Norway rejects Trump peace board while hosting Gaza aid talks

Norway has reaffirmed that it will not join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, even as it prepares to host a key international donor meeting on Palestinian aid in the spring. Oslo’s position directly contradicts Trump’s recent claim that Norway had agreed to host an event for the new initiative, which is formally......

Emails show Epstein cast himself as Davos fixer

Newly released emails indicate that Jeffrey Epstein portrayed himself as a behind the scenes facilitator at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Switzerland, offering to connect influential figures while privately claiming to dislike the gathering. The messages, published by the US Department of Justice and drawn from Epstein’s......

European monarchies embrace gender-equal succession with female heirs

Several European monarchies now recognize women as first in line to the throne, including Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden. This development stems from the adoption of absolute primogeniture, a system that allows the eldest child to inherit the throne regardless of gender. The shift toward gender-equal succession represents......

Tesla retail sales in China plunge 45 percent to lowest level since 2022

Tesla is facing mounting pressure in its two largest overseas markets after January 2026 data showed sharp sales declines in both China and Europe, as the company appoints its fourth global sales chief in 18 months. In China, the world’s largest electric vehicle market, Tesla’s retail sales fell 45 percent year on year to 18,485......

Sweden deploys fighter jets as NATO expands Arctic mission

NATO has launched a new operation aimed at strengthening its military footprint in the Arctic and High North, with Sweden announcing the deployment of fighter jets as part of the expanded mission known as Arctic Sentry. The alliance formally introduced Arctic Sentry on February 11, 2026, describing it as a multi-domain effort designed to......

Epstein document release triggers resignations across Europe

The publication of more than three million pages of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein by the United States Department of Justice on January 30, 2026 has set off a political upheaval across Europe, leading to resignations, criminal investigations and public apologies from senior officials and members of royal families. The files detail sustained......

Norwegian police search homes of former prime minister in Epstein-linked probe

Norwegian authorities have carried out searches at properties linked to former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland as part of an investigation connected to his past contacts with convicted American financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to statements from his legal representative. The searches were conducted by Økokrim, Norway’s......

UK police review claims Prince Andrew shared confidential material with Epstein

British police are examining allegations that Prince Andrew passed sensitive commercial information to Jeffrey Epstein during his time as a UK trade envoy, as the fallout from a major U.S. document release continues to ripple across Europe. The claims are part of a much wider political reckoning triggered by the publication of more than three......

Epstein documents trigger wave of political resignations across Europe

Ten days after the United States Justice Department released more than three million pages of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein, European governments are facing a deepening political crisis, while U.S. authorities have signaled they do not intend to pursue further prosecutions. Resignations mounted rapidly over the weekend. On Sunday, Norway’s......

IMO committee debates cleaner fuel rules for Arctic shipping

As melting Arctic sea ice opens new maritime routes, four countries are pressing the International Maritime Organization to require cleaner fuels for ships operating in polar waters, aiming to curb black carbon emissions that accelerate ice loss. Denmark, France, Germany and the Solomon Islands have submitted a proposal to the IMO’s......

Norway confirms Chinese Salt Typhoon hackers breached national networks

Norway has become the latest country to publicly confirm that it was targeted by the Chinese state backed cyber espionage campaign known as Salt Typhoon, according to the national police security service. The disclosure, made in an annual threat assessment released on Friday, adds a major European dimension to what United States authorities......

Global fallout follows release of sealed court records

The publication of more than three million court documents by the United States Department of Justice has triggered a sweeping international reckoning, as influential figures across politics, diplomacy, and business confront resignations, criminal inquiries, and renewed demands for accountability. The files, tied to a long running criminal......

Son of Norway’s crown princess denies rape charges as trial begins

Marius Borg Høiby, 29, the eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has denied the most serious charges of rape and sexual abuse as his trial opened in Oslo on Tuesday. The case involves a total of 38 charges, including domestic violence, property damage, drug offenses, and traffic violations. Høiby answered......

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