Arctic

In Canada's far north, some fret Carney's military plan overlooks everyday needs

FILE PHOTO: A resident watches as the 1st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery works with an M777 Howitzer as Canadian Armed Forces deploy to 'Operation Nanook-Nunalivut', a yearly series of drills designed to highlight the military’s ability to defend the Canadian Arctic, in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Canada February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio/File Photo

Libya's coast guard tows damaged Russian LNG tanker away from its shores

FILE PHOTO: A Russian LNG tanker, Arctic Metagaz, damaged earlier this month and currently adrift without crew, floats in international waters in the Mediterranean Sea between Malta and the Italian islands of Lampedusa and Linosa, in this handout picture released on March 13, 2026. Marina Militare/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

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Greenland might break China’s rare earth grip – but not on the West’s timeline

Tony Sage, CEO of US-listed Critical Metals Corp, is developing the Tanbreez rare earths deposit in Southern Greenland.

Trump's push for Greenland hangs over Danish election

FILE PHOTO: A pedestrian stands next to posters for candidates in the upcoming Danish elections, in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 18, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Little/File Photo

Damaged Russian LNG tanker has reached Libyan waters, Italy says

FILE PHOTO: A Russian LNG tanker, Arctic Metagaz, damaged earlier this month and currently adrift without crew, floats in international waters in the Mediterranean Sea between Malta and the Italian islands of Lampedusa and Linosa, in this handout picture released on March 13, 2026. Marina Militare/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Middle East turmoil revives Norway push for Arctic drilling

Norway supplies nearly a third of Europe’s gas needs.

Italy weighs options as damaged Russian LNG tanker drifts in the Mediterranean

A Russian LNG tanker, Arctic Metagaz, damaged earlier this month and currently adrift without crew, floats in international waters in the Mediterranean Sea between Malta and the Italian islands of Lampedusa and Linosa, in this handout picture released on March 13, 2026. Marina Militare/Handout via REUTERS

Canada to boost Arctic defences, says it can no longer rely on others

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan calls for investing C$32 billion to expand the military airfields in the region and to build four operational support hubs.

In Norwegian Arctic, civilian doctors, volunteer 'casualties' rehearse for war

Soldiers and civilian health personnel take part in a healthcare drill during the NATO Cold Response 2026 military exercise in Narvik, Norway, March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

Bodo/Glimt no longer a surprise as Champions League rollercoaster continues

Soccer - UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Bodo/Glimt v Sporting CP - Aspmyra Stadion, Bodo, Norway - March 11, 2026 Bodo/Glimt fans in the stands before the match Fredrik Varfjell/NTB via REUTERS

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