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Messi set for World Cup tune-up against Iceland warm-up fixture, Scaloni confirms Argentina captain will feature

Lionel Messi will feature in Argentina's final World Cup warm-up match against Iceland. Coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed Messi will play, managing his minutes carefully. Several players are returning from injury, boosting the squad. Argentina is preparing for their title defense in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The team opens their…

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Sarina Wiegman to ring changes as England look to recover from Spain drubbing

The European champions host Ukraine on Tuesday needing to better Spain’s result in Iceland

The Independent UK

Pilots praised after UK flight’s controls jammed in mid-air

Ice formed on the aircraft control system during the cargo journey from Iceland

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Time and Water review – Iceland’s doomed glacier tells its own story of climate disaster

This study of author Andri Snær Magnason is somewhat indulgent, with endless musings where piercing climate crisis commentary should be

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From lava to life: How a volcanic island ‘Surtsey’ born in 1963 became nature's ultimate experiment

On a cold November morning in 1963, fishermen sailing off Iceland's southern coast noticed something unusual. Dark smoke was rising from the sea. At first, it looked like a ship on fire. Then the ocean began to erupt.

The Times of India

25 Landscape Photos From The Artist Gallery’s 2026 Contest That Show Earth At Its Most Stunning

The Artist Gallery has been celebrating photography across several different categories this year, and after previously featuring selections from its Black and White, Architecture, and Street competitions, we are now turning our attention to the winners and honorable mentions of the 2026 Landscape Photography Contest. This category brings together images…

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The one country on Earth with no mosquitoes has finally lost that title

Iceland mosquito discovery: Iceland's long-held status as a mosquito-free nation has ended with the discovery of three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes. Found in Kiðafell, these insects, capable of surviving cold climates, raise questions about potential establishment. While not a health risk, the finding is being monitored as an ecological development.

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When will the EU punch its weight in a perilous world? That’s the question countries eager to join should be asking

Twin threats from east and west have clearly made the bloc more appealing – but its rule-bound institutions need urgent attention, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England can tolerate inflation above 2% target, says Bailey

Andrew Bailey told an audience in Reykjavik, Iceland, that reacting too early to inflation concerns ‘may generate undesirable volatility’.

Evening Standard

Messi set for sixth FIFA appearance as Argentina names World Cup squad

Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni has revealed the 26-player squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Captain Lionel Messi will lead the team in his sixth World Cup appearance. The defending champions will play warm-up matches against Honduras and Iceland. Argentina is in Group J and begins its campaign against Algeria.…

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Iceland foreign minister compares opponents to Farage as crucial referendum looms

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Iceland’s foreign minister accuses rivals of spreading misinformation ‘from Farage’s playbook’ ahead of EU referendum

Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir warned the country is facing a ‘Brexit moment’ as she accused rivals of misinformation

The Independent UK

Iceland’s foreign minister fears ‘Brexit moment’ in EU accession referendum

Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir accuses opponents of fearmongering amid warnings over misinformation and AI

The Guardian - UK

These are the world’s best countries to move to – and number one is in Europe

Whether you’re moving as a family or looking to improve your cost of living balance, here’s where you should be heading.

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“We’d been messing about with it for so long that we said, ‘Let’s stop thinking and let go of it’”: Sigur Rós, a discredited medieval poem and the end of Heaven and Earth

Labels have learned that post-rockers will do whatever they want. But did anyone expect a collaboration with a pagan master and a 70-piece stone instrument over an Icelandic myth?

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This Photographer Shows Iceland Through The Animals That Call It Home (41 Pics)

Gunnar Freyr Gunnarsson’s photography makes Iceland feel almost mythical. In a previous Bored Panda feature, we shared his breathtaking landscape shots, featuring dramatic mountains, icy waterfalls, volcanic terrain, and glowing skies that showcase the country at its most cinematic. This time, however, the focus shifts from Iceland’s sweeping scenery to…

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India-Nordic partnership set to usher in "golden era", says PM Modi

India and Nordic nations are poised for a new era of strong ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced this following new trade agreements. These pacts with Norway, Iceland, and other EFTA countries, along with the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement, will boost relations. Denmark, Finland, and Sweden are key partners…

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PM Modi strengthens India-Nordic ties with focus on clean energy, trade, digitalization focus at 3rd summit

Ahead of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit, Narendra Modi held key meetings with leaders from Iceland, Finland, and Denmark to strengthen cooperation in clean energy, trade, and digitalisation. The discussions focused on expanding strategic partnerships, boosting economic collaboration, and deepening India’s engagement with Nordic nations in emerging technologies and sustainable development.

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Canada deepens Arctic defense ties with Nordics after Trump threats

Canada is forging new alliances with Nordic nations to secure its vast Arctic region. This move comes as the United States' commitment wavers and Russia and China increase their military activities. Canada aims to reduce its reliance on the U.S. for defense, focusing on collaboration with trusted partners like Denmark,…

Evening Standard

Major South London supermarket handed one-star hygiene rating over unacceptable conditions

Iceland at Swanley Square Shopping Centre in Kent was handed a one-star food rating in March

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Iceland Family Trip Photos of Prateek Yadav and Aparna Yadav Resurface After His Death

Weeks after Prateek Yadav and Aparna Yadav publicly stated that their marital differences had been resolved, photographs from a family vacation in Iceland have resurfaced following Prateek’s sudden death in Lucknow at the age of 38.

Evening Standard

RTE to air Father Ted Eurovision episode as it boycotts song contest

Ireland joins Spain and Slovenia in refusing to compete in or broadcast the competition, while the Netherlands and Iceland have refused to send acts.

Space

Total solar eclipse 2026 vs 2027 — Which one should you choose?

From volcanic landscapes and a sunset eclipse to six-minute totality, here are the pros and cons of the next two total solar eclipses.

Euronews

Raves, cruises and historic train rides: Where to watch the 2026 eclipse this August

On 12 August, those in the path of totality will be plunged into darkness for up to two minutes.

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007 First Light's Bond is more "relatable" than Hitman's Agent 47, says developer: "Rather than an object of absurd fascination, he's an object of emotional relation"

Interview | Rasmus Poulsen discusses the similarities and differences between 007 First Light and Hitman, and finding a younger Bond's humanity

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