Một vùng biển rộng lớn phía nam Greenland và Iceland đang lạnh đi bất thường, được gọi là "đốm lạnh". Nghiên cứu mới cho thấy đây là dấu hiệu suy yếu của hệ thống hải lưu AMOC, có thể dẫn đến khủng hoảng khí hậu nghiêm trọng.
Curaçao, with a population of 150,000, has become the smallest nation by inhabitants to reach a World Cup, surpassing Iceland's record. The team went undefeated in qualifying, securing their spot with a dramatic draw against Jamaica. The success has sparked euphoria and national pride on the island, with many players hailing from the Netherlands due to historical ties.
Thousands of young people in the UK, like Thomas and Hannah, face prolonged unemployment, relying on universal credit and struggling with low-paying jobs or no work at all. The crisis is exacerbated by the cost of living, the impact of COVID-19, and the rise of AI.
Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 preparations were marred by a security lapse exposing player passport details, including Lionel Messi's. The leak occurred via an official team sheet distributed before a friendly against Iceland in Alabama. Despite this, Argentina won the match 3-0.
Argentina's national football team's passport information, including Lionel Messi's, was accidentally revealed on the official squad list shared with media and the public before their friendly match against Iceland in Auburn, Alabama. The list, which did not contain Iceland's player details, was quickly removed after being shared.
Sau trận đấu giữa Argentina và Iceland, Messi đã có cuộc trò chuyện thân thiết với Daniel Gudjohnsen, con trai của cựu đồng đội Eidur Gudjohnsen. Messi thừa nhận không nhận ra Daniel vì cậu bé còn quá nhỏ khi họ gặp nhau trước đây.
Lionel Messi scored minutes after returning from injury as Argentina defeated Iceland 3-0 in their final World Cup warm-up match. Messi, eased back after muscle fatigue, made a 20-minute cameo, allaying fears about his readiness for the tournament.
England's chances of topping their World Cup qualifying group are all but over after a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Spain, with Alexia Putellas scoring twice, leaving them likely to face playoffs.
Iceland Cricket humorously referenced Zak Crawley's "spirit" still being with the England team after their batting collapse against New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's. England was bowled out for 140, with Harry Brook scoring 56.
Japan secured a 1-0 victory against Iceland in a friendly match thanks to a new substitution rule. Iceland's Isak Thorvaldsson was delayed entering the pitch, leaving his team with 10 players, allowing Japan to score.
Japan's national football team defeated Iceland 1-0 in an international friendly match held at Tokyo's MUFG Stadium (National Stadium). The winning goal was scored by substitute Koki Ogawa in the 42nd minute of the second half with a header. This match served as a send-off game for the team ahead of the North American World Cup qualifiers.
Japan's national football team secured a 1-0 victory against Iceland in a send-off match for the World Cup North, Central America and Caribbean tournament. Yuki Sugawara assisted the winning goal, scored by Koki Ogawa in the 87th minute, with both players expressing their determination to change the game's momentum.
Iceland's foreign minister fears the country faces a 'Brexit moment' in its looming EU referendum amid warnings over misinformation and foreign interference.
Iceland PM Kristrún Frostadóttir praised the word 'Sambandh' at the India-Nordic Summit, echoing PM Modi's use of the term to signify connection and closeness between India and Nordic nations. The summit focused on sustainability and technology.
Bulgaria's Dara won Eurovision with 'Bangaranga' on Saturday, marking the country's first victory. Israel came second amid protests and a boycott by five nations over its actions in Gaza.
Thousands protested outside the Eurovision final in Vienna against Israel's inclusion, while five countries boycotted the event due to the war in Gaza. Critics accuse organizers of double standards for banning Russia but not Israel.
Photos of Prateek Yadav and BJP leader Aparna Yadav's March family vacation in Iceland have surfaced after Prateek's sudden death at 38, showing a reconciled couple after a public marital dispute.
Iceland's upcoming referendum on accession talks offers Norway a chance to put membership back on its political agenda.
Jet fuel has doubled in price since the start of the war on Iran. How bad will the disruption get and could this accelerate the route to jet zero?What happens to flights if the world runs out of oil? Well, obviously they will be grounded. To be more specific, is it possible, if the war in Iran does not resolve and the strait of Hormuz remains blocked, that airlines will simply run out of aviation fuel?It’s not a question anyone has had to ask before. Air travel has hit some hurdles this century that nobody could have seen coming – Covid, of course, but also the Icelandic volcano in 2010, which closed much of European airspace for eight days, cost an estimated €3.75bn (£3.2bn) and caused untold supply chain chaos. There have been problems contained within a country or region – the Heathrow substation outage and the Iberian energy crisis, both last year, both closing airports – but since air travel began, it has never been globally impeded by a fuel shortage. Continue reading...
French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit marked a visible shift for Armenia as he proclaimed “a Europe which goes from Iceland to the Caucasus” while being greeted with adulation — strolling avenues to La Marseillaise, singing Aznavour and receiving a medal to boot.
Nikolay Korchunov suggested that "some progress on this front might occur if supporters of European integration succeed in the upcoming referendum in Iceland"
Icelandic jazz-pop artist Laufey discusses her Grammy-winning album A Matter of Time and its deluxe edition, featuring the cathartic Mad Woman video where she slapped an actor with a red snapper. The 27-year-old, who studied at Berklee College of Music, blends classic jazz vocals with pop and orchestral elements, appealing across generations without genre boundaries. She recently played sold-out shows at London's O2 Arena and Coachella, collaborating with Fortnite.
Travellers are experiencing significant delays and missed flights due to the implementation of the new EU entry-exit system (EES). Reports highlight technical failures, insufficient staffing, and a lack of clear guidance at major European airports.
Some travellers spent hours in lines at airport, with kiosks not working, little seating and few staff on hand to helpSome travellers passing through the new EU entry-exit system (EES) have faced huge delays at border checks, with some waiting for up to three hours, airports say.The new rules have gradually been introduced in Europe since October 2025, and came into effect on Friday in the Schengen countries – 25 of the EU’s 27 states plus Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. Continue reading...
