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Epstein files set off Norwegian political storm: What we know
Two high-profile Norwegian politicians and the country’s crown princess have been linked to the late sex offender.
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![In a screenshot of Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store scrumming with reporters, he pushed back after Donald Trump complained he wasn’t awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, saying that meant he no longer felt bound to “think purely of peace” and again floated US control of Greenland. Store stressed the prize is decided by an independent committee. [Associated Press]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-1768855892.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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