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UK Joins European Pact to Build World’s Largest Offshore Clean Energy Grid

The United Kingdom has joined nine European countries in a landmark agreement to develop a vast offshore wind network in the North Sea, aimed...

Trump Ties Greenland Push to Nobel Snub, Threatens EU With Tariffs

US President Donald Trump has linked his renewed push to take control of Greenland with his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, escalating...

Powerful Storm Brings Destruction Across Norway With Near-Hurricane Winds

Strong winds approaching hurricane force swept across large parts of Norway on Saturday, causing widespread damage and major disruptions. Northern regions such as...

Norway Moves Closer to EU as Government Accelerates Adoption of European Laws

Norway has taken a significant step toward closer integration with the European Union by accelerating the adoption of EU legislation under the European Economic...

Equinor Chief Warns Against Using Oil Policy as Bargaining Chip in Budget Talks

Equinor chief executive Anders Opedal has voiced concern that Norway’s oil and gas policy is being negotiated behind closed doors as part of ongoing...

Norway’s High Tariffs Blamed for Soaring Food Prices and Surge in Cross-Border Shopping

Norwegians continue to face some of the highest food prices globally, with costs rising sharply over the past year. While politicians often point to...

Denmark, Norway Probe Security Risks in Chinese Electric Buses Amid Remote Access Fears

Danish authorities have launched an urgent investigation into potential security vulnerabilities in hundreds of Chinese-made electric buses after it was discovered that the vehicles’...

Telenor Reports $50 Million Earnings Impact from Malaysia’s Rising 5G Costs

Norwegian telecom giant Telenor reported third-quarter earnings slightly below expectations, citing a negative adjustment of 500 million Norwegian crowns ($49.8 million) due to escalating...

Stoltenberg Calls for Review of Norway’s Oil Fund Ethical Guidelines

Norwegian Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg has called for a review of the ethical guidelines governing Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, known as the Oil Fund....

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In a report released Wednesday, the World Economic Forum highlighted climate change as the most pressing long-term challenge facing the global economy. However, the report noted that the world...

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According to sources reported by news agencies, the United States and Germany are set to send heavy tanks to Ukraine, a move that Ukrainian officials claim will reshape the...

Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand’s 41st PM

Chris Hipkins assumed office as New Zealand's 41st prime minister, succeeding Jacinda Ardern, whose unexpected resignation came last week.Aged 44, Hipkins has pledged to adopt a "back-to-basics" approach, prioritizing...

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Mark Zuckerberg’s $80 Billion Bet Confirms: The Metaverse Arrived Decades Too Early

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Instagram Encryption Ends: The Broader Implications for Tech Companies

Meta's decision to remove end-to-end encryption from Instagram DMs, effective May 8, 2026, sends a signal that could resonate across the technology industry. The...

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