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'Bold and inventive' Canadian poet Anne Carson wins Nobel Literature Prize
Carson, 76, is celebrated for works that often cross boundaries between poetry, fiction and scholarship.
October 8, 2026Tech Now
Adrienne Murray follows NASA scientists in Iceland researching a rare total solar eclipse.
September 19, 2026Nebula image wins Royal Observatory competition
Ali Alobaidly is named Astronomy Photographer of the Year for his image of the Shark Nebula.
September 18, 2026Iceland to propose whaling ban, leaving Norway and Japan isolated - Reuters
Iceland to propose whaling ban, leaving Norway and Japan isolated Reuters
September 10, 2026Iceland to seek new security partnerships after voters reject EU accession talks - Reuters
Iceland to seek new security partnerships after voters reject EU accession talks Reuters
August 31, 2026Iceland votes on whether to start EU membership talks - Reuters
Iceland votes on whether to start EU membership talks Reuters
August 29, 2026Close race as Iceland votes on whether to restart talks on joining EU
Turbulent international affairs have brought the vote forward, but the campaign has focused more on Iceland's vital fishing industry.
August 29, 2026Narrow majority of Icelanders back EU membership talks, poll shows ahead of referendum - Reuters
Narrow majority of Icelanders back EU membership talks, poll shows ahead of referendum Reuters
August 26, 2026Explainer: What you need to know about Iceland's EU referendum - Reuters
Explainer: What you need to know about Iceland's EU referendum Reuters
August 19, 2026UK to get best eclipse since 1999 as Moon blocks out Sun across Europe
Up to 96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon in the UK, while parts of Spain, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Russia will see a total eclipse.
August 11, 2026Three ways to watch the solar eclipse safely without glasses
With some shops running out of stock, it may be too late to buy eclipse glasses - but you can still safely watch the spectacle using some household items.
August 11, 2026Isle of Man 'very well placed' for solar eclipse
The island is particularly well placed to see the celestial spectacle, sitting just outside the path of totality.
August 11, 2026Best places to see partial solar eclipse across England
Some parts of England could see up to 96 per cent of the moon covering the sun on 12 August.
August 10, 2026Argentina players' passport details leaked in security oversight - Reuters
Argentina players' passport details leaked in security oversight Reuters
June 10, 2026US in closely-guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland
It is seeking to open three bases in the south of the Arctic territory, according to multiple officials familiar with the talks.
May 11, 2026Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever
With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.
May 10, 2026Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)
The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".
May 2, 2026Finland joins hosting boycott over World Aquatics decision on Russia - Reuters
Finland joins hosting boycott over World Aquatics decision on Russia Reuters
April 25, 2026Northern European nations agree to draw up joint evacuation plans in event of crisis or military conflict - Reuters
Northern European nations agree to draw up joint evacuation plans in event of crisis or military conflict Reuters
March 4, 2026Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns
The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.
February 27, 2026Iceland to hold EU referendum 'in the coming months', PM says - Reuters
Iceland to hold EU referendum 'in the coming months', PM says Reuters
February 25, 2026Ukrainian negotiators to meet US team on Thursday, Zelenskiy says - Reuters
Ukrainian negotiators to meet US team on Thursday, Zelenskiy says Reuters
February 25, 2026