Norway-France Defence: Norway and France signed the “Narvik Agreement” in Paris, pledging mutual military aid and boosting cooperation on hybrid threats, maritime security, cyber, space and defence industry—plus Norway’s move into France’s enhanced nuclear deterrence initiative. Royal Health Watch: Crown Prince Haakon said Princess Mette-Marit’s chronic lung condition has worsened; she uses oxygen daily and may need a lung transplant, while Queen Sonja also left hospital after heart troubles. Norway Chess: Oslo’s Norway Chess delivered shocks: R Praggnanandhaa beat world No.1 Magnus Carlsen in classical, while Carlsen later secured a key win over D Gukesh; Firouzja stayed in the lead. Business & Governance: Fred Olsen stepped down from Bonheur’s board after 70 years; Gaute Gjelsten was elected non-executive chair. Security Industry: ESNA unveiled Surface Effect Ship technology for a UK-Norwegian commando craft upgrade, built for arctic littoral operations. Community & Society: A new report says rising hostility is pushing many Jews in Norway to withdraw from public life, with schoolchildren hit hardest.