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Ex-Wagner commander witnessed comrades shot for fleeing, says his Norwegian lawyer

A former commander of Russia's Wagner mercenary group who fled to Norway has spoken about how he witnessed some of his comrades being shot as they were trying to flee from the frontline in Ukraine, his Norwegian lawyer told Reuters.

Reuters

The Scottish penguin who is a knighted brigadier of the Norwegian King's Guard

One of the penguins at Edinburgh Zoo is in fact a high-ranking member of the Norwegian King's Guard, and has even been knighted in a ceremony approved by the King of Norway.

Daily Record

Ukraine calls for fighter jets after Germany’s offer of Leopard tanks

Kyiv seeks to break ‘taboo’ on supply of aircraft as defence ministry announces withdrawal from Soledar

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Norway police release former Wagner commander from detention

Norwegian police said on Wednesday they would not seek to intern a former commander of Russia's Wagner mercenary group who recently fled to Norway, ordering him instead to stay at a secret location for security reasons.

Reuters

China, India firms dropped by Norway fund over Myanmar weapons

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, has divested from the two firms over sales of weaponry to Myanmar.

Al Jazeera

World’s biggest fund cuts more firms linked to Myanmar

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s biggest, has dropped two companies from China and India for selling weapons to Myanmar, the Norwegian central bank said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Northern lights make Scandinavia a bucket-list travel destination

Witnessing the northern lights is one experience every traveller should see.

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Norwegian police question ex-Wagner commander about time in Ukraine

Norwegian police have begun questioning a former commander of Russia's Wagner mercenary group who recently fled to Norway about his time in Ukraine, police said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Former Wagner Group commander who fled to Norway arrested by police

Andrey Medvedev, who is seeking asylum after claiming to witness war crimes in Ukraine, fears deportation to Russia

The Guardian - UK

Norway detains former Wagner commander, denies any plan to deport him to Russia

Norwegian police have detained a former commander of Russia's Wagner mercenary group who recently fled to Norway, but denied suggestions that he might be deported to Russia.

Reuters

Haaland Scores 4th Hat Trick for City in 3-0 Win over Wolves

Erling Haaland scored his fourth Premier League hat trick of the season to lead Manchester City to a 3-0 win over Wolverhampton as Pep Guardiola’s midweek message got through to the champions on Sunday. The Norway striker’s three-goal burst in a 14-minute spell either side of halftime lifted him to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Man Utd's two failed Martin Odegaard transfer attempts before Arsenal revival

Martin Odegaard will take on Manchester United as Arsenal captain on Sunday, but the Norwegian could have ended up on the other side of the divide if things had gone differently

Daily Mirror

Shetland sends short-film plea to Norway over oil field plans

SHETLANDERS have sent a “message in a bottle” plea to Norway to oppose development of a controversial oil field.

The National (Scotland)

China reopening could lead to a global inflationary surge, Norway wealth fund executive warns

China's reopening has come as welcome news for markets, but it could also cause a global inflationary surge.

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Daily Mirror

FAW agree landmark equal pay deal for Wales men's and women's teams

Wales’ equal pay deal puts them in the same caste as England, United States, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Canada and Sweden

The Independent UK

Norway war crimes unit ‘want to speak’ to commander who fled Wagner mercenaries in Ukraine

Andrey Medvedev, 26, says that he was willing to testify about the actions of the Wagner Group in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Norway wants to talk to asylum-seeker from Wagner Group

A Norwegian police unit that investigates war crimes wants to talk to a Russian asylum-seeker man who reportedly is a former high-ranking member of the private Russian military contractor Wagner Group

The Guardian - UK

Former Wagner Group commander who fled to Norway feared for his life

Andrey Medvedev told the Guardian he had seen summary executions of mercenary group’s Russian fighters

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Norway Archaeologists Find ‘World’s Oldest Runestone’

Archaeologists in Norway said Tuesday that have found a runestone which they claim is the world’s oldest, saying the inscriptions are up to 2,000 years old and date back to the earliest days of the enigmatic history of runic writing. The flat, square block of brownish sandstone has carved scribbles,…

The Independent UK

Norway archaeologists find 'world's oldest runestone'

Archaeologists in Norway have found a runestone which they claim is the world’s oldest

The Independent UK

Andrey Medvedev: High-ranking Wagner Group member seeks asylum in Norway

A Russian man who reportedly is a former high-ranking member of the Russian private military contractor Wagner Group, has sought asylum in Norway

The Guardian - UK

Former Wagner Group commander seeking asylum in Norway

Andrey Medvedev, 26, deserted after reportedly witnessing war crimes in Ukraine and is willing to reveal what he saw, his lawyer says

Asharq Al-Awsat

Former Wagner Commander Seeks Asylum in Norway after Fleeing Russia

A former commander of Russia's Wagner mercenary group who had fought in Ukraine said he has fled to Norway and is seeking asylum after deserting in fear for his life. Andrei Medvedev, who joined the group on July 6 2022 with a four-month contract, said in a video posted by…

Reuters

Former Wagner commander seeks asylum in Norway after fleeing Russia

A former commander of Russia's Wagner mercenary group who had fought in Ukraine said he has fled to Norway and is seeking asylum after deserting in fear for his life.

Evening Standard

‘Former Russia Wagner Group commander’ requests asylum in Norway

An alleged former commander with the Russian paramilitary Wagner Group has claimed asylum in Norway after deserting from the mercenary outfit.

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