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Last update: 9 hours agoNorway Chess shock and stamina: Oslo’s Norway Chess 2026 opened with a thriller—world champion D Gukesh beat Vincent Keymer in Armageddon after a 144-move, nearly five-hour classical fight, while Magnus Carlsen suffered a rare classical loss to Alireza Firouzja. Gukesh on criticism: Gukesh says the backlash is “fair” because his form has been below expectations over the past 18 months. Energy squeeze fears: India moved to tighten LPG rules amid West Asia tensions—PNG households can’t fill LPG cylinders, with a surrender or transfer-voucher deadline. Human rights alarm: Iran executed Abbas Akbari over protest-linked charges, with rights groups warning more hangings could follow. Norwegian business abroad: Norwegian RoRo ship Höegh Pacific made its maiden Guyana call carrying 800 vehicles. Press freedom warning: RSF reports global press freedom at a 25-year low.
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