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Norway: the fossil fuel capital of Europe
CADTM
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September 8, 2025
Norwegians are probably the richest nation in the world – if you measure that by average income per person . Per capita income is higher than any other major economy – only the tax havens of Switzerland, Luxembourg, Monaco etc are higher. But...
Martin Odegaard provides injury update as Arsenal captain reveals truth about Norway dispute
Football London
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September 8, 2025
Martin Odegaard has provided an update on his fitness following his return from the treatment room. The Arsenal captain suffered a shoulder injury during the first half of the Gunners' 5-0 win against Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium last...
Norway purchases five Type 26 frigates, the UK largest warship export (US$ 13.5bn)
MercoPress
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Monday, September 8th 2025 - 09:34 UTC With more than 30 ships in the class (8 for the RN, 6 for Australia, up to 15 for Canada and 5 for Norway), Type 26 has become the most successful British frigate design since the Leander class. Norway has...
Norway votes in tight election where war and tariffs loom large
Brussels Signal
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September 8, 2025
Norwegians began voting on September 8 in an election where US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the war in Ukraine could give a boost to the government led by Labour Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store. Store, a veteran Labour politician, has a...
Erling Haaland pokes fun at bizarre injury as he shares new picture - after Man City star was left needing stitches after freak accident with Norway's team bus
Daily Mail
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September 8, 2025
By TUM BALOGUN, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 09:51 EDT, 8 September 2025 | Updated: 10:10 EDT, 8 September 2025 Erling Haaland has poked fun at his injury after being left needing stitches when he was struck in the face by Norway's team bus. The...
Norwegians vote with Labour Party narrowly favoured to win re-election
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Gwladys Fouche and Ilze Filks OSLO (Reuters) - Norway voted on Monday on the final day of a parliamentary election dominated by concerns over rising living costs at home and turmoil in international politics, with the ruling Labour Party...
Trailblazing Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Takes Shape
Engineering News Record
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September 8, 2025
Honoring America’s larger-than-life 26th president, known for his commitment to preserving the environment and his exuberant public persona, the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is being constructed atop a butte with only one road into and...
Spain recalls ambassador, bans Israel-bound ships, aircraft after minister accused Madrid of antisemitism
The Indian Express
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September 8, 2025
Spain on Monday recalled its ambassador to Tel Aviv after the Israeli government accused Madrid of antisemitism and barred two Spanish ministers from entering the country. According to Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, the envoy was...
Haaland requires stitches in face after bizarre incident on Norway duty
BVM Sports
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September 8, 2025
OSLO (AP) — Erling Haaland is “doing fine” after requiring stitches for a cut to his face sustained in a bizarre incident on international duty with Norway, team captain Martin Ødegaard said Monday. The Manchester City star posted a photo on...
Futures Rise Ahead Of French Government Collapse, Looming Inflation Data
Zero Hedge
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US equity futures are higher ahead of today's French vote of confidence which should end the Bayrou government, and into major inflation updates this week. As of 8:0am ET, S&P futures are up 0.2% and on pace for another record high after Friday's...
Spain moves to pressure Israel over Gaza war, Israel bans ministers
The Siasat Daily
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September 8, 2025
Madrid: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday ratcheted up his criticism of Israel’s actions in the 23-month Israel-Hamas war, to which Israel responded by banning two left-wing Spanish ministers from the country. Sanchez made the...
New Norwegian ambassador begins work in Ukraine
Ukrainska Pravda
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Lars Hansen and Oleksandr Mishchenko. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine The new Ambassador of Norway to Ukraine, Lars Hansen, has begun his work in Kyiv. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Details: Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign...
Norwegians Vote As Labor Party Narrowly Favored to Win Re-Election
Tasnim News Agency
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September 8, 2025
A left-wing bloc of Labor and four smaller parties is seen winning 88 seats in parliament, three more than the minimum needed to secure a majority and down from a combined 100 seats in 2021, according to an average of recent opinion polls. On the...
Norway’s Labor Party claims victory in general election
Associated Press
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September 8, 2025
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norway’s Labor Party of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has claimed victory in Monday’s general election with most votes now counted and with a narrow but clear win by the center-left block over the right-wing parties....
Norway vote: Labour Party expected to take narrow victory
Deutsche Welle
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September 8, 2025
Norway goes to the poll on Monday on the final day of a parliamentary election which saw issues like rising living costs at home and chaos in international politics taking center stage. Based on data from opinion polls, the ruling Labour Party...
Erling Haaland left needing stitches after freak injury on international duty
talkSPORT
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September 8, 2025
Erling Haaland joked he had been 'punched' by a teammate after being left needing stitches. The Manchester City striker was injured whilst on international duty with Norway. 4 Haaland suffered a freak injury whilst on international duty with...
Sustainable fuels could reduce the climate impact of military aircraft
The Conversation
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September 8, 2025
Military aircraft – from fighter jets to transport planes – are playing a significant role in today’s unstable world. Cumulatively, the operations carried out by these fleets, from combat missions to training flights, consume large amounts of...
New Norwegian Ambassador to Ukraine arrives in Kyiv
Interfax Ukraine
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September 8, 2025
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Oleksandr Mishchenko on Monday, September 8, accepted a copy of the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Ukraine Lars Hansen. As reported by the press service of...
Norway elections: Why investments in Israel are shaping the vote
Al Jazeera
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September 8, 2025
Norway is voting on Monday to elect its next parliament in what is expected to be a close race between a centre-left bloc led by the incumbent Labour Party and a centre-right bloc dominated by the populist Progress Party and Conservatives. Among...
Türkiye: Proceedings against Istanbul Bar Association board a “direct assault” on independence of legal profession
Amnesty International
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September 8, 2025
Criminal and civil proceedings against the executive board of the Istanbul Bar Association are incompatible with Türkiye’s international human rights obligations and represent a direct assault on the independence of the legal profession, warned 12...