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Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe, the mainland territory of which comprises the western and northernmost portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula. The remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen and the archipelago of Svalbard also form part of Norway. Bouvet Island, located in the Subantarctic, is a dependency of Norway; it also lays claims to the Antarctic territories of Peter I Island and Queen Maud Land. The capital and largest city in Norway is Oslo.

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Boat-bending walrus visitor makes a splash in Norway Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:32Published 2 weeks ago

Freya the walrus: Boat-sinking giant gets up to mischief in Oslo A half-tonne walrus named Freya is getting up to no good in Norway, delighting some onlookers and angering others. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:38Published 3 weeks ago

Men in the United States Are More Sick Than Those Abroad, Study Says Men in the United States Are More Sick, Than Those Abroad, Study Says. ABC News reports American men are more sick and prone to die earlier than men in other developed countries, a new study.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on July 15, 2022

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Polar bear attacks tourist on Norwegian island A polar bear has injured a French tourist in an attack on a campsite in Norway's remote Arctic Svalbard Islands. Sky News - Published 3 days ago
The Open 2022: The best of Rory McIlroy's third round at St Andrews Rory McIlroy shoots a six under-par 66 in the third round of The Open at St Andrews and shares the lead with Norway's Viktor Hovland, four shots clear of their nearest rivals. BBC Sport - Published on July 16, 2022
The Open: Viktor Hovland pitches in from the rough for eagle Norway's Viktor Hovland sends his pitch shot from the rough straight into the hole for an eagle two on the 15th hole of the Old Course at St Andrews. BBC Sport - Published on July 15, 2022

Euro 2022: How sensational England tore up record books against Norway Watch all eight of England's goals against Norway as Sarina Wiegman's side booked their place in the Euro 2022 quarter-finals. BBC Sport - Published on July 12, 2022
Euro 2022: Why England fans are right to get excited - but players must stay grounded after 8-0 win England's stunning performance against Norway rightly made fans excited but the players must remain focused as they prepare for the quarter-finals of the Euros. BBC Sport - Published on July 12, 2022
Euro 2022: She's a 'goalscoring monster' Ian Wright on Beth Mead - analysis Former England striker Ian Wright describes Beth Mead as a "goalscoring monster" after her hat-trick against Norway. BBC Sport - Published on July 11, 2022

Euro 2022: England players and manger react to their huge win over Norway England players Ellen White, Beth Mead & Alessia Russo plus manager Sarian Wiegman give their thoughts on their huge 8-0 win over Norway in their Euro 2022 match at the Amex Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on July 11, 2022
England 8-0 Norway highlights: Records tumble at Euro 2022 Watch highlights as England thrash Norway 8-0 at the Amex Stadium to progress to the quarter-finals of the European Women's Championship as group winners. BBC Sport - Published on July 11, 2022
Euro 2022: Beth Mead nets 'sensational' second goal to put England 5-0 up against Norway Beth Mead slaloms through Norway's defence and nets England's fifth as the Lionesses continue their amazing start in their second Euro 2022 match in Brighton. BBC Sport - Published on July 11, 2022
England v Norway: Rampant Lionesses on course for record women's Euros win Sky News - Published on July 11, 2022

