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Norway's joy - Haaland defeated Iraq, says the 4-1 win is fantastic
It was Norway's first World Cup match in 28 years. Then Erling Braut Haaland scored - twice. Winning 4-1 is fantastic for everyone, says the attacking star.
Sports
Punished with urine - now Iraq is playing the World Cup again
Imprisonment, beatings and humiliation. These were the consequences suffered by Iraqi national team players after a loss under Saddam Hussein's regime. Forty years after its only World Cup appearance to date, it's time again for Iraq. A broken, war-torn country is ready for the biggest football stage again.
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Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm to step down, replaced by Per Narvinger
Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm is stepping down. He is being replaced by Per Narvinger, who has worked at the company since 1997. Ekholm has been both praised and questioned during his more than nine years at the helm. It was a long-term emergency solution that has now begun to bear fruit, says Sverre Linton, general counsel at Aktieägarna.
Technology
A handful of ships with Swedish interests still stuck in the Strait of Hormuz
A handful of ships with Swedish interests are still stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Anders Hermansson, CEO of the Swedish Shipping Association, there is now hope for a solution. However, shipping companies need to know that it is truly safe, he says.
Business
Norwegian national team captain says we are hypocrites
Politics has been in focus ahead of the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Norway's national team captain Ståle Solbakken believes that much could have been done differently. "But we are all hypocrites," he said.
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Pause between Iran and Israel after a violent day
“Israel and Iran must immediately cease ‘shooting’,” wrote US President Donald Trump after a day of intense attacks between the two countries. Both sides appear to be listening. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns that Israel is ready to strike with “full force” if necessary.
World
Ødegaard saves Norway with equalizer against Morocco in final match before World Cup
Martin Ødegaard saved Norway from defeat in their final match before the World Cup when he equalized to make it 1–1 against Morocco.
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Why oil prices aren't at record levels yet
The dark prophecies of oil prices of around $200 per barrel following Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have not come true. At least not yet. There are a number of explanations for the relatively mild price shock.
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