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Erling Haaland scored twice in his World Cup debut as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 in their Group I opener in Boston. Norway returned to the tournament after 28 years and now lead the group alongside France. Iraq, back after 38 years, scored through Aymen Hussein but were undone by defensive errors.
Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, step-son of Crown Prince Haakon, was sentenced to four years in prison for rape, domestic violence, and drug offenses. The seven-week trial revealed his troubled life, including addiction and explicit evidence, while the royal family emphasized he is not a member of the royal household.
The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) has formally backed a complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, accusing him of breaching political neutrality rules by awarding the FIFA Peace Award to US President Donald Trump. NFF President Lise Klaveness confirmed the letter of support at a press conference, acknowledging it has sparked political tension within FIFA's leadership. The complaint, filed by human rights group FairSquare, asks FIFA's ethics committee to determine if Infantino violated neutrality rules.
Norway will play at a World Cup for the first time since 1998, led by superstar Erling Haaland and a strong squad. They face a tough challenge in Group I against France, Senegal, and Iraq. Coach Stale Solbakken's side boasts depth but injury concerns over Martin Odegaard and defensive questions remain.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi refused to answer questions from a Norwegian journalist during a joint press conference, sparking criticism over India's press freedom record, ranked 157th out of 180 in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index. Modi has not held a single press conference in India during his 12 years in power.
A Norwegian journalist confronted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for avoiding media questions at an international event. The moment, captured in an Al Jazeera short video, has reignited debate over press freedom and transparency in India.
Norway's Deputy Foreign Minister met Iran's Foreign Minister in Tehran to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional issues. Talks focused on economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties, as well as Middle East stability. Both sides committed to further dialogue.
A young humpback whale named Timmy, who stranded repeatedly off the German coast, has been successfully rescued and released into the North Sea. After weeks of failed attempts, private rescuers used a water-filled barge to transport the whale to deeper waters, and it is now swimming toward Norway. The whale's health had severely declined due to low salinity and stress in the Baltic Sea.
