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Fire at Oslo Opera House Injures One, Now Extinguished

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Fire at Oslo Opera House Injures One, Now Extinguished

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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

Powerful New Earthquake Strikes Southeastern Afghanistan

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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

Norwegian Man Arrested in Oslo for Gothenburg Double Murder

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Norwegian Man Arrested in Oslo for Gothenburg Double Murder

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A Norwegian man in his 30-40s is suspected of the double murder in Gothenburg earlier in the week. According to information to Norwegian TV2, he was arrested after a dramatic car chase in Oslo on Wednesday night

Norway's Høyre Faces Lowest Poll Numbers in 15 Years Before Election

Norway's Høyre Faces Lowest Poll Numbers in 15 Years Before Election

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With less than a week left until the election, Norway's equivalent to The Moderate Party, Høyre, is threatened by a fiasco. The party is falling further in the latest measurement – to the lowest figure in over 15 years

Biathlon Official Anders Besseberg's Appeal Denied, Faces Prison Sentence

Biathlon Official Anders Besseberg's Appeal Denied, Faces Prison Sentence

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The former biathlon top athlete Anders Besseberg did not get his appeal through in Norway's equivalent to the court of appeal. The 79-year-old is sentenced to three years of unconditional imprisonment, writes NTB

Norway to Buy British Frigates in Historic Defense Deal

Norway to Buy British Frigates in Historic Defense Deal

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Norway's government has decided to buy frigates from the United Kingdom, the Prime Minister announces. The warships are specially developed for submarine hunting

Norway Landslide Near Trondheim: Search for Missing Man Continues

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Norway Landslide Near Trondheim: Search for Missing Man Continues

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A large landslide has cut off E6 a few miles northeast of Trondheim in Norway. The rescue operation has turned into a search operation for a man who is believed to have been killed

Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Comeback Blocked by Diamond League Rule

Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Comeback Blocked by Diamond League Rule

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Running star Jakob Ingebrigtsen has not competed at all outdoors this year, but now wanted to make a comeback on 1,500 meters after his injury hell. Then he got a flat no from the organizer of the Diamond League final – due to a rule

Norwegian Oil Fund Divests from Israeli Companies Amid Conflict

Norwegian Oil Fund Divests from Israeli Companies Amid Conflict

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The state oil fund in Norway is selling its assets in eleven Israeli companies, reports Norwegian media. Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg says that more sales may come

Stoltenberg Calls for Review of Oil Fund's Israeli Investment

Stoltenberg Calls for Review of Oil Fund's Israeli Investment

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Second Arrest Made in Oslo Tveita Senter Shooting

Second Arrest Made in Oslo Tveita Senter Shooting

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Michel Platini's Home Burglarized, 20 Medals and Trophies Stolen

Michel Platini's Home Burglarized, 20 Medals and Trophies Stolen

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French football icon Michel Platini has been subjected to a burglary and lost around twenty medals and trophies.

Sweden Views Israel-Iran Ceasefire as Fragile but Positive

Sweden Views Israel-Iran Ceasefire as Fragile but Positive

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Delicate, but positive, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) about the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

Italy Equates Sports Referees with Police Officers to Curb Violence

Italy Equates Sports Referees with Police Officers to Curb Violence

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Italy is taking a new approach to curb violence against, among other things, football referees. They will now be seen as public officials and attacks on referees can be punished as severely as crimes against police officers

Norwegian Coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen Sentenced for Assault on Daughter

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Norwegian Coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen Sentenced for Assault on Daughter

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The Norwegian athletics coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen is sentenced in the district court for assault against one of his children. But he is acquitted at the same time of all allegations of assault against his son and running star Jakob Ingebrigtsen

Norwegian Coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen Awaits Verdict in Assault Trial

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Norwegian Coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen Awaits Verdict in Assault Trial

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It is the assault trial that has shaken Norway – and received enormous attention. Today, the verdict against athletics coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen will be announced

NATO Nations Sign Agreement for Mass Purchase of Swedish CV90 Vehicles

NATO Nations Sign Agreement for Mass Purchase of Swedish CV90 Vehicles

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Sweden and several NATO countries sign agreement in Brussels on large purchase of Swedish CV90 combat vehicles. The orders are not to affect deliveries to Ukraine, promises the defence minister

Casper Ruud Exits French Championships Due to Injury

Casper Ruud Exits French Championships Due to Injury

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The seventh-seeded Norwegian Casper Ruud has finished playing in the French Championships in Paris, where he has reached the final twice. Ruud sustained an injury during the match against the Portuguese Nuno Borges, who won the second round with 3–1 in sets

Ballon d'Or Gala Moved to September to Avoid Schedule Conflicts

Ballon d'Or Gala Moved to September to Avoid Schedule Conflicts

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The organizer of the prestigious Ballon d'Or gala has received severe criticism. Now the award ceremony is being moved to September to avoid colliding with national team matches on the women's side

NATO Establishes New Regional Air Command in Northern Norway

NATO Establishes New Regional Air Command in Northern Norway

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Nato's new regional air command in Norway is located in Reitan near Bodø, the country's government announces.

Alexander Sørloth Scores Four Goals in 23 Minutes for Atletico Madrid

Alexander Sørloth Scores Four Goals in 23 Minutes for Atletico Madrid

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Atletico Madrid's Norwegian striker Alexander Sørloth did what he wanted during the first half against his old club, Real Sociedad. And just that day he felt like pouring in four goals within 23 minutes

Wrexham's Rise: From Division Five to Premier League Contenders

Wrexham's Rise: From Division Five to Premier League Contenders

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From a club on the decline in division five to Premier League? Well, if Wrexham keeps up the pace as well as speed, nothing seems impossible. Wales' own equivalent to Åshöjdens BK is on its way to a third promotion in as many years

Biathlon Chief's Corruption Appeal Begins in Norway Court

Biathlon Chief's Corruption Appeal Begins in Norway Court

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One year ago, Anders Besseberg was sentenced to prison for gross corruption, despite his denial. Now it's time for the former chairman of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) to have his appeal tried

Trump Administration Halts New York Offshore Wind Farm Construction

Trump Administration Halts New York Offshore Wind Farm Construction

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