The Traitors is rigged, just not how you think it is

I remember watching my first episode of The Traitors, at the launch of the British series one. What a ridiculous premise! A bunch of paranoid and also stupid people losing their minds in a Scottish castle, hosted by Claudia Winkleman in fingerless...

When things get real, countries seeking defense tech put politics aside and go for Israel

Like many Israelis, Lee Moser was surprised and dismayed by how October 7, 2023, the bloodiest day in Israeli history, exposed a profound systemic failure within the country’s defense establishment — one that included severe intelligence and...

Leif Vollebekk Launches Largest Headlining Tour Following New Release with AURORA

DALLAS — Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Leif Vollebekk is embarking on his largest headlining tour yet. Vollebekk recently released a new version of “Southern Star”, featuring award-winning Norwegian artist AURORA. The track is tied to his...

Norway vs New Zealand Prediction and Betting Tips | October 14th 2025

Norway will welcome New Zealand to Ullevaal Stadion in an international friendly on Tuesday. The visitors will play two more friendlies next month, while Røde, Hvite, Blå will play a friendly match for the last time in 2025. The hosts maintained a...

‘From Europe To The Indo-Pacific: New Zealand Perspectives On Shared Challenges’

Speech – New Zealand Government From Stockholm to Wellington, from the Baltic to Pacific, let us send this message: that while geography may divide us, our values unite us and in that unity lies our greatest strength, says the Foreign Minister in...

Norway's 'spare' prince moves to Italy leaving the royal family 'short of people' during scandal-plagued year

Norway's embattled royal family has revealed another of its members has moved overseas, months after Princess Ingrid Alexandra relocated to Australia. Now, her younger brother Prince Sverre Magnus has chosen to leave Norway. But the news means...

How a researcher is working to preserve Arabic music

THIS CONTENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY University of Oslo - read more Today's music technology favours Western pop music. This is something Fadi Al-Ghawanmeh wanted to change. Participants in Amman, Jordan and Oslo, Norway, listen to music during an...

Researchers see striking parallels between past and present climate debates

THIS CONTENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY University of Oslo - read more Do you feel that climate engagement is pointless? A story from the 18th century may offer hope. A man praying on his knees for better weather. (Painting from 1771. Unknown artist....

How do countries without school vaccination requirements maintain high vaccination rates?

U.S. states have relied on vaccine mandates since the 1800s, when a smallpox vaccine offered the first successful protection against a disease that had killed millions. More than a century later, Florida’s top public health official said vaccine...

Podcast: Tesla investing in xAI, Norway 100% EV, Aptera goes public, and more

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla investing in xAI, Norway going 100% EV, Aptera going public, and more. The show is live every...

US Wants to Bury the Genocide, But So Far the World Objects

Trump plainly intended his Gaza peace plan to close the book on Israel’s crimes, but in Europe, people are building momentum for accountability, write Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies. A man stands facing police on Via Vittor Pisani in...

Science CNN The planet has entered a ‘new reality’ as it hits its first climate tipping point, landmark report finds

The planet is grappling with a “new reality” as it reaches the first in a series of catastrophic and potentially irreversible climate tipping points: the widespread death of coral reefs, according to a landmark report produced by 160 scientists...

Go! & Do: Bend-area things to do for Oct. 30-Nov. 5

Arts Thursday 10/30 Artist Talk — Microphones & Fever Dreams: Join for an artist talk with Andrew Paul Keiper where he will present his work as a sound, installation and media artist; 4-6 p.m.; free; Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts &...

Science The Independent World reaches first climate tipping point as scientists issue urgent warning

The planet has crossed its initial climate tipping point, with scientists warning that global warming is now causing widespread diebacks of warm-water coral reefs. A landmark report, published on Monday, reveals that escalating temperatures are...

Norway promotes investments to India to meet free trade pact goals

Norwegian Ambassador May-Elin Stener | Photo Credit: RAGU R October 12 Norway is promoting India as an investment destination for its private sector by engaging with states such as Tamil Nadu, Kerala and West Bengal as the free trade pact between...

Welsh city will 'stand shoulder to shoulder' with likes of Madrid, Helsinki, and Oslo in 'exciting opportunity'

11:53, 18 Oct 2025 Cllr Dimitri Batrouni in the Newport City Council chamber(Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service) Newport's council leader has insisted that a seat at the "top table" of European cities will provide the city with an...

Researchers call for better protection of Europe's last flat oysters

THIS CONTENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE University of Agder - read more The researchers warn that Europe's last healthy populations of flat oysters are at risk. They are now calling for better protection to safeguard these stocks. Researchers...

Science Grist Corals are disappearing, pushing Earth to its first major ‘tipping point’

Global temperature rise may feel like it’s gradual, but the changes it brings can turn out to be sudden, massive, and self-reinforcing. These changes are what scientists call tipping points. When a tipping point is reached, an Earth system...

Norway U20 vs France U20 Prediction and Betting Tips | October 13th 2025 

Norway U20 and France U20 will square off in a 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup quarterfinals on Monday (October 13th). The game will be played at Estadio Elias Figueroa Brander. The Norwegians booked their spot in the last eight with a 1-0 extra-time...

‘It kind of takes the joy out of cruising.’ Some Norwegian Cruise Line passengers balk at new food-and-drink policies.

Norwegian Cruise Line’s new rules call for a $5 surcharge with each additional entree ordered in the main dining rooms. - Getty Images/iStock For many cruise passengers, the make-or-break aspect of a trip is the food and drinks. And that goes...