BEIJING — There may not be any Chinese players at this year’s World Cup, but China has found its own soccer hero: Norwegian striker Erling Haaland. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The 6-foot-4 Manchester City star is a sensation on Chinese social media, where fans … Read more
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — For much of Sunday afternoon, Norway’s 6-foot-5 superstar Erling Haaland stalked the field, biding his time against Brazil, waiting for his moment to strike. He stood about a half-foot taller than most of the Brazilians. But they swarmed and bottled him until the 79th minute, when Haaland’s chance came in an … Read more
Metal detectorists in Norway unearthed a trove of ancient coins dating back to the Viking Age — the largest of its kind ever found in the country. “This is a historic find,” said Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, Norway’s climate and environment minister, in a statement that described its links to the Vikings as “even more spectacular” … Read more
Norway’s crown princess said she felt unsafe during a 2013 encounter with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein at his Palm Beach, Florida, mansion and that he manipulated and deceived her. Mette-Marit, who is married to Crown Prince Haakon, sat down with Norwegian broadcaster NRK for a 20-minute interview on Thursday. It didn’t contain explosive … Read more