guri Melby tells Aftenposten
Norway to continue celebrations after historic World Cup run despite quarter-final defeat
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Norway to continue celebrations after historic World Cup run despite quarter-final defeat

Things are not over in Norway yet. After the historic World Cup success, the national team will now be celebrated by both king and country
Swedish man found dead in the Norwegian mountains after being reported missing
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Swedish man found dead in the Norwegian mountains after being reported missing

A Swede has been found dead in the mountains of Nordland in northern Norway after being reported missing on Sunday evening, reports the news agency NTB.
Norway opens consulate general in Nuuk, Greenland
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Norway opens consulate general in Nuuk, Greenland

Norway is opening a consulate general in Nuuk. Norway says the decision is part of the new strategy of Arctic NATO members
Norway: Israel's violence against Gaza convoy activists unacceptable
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Norway: Israel's violence against Gaza convoy activists unacceptable

Norway has criticized Israel's treatment of activists from the latest Gaza convoy, reports NTB.
Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra to stand in for Crown Prince Haakon
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Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra to stand in for Crown Prince Haakon

Norway's Crown Prince Haakon has canceled scheduled events due to his wife Mette-Marit's illness. The Norwegian parliament is now opening its doors to allow his daughter, Ingrid Alexandra, to lead the government in his absence
Swedes fined in Norway for throwing stones across border into Russia
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Swedes fined in Norway for throwing stones across border into Russia

Three Swedish citizens have been fined in Norway for throwing stones across the border into Russia.
UNHCR: Number of displaced people is falling for the first time in ten years
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UNHCR: Number of displaced people is falling for the first time in ten years

The number of people fleeing violence and persecution is decreasing for the first time in ten years, according to UNHCR's annual report.
Wage dispute - tennis stars threaten strike
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Wage dispute - tennis stars threaten strike

On the tennis courts in Paris, stars like Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka will spend many hours over the next two weeks. In front of the microphones, however, they will be allotted a maximum of 15 minutes
Iranian Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi floats between life and death
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Iranian Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi floats between life and death

Iranian Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi is hovering between life and death, her lawyers in France say. We are not just fighting for Narges' freedom; we are fighting for her heart to keep beating, says lawyer Chirinne Ardakani
Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital after feeling unwell at Old Trafford
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Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital after feeling unwell at Old Trafford

Manchester United's legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson has reportedly been taken to hospital by ambulance. The 84-year-old Ferguson was watching Manchester United play Liverpool at Old Trafford when he felt unwell
World Cup alert: teams must reach semifinals to make a profit
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World Cup alert: teams must reach semifinals to make a profit

FIFA is expected to increase the funding for this summer's Men's World Cup, following demands from a number of European football associations, Norwegian news agency NTB has learned.
Norway introduces age limit for social media, barring use of Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat until age 16
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Norway introduces age limit for social media, barring use of Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat until age 16

The Norwegian government is introducing an age limit for social media.
Bjørndalen struggles in vain, receives no new offer
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Bjørndalen struggles in vain, receives no new offer

Einar Hedegart chose skiing when he was not allowed to join the Norwegian biathlon team. Legendary Ole Einar Bjørndalen is working to get the biathlon team to reconsider - but in vain
Successful Norwegian Einar Hedegart has decided it's over and is switching from biathlon to cross-country skiing
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Successful Norwegian Einar Hedegart has decided it's over and is switching from biathlon to cross-country skiing

Double Olympic gold medalist Einar Hedegart has made his choice. The 24-year-old is switching from biathlon to cross-country skiing
Norway stops competitions - Sweden raises the issue
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Norway stops competitions - Sweden raises the issue

Norwegian swimming has stopped organizing competitions with Russians and Belarusians. It also wants to include the Nordic and Baltic countries in the decision
Furious at Northug after controversial push called one of the biggest scandals in Norwegian cross-country skiing
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Furious at Northug after controversial push called one of the biggest scandals in Norwegian cross-country skiing

Norwegian skiing legend Petter Northug, 40, took home gold in the Norwegian sprint relay championships - after a controversial push.
Crown Prince and Princess speak about Epstein in NRK interview
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Crown Prince and Princess speak about Epstein in NRK interview

On Thursday, NRK spoke to Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit about her association with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Senegal stripped of African Cup of Nations title, Morocco awarded victory
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Senegal stripped of African Cup of Nations title, Morocco awarded victory

Senegal's football team has been stripped of the African Cup of Nations title after a chaotic final against Morocco in January. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has instead awarded Morocco the victory
The fairy tale ended in a nightmare - Bodø/Glimt collapsed
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The fairy tale ended in a nightmare - Bodø/Glimt collapsed

Bodø/Glimt's successful Champions League saga ended with a nightmare night in Lisbon. Sporting overcame a 0–3 deficit in the second leg of the round of 16 and then sent the Norwegians out in extra time, winning 5–3 on aggregate
SAS to cancel at least 1,000 departures in April
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SAS to cancel at least 1,000 departures in April

The airline SAS will cancel at least 1,000 departures in April due to high fuel prices, according to CEO Anko van der Werff.
Iran's sports minister rules out World Cup participation this summer
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Iran's sports minister rules out World Cup participation this summer

Iran can participate in this summer's World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino says after receiving such an assurance from US President Donald Trump. Iran's sports minister, Ahmad Donyamali, disagrees
Trier says Oscar nomination creates enormous pressure
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Trier says Oscar nomination creates enormous pressure

Joachim Trier's "Sentimental Value" has a chance at Oscars in nine categories - and the director has felt the pressure since last time.
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