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Italy probes Microsoft gaming firms over virtual currencies — 19hItaly, with Norway and Denmark, is probing Microsoft-owned game firms including Activision Blizzard over virtual currencies that may hide real spending.

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Norway Plans Temporary Restrictions on AI Glasses in Parks and Schools — 4dOn Oct. 5, 2026, Norway planned temporary AI-glasses limits in parks, schools and gyms; minister Torgeir Micaelsen warned of filming without people's knowledge.

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Rachel Meyers Norway's move to limit AI glasses in schools and parks is a smart step to protect people's privacy from secret recordings.

Norway police arrest outsider in hunting party shooting that killed two — 4dTwo killed, one seriously hurt after a shooter opened fire on a hunting party near Halden, Norway; police arrested a suspect not from the party.

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Silva Tackle Leaves Ødegaard Limping in Portugal-Norway — Sep 28, 2026Bernardo Silva told Odegaard "It's football, my friend" after a stoppage-time kick left the Norway captain shouting "f**k you," limping with an ankle knock in Portugal's 2-1 win.

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Jared Kim Silva's tackle came well after the ball was gone and deserved a stronger response from the ref than it got.

Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp, Out Against Denmark — Sep 30, 2026Cristiano Ronaldo (146 goals, 234 caps) left Portugal camp on 30 Sept 2026 after an unused Norway night and a straight walk to the tunnel, one day before Denmark.

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Priya Raman This could be the right call if he's not at his best, but it still feels like a big blow to team morale heading into that match.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

McConaughey says Harrelson snuck through window and slept in his bed — Sep 27, 2026On a Norway glacier, Matthew McConaughey told Bear Grylls that Woody Harrelson has snuck through his bedroom window unannounced and ended up in bed between him and Camila Alves.

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Norway reports 1 million pension recipients aged 62+ — Sep 27, 2026Norway reported that more than 1 million people age 62 and older received retirement pensions in 2025, while Ukrainian guidance clarifies which workers qualify for full sick-leave pay and how maternity and child-care leave count toward pension insurance records. Separately, research and family experience suggest that paid leave for fathers can support mothers’ health, children’s well-being and family connections.

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Norway Hikes Rates, Sweden Signals Possible Tightening — Sep 22, 2026Norway raised its policy rate to 4.5% and said borrowing costs may stay high, while Sweden held at 1.75% but signaled a likely increase before year-end. Both moves reflect concern that energy-price pressures could keep inflation elevated.

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Great Lakes Cruise Traffic Expected to Rise 5%Travel — Oct 1, 2026Small-ship cruising offers varied ways to explore beyond traditional megaships, from Norway’s fjords and France’s canals to the Great Lakes, with intimate excursions and access to smaller ports. Great Lakes voyages are drawing more travelers, combining expansive lake scenery with convenient stops at cities and destinations such as Mackinac Island and Niagara Falls.

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Norway Recovers $2.65 Million in Stolen Silver CoinsFinance — Sep 17, 2026Norway's Okokrim has sentenced three Norwegians to up to 2.5 years for organizing and storing tens of thousands of U.S. silver coins recovered from two vans near Oslo, part of a money-laundering scheme tied to a U.S. investment fraud. Authorities say nearly 67,000 coins worth about $2.65 million were recovered, with an earlier 2019 hoard of 79,500 coins found as the investigation continued; victims in the U.S. are to have assets returned once the process concludes.

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Princess Astrid Dies at 94 After King’s Funeral — Sep 11, 2026Norway’s Princess Astrid, 94, has died, two days after attending the state funeral of her brother King Harald V, with the royal palace noting her passing and the family expressing gratitude for her warmth and duty. The royal family and palace tributes highlighted her long service to the Crown, including her role in representing the Royal House and her support for Harald and the family during a period of mourning.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Zelensky Plane Nearly Hit by Drone, Norway Says — Sep 9, 2026Zelensky's plane was nearly struck by a drone as it took off from Moldova en route to Oslo for King Harald V's funeral, according to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. The incident underscores ongoing drone activity amid the Russia-Ukraine war and has spurred discussions on strengthening anti-ballistic defenses in Europe.

