Warholm wins as protestors disrupt 400m hurdles

Norway becomes latest European state to boost defence spending

Earlier this month, oil-rich Norway said it wants to increase the number of conscripted soldiers from 9,000 to 13,500 by 2036.

These Are the Happiest Countries on Earth in 2024

These Are the Happiest Countries , on Earth in 2024. The World Happiness Report was released on March 20. It was compiled using global survey data based on life evaluations from 2021 to 2023. Six key variables were considered: "GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity and perceptions of corruption," CNN reports. . The 10 happiest countries in the world are:. Australia. Switzerland. Luxembourg. Norway. Netherlands. Israel. Sweden. Iceland. Denmark. Finland. The United States dropped to No. 23. The lowest-ranked countries for happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. . The lowest-ranked countries for happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. . The lowest-ranked countries for happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. . The lowest-ranked countries for happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan. . The lowest-ranked countries for happiness are Congo, Sierra Leone, Lesotho, Lebanon and Afghanistan.

Norway gives Arctic foxes a helping hand amid climate woes

German police arrest two men suspected of plotting terrorist attack in Sweden

The foiled plan allegedly had the backing of an Islamic State offshoot, and was intended as violent retaliation for Quran burnings in Stockholm.