Marius Borg Høiby rape case to be retried by Court of Appeal
The rape verdict against Marius Borg Høiby will be taken up by the Court of Appeal, Borgarting Court of Appeal announced according to media.
World
Sources: NATO allies stopped Russian undersea cable sabotage exercise near Svalbard
Russian deep-sea submarines practiced deploying a new weapon against undersea cables near Svalbard this spring. The secret Russian operation was thwarted, according to sources, by NATO allies.
WorldTop news
Father recounts Tjörn boat collision: Then I break down a little
The father on the pleasure boat in the Tjörn accident describes how he was pinned down but then managed to get free. When he comes to the surface, he sees two life jackets, one with his son in it while the other is empty. Then I break down a little, because I realize that my daughter, who couldn't really swim, doesn't have her life jacket on and that it's probably over for her, he says during the trial.
Sweden
Støre says Zelenskyy's plane was nearly hit by drone after Moldova takeoff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a dramatic start to his trip to Oslo and King Harald's funeral. His plane was nearly hit by a drone as it took off from Moldova. "That is the reality he faces," Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre tells NRK.
World
Norwegian People's Aid rejects Trump funding and gets nearly 3 million kroner in donations
In protest, Norwegian People's Aid turned down several hundred million from the United States. This prompted Norwegians to increase their support for the aid organization.
World politics
Resurs Bank to cut about 100 jobs in Sweden and Norway
Around 100 employees at Resurs Bank are being given notice of termination.
BusinessTop news
King Haakon honored as Harald laid to rest in royal crypt
King Harald's funeral is over - now flags are raised and a salute is fired for Norway's new royal couple. King Haakon and Queen Mette-Marit and the rest of the royal family wave from the palace in Oslo.
World
Iraq’s Oscar Submission Faces Rejection in Norway, Director Says
One of the most talked-about films at this year’s festival is the Norwegian-Kurdish-Swedish "No Paradise if You Are Killed by a Woman". It has been selected as Iraq's Oscar entry and is drawing a lot of attention in Norway. But director Halkawt Mustafa is extremely disappointed with the Norwegian Film Institute.
TV & film
World leaders and royals gather in Oslo for King Harald’s funeral
Prime ministers and presidents, princes and national team captains, queens and bishops - the guest list for the funeral of Norway’s King Harald V includes many famous and high-ranking names.
WorldTop news
Norway bids farewell to King Harald, hailed as a unifying monarch
Flags at half-mast, seas of flowers and royalty from all over the world. Today, Norway's "grandfather" - King Harald - is being buried. He embraced us all. He deserves a proper farewell, says Hilde Østrem, retired doctor.
World
Britain tightens sanctions on Israeli settlements as Israel retaliates
Britain has announced sanctions against Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Eleven more countries, including Sweden, want to see similar sanctions. Israel's occupation of the West Bank is illegal, says British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband. Israel closes the British consulate in East Jerusalem.
World politicsTop news
Swedish students post their worst-ever PISA results in reading, math and science
The decline in knowledge among Swedish students is severe in the latest PISA survey. Overall, they have never performed so poorly in mathematics, reading comprehension and science in any survey in the past 25 years. It is a bleak picture, says Anna Castberg, head of analysis at the Swedish National Agency for Education.
Sweden
Traffic chaos in Oslo ahead of King Harald’s funeral
Tomorrow, Norway's King Harald will be laid to rest. An influx of guests is causing traffic jams in Oslo.
WorldTop news
SVT chief says Ski World Championships TV agreement in Falun is urgent
With less than six months left until the World Ski Championships in Falun, it is still unclear who, if anyone, will broadcast the championship on television. An agreement is urgent, SVT CEO Anne Lagercrantz told TT.
Sports
Five Swedish men arrested in Cyprus over suspected murder plot
Swedish police confirm that five Swedish men have been arrested in Cyprus. The men are suspected of being involved in a murder plot.
Crime
Champions League Guide: PSG chase third straight title as new season begins
Paris SG won in 2024-25 and 2025-26. Can the French giants win three straight Champions League titles? Now the chase for club football’s most coveted trophy begins, and here’s everything you need to know ahead of the opening round and the season.
Football
Kremlin says US missile systems in Norway threaten Russia
Russia criticizes Norway's deployment of American missile systems in Trøndelag, in central Norway.
Conflicts
Mothers Are Key to the Future of the Cultural Aunt, Says Lisa Boda
They keep Swedish culture afloat with their theatre visits, book clubs and art exhibitions. But what do they get in return? Mocking comments. When Lisa Boda takes a closer look at the culture aunt, a powerful group emerges that wants to give back.
Entertainment
Details set for King Harald’s funeral procession in Oslo
There will be a long procession on foot following King Harald's coffin from the palace to Oslo Cathedral. In addition to the royal family, foreign royalty and heads of state will be included in the funeral procession, which will begin at 12:00 on Wednesday.
WorldTop news
Sweden lags behind Nordic neighbours in cultural funding, researcher says
Sweden is one of the countries that invests the least in culture in the Nordic countries. But it's not just money that matters - political ambition also has an impact. One gets the impression that Sweden is stagnating and that Norway is thriving, says cultural researcher Ola K Berge.
Entertainment
Norway overtakes Sweden in space race with historic satellite launch from Andøya
Norway is ahead of Sweden in the space race. A space rocket has been launched from Norwegian soil, putting small satellites into orbit around the Earth.
World