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Reader try again, as long as that Terrorist Zelensky is alive, there will be no Peace

NATO Allies Halt Russian Cable Drill Near Svalbard — Sep 10, 2026NATO allies Britain, Norway and the United States stopped Russian submarines from completing a covert drill near Svalbard in which Moscow’s GUGI agency simulated deploying a device to disable critical undersea cables; no cables were harmed as the vessels withdrew, underscoring Western alarm about Russia potentially targeting communications in a future conflict. The incident highlights the strategic Bear Gap corridor and ongoing concerns that Russia could escalate sabotage operations and test NATO’s Article 5 commitment.

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Derek Foss It's reassuring NATO acted fast to block Russia's cable sabotage practice near Svalbard before anything got damaged.

Norway bids farewell to King Harald V, 'grandfather' of the nation — Sep 9, 2026

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With large crowds attending, Norway lays King Harald to rest — Sep 9, 2026

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St. Olaf Unites Norway under ChristGood News — FROM 1015King ends pagan practices and builds churches.

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King Haakon sworn in as Norway mourns King Harald V's death — Sep 1, 2026

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Chris Dalton Wait, isn't Harald still king? Thought Haakon was just crown prince—someone clarify the timeline here.

Norway’s Harald V Dies as Haakon Becomes King Haakon VIII — Aug 28, 2026Norway’s King Harald V dies, and his son Haakon Magnus becomes King Haakon VIII, marking a transition after decades of preparation and regency duties. Haakon’s early reign faces public scrutiny over his family’s past but is framed as a continuation of Norway’s constitutional monarchy and the monarchy’s effort to stabilize its popularity and duties on the world stage.

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Norway's King Harald V Dies at Rikshospitalet — Aug 24, 2026Norway’s 89-year-old King Harald V remains hospitalized with a bacterial bloodstream infection, receiving antibiotics and with his condition described as stable as Crown Prince Haakon carries out regent duties. The coverage emphasizes his long, stabilizing presence in modern Norway, his family’s ongoing closeness, and his historical ties to European royal houses that continue to shape public interest in his health news.

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DAVID BLACKMON: Norway Provides An Object Lesson On How Not To Make Energy Policy — Dec 14, 2024“It’s an absolutely sh*t situation.” That is the assessment of Norway’s energy minister, Terje Aasland, about his country’s electricity costs rising to record levels due to its exports of power to the United Kingdom…

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Norway’s PM Responds to Trump’s Message: ‘Norway’s Position on Greenland is Clear’ — Jan 19, 2026Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre confirmed Monday he received a message from President Donald Trump which tied his desire to acquire Greenland to being snubbed for the Nobel Peace Prize. The prize is given out…

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NATO Exercise Leaves Four US Marines DeadReporting — Mar 19, 2022A NATO training exercise in Norway has resulted in the death of four U.S. Marines. The exercise was not related to the war in Ukraine. An MV-22B Osprey aircraft crashed Friday, Norway’s Joint Rescue Coordination Centers…

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Norway Assists Stranded Russians After Svalbard Vessel SeizureWorld — Sep 4, 2026Norway seized the Russian vessel Professor Molchanov in Svalbard at the request of Ukrainian company Naftogaz, leaving passengers and crew stranded and prompting Russia to condemn what it calls piracy. Oslo says it is acting under its international obligations and will provide assistance to Russian citizens affected on Svalbard, while stressing that sanctions exemptions and the Svalbard Treaty allow ongoing Russian activity there.

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Norway’s $1.6 Trillion Wealth Fund Opposes Elon Musk’s Record Tesla Pay Deal — Nov 4, 2025Norway’s sovereign wealth fund — one of Tesla’s largest investors — announced Tuesday it will vote against a proposed compensation package that could grant CEO Elon Musk up to $1 trillion over the next decade. According…

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