England qualify for women's Euro quarter-finals with record-breaking win over Norway England have qualified for the women's Euro quarter-finals after thrashing Norway 8-0. Sky News - Published on July 11, 2022
Euro 2022 - Ellen White fires in England's third against Norway Ellen White robs the ball from Maria Thorisdottir and coolly fires home England's third goal against Norway at the Amex Stadium in Brighton. BBC Sport - Published on July 11, 2022
England must stop Ada Hegerberg - but who else can hurt them? England's biggest test of the Euros group stages is set to come on Monday when they face a Norway side including Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg. BBC Sport - Published on July 11, 2022	Sarina Wiegman: England boss happy if Norway to 'want to be underdogs' England manager Sarina Wiegman says she is happy for Norway to "want to be the underdogs" in their group match at the European Women's Championship. BBC Sport - Published on July 10, 2022
Euro 2022: Northern Ireland's historic debut end in 4-1 defeat by Norway - highlights Watch highlights as Northern Ireland's historic major tournament debut ends in 4-1 defeat by Norway at Euro 2022. BBC Sport - Published on July 7, 2022	Euro 2022: Julie Nelson makes history as Northern Ireland lose to Norway on debut Northern Ireland's historic debut at a major tournament ends in a 4-1 defeat by a ruthless Norway side in their Euro 2022 opener at St Mary's. BBC Sport - Published on July 7, 2022
Euro 2022: Julie Nelson nets Northern Ireland's first-ever goal at major finals Julie Nelson heads home Northern Ireland's first-ever goal at a major tournament, scoring early in the second half of their Euro 2022 opener against Norway at St Mary's Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on July 7, 2022	Euro 2022: Julie Blakstad puts Norway ahead against Northern Ireland Julie Blakstad puts Norway ahead in the tenth minute of their Euro 2022 opening match against Northern Ireland at St Mary's Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on July 7, 2022
Euro 2022: Derry Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson kicks off Northern Ireland's opening match Derry Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson kicks off Northern Ireland's opening match of the Women's European Championships against Norway. BBC Sport - Published on July 7, 2022	England U19s 4-1 Norway U19s: Beever-Jones brace secures England win Watch highlights as England U19s defeat Norway 4-1 in their opening game of the European Championship. BBC Sport - Published on June 27, 2022
Mass Shooting in Norway's Gay District, 2 Dead, at Least 19 Injured Another mass shooting, this time in Oslo, Norway, where 2 people were shot to death and 19 were injured outside of 2 bars in an area of the city that is the hub of gay nightlife. It was a horrendous.. TMZ.com - Published on June 25, 2022	Norway mass shooting suspect 'radicalised Islamist' - as terror threat raised to highest level A suspected gunman charged over a deadly mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Norway's capital Oslo is believed to be a radicalised Islamist with a history of mental illness, according to the country's.. Sky News - Published on June 25, 2022
Two dead and 14 wounded in shooting at Oslo nightclub Two people have been killed and 14 wounded in a shooting at a nightclub in Norway's capital Oslo. Sky News - Published on June 25, 2022	Diamond League: Keely Hodgkinson leads British 800m one-two as Armand Duplantis clears highest jump of 2022 Keely Hodgkinson leads British one-two in women's 800m and Armand Duplantis clears biggest height of 2022 in the Diamond League meeting in Oslo, Norway BBC Sport - Published on June 16, 2022
Erling Haaland: Manchester City complete signing of Norwegian striker from Borussia Dortmund Erling Haaland completes his £51.2m transfer to Premier League champions Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2022	Erling Haaland joins Man City: Watch five brilliant goals by the Norwegian Watch five brilliant goals scored by Erling Haaland, as the Norwegian completes his move to Manchester City. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2022
Struggling fish and chip shops to ask Norway for more fish Chip shops across the UK are asking Norway for more fish to help combat surging costs. Sky News - Published on June 6, 2022	French Open: Rafael Nadal beats Casper Ruud for 14th Roland Garros title Rafael Nadal reclaims his crown as the king of the French Open, winning a record-extending 14th title by beating Norway's Casper Ruud in straight sets. BBC Sport - Published on June 5, 2022
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Four killed in US military aircraft crash in northern Norway The four people who were on board a US military aircraft that crashed in Norway on Friday died, local police said on Saturday. Sky News - Published on March 19, 2022	Players Championship: Viktor Hovland scores hole-in-one at Players Championship Watch as Viktor Hovland of Norway makes a hole-in-one on the eighth at The Players Championship. BBC Sport - Published on March 14, 2022
Bodo/Glimt 2-0 Celtic (agg 5-1): Ange Postecoglou's side humbled by Norwegian champions Celtic are outplayed for a second time by Bodo/Glimt as the slick Norwegian champions convincingly dump the Scots out of the Europa Conference League. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2022	Winter Olympics: Norway win record 15th gold as Johannes Thingnes Bo takes biathlon victory Johannes Thingnes Bo steers Norway to Winter Olympic history as they won a record-breaking 15th gold in Beijing. BBC Sport - Published on February 18, 2022
Winter Olympics: Jacobellis justice, heavy hockey hits & Boe brothers biathlon triumph - day eight best bits Watch some of the best moments from day eight of the Winter Olympics, including Lindsey Jacobellis's second gold, some heavy hockey hits & the Boe brothers of Norway triumph in the Biathlon. BBC Sport - Published on February 12, 2022	Winter Olympics: GB men's curlers clinch comfortable win against Norway Watch highlights as Great Britain's men's curlers recover from an earlier defeat by the United States to beat Norway 8-3 on day seven of the Winter Olympics in Beijing. BBC Sport - Published on February 11, 2022
Winter Olympics: Therese Johaug wins gold in 10km cross-country by half a second Norway's Therese Johaug narrowly beats Finland's Kerttu Niskanen by 0.4 seconds to win gold in the women's 10km cross country in Beijing. BBC Sport - Published on February 10, 2022	Winter Olympics: Birk Ruud jumps with flag in hand after winning freestyle skiing big air Birk Ruud celebrates a dominant gold medal in the freestyle skiing big air by performing his final jump while gripping the Norway flag. BBC Sport - Published on February 9, 2022
Winter Olympics: GB's Dodd's & Mouat to play for bronze after semi-final defeat Great Britain's mixed doubles curling pair Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat miss the chance to guarantee at least a silver medal, losing 6-5 to Norway in a tense semi-final. BBC Sport - Published on February 7, 2022	Winter Olympics: GB curling pair Dodds and Mouat into semis despite loss Norway Team GB's mixed doubles curling pair of Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat are into the semi-finals despite a defeat by Norway in a repeat of the 2021 World Championship final. BBC Sport - Published on February 6, 2022
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Norway

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Euro 2022: Beth Mead nets 'sensational' second goal to put England 5-0 up against Norway

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Euro 2022 - Ellen White fires in England's third against Norway

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Euro 2022: Northern Ireland's historic debut end in 4-1 defeat by Norway - highlights

Euro 2022: Julie Nelson makes history as Northern Ireland lose to Norway on debut

Euro 2022: Julie Nelson nets Northern Ireland's first-ever goal at major finals

Euro 2022: Julie Blakstad puts Norway ahead against Northern Ireland

Euro 2022: Derry Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson kicks off Northern Ireland's opening match

England U19s 4-1 Norway U19s: Beever-Jones brace secures England win

Mass Shooting in Norway's Gay District, 2 Dead, at Least 19 Injured

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Two dead and 14 wounded in shooting at Oslo nightclub

Diamond League: Keely Hodgkinson leads British 800m one-two as Armand Duplantis clears highest jump of 2022

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Erling Haaland joins Man City: Watch five brilliant goals by the Norwegian

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French Open: Rafael Nadal beats Casper Ruud for 14th Roland Garros title

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