- 4d ago
Infantino's FIFA presidency on the brink after failed World Cup sell-off plan
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is battling to save his job after a secret plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights to private investors collapsed amid a global backlash, with European and North American confederations calling for his removal and council members moving to force an emergency meeting.
- Jul 23
Norway's football chief to file FIFA ethics complaint over Trump's intervention in Balogun World Cup ban
NFF president Lise Klaveness says the lifting of US forward Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension after Donald Trump's call to Gianni Infantino was 'influenced by external forces' and will seek board backing on Aug 6 to file an ethics complaint.
- Jul 22
Two-time Olympic rowing champion Olaf Tufte dies at 50 after being found unconscious on his farm
The Norwegian, who won gold in the single sculls at Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008, was found unconscious on his farm and later died at Oslo's National Hospital. The cause of death remains unknown.
- Jul 21
Survivors relive Utøya massacre 15 years on as teacher uses his story to warn of far-right extremism
Memories of the day Anders Behring Breivik murdered 77 people in Norway haunt survivors and bereaved families on the eve of the 15th anniversary.
- Jul 14
Up to 100,000 Norwegians salute World Cup squad in Oslo as Crown Prince leads Viking row on palace steps
Norway's footballers returned from their 2-1 extra-time World Cup quarter-final loss to England to a heroes' welcome in Oslo, with crowds of 90,000 to 100,000 packing the Royal Palace square and Karl Johans gate.
- Jul 13
Erling Haaland returns from World Cup exit with a $750 taxidermy raccoon, triggering viral frenzy and selling out the Texas store
After Norway's quarter-final loss to England, the striker landed in Oslo clutching a 'Whiskey Raccoon' from Wild Bill's Western Store. The $750 piece sold out within hours, and the artisan has since retired.
- Jul 13
Norwegian royal Marius Borg Høiby transferred to house arrest with ankle bracelet at crown prince's estate
Oslo court moves Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, from high-security prison to electronic house arrest at the Skaugum royal estate, pending appeal of his four-year conviction for rape and violence.
- Jul 9
England's 9,200-mile World Cup odyssey: fans and players stretched by travel, tacos and a White House row
England have travelled more than 9,200 miles across five matches in five different cities, far outpacing quarter-final opponents Norway, while supporters on shoestring budgets chase the team from Boston to Miami.
- Jul 6
Norwegian crown princess appears in first photos since lung transplant, cheering historic World Cup win
The Norwegian royal house published the first images of Crown Princess Mette-Marit since her lung transplant, showing her and Crown Prince Haakon celebrating Norway's 2-1 World Cup victory over Brazil.
- Jul 5
Haaland double sends Norway past Brazil 2-1 as Neymar announces international retirement
Erling Haaland scored twice late to give Norway a 2-1 victory over Brazil in the World Cup round of 16, sending the five-time champions to their earliest exit since 1990. Neymar, who scored a consolation penalty, announced his international retirement after the match.
- Jul 4
Ukraine's Fedorow resigns as defence minister, blasts military leadership as protests erupt in Kyiv
Mychajlo Fedorow stepped down after a power struggle with Commander-in-Chief Olexandr Syrskyj, accusing him of blocking reforms and undermining morale. Hundreds protested in Kyiv as parliament confirmed a new prime minister.
- Jul 3
US blocks María Corina Machado's return to Venezuela after twin earthquakes kill more than 2,500
The Trump administration forced a private jet carrying Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado to turn back mid-flight, fearing her return could destabilize the country after the June 24 twin earthquakes that killed over 2,500 people and injured 12,400.
- Jul 2
Russian shadow fleet drones spied on nuclear sites and airports across Europe, IISS report reveals
A new IISS report identifies 144 drone incursions across 12 NATO nations between August 2024 and February 2026, likely launched from Russian shadow fleet vessels, targeting military bases, nuclear storage sites, and civilian airports with near impunity.
- Jul 2
FIFA investigates Argentina players' Falklands banner after World Cup semi-final win over England
Argentina's 2-1 comeback victory over England in Atlanta was overshadowed by a political banner reading 'Las Malvinas son argentinas', prompting UK calls for sanctions and a FIFA disciplinary review.
- Jun 25
Marius Borg Høiby appeals four-year rape sentence, accepts pre-trial detention until July
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has formally appealed his four-year prison sentence for two rapes and other offenses, while accepting a court decision to keep him in pre-trial detention until mid-July.
- Jun 20
Norwegian parliament rows like Vikings to celebrate first World Cup win in 28 years
Norway’s 4-1 World Cup opening win over Iraq, with two goals from Erling Haaland, has unleashed a wave of celebration that reached the Storting, where MPs performed the viral Viking rowing choreography during a session.
- Jun 17
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit recovers after successful lung transplant, a bright spot for a monarchy under strain
The 52-year-old wife of Crown Prince Haakon underwent the procedure at Rikshospitalet in Oslo after a rapid deterioration placed her on a waiting list earlier this month.
- Jun 17
Noah Lyles clocks world-best 14.67s in 150m at Ostrava's Golden Spike meet, as Australian teen Gout Gout places third
Olympic champion Noah Lyles ran a world-best 14.67 seconds for the 150 meters at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic, with Australian teenage prodigy Gout Gout finishing third in a national record 14.96.
- Jun 16
Erling Haaland scores twice on World Cup debut as Norway beats Iraq 4-1 in Group I opener
Erling Haaland scored two goals and added an assist in his first World Cup appearance, propelling Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq at Gillette Stadium as both nations ended long tournament absences.
- Jun 16
Norwegian crown princess's son sentenced to four years for rape and abuse of women
Marius Borg Hoeiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was convicted of two rapes and multiple other charges in an Oslo court, concluding the most high-profile criminal trial to hit Norway's monarchy in recent years.
