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A shows a nuclear submarine is seen at the naval base in Ile Longue, France, iin December 2016. Photo: AFP
Norway

Norway to join France’s nuclear umbrella, in move away from US reliance

European countries are seeking to strengthen their defence capabilities ⁠amid doubts about US commitments and tensions with Russia.

Greenland

US needs to ‘put its footprint back on Greenland’, Trump envoy says

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Norway

Norway arrests Chinese national for alleged spying

Animals

Timmy, the stranded whale that captivated Germany, found dead in Denmark

The animal had recently been released in the North Sea after an expensive and controversial rescue operation.

Helpers use straps to try to pull a stranded humpback whale in Fährdorf, Germany, in April. Photo: dpa via AP
Greenland

Greenland PM hits out at reported bid to buy signatures for pro-US petition

Jens-Frederik Nielsen responds to report of a ‘mysterious American’ offering a Nuuk taxi driver US$200,000 to sign.

Mainland China

Norwegian police arrest Chinese citizen on spying allegations

Authorities allege the woman had a suspected role in spying on Norwegian satellite data.

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Ukraine war

Sweden to form new spy agency in Ukraine war reset

The foreign intelligence service would start operations in January 2027.

Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (left) at a press conference with Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard in Stockholm in 2024. Photo: AFP
Diplomacy

A month after elections, Danish government talks remain in stalemate

Caretaker PM Mette ‌Frederiksen has so far only won support from left-wing groups, which is not enough to secure a parliamentary majority.

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Denmark

Trains collide head-on in Denmark, injuring 18

Emergency services deploy helicopters and ambulances after two local trains collide north of Copenhagen.

Crime

Sweden charges ‘monster’ man for selling wife to over 120 men

The man, 62, had for years benefited financially from pressuring his wife ‘to perform and submit to sexual acts’.

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The man, 62, was arrested in late October after his wife reported him to police in northern Sweden. He has been held in custody since then. Photo: Reuters
Denmark

Denmark’s Frederiksen faces tough coalition talks to remain prime minister

Danish prime minister’s left-wing bloc wins election, but fails to secure a majority.

Mette Frederiksen, Denmark’s prime minister, during an election party following the exit polls. Photo: Reuters
Denmark

Denmark votes in election shadowed by Trump’s Greenland ambitions

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seeks a third term after a stand-off with US President Donald Trump over Greenland.

Jeffrey Epstein

Norway crown princess says she was ‘manipulated’ by Epstein

Recent polls show most Norwegians oppose the idea of Mette-Marit ever becoming queen.

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Norway

Trio with Iraq links arrested for ‘terrorist bombing’ of US embassy in Norway

The siblings are Norwegian citizens, and police are investigating if they were working on their own or on orders from a foreign entity.

Police vehicles are seen at the US embassy in Oslo, Norway, on Sunday after an explosion was reported at the site. Photo: EPA
Norway

US embassy in Norway’s Oslo hit by explosion but no injuries, police say

The blast caused only ‘minor material damage’ to one of the building’s entrances.

The US embassy in Oslo, Norway, on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

Denmark warns of interference from Russia, US in its election

A Danish intelligence cites Denmark’s support for Ukraine and rising tensions over Greenland for its assessment.

Nato

Nato launches Arctic Sentry mission to ease Greenland tensions with Trump

The mission brings efforts by various alliance members under a single command, as Russia and China take a greater interest in the region.

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Canada

Canada and France open Greenland consulates to show support amid Trump threats

The US president insists that Washington must control the strategic Arctic island but has backed off threats to seize it for now.

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A person stands outside Canadian consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, on Friday, the day of its official oppening. Photo: Reuters
Royalty

‘Need for recognition’: Norway royal’s tearful plea in trial, denies rape

A tearful Marius Borg Hoiby tells an Oslo court that an extreme need for recognition drove his life of excess, as he stands trial for rape.

Nato

Nato starts planning for Arctic military mission amid Greenland row with Trump

The defence alliance has said it would boost its presence in the region after the US president’s repeated threats to take over the island.

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Crime

Norway royal’s son pleads not guilty to four counts of rape, amid Epstein link scandal

Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son Marius Borg Hoiby faces 38 charges, including rape and assault, risking 16 years in prison.

Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit. Photo: AFP
Royalty

Norwegian royal scandal deepens as Crown Princess’ son arrested before trial

Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, faces 38 charges including rape, strangulation, knife threats, marijuana trafficking.

Norway’s Marius Borg Hoiby in Oslo in June 2022. Photo: AP
Greenland

Language Matters | How Greenland’s language is just as invaluable as its minerals and oil

Greenlandic has been an emblem of identity as the territory advanced to political autonomy and has given us words like igloo and anorak.

Greenland

Greenland mayor issues warning after US flag stunt

German comedian Maxi Schafroth attempted to hoist the flag in Nuuk, then claimed to be a US official when confronted by angry locals.

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US-China relations

China coming ‘closer’ to US as ‘global power’, European ex-leader says

Former Portuguese prime minister says Beijing is ‘scoring more points’ in a ‘volatile’ world through economic growth, diplomatic victories.

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Jose Manuel Durao Barroso, former president of the European Commission and prime minister of Portugal from 2002 to 2004, delivers a keynote speech at the 19th Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Lee
Tourism

Taste Sweden’s delicious ‘blue food’ fresh from the sea on boat tours

From oysters and mussels to superfood seaweed, Sweden’s west coast is a treasure trove of ‘blue food’ – sustainable aquatic produce.

FILED - Blue, or aquatic, foods hold support diets that are healthy, sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient. Here, Per Karlsson prepares to serve up Swedish treats from the sea. Photo: Sabine Glaubitz/dpa-tmn - ATTENTION: editorial use only in connection with the aforementioned text
Donald Trump

Video | The real reason Trump wants Greenland

Security and securing alternative natural resources are priorities for the US president’s administration, and the Danish island has a strategic role in his ambitions.

US-China relations

China to ‘quietly track’ Greenland developments amid Arctic ambitions: analysts

Beijing to focus on maintaining its ‘constructive relationship with US’ and does not need to ‘disrupt that over Greenland’, say experts.

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