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Johannes Kongsnes Natland, a 19-year-old Norwegian teenager, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for plotting a contract murder on behalf of a criminal gang linked to Iran, after being arrested in Great Britain with weapons and ammunition. #Giustizia #Crimine #Iran (translated)

The Norwegian government has recommended authorizing the sovereign wealth fund Norges to invest in defense companies involved in the production of nuclear weapons, which are currently excluded from its portfolio due to ethical restrictions. #FondiSovrani #Difesa #Norvegia (translated)

Chinese electric cars used during a military exercise in Norway have been suspected of collecting sensitive data, including video recordings of military activities, raising concerns similar to those that led Poland and other countries to prohibit access of Chinese vehicles to their military sites. #VoitureÉlectrique #Espionnage #Armée (translated)

At the Ironman World Championship final in Hawaii, the defending Norwegian champion Solveig Løvseth lost the race one kilometer from the finish line, giving the first place to American Taylor Knibb, who won with a time of 8 hours, 36 minutes, and 29 seconds. #Ironman #Mondiali #TaylorKnibb (translated)

The Norwegian government is considering a temporary ban on the use of smart glasses in certain public places, while authorities in other countries, such as Australia and the United Kingdom, are already limiting their application due to privacy concerns, in the context of significant growth in the smart glasses market. #SmartGlasses #Privacy #Tecnologia (translated)

A parliamentary report in France proposes banning the sale of energy drinks to those under 16, inspired by measures already in place in Norway and Quebec, in response to growing concerns about their impact on the health of young people. #BoissonsÉnergisantes #SantéDesJeunes #Interdiction (translated)

Cristiano Ronaldo claimed that the Portuguese coach had proposed a plan for him to participate in international matches, which he accepted. According to him, the plan stipulated that he would play in the first and last match and would not go to Norway or Denmark. However, he had agreed to play 30 minutes in Norway at the coach's request. Ronaldo then reproached the coach for breaking his word. He said they had agreed that the coach would acknowledge in a press conference that he had proposed the plan, that Ronaldo had never asked to play, and that it was wrong of him to make him warm up without putting him in the game. Simão Coutinho, a manager at Al Nassr, had witnessed their exchanges, he specified. Ronaldo felt that the tone of the coach during the press conference was different from that of their private conversation. The Portuguese captain acknowledged that he had been wrong not to greet the supporters after the match and for leaving the gathering. He apologized to them, as well as to his teammates, while explaining that the breach of trust had led him to leave. He also stated that he accepted the Federation's sanction and indicated that he would remain available for the national team after his suspension, provided he was fit and playing for his club. #CristianoRonaldo #ÉquipeNationale #Football (translated)

Instant Foot reported that Cristiano Ronaldo wished to continue playing for Portugal. According to the summary of his statement published by the account, he had considered leaving the national team after the 2026 World Cup and prepared a farewell letter, before the president of the Federation convinced him to stay. Ronaldo is said to have approved Jorge Jesus's appointment as coach and accepted a specific plan for his playing time, without challenging the sporting choices. The disagreement is said to have erupted during a match in Norway: Jesus reportedly asked him to prepare to play for 30 minutes, then ultimately did not bring him in. Ronaldo reportedly acknowledged reacting poorly by not greeting the supporters and apologized to them. After a meeting with the coach and Simão Coutinho, Jesus reportedly privately acknowledged having made a mistake and promised to publicly explain that Ronaldo had not demanded anything and had always behaved exemplary. Ronaldo reportedly believed the coach did not uphold his word during his press conference and indicated that this breach of trust led him to leave the gathering. He reportedly acknowledged that his departure was a mistake, apologized to his teammates, and said he would accept any potential sanction from the Federation. He reportedly added that his status as captain should even be considered an aggravating circumstance. Finally, Ronaldo reportedly specified that he was not requesting special treatment or an immediate farewell match and that he would remain available for Portugal as long as he was fit, performing well with his club, and free from suspension. #CristianoRonaldo #ÉquipePortugaise #Football (translated)

Actu Foot relayed a text presented as a statement from Cristiano Ronaldo, in which the player explained the exchanges he claimed to have had with the Portuguese coach before the last gathering. Ronaldo stated that after the 2026 World Cup, he had prepared a letter intended for the Portuguese to announce his definitive departure from the national team. According to him, the president of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) had then urged him, during the return flight from the United States, to reconsider his decision. The president had also asked his opinion on the current coach, whom Ronaldo claimed to have supported the appointment of. The player recounted that the coach had proposed that he play in the first and last match, while considering that he would not travel to Norway and Denmark. Ronaldo said he had refused, believing that his role as captain required him to travel with the team. He added that Simão Coutinho, sporting director of Al-Nassr, had witnessed their exchange. The day before the gathering, the coach reportedly came to his home in Lisbon, and the principles discussed in August would have been maintained. Ronaldo indicated that he had played at Alvalade before giving up his place without protest and passing the armband to Bruno Fernandes. For the match in Norway, he said he expected not to play, with his next match scheduled for the 4th at Dragão. He recounted that an assistant had then informed him that the coach wanted to speak with him, and then the coach had asked him if he could play for thirty minutes. Ronaldo claimed to have agreed and was invited to be ready. #CristianoRonaldo #EquipeNationale #Football (translated)