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Norwegian scientist developed Havana-like symptoms after testing electromagnetic device on himself

The term “Havana syndrome” emerged in 2016 after personnel at the US embassy in Havana reported symptoms including dizziness, headaches, and cognitive difficulties.

Flu or a common cold?
Thorbjorn Jagland speaks during a news conference after a Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in Nicosia, Cyprus May 19, 2017.

Former Norway PM charged with 'gross corruption' over Epstein ties

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette- Marit attend the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony where Venezuelan politician Maria Corina Machado is the recipient of this years Nobel Peace Prize at Oslo City Hall on December 10, 2025 in Oslo, Norway.

Norwegian crown princess's son faces trial on 38 charges including rape, drug possession

 US President Donald Trump meets United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at Qasr Al Watan, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 15, 2025.

UAE, Belarus, Bahrain join Trump's Board of Peace alongside US rivals China, Russia


Norway PM worried by Musk involvement in domestic politics outside of US

Elon Musk faces criticism for meddling in foreign politics, warning of the dangers of his vast influence from both Norway and Germany.

 Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk speaks as Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. president Donald Trump reacts during a rally at the site of the July assassination attempt against Trump, in Butler, Pennsylvania, US, October 5, 2024.

Researchers discover a landform shaped by an ice sheet spanning Norway to the British Isles

An international team of scientists unveiled exceptionally well-preserved glacial landforms buried nearly one kilometer beneath the North Sea, dating back approximately one million years.

 Researchers find landform shaped by a vast ice sheet that extended from Norway toward the British Isles.

Norway requests FIFA investigate Israel before World Cup

The Norwegian Football Federation president said she stands behind her government's call to end the war in Gaza.

 Norway's Jens Petter Hauge celebrates with teammates.

Norway wealth fund divests from Bezeq for providing telecom services to West Bank settlements

The decision to divest comes after the fund's ethics watchdog adopted a new, tougher interpretation of ethics standards for businesses that aid Israel's operations in the West Bank.

 The logo of Bezeq Israeli Telecommunication Corp Ltd, the country's largest telecom group, is seen outside their headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel June 21, 2017.

Norway proposes millions in aid boost for PA, Lebanon, UNRWA in revised budget

The gov revised its 2024 budget, proposing an increase in aid of NOK 176 million, which will be split proportionally among the Palestinian Authority in Gaza, Lebanon, and UNRWA.

 Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide speaks during a press conference, in Berlin, Germany, March 14, 2024.

Norway implies it will abide by ICC warrants issued for Israeli officials, foreign ministry says

"The ICC plays a crucial role in ensuring accountability for serious crimes," Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide stated. 

Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide addresses diplomats and journalists during a press conference in Chisinau, Moldova October 15, 2024.

Security guard at US embassy in Oslo arrested for espionage

The man's lawyer said his client had been in contact with Russian and Iranian intelligence officers.

Norwegian flags flutter at Karl Johans street in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.

Norwegian museum returns artifacts, skulls taken by explorer back to Easter Island

Four members of the delegation sent from Easter Islands spent the night at the Oslo museum as part of a ritual ceremony to take back the spirits of the remains.

 Kon-Tiki expedition, 1947. Across the Pacific.

DNA study confirms details from ancient Norse saga

Modern radiocarbon dating and advanced gene-sequencing technology have allowed researchers to analyze the remains found.  

 A general view over a valley in the mountains of south Norway from beside the Lendbreen glacier where a 1,700-year-old loose-fitting tunic was found in 2011 is seen in this undated handout picture provided by the Oppland county council released March 21, 2013.

Norway seeks ICJ opinion on Israel's UNRWA shutdown decision

Israel’s recent legislation to shutter UNRWA sparks international outcry and calls for accountability at the ICJ.

 Judges arrive at the International Court of Justice at the start of a hearing where South Africa requests new emergency measures over Israel's attacks on Rafah, as part of an ongoing case South Africa filed at the ICJ in December last year, The Hague, Netherlands May 17, 2024.