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NATO chief backs Trump’s war against Iran

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is now making major headlines after having given his unreserved support to the United States’ military attack on Iran. In an interview with the American channel Fox News on Sunday, he describes the American acts of war as both necessary and decisive for the situation in the Middle East. Implementing […]

Ethics chief sold on Tuesday. Problems suddenly emerged on Friday

Johan H. Andresen used to decide which stocks the Norwegian Oil Fund was not allowed to own for ethical reasons. On Tuesday, the tobacco heir sold 11.5 million Elopak shares. On Friday, the company announced disappointing results. On Monday, the share price plunged 27 percent. Market players are furious and believe he knew what was coming. The board insists that the bad news appeared suddenly – three days after the sale.

Jan-Einar (55) convicted for stopping immigrant gang’s attack on stepson: “It doesn’t make sense”

The court has ruled that Jan-Einar Borgerud acted in self-defence, but believes the force he used went too far.

Foreign Minister: Out of the question for Norway to take part militarily in Hormuz

Foreign Minister says it is not relevant for Norway to contribute militarily to guarding shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Around 20 countries have signed a declaration to help, but most offers remain vague. Iran threatens to mine the strait if the US carries out a serious landing.

State benefits for asylum seekers have increased by over 72 per cent in five years

The Norwegian welfare system has, over the past five years, implemented a substantial upward adjustment of the financial benefits granted to persons residing in asylum reception centres. In 2021, a single adult in a standard asylum reception centre with self-catering received NOK 2,455 per month (approximately £180 / $230) to cover food and personal needs. In 2026, this rate has increased to NOK 4,241 (approximately £310 / $400).

One in three in Denmark regard Muslim immigrants as a threat

In Denmark, a poll shows that one third of those surveyed regard Muslim immigrants as a threat. Slightly more than half disagree that Islam is compatible with Danish values – and only just over one sixth agree.

Torture filmed and shared online: Immigrant girls humiliate 12-year-old

A 12-year-old girl was attacked by four older girls with immigrant backgrounds on her way home from school in Leipzig. They forced her to her knees, repeatedly punched her in the face, and filmed the torture.

Royals targeted — But where are the other Epstein figures?

The real scandal is not Mette-Marit, but power figures who protect one another until the truth comes too close and they find themselves compelled to sacrifice their own in order to save their own skin.

Iran missiles could now reach Europe after Chagos strike

Confirmed: Iran has launched ballistic missiles against the British-American military base on Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands, Indian Ocean. The remote base lies some 3,800 km from Iranian territory.

The left can’t handle immigrants who think “wrongly”

When the leader of Sweden’s Liberal Party, Simona Mohamsson, announced that she would be open to accepting the Sweden Democrats in a future government, she marked a clear political shift. The statement broke with the party’s previous position of never participating in a government that included the Sweden Democrats.