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27 August, 2024
A plane carrying Donald Trump Jnr landing in Nuuk, Greenland on Tuesday. Photo: Ritzau Scanpix via AP
United States

Denmark says it has neglected Greenland defence for years

Donald Trump wants the US to take over Greenland, the vast semi-autonomous Arctic island controlled by Denmark.

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Russia

Finland bars tanker suspected of cutting Baltic Sea cables from sailing

Russia

Swedish navy recovers anchor of tanker suspected of Baltic Sea cable damage

Finland

Finland finds drag marks on Baltic seabed after cable damage

Police said tracks drag on for dozens of kilometres where tanker carrying Russian oil is suspected of breaking power line, telecoms cables.

A robotic ROV (Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle) used for underwater investigation off Porvoo (Borga), Gulf of Finland, as Finnish authorities investigate sabotaged Baltic Sea power cable. Photo: Finnish Police / AFP / Handout
European Union

Finland moves Eagle S tanker closer to land as probe intensifies

Police in Finland are transferring the tanker closer to land as they step up their investigation into damage caused to undersea cables.

China

3 dead, 4 injured after tourist bus veers off road, plunges into lake in Norway

Police said 58 passengers were on board from 8 countries including China, India, Malaysia and Singapore.

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Russia

Finland boards oil tanker after internet and power cable outages

Finland seized the vessel’s cargo and believes that the ship was believed to belong to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet of ageing tankers.

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Finnish guard ship Turvan on duty in the southern Baltic Sea. Photo: EPA-EFE
Energy

Finland investigates outage of undersea power link to Estonia

‘The possibility of sabotage cannot be ruled out,’ Fingrid control room manager Arto Pahki said.

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Diplomacy

Sweden says China denied request to probe ship linked to cut undersea cables

Sweden’s assertion contradicts Beijing’s earlier promise of ‘cooperation’.

Environment

Norway suspends deep-sea mining projects, government ally says

Oslo had plans to open large areas of its Arctic region next year for its inaugural seabed licensing round.

Norwegian oilfield platforms in the North Sea. File photo: Reuters
European Union

On EU ‘no’ vote anniversary, more Norwegians want to join bloc

The Nordic country last said ‘no’ to joining the EU in 1994 and also voted against membership in a 1972 referendum.

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European Union flags flap in the wind at EU headquarters in Brussels. Opposition in Norway to EU membership has declined from more than 70 per cent in 2016 and is now at the lowest level since 2009, while support is up from around 20 per cent in the last decade. Photo: AP
Royalty

Son of Norway crown princess detained for week in rape probe

Marius Borg Hoiby, 27, remanded in investigative custody for rape accusations, as lawyer denies charges.

Energy

Undersea cables in Baltic Sea cut, Germany and Finland fear sabotage

Probes launched after communication cables between new Nato members Finland and Sweden and alliance partners Germany and Lithuania were damaged.

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Human rights

Women switched at birth in 1965 sue Norway over government cover-up

Authorities discovered the error when they were teenagers but kept it a secret, say the women, who are now 59.

The women say the Norwegian authorities undermined their right to a family life and are demanding an apology and compensation. Photo illustration: Shutterstock
Norway

Downtown Oslo tram derails and plows into shop, injuring 4

The tram driver, who is among those injured, is considered a suspect in the case.

A rescuer works at the scene of the tram derailment that collided with an Apple product store located on Storgata, one of the busiest streets in Oslo. Photo: EPA-EFE
Transport and logistics

1 dead, 4 injured after train carrying 55 people derails in Norway

Police say a rock slide probably caused the derailment when the train was on its way from Trondheim to the northern town of Bodoe.

Germany

Germany opens Nato naval command centre on Baltic Sea

Commander Task Force Baltic will coordinate naval activities in the region’, provide Nato with ‘maritime situation picture around the clock’.

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Crime

Swedish police arrest young suspect over shooting at Israeli company

No one was injured in the shooting at Israeli military technology firm Elbit Systems in Gothenburg.

Police patrol at the scene of a shooting at an office of Israeli military technology firm Elbit Systems in Gothenburg. Photo: AFP
Nobel Prize

Nobel chemistry prize awarded to scientist trio for protein structure work

Winners of this year’s Nobel will receive a cash prize and medal on December 10, followed by a lavish banquet in Stockholm city hall.

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Middle East

Denmark charges Swedish teenagers over blasts near Israel’s Copenhagen embassy

This year at least 10 Swedes have been charged in Denmark with attempted murder or weapons possession.

Israel

Danish police detain 3 people after blasts near Israel embassy

The incident in Copenhagen occurred against a backdrop of soaring tensions in the Middle East.

Military Police guard the perimeter of the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen, on October 2, 2024. Danish police said on Wednesday they were investigating two blasts that went off in an area near the Israeli embassy in the capital. (Photo by Emil HELMS / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP) / Denmark OUT
Middle East

Norway issues wanted notice for man connected to Lebanon device blasts

Notice is part of a multi-country investigation into last week’s deadly device explosions in Lebanon that were widely blamed on Israel.

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A member of the Lebanese army prepares to destroy a communication device found on the ground in southern Lebanon last week. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

Explainer | How 5 international brands are growing in China despite spending downturn

Arc’teryx, Adidas, Ralph Lauren, Sam’s Club and Yum China are all growing their China sales, but for different reasons.

Banking & finance

Lululemon leads niche apparel brands defying China’s spending downturn

‘Consumers with real spending power still have a strong demand for products that are high-end, experiential and relatively niche,’ analyst says.

English Premier League

FPL Gameweek 5 concerns amid injuries, lack of form and Haaland facing Gabriel

My 61-point haul marks the fifth week in a row that I have climbed up the rankings, but all that glitters is not gold.

Arsenal’s Gabriel scored and kept a clean sheet last weekend but he will be up against Erling Haaland as Arsenal face Manchester City next. Photo: AP
Start-ups

HKIC makes strategic investments in biotech, clean energy and health

The three start-ups have opened offices in Hong Kong to leverage the city’s talent and research prowess.

Clara Chan, CEO of HKIC, speaking at the inaugural Hong Kong Start-up Investment and Development Summit on September 13, 2024. Photo: Handout
Sweden

Sweden to pay immigrants up to US$34,000 to go back to home country

The Scandinavian nation seen for decades as a ‘humanitarian superpower’ is struggling to integrate many of its newcomers.

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English Premier League

FPL tips: Man Utd v Liverpool dilemma, why I picked Fulham defender over Arsenal

Those who followed my suggestions last week will be laughing, so let’s take a look at what’s in store ahead of Gameweek 3

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