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Norwegian auction house withdraws sale of SS-looted Torah fragment following Israeli outcry

On Sunday, Valkyrie Historical Auctions listed on its auction itinerary a "Very Old Piece of Jewish Torah Roll Plundered by German SS Soldiers During Shoah."

A fragment of a Jewish Torah scroll stolen by Nazis during the Holocaust, formerly on sale by Valkyrie Historical Auctions.
An undated handout photo released by the Metropolitan Police on October 16, 2026 of Johannes Natland, 19, who has been sentenced to 20 years’ detention for planning to commit murder in Britain after being recruited by a Swedish organised crime group linked to the Iranian government.

Norwegian teen jailed for 20 years in UK for Iran-linked murder plot after being recruited online

US President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, August 15, 2025

Trump punishes Ukraine while rewarding Putin in his pursuit of peace - opinion

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a state memorial ceremony for civilians murdered in the October 7 Massacre, marking three years since Oct 7.

Netanyahu calls Nobel laureate Navi Pillay a 'bigot' after prize win


Man detained at Trondheim synagogue in Norway after security incident, police say

The arrested suspect is a man in his 20s who will remain under police custody and will be questioned during the evening.

LIGHT SHINES through the windows of a synagogue in Trondheim, Norway, January 16, 2020.

Oslo ups security around US embassy after explosion, no injuries reported

A loud blast was heard near the embassy compound in western Oslo at around 1 a.m., and smoke was seen rising from the compound, eyewitnesses told local media.

Norway police investigate explosion near Israeli embassy in central Oslo, September 23, 2025.

Norway relocates Middle East soldiers as Iran-US tension increases

US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Thursday it must make a deal over its nuclear program or "really bad things" will happen, setting a deadline of 10 to 15 days, drawing a threat from Tehran.

A DANISH helicopter flies near soldiers as Danish, Swedish and Norwegian home guard units together with Danish, German and French troops take part in joint military drills in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, September 17, 2025.

Norwegian scientist developed Havana-like symptoms after testing electromagnetic device on himself

The term “Havana syndrome” emerged in 2016 after personnel at the US embassy in Havana reported symptoms including dizziness, headaches, and cognitive difficulties.

Flu or a common cold?

Former Norway PM charged with 'gross corruption' over Epstein ties

Former Norwegian prime minister Thorbjorn Jagland has been charged with gross corruption following an investigation into his alleged ties with Jeffrey Epstein, according to the New York Times.

Thorbjorn Jagland speaks during a news conference after a Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in Nicosia, Cyprus May 19, 2017.

Norwegian crown princess's son faces trial on 38 charges including rape, drug possession

His lawyer, Petar Sekulic, told Reuters he did not admit criminal guilt for the charges of rape or domestic violence, but did admit guilt for some of the less serious matters.

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette- Marit attend the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony where Venezuelan politician Maria Corina Machado is the recipient of this years Nobel Peace Prize at Oslo City Hall on December 10, 2025 in Oslo, Norway.

UAE, Belarus, Bahrain join Trump's Board of Peace alongside US rivals China, Russia

Norway was invited to serve on the board as well, but refused the offer. The Norwegian Foreign Ministry did not provide an immediate explanation.

 US President Donald Trump meets United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at Qasr Al Watan, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 15, 2025.

Trump vows tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland

Those tariffs would increase to 25% on June 1 and would continue until a deal was reached for the US to purchase Greenland, Trump wrote.

A 3D‑printed miniature model of US President Donald Trump, EU and Greenland flags, and the word "Tariffs" appear in this illustration taken January 17, 2026.

Oslo airport briefly closes one runway due to drone detection

Oslo Airport, also known as Gardermoen, is located north of the Norwegian capital.

Oslo Airport; illustrative.

Norway to extradite ‘Ashkelon hacker’ Michael Kadar to US despite severe mental health concerns

Israeli-American Michael Kadar was arrested in 2017 after sending a series of bomb threats to Jewish community centers and institutions in multiple countries.

An US-Israeli teen who was arrested in Israel on suspicion of making bomb threats against Jewish community centers in the United States, Australia and New Zealand is seen at a remand hearing at Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion, Israel on March 23, 2017