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Beloved ‘Russian spy’ beluga whale was shot dead, animal rights groups sayHvaldimir, a beluga whale who captured the hearts of Norwegians, was found dead Saturday. Activists say the whale, believed have been part of a Russian spy operation, was shot.TrendingSep 4, 2024
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Norway, Ireland and Spain recognize a Palestinian state in ‘historic’ moveNorway, Ireland and Spain said on Wednesday they are recognizing a Palestinian state, in a historic but largely symbolic move that deepens Israel’s isolation.WorldMay 22, 2024
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Family finds Viking-era treasures while searching for lost earring in NorwayWhen the Aasvik family pulled out their metal detector to search for an earring in the garden around their home, they found Viking-era artefacts dating back more than 1,000 years.TrendingSep 29, 2023
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‘Elon Musk, please help us’: Tesla owners start hunger strike over quality issues'We believe that if Elon Musk is made aware of our troubles, he will solve the situation,' the Norway hunger strike participants and Tesla owners claimed.TrendingAug 30, 2022
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Norway euthanizes Freya, celebrity walrus that captured hearts, drew crowdsFreya the walrus was euthanized early Sunday morning by the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries because the public was not heeding warnings to stay away from her.TrendingAug 15, 2022
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Freya the walrus sinks boats as her star rises — and she might be cleaning up Europe’s seasFreya the walrus has already captured the hearts of Norwegians, but some researchers believe that she's not only a celebrity but also an environmental activist.TrendingJul 28, 2022
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4 U.S. troops killed in Norway during NATO exercise unrelated to Ukraine warThe cause of the plane crash was under investigation, but Norwegian police reported bad weather in the area.WorldMar 19, 2022
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Norway’s Therese Johaug wins inaugural gold of Beijing Olympics in cross-country skiathlonNorway's Therese Johaug won gold in the women's 13-kilometre skiathlon cross-country skiing event Saturday, the first medal won at the 2022 Games.SportsFeb 5, 2022
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Santa gets a boyfriend in holiday commercial celebrating LGBTQ2+ rightsNorway's postal service, Posten Norge, has put out a holiday commercial that chronicles the growing bond between Santa Claus and a potential suitor.TrendingNov 26, 2021
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Kaare Vedvik’s long journey to the Saskatchewan RoughridersRoughriders punter Kaare Vedvik has had a long journey to get to the CFL but now he's set to make his first start, just a couple of weeks after signing in Saskatchewan.SportsOct 28, 2021
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