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‘People say I’m pouring Coca-Cola into fine malt whisky’: why is the National Theatre shaking up Sophocles?

In a bold new production starring Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss, the NT is fusing Sophocles and Ingmar Bergman. So what can two stories written 23 centuries apart tell us about how we live today?

The Guardian - UK

Czechia, Iceland and Spain among Europe’s top trending destinations for 2026, new data reveals

A new survey by Amadeus Travel Intelligence and UN Tourism reveals the European destinations that travellers are keen to explore, the markets fuelling demand and the regions expanding air connectivity.

Euronews

First Ride: The Norton Atlas Apex Is Exactly What The Company Needed and Redefines Value

I tested Norton's Atlas Apex in Iceland and, while not without fault, the bike puts up a good showing as a middleweight ADV contender and bang-for-buck option.

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In 1945, Iceland planted Alaskan lupins to repair eroded soil and prepare land for forests; decades later, the purple plant was classified as an invasive threat

Alaskan lupins were introduced to Iceland to combat soil erosion and reforestation efforts. These flowers now dominate landscapes, reducing native plant diversity significantly. Scientists predict warming temperatures will further accelerate lupin expansion across Iceland. The plant's nitrogen-fixing ability benefits degraded soils but harms natural ecosystems. This situation highlights the complex…

The Times of India

The world's largest waterfall isn't on land. It is hidden beneath the ocean, where billions of litres of water plunge every second

An immense underwater waterfall exists between Greenland and Iceland. Cold, dense seawater sinks beneath warmer Atlantic waters creating this cascade. This hidden giant plays a crucial role in ocean currents and global climate. Researchers use specialized instruments to monitor this vast, dynamic underwater system. Its flow influences heat and salt…

The Times of India

The best small ship cruises to explore the settings and story of The Odyssey

Cruise Editor Marc Shoffman reveals the best small ship cruises to follow the tale of The Odyssey

The Independent UK

The Fires review – volcanoes and passions erupt in Iceland disaster-romance

A volcanologist and a photographer try to save Reykjavik in impressive and plausible drama

The Guardian - UK

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Iceland has 'nothing to lose' in EU membership talks, says French foreign minister

Iceland first applied to join the European Union in 2009, in the wake of the collapse of its financial sector, but suspended accession talks in 2015.

Euronews

'I did cry and I did almost quit multiple times' – Maddy Nutt rides a rocking saddle to victory at The Rift Gravel 330km as Chase Wark wins Icelandic men's race

Anton Stensby and Haley Smith prevail in 200km elite races with base at Hvolsvöllur

Cycling News

Another Billionaire Leaves Britain: Monzo Backer Joins Goldman Sachs and Ineos Executives in Tax Exodus

Iceland's first billionaire, Thor Björgólfsson, and other wealthy figures are leaving the UK for Italy amid changes to the non-dom tax regime. Explore the impact of Britain's new tax policies on high-net-worth individuals.

International Business Times UK

Iceland heats every home using energy from volcanoes, and almost all of its electricity comes from renewable sources, making it one of the world's cleanest energy systems

For most countries, volcanoes represent danger, destruction and uncertainty. In Iceland, they are also one of the nation's greatest assets. Sitting atop one of the world's most geologically active regions, the Nordic island has spent decades harnessing the heat beneath its surface to warm homes, generate electricity and reduce its…

The Times of India

The biggest skywatching day of 2026 is coming. Here's what you'll see in North America and Europe

Whether you're in Spain, Iceland, the U.K. or North America, here's exactly what you'll see in the sky on Aug. 12 — and when to look.

Space

My holiday from hell: blizzards, black ice, a broken-down bus – would I ever make it to New York?

Flights were cancelled and we were told we’d be staying in Iceland for the night. But the hotel had no idea we were coming and people started screaming when I fell down, hard, on the ice

The Guardian - UK

Oceania Cruises® spotlights 2027 Northern Europe itineraries

Thailand's rainy season need not dampen the spirit of discovery. Carried by the rhythm of the sea, a voyage through Northern Europe with Oceania Cruises ® unfolds fresh perspectives hidden on lands long known to the world, revealing their quieter beauty through nature, history and local culture.

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The Independent UK

9 last-minute holidays to see the total solar eclipse

There is still time to book hotels, tours and festivals to witness the total solar eclipse

The Times of India

Iceland heats almost every home with volcanic heat, pumping naturally heated water from deep beneath its active volcanic landscape instead of burning coal, oil, or natural gas

Iceland harnesses Earth's natural heat for widespread geothermal energy. This system provides heating and hot water to nearly ninety percent of households. Geothermal energy also supports various industries and electricity generation in the country. The nation's long-term investment demonstrates a successful renewable energy transformation. Iceland's model offers valuable lessons for…

The Times of India

Since 2012, Iceland has been pumping captured carbon dioxide into volcanic rock so it permanently turns into stone instead of escaping back into the atmosphere

Innovative scientists are revolutionizing emissions management by converting atmospheric carbon dioxide into solid rock formations. This groundbreaking technique mimics geological processes and speeds them up remarkably. Carbon dioxide is dissolved in water and injected deep underground, where it reacts with volcanic rock to create stable minerals, offering a lasting solution…

The Guardian - US

We know how to mourn other humans – but what about ecological grief?

In Iceland, people commemorated its first glacier formally declared lost to climate change. Western culture needs more of these rituals

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Euronews

House prices and rents: Where did they rise most in early 2026?

House prices and rents rose in almost all EU countries in early 2026. In some European countries, house price increases outpaced overall inflation by around 10 percentage points.

Euronews

A new literary‑inspired Hilton hotel has opened in northern Iceland

Located in the heart of Akureyri, Iceland’s ‘Capital of the North’, the new Skáld Akureyri, Curio Collection hotel features rooms and apartments inspired by Icelandic storytelling and Nordic design.

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Zendaya explains why her mouth ‘would not move’ on set of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey

The Emmy-winning actress has revealed how extreme weather in Iceland left her struggling to deliver her dialogue while filming scenes as the goddess Athena in Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic.

Euronews

UK fighter jets intercept Russian plane near aircraft carrier over Norwegian Sea

The mission off Iceland has seen F-35 jets conduct NATO air defence operations from a European aircraft carrier for the first time and comes amid heightened tensions with Russia.

The Times of India

10 coldest countries in the world 2026: Russia, Canada, Iceland and more

There is no single reason a country ends up among the coldest on Earth. In some cases, the explanation lies in geography, with vast territories stretching towards the Arctic. Elsewhere, towering mountain ranges keep temperatures low despite being far from the polar regions. Annual temperature averages often reveal a different…

Evening Standard

Defence Secretary visits Iceland amid ‘increasing Russian threats’

Dan Jarvis visited UK forces onboard the Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Prince of Wales.

The Guardian - UK

Harry Kane the one who saves Tuchel as England avoid another traumatic exit

Captain played in deep horror of Iceland defeat and he rescued an England team who were sliding towards disaster

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