Thief stole steaks worth £35 from Iceland

Jamie Wilson, 21, stole the meat worth £35.25 from Iceland in Workington on May 20. Wilson, of North Watt Street, Workington, pleaded guilty to theft from a shop when he appeared before Workington Magistrates’ Court. He was fined £40 and ordered to pay £35 …

‘I don’t think you’d ever see anything like it again’ – Kevin McCloud has grand designs on Iceland

Kevin McCloud tells how he ­discovered endless joy in the country’s extreme north – off the beaten track, where dining out is an expedition in itself. What’s your favourite destination and why? Akureyri. It’s Iceland’s second city, which means it’s the …

Greenland and Iceland saw a record-setting heat wave in May. What does that mean for the world?

Greenland ice melts 17 times faster amid record-breaking heat wave in Iceland, Greenland

Greenland's ice sheet melted 17 times faster than average during the heat wave in May, the scientific network World Weather Attribution (WWA) reported on Wednesday. “Temperatures over Iceland as observed this May are record-breaking, more than 13 …

Northern Ireland’s ‘togetherness’ helped us see off Iceland, hails Crystal Palace star

Leading by Isaac Price’s first half goal, the Windsor Park friendly took a more challenging turn for the home side when Brodie Spencer was sent off in the 57th minute. Michael O’Neill’s young guns had a fight on their hands to maintain their excellent …

Record-breaking heat wave due to climate change hits Iceland & Greenland: Scientists

In May, both Iceland and Greenland experienced record-breaking heat. A new rapid analysis has found that the heat wave in both regions was made worse and more likely in today’s warmer climate. The analysis was conducted by World Weather Attribution (WWA), …

British activist facing jail in Iceland after protesting against whale hunting

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Senior Chinese legislator visits Iceland to boost ties

HELSINKI, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Qingwei, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) of China, led a delegation to Iceland from Sunday to Wednesday at the invitation of the Icelandic parliament, aiming to deepen …

Iceland Pauses Fin Whale Slaughter—but the Fight Isn’t Over

This summer, Iceland’s only whaling company has halted its fin whale hunt, citing lack of demand in Japan. While it’s a rare moment of relief, it’s not a victory—Japan, Norway, and Iceland remain the only countries still conducting legal commercial whaling …

Why hottest May on record for Greenland and Iceland is bad news for the world