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Finland and Norway defend 90-minute Putin call as European divisions complicate Ukraine peace talks
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre have defended direct discussions with Vladimir Putin as an attempt to influence upcoming Ukraine negotiations, despite criticism from other European governments.
Zelenskyy meets US envoy in Oslo as Ukraine tensions with Washington deepen over weapons and Russia policy
Zelenskyy is meeting US and European officials as Ukraine questions delayed weapons and intelligence support. See why relations with Washington are worsening.
Champion Iron reports C$403.9m quarterly revenue as iron ore sales reach 4.5 million tonnes
Champion Iron has reported stronger preliminary quarterly iron ore sales and C$403.9 million in revenue, with its next financial results expected to clarify the effects of realised prices, inventory movements and investments in higher-purity iron ore production.
DNB made NOK 9.8bn in quarterly profit. Why is AI still eliminating 400 technology roles?
DNB Bank ASA plans to eliminate around 400 full-time-equivalent roles from Technology & Services after deploying agentic artificial intelligence across customer-data controls, KYC processes and software development. Norway's largest bank is explicitly connecting AI productivity to workforce redesign, creating a clearer test of whether automation can reduce costs without weakening technology execution or regulatory controls.
Telia wants SEK 1bn of savings. Can fewer central roles make the telecom group faster?
Telia Company AB plans to eliminate around 900 positions across its Nordic and Baltic operations by year-end while transferring another 220 roles closer to national businesses. The SEK 1 billion annual cost programme is designed to simplify decision-making and improve cash flow, but the restructuring comes while revenue, EBITDA and customer metrics have already been improving.
Trump attacks Norway after Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Donald Trump has sharply criticised Norway after the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize went to South African jurist Navi Pillay, a former International Criminal Court judge. The dispute comes as Washington intensifies sanctions against the court, placing the Nobel Committee's recognition of international law at the centre of a wider diplomatic confrontation.
Cristiano Ronaldo suspended by Portugal after dispute with coach Jorge Jesus
Portugal has provisionally suspended Cristiano Ronaldo after he left the national team camp following a disagreement with coach Jorge Jesus. The 41-year-old has apologised while maintaining that an understanding about his playing time was not honoured. The disciplinary process now creates uncertainty around his next international appearance.
Transocean adds $1.1bn to firm backlog as Equinor and Shell contracts strengthen Norway position
Transocean adds about $1.1 billion to firm backlog through Equinor and Shell contracts. Find out what the awards could mean for RIG investors.
Norway parliament opens Epstein hearings involving former ministers and diplomats
Norway’s parliament has opened public hearings into Jeffrey Epstein-linked contacts involving politicians and diplomats, with 11 current and former ministers summoned.
Volvo Trucks targets 420 km range at 76 tonnes with new FH Electric heavy-haul model
Volvo Trucks will begin rolling out an electric FH capable of combinations weighing up to 80 tonnes in early 2027, pairing 640 kWh of usable battery capacity with megawatt charging designed for demanding freight operations.