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 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

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 - 5 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.

WATCH: Curious humpback whale circles boaters in Norway

A playful humpback whale came within feet of a boat in Norway, breaching right in front of the boaters who were almost able to reach out and touch it.

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

Irish prime minister apologises for walking away from care worker

The Fine Gael leader says "the buck stops with me" after tetchy filmed encounter ahead of the election.

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 - 3 days ago

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 - November 16

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 - 3 days ago

Remains of man whose death was recorded in 1197 saga uncovered in Norway

Researchers say skeleton retrieved from well is likely to be that of man ‘cast headfirst’ into it by besiegers of castle. In 1197, an ancient saga relates, a body was flung into a well by the ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Sweden and Norway rethink cashless society plans over Russia security fears

Rise in hybrid warfare and cyber-attacks blamed on pro-Russia groups prompt Nordic neighbours to backpedal . Sweden and Norway are backpedalling on plans for cashless societies over fears that ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Norway shows just how China has advanced in cars

Brands such as MG, BYD and Xpeng are making big inroads into country’s auto market, competing on quality as well as price

World - Financial Times - November 5

Ødegaard out of Norway games and back at Arsenal after ‘listening to body’

Midfielder started on Sunday for first time since August Norway manager says: ‘We cannot risk his health’ Arsenal’s captain, Martin Ødegaard, says he has “listened to my body” and returned home ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Women switched at birth in 1965 sue for breach of human rights

A mom and two grown up girls who were accidentally switched at birth are suing.

World - ABC News - November 12

Norway's Kon-Tiki Museum returns artifacts to Chile's remote Easter Island

Artifacts and human remains taken by a Norwegian explorer and anthropologist in the late 1940s are being returned by a museum in Norway to Chile's remote territory of Easter Island in the mid-Pacific

Entertainment - ABC News - November 13

Norway's Kon-Tiki Museum returns artifacts to Chile's remote Easter Island

Artifacts and human remains taken by a Norwegian explorer and anthropologist in the late 1940s are being returned by a museum in Norway to Chile's remote territory of Easter Island in the mid-Pacific

World - ABC News - November 13

Norway to ask ICJ for advisory opinion condemning Israel’s stance on Unrwa

Draft resolution for UN general assembly seeks to protect the aid agency and allow it to keep functioning in Gaza. Norway is to seek an international court of justice (ICJ) advisory opinion ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

The son of Norway’s crown princess is arrested on suspicion of rape, police say

The eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been arrested again, this time on suspicion of rape

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Sweden, Finland and Norway Update Crisis Advice as Ukraine-Russia War Grinds On

Sweden, Finland and Norway have recently updated their advice for citizens preparing to survive war and other crises, wary of Ukraine’s grinding fight against Russia.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Guard at U.S. Embassy in Norway Accused of Spying for Russia and Iran

The Norwegian man was arrested this week in Oslo and ordered jailed pending further investigation in what the authorities called a ‘very serious case.’

World - The New York Times - 2 days 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

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