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Faroe Islands whale hunt: Over 700 dolphins and whales killed in annual grind tradition sparks global outrage

The Faroe Islands witnessed a mass killing of over 700 whales and dolphins in a traditional hunt. This ancient practice, known as the 'grind', has drawn sharp criticism from animal rights groups. Authorities defend it as a regulated cultural tradition and a sustainable food source. The event highlights a deep…

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Mads Peter Iversen Captured 48 Landscape Photos That Feel Like Scenes From A Fantasy Film

Mads Peter Iversen doesn’t just photograph landscapes; he builds entire moods around them. Based in Denmark, the full-time photographer is drawn to places that already feel larger than life, from Iceland and the Faroe Islands to Norway, Italy, the British Isles, and the quieter corners of his home country. But…

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Czechia squad World Cup 2026: Miroslav Koubek's 26-man selection to face South Africa after opening-day defeat

Czechia lost the lead against South Korea and need a win in Atlanta

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Sørvágsvatn: The lake that 'floats' above the ocean thanks to a unique optical illusion

Sørvágsvatn, also called Leitisvatn, is the largest lake in the Faroe Islands. Viewed from a certain angle, one side appears to hover above the Atlantic Ocean.

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Croatia beat Faroe Islands to qualify, Poland 1-1 Netherlands, and more: World Cup 2026 qualifying – as it happened

Slovakia beat Northern Ireland at the last to set up a winner-takes-all Group A encounter with Germany on Monday

The Guardian - UK

As the world discovers the Faroe Islands, there's a push for local food

Conditions aren’t friendly in the Faroe Islands for growing food

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Faroe Islands introduce self-navigating cars to take tourists off the beaten track

Visitors can sign up to one of 30 locally-curated itineraries

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11 of the best things to do in the Faroe Islands

With a capital of clapboard huts, sheep and seabird safaris, here’s what awaits in this remote archipelago

The Independent UK

Tourists Are Boycotting The Faroe Islands Over 'Tradition' Of Slaughtering Dozens Of Dolphins

Faroe Island's most recent slaughtering of whales and dolphins led to renewed calls for the Danish government to outlaw the practice.

International Business Times

Erling Haaland in 'so much pain' – Norway doctor gives injury update on Manchester City star ahead of crunch clash vs Liverpool

The striker suffered a knock in Thursday's friendly against the Faroe Islands, but the 23-year-old went on to finish the match

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Shape up! 14 fitness retreats and bootcamps for this autumn

From an adventure-packed escape in the Faroe Islands to cryotherapy in Yorkshire, it’s time for the great autumn health reset to begin, says Alicia Miller

Evening Standard

Ambassador Cruise line apologises after passengers see dozens of whales being slaughtered

1,000 passengers were left horrified after witnessing 78 pilot whales being slaughtered in the Faroe Islands

The Independent UK

Cruise line apologises after passengers witness dozens of pilot whales being slaughtered

1,000 passengers were left horrified after witnessing 78 pilot whales being slaughtered in the Faroe Islands

The Independent UK

78 pilot whales were slaughtered near a cruise ship carrying marine conservationists

Passengers of the Ambassador Cruise Line had just arrived in the Faroe Islands when a group of small boats drove the whales to shallow water for killing, part of a long-standing local tradition.

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Pilot makes 360-degree turn to let passengers view northern lights

The controlled detour at 37,000ft west of the Faroe Islands took just less than 10 minutes and occurred shortly after 8.30pm on Monday

The Guardian - UK

‘They might be fishing the last school’: Russia rouses international anger with redfish overfishing

The population is declining rapidly but Russia has refused to observe restrictions – aided by countries offering ports or catch processing

Irish Mirror

Sligo Rovers sign international forward of 'immense quality'

Faroe Islands international Stefan Radosavljevic has joined the Bit O’Red from HB Torshavn on a two-year deal.

Daily Record

Perthshire badminton ace Abbie Brooks reflects on the journey from primary school sessions to competing across Europe

Last year she competed at the European Junior Championships in Belgrade and also travelled to Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands

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Northern Ireland Under 15 girls praised after flawless display in Bulgaria

Stephen Graham's side recorded wins against Montenegro, Bulgaria and Faroe Islands during the trip

The Guardian - UK

I’m cycling from England to Iceland. Next up: the Faroe Islands

On the second stage of his no-fly ride to Iceland, our writer cycles the wild and dramatic Faroes – but still finds time for fishing and folk tales

Daily Record

Ridvan Yilmaz handed blistering Rangers defence as Turkey chief calls out Ibrox doubters in heated on air reaction

Hamit Altintop was fielding questions during his post match debrief after Turkey's shock defeat to the Faroe Islands.

Belfast Live

Co Down woman speaks out on World Dolphin Day after witnessing 'brutal' slaughter of 100 dolphins on Faroe Islands

Aileen McClenaghan said the whole pod was "wiped out" and supports Sea Shepherds call for dolphins to be protected

Daily Mirror

Two rowers rescued by ship after capsizing and drifting 920 miles off UK coast

Two rowers rom the Faroe Islands were adrift nearly 800 nautical miles off Lands End, Cornwall, with the Coastguard's Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre contacting merchant vessels in the area to help

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How West Ham fans can get to Denmark and Faroe Islands for Europa Conference League tie

West Ham United will face either Viborg or Torshavn B36 in the play-off qualifying round in the Europa Conference League later this month following the draw on Tuesday afternoon

The Independent UK

About 100 bottlenose dolphins slaughtered in new Faroe Islands hunt

‘This is a signal to the world that the hunters don’t care about the opinion of their own people or the international community,’ says conservationist

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