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Over 500 Peruvian babies named after Norwegian soccer star Haaland after legendary World Cup run

Haaland quickly became an internet sensation due to both his larger-than-life personality and size, with many online joking that the Norwegian team had secured an actual Viking for their team.

Erling Haaland of Norway in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 5, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Armed police cordon off the area outside the Norwegian parliament in Oslo, Norway, April 3, 2024.

Norway drops case against professor who called October 7 'most beautiful thing this century'

Arkia lands in Svalbard, marking a historic Israeli flight near the Arctic.

Israel's Arkia Airlines makes history with 'complex and challenging' flight to Arctic Circle

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal in tears after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between Portugal and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 6, 2026 in Arlington, United States.

Good thing it's over: Cristiano Ronaldo’s cult of personality became unbearable - opinion


Humanoid robot Atlas delivers match ball during Brazil v Norway FIFA World Cup game

The robot, presented by tournament sponsor Hyundai Motor, has previously danced and engaged in parkour.

Hyundai robot Atlas brings the match ball out before the second half of the Brazil v Norway FIFA World Cup game, July 5, 2026.

Nearly one million Gazans remain in tents amid extreme summer heat, Norwegian report suggests

The Norwegian Refugee Council notes that it leads “the Shelter Cluster in Palestine, which coordinates humanitarian shelter actors responding to emergency shelter needs in Gaza and the West Bank.”

A wide view shows tents and shelters set up in Gaza on June 10, 2026.

Norway's crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says

Crown Princess Mette-Marit is recovering from a successful lung transplant, Norway's Royal Household confirmed.

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit waves as she, along with Crown Prince Haakon and Prince Sverre Magnus, greet the children's procession as part of Norway's National Day, Asker, Norway, May 17, 2026.

Stepson of Norway's crown prince found guilty in rape and domestic violence trial

A Norstat survey out on February 21 - during the trial - showed a fall in the number of Norwegians favouring keeping the monarchy to a record low of 60%, from 70% in January.

A Norwegian flag flutters over building in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.

Zionist NGO Regavim to countersue Canada, EU over sanctions, denies claims of violence - interview

On Tuesday, the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, France, New Zealand, and Australia announced new sanctions against several individuals and organizations in the West Bank.

 Jewish settlers look on during a march near Hebron in the West Bank, June 21, 2021

UK, Canada, France, Norway, Australia, NZ sanction West Bank settler individuals, entities

Six countries, including the UK and Canada, imposed joint sanctions on West Bank settlers and entities over violence, calling the actions a threat to a two-state solution.

Palestinian demonstrators burn an Israeli flag during a protest against US position on Israeli settlements, in the West Bank city of Nablus, November 26, 2019.

WATCH: Norway recovers Chinese porcelain, European-made goods from 18th-century shipwreck

The ship, coined "The Porcelain Wreck," is believed to have sunk around the mid-1700s, and was found at a depth of some 600 meters, the museum said. 

Chinese porcelain discovered in 18th century shipwreck in Norway, June 3, 2026.

Norwegian Jews feel forced to hide identity, speak of ‘brutal’ alienation

The Hamas massacre is considered by many of the Jews interviewed to be a turning point in their life in Norway.

The Palestinian flag was raised in the courtyard outside Oslo City Hall on Wednesday morning in Oslo, Norway, November 29, 2023.

Anti-Iranian regime activists hold global protests denouncing months-long internet outage

Activists also held banners praising Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, including calling him "King of Iran," according to footage taken at the scenes.

Supporters of the son of Iran's last shah, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, with Iranian pre-Islamic revolution of 1979 flags, during a protest rally in Vienna, with an Israel flag flying in the background, May 10, 2026.

Why so many politicians hesitate to defend Jews against antisemitism - opinion

Leaders increasingly weigh tragedy through political cost, turning compassion into a calculated act.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a media statement at 10 Downing Street in London, April 30, 2026.