AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNorway Chess: In Oslo, R Praggnanandhaa stunned Magnus Carlsen again in Round 8, winning his second classical game over the world No. 1 and tightening the title race (So leads on 14, Firouzja on 13, Pragg on 12). World Cup buzz: Scotland-based clubs are set to supply a record number of players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with 21 Scots-based stars from the SPFL heading to the finals. Security & defence: Norway’s Defence Minister warned Russia could use the Arctic “Bear Pass” to threaten NATO, including with hypersonic missiles, as the region grows more militarised. Health ethics: Experts at the Vatican-backed World Medical Association meeting pushed to update global rules for biobanks and health data so marginalised groups are better included. Svalbard wildlife: A polar bear death in Svalbard has been linked to highly pathogenic bird flu (H5N5), with samples also found in walrus remains. Business: Hafnia shares trade ex-dividend on the Oslo Stock Exchange today.
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