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The Long Slow Death Of Norway's Wild Salmon
International Business Times - Australia
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July 9, 2025
Waist-deep in a rain-swollen river, Christer Kristoffersen cast his line, landed it gently on the water, and caught ... nothing. Norway's iconic wild salmon is in dramatic decline, a victim of fish farming and climate change. "As a kid, in the...
How early has a defending champion exited an international tournament?
The Guardian
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July 9, 2025
“The Lionesses will be out of Euro 2025 after two games if they lose to the Netherlands on Wednesday and France avoid defeat against Wales,” laments Sarah Cassidy. “Would that be the earliest a defending champion has been eliminated at a major...
A toddler was bitten by a tick in central Oslo
ScienceNorway
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July 8, 2025
Ticks can be found all over European gardens and parks. In Norway, there is a lack of data for urban areas. Chloe played by the redcurrant bushes in the backyard. Dad Thomas Aarholt first thought she had a bump on the back of her head. (Photo:...
New Zealand will ‘look to the stars’ with first military space unit
Defense News
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July 8, 2025
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) established its first dedicated space unit on July 4 with the reactivation of No. 62 Squadron at Whenuapai airbase, Auckland. “Space is vital for modern life,” New Zealand’s...
Scotland deserves a government that will move mountains for cancer patients - Alex Cole-Hamilton
Edinburgh Evening News
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July 9, 2025
Every hour, four Scots are diagnosed with cancer. As Scotland’s biggest killer, it claims the lives of approx-imately 16,300 people every year. These figures are a reminder of why early diagnosis and early intervention are crucial. Cancer patients...
Foreign ministers arrive in KL as Malaysia hosts 58th AMM under Asean chairmanship
Malay Mail
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July 9, 2025
SEPANG, July 9 — Foreign Ministers from Asean and its dialogue and sectoral partners continued to arrive in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday ahead of the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related meetings. Indonesia’s Foreign Minister,...
REVEALED: The best 'coolcation' spots in Norway... according to the locals
The Local - Norway
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July 8, 2025
Norwegians are known to keep the secrets close to their chest but several have revealed the best places to in the country to go for a "coolcation" this summer. According to a Reisebarometer survey from Innovation Norway and Opinion, 8 out of 10...
Arkansas leads in anti-ESG laws
Ballotpedia
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July 8, 2025
In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: EU member states ask for cuts to deforestation rules European ESG investors seek alternatives to regulation Arkansas leads in anti-ESG laws Ohio legislature passes, North Carolina governor vetoes...
Avolta extends Norwegian Cruise Line partnership to new Aqua ship
The Moodie Davitt Report
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July 8, 2025
INTERNATIONAL. Travel experience player Avolta has extended its presence with Norwegian Cruise Line after opening a series of stores onboard the new Norwegian Aqua vessel. The portfolio includes eight duty-free shops and spaces for sunglasses,...
Harvesting—and Tasting—Norway's Wild Landscape While Sailing Up the Coast
Conde Nast Traveler
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July 8, 2025
The mottled landscape of the Lofoten Islands is essentially an enormous collection of tidal pools, as if the waves had only just departed, leaving behind a tumble of seaweed-covered rocks interspersed with puddles. I can see two figures in the...
Factbox-Can US President Donald Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize?
The Gazette - Colorado
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(Reuters) -The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the most prestigious honours that can be awarded to individuals and organisations internationally. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the prize. If...
Can US President Donald Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize?
The Indian Express
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July 8, 2025
The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the most prestigious honours that can be awarded to individuals and organisations internationally. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated US President Donald Trump for the prize.If Trump wins, he...
Factbox-Can US President Donald Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize?
WHTC - Michigan
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(Reuters) -The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the most prestigious honours that can be awarded to individuals and organisations internationally. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the prize. If...
This northern Norway city has adopted a one-of-a-kind approach to observing Shabbat
Forward
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July 8, 2025
The river Nid offers picturesque views in Trondheim, Norway, home to one of the northernmost Jewish communities in the world. (Getty Images) By Dan Fellner July 8, 2025 (JTA) — TRONDHEIM, Norway — If ever there was a synagogue that’s earned the...
Russian fishing companies caught spying on Norway’s underwater infrastructure.
The Odessa Journal
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Main image: The Orion in Kirkenes on May 28, 2025. The ship is owned by Norebo, the company that was included in the EU's 17th Sanctions Package. Photo: Atle Staalesen Russian fishing companies have been caught spying on Norway’s underwater...
Russian diplomat calls Norway's sanctions against two Russia's fishing companies absurd
TASS
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July 8, 2025
STOCKHOLM, July 8. /TASS/. The Norwegian authorities’ decision to impose sanctions against the Russian fishing companies Norebo and Murman Seafood is absurd and complicates the prospects for bilateral cooperation, Russian Ambassador to Norway...
Germany’s education minister suggests classroom cap on immigrant pupils
The National News
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Germany’s education minister has sparked heated debate after suggesting the proportion of migrant children in each school classroom could be capped at 30 or 40 per cent. Karin Prien’s comments have drawn criticism from opposition parties and...
Academic slams NZ government over ‘compromised’ foreign policy
Asia Pacific Report
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July 8, 2025
Asia Pacific Report A prominent academic has criticised the New Zealand coalition government for compromising the country’s traditional commitment to upholding an international rules-based order due to a “desire not to offend” the Trump...
Learn from ‘our Scandinavian neighbours’ about crises and war, ministers urged
The Independent
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July 8, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
General : Trilateral Meeting Reinforces Norway’s Role As Key ASEAN Partner
Bernama
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July 8, 2025
By Wan Muhammad Aslah Wan Razali KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, Norway, and the ASEAN Secretariat convened a trilateral meeting today to strengthen cooperation on peacebuilding, climate action, and regional development, reaffirming...