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The news on Heimildin covers a range of international and domestic topics, with a strong focus on US politics under Trump, scientific advancements, and Icelandic economic and political issues. International stories include questions surrounding Trump's relationship with an aide, a socialist…
Further questions are emerging regarding the relationship between Donald Trump and his aide, highlighted by a quote from the aide stating, 'You are all that matters to me,' and Trump's dismissive response to a reporter.
Small parts of human brains in a laboratory setting have reportedly managed to detect the passage of time, with researchers stating that a brain has never survived this long outside a human body.
A political candidate described as a 'socialist' has achieved an unexpected victory in Florida.
This opinion piece discusses the roles of a president and a judge in relation to the Icesave case.
An opinion piece by Auðunn Arnórsson questions Iceland's relationship with Europe and explores an 'American option'.
Further questions are emerging regarding the relationship between Donald Trump and his aide, highlighted by a quote from the aide stating, 'You are all that matters to me,' and Trump's dismissive response to a reporter.
Stefán Ólafsson argues that it is time to shift the discussion on economic policy away from wages as the primary driver of inflation in Iceland.
Guðni Th. Jóhannesson states Icelanders are playing a 'gambling game' with the Krona and suggests resource issues should be clarified at the start of EU accession talks. Former presidents have differing views on EU membership.
Donald Trump intervenes in Iran-Oman talks regarding shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which he claims the US controls. Trump has already launched attacks in seven countries.
Reindeer herders in Finland describe their challenges with EU regulations that hinder their control over reindeer, which attack their animals. Despite state subsidies, the operation is difficult, though tourism helps offset costs.
US President Donald Trump backs away from joint military exercises with South Korea in a gesture of goodwill towards North Korea's dictator. Taiwan sets a record in defense spending.
Lev Shlosberg is yet another opposition figure taken out of circulation in Putin's Russia.
Conflicting messages are coming from US President Donald Trump and his son-in-law regarding negotiations with Iran.
The Monetary Policy Committee was divided, with one member opposing the interest rate hike.
A Czech film and a new poetry book by the late poet and cultural journalist Ásgeir H. Ingólfsson will be featured in an event honoring him.
