Norway apologises to Sami, Forest Finns and Kvens for forced assimilation policy

Parliament votes to express ‘deepest regret’ over more than a century of ‘Norwegianisation’ of minorities. The Norwegian parliament has apologised unreservedly to minority groups and Indigenous ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Norway Apologizes for Forced Assimilation of Sami and Other Minorities

A policy of “Norwegianization” silenced the languages of Indigenous people and forced their children into boarding schools. The long-awaited apology avoided the issue of land rights.

World - The New York Times - November 14

Biden to apologize for policy sending Native American children to forced-assimilation boarding schools

President Biden plans to issue an official apology for a U.S. policy that for 150 years sent Native American children to boarding schools where they were stripped of their culture and language. A ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Biden apologizes for forced Native American boarding school policy

President Joe Biden delivered an apology for a United States policy that forcibly separated generations of indigenous children from their families for more than 150 years and sent them to federally ...

Biden apologizes for forced Native American boarding school policy

President Biden issued a formal apology for a government-run boarding school system that forcibly separated families and their children for 150 years before it ended in 1969.

Politics - NBC News - October 26

Cops: Police force used at UF-UGA 'within policy'

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office says officers "acted within policy to protect themselves and nearby fans" while fighting with fans during Saturday's Florida-Georgia game at EverBank Stadium.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

The New Threat to Brazil’s Forests: Chemicals

Authorities use satellites to track deforestation caused by chain saws or fire. Now criminals are using chemicals to degrade trees — and evade detection.

World - The New York Times - October 29

Mystery surrounds 'terrible' smell plaguing city's bus station

Passengers have been complaining about the mystery odour at Leeds City Bus Station for several days.

Officer apologises for calling Novichok victim 'well-known drug addict'

An inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess has begun its third week.

Lee Anderson told to apologise for swearing at guard

The Reform UK MP “verbally insulted” a security officer twice when asked to show his pass, a report finds.

Fortnum & Mason apologises for party snub to UK Paralympians

Olympians and Paralympians attended a Buckingham Palace reception, but only the former were asked to a following event hosted by the luxury food retailer. Fortnum & Mason has apologised for a ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Ødegaard out of Norway squad to rehab ankle

Martin Ødegaard will not play in Norway's Nations League matches against Slovenia and Kazakhstan due to the ankle injury he suffered on Sept. 9.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

Son of Norway's crown princess arrested on suspicion of rape

Police in Norway have arrested the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit on suspicion of rape, saying the alleged victim was "unable to resist the act."

‘A serious accusation’: Norway’s crown prince on stepson’s arrest

Crown Prince Haakon said the police and judiciary must be allowed to do their jobs as they investigate a list of allegations, including rape, against Marius Borg Hoiby, his wife's son from a ...

Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Is Arrested on Suspicion of Rape

Marius Borg Hoiby, the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, was arrested on Monday. His lawyer denied the accusation and said his client was cooperating with the authorities.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Son of Norway's crown princess arrested on suspicion of rape

Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway's crown princess, was arrested on suspicion of rape, police said Tuesday, the latest scandal involving the royal family.

A treat for fans in Tampere: Panthers, Stars send 7 Finns out for opening faceoff

The Florida Panthers and the Dallas Stars didn’t make the Finnish fans wait long to see their homeland’s players take the ice on Friday

Sports - ABC News - November 1

L.A. author Percival Everett wins National Book Award for retelling of 'Huck Finn'

USC professor Percival Everett wins the National Book Award for Fiction for 'James,' a retelling of 'Huckleberry Finn' from the character Jim's point of view.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago

Leicester v Nottingham Forest: Premier League – live

Premier League updates from 8pm BST kick-off Get in touch: send your thoughts to Scott via email 5 min: Moreno and Hudson-Odoi one-two their way down the left, the former winning the first ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

A forest of questions: take our quiz on the Cure!

Ahead of the band’s first album in 16 years coming out on Friday, superfans can test their mettle with this trivia spanning their entire career. It is a wonderful week for those of us with a gothic ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Why are Forest so good this season - and can it last?

Nottingham Forest's unlikely third place in the Premier League has some echoes of Leicester in 2016... can they maintain their excellent early-season form?

Forest ranger dies as wildfires rage on both coasts

Firefighters are battling raging wildfires on both the East and West Coasts with the smoke reaching all the way to the New York City skyline. New York state reports that one forest ranger died ...

Putting on the glitz: a 17th-century mansion in the Forest of Dean

This elegant home has been faithfully restored, after serving as a men’s residential home, but with twists and quirks everywhere. We wanted to give the old girl a good tart up,” laughs New ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Restoring Pacific Northwest forests decimated by wildfires

Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore ...

Why Nvidia investors are missing the forest for the trees

Nvidia’s GAAP gross margins — forecast at 73% for the company’s fiscal fourth quarter — are still enviable across the semiconductor industry.

Business - MarketWatch - 12 hours ago

Singer apologises after swearing on live TV during US anthem

Loomis called her performance of the song, during which she swore and asked to start again, a “mishap”

CNN apologises for pager comment by conservative panellist to Mehdi Hasan

Ryan James Girdusky removed from NewsNight show after telling fellow guest ‘I hope your beeper doesn’t go off’. US elections 2024 – live updates CNN has apologised to its viewers after a ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

FA apologises to female Muslim footballer over tracksuit bottoms ban

Iqra Ismail, who does not wear shorts for religious reasons, was prevented from entering field of play during game. The Football Association has apologised to a Muslim footballer after she was ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

WRU admits it ‘needs to apologise’ over women’s team contract talks

Players were threatened with withdrawal from World Cup Organisation denies sexism played any part The Welsh Rugby Union says it “needs to apologise” for threats to withdraw the women’s team from ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Pakistani firm apologises for directing Dubliners to nonexistent Halloween event

Thousands lined streets of Irish capital waiting for falsely advertised Mácnas parade after website’s ‘human error’. A Pakistan-based company has issued an embarrassed apology to Dubliners after a ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Bruno apologised to Ten Hag after Man Utd sack

Bruno Fernandes has revealed he called Erik ten Hag to apologise after the Dutchman was sacked by Manchester United.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

‘I feel responsible’: Fernandes apologises to Ten Hag over sacking

‘It is easier to get rid of a manager than 15 players’ Midfielder scored from spot in 1-1 draw with Chelsea Bruno Fernandes has revealed he apologised to Erik ten Hag for any part he may have ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

UK rail minister apologises for response to Euston station criticism

Peter Hendy regrets tone of letter to supplier after comments from engineer about overcrowding

World - Financial Times - November 6

Harrods boss personally apologises in relation to Al Fayed abuse

It is the first time the managing director of the luxury store has personally apologised on camera.

Perugia mayor apologises for allowing Amanda Knox drama to be filmed in city

Italian city has struggled to shake off image associated with it as a result of murder of Meredith Kercher. The mayor of Perugia, where the British student Meredith Kercher was murdered, has ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Snow White star Rachel Zegler apologises for angry Trump post

West Side Story actor soon to take on iconic Disney role backs down after re-election response led to backlash. The West Side Story and Snow White actor Rachel Zegler has apologised after ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

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