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Google's parent company Alphabet has filed a legal challenge against two European Union orders requiring the company to give AI and search competitors access to Android and to its search data. The dispute centres on how far the EU can force dominant platforms to open up mobile and search infrastructure to rivals, and it adds to Alphabet's growing regulatory battles with Brussels.

Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's Direct Investment Fund, said he does not rule out the resumption of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, which were damaged in September 2022 and have not operated since. His comments come amid ongoing discussion about the future of Russian gas deliveries to Europe and possible steps toward normalising energy relations.

The Nordic Council of Ministers has voiced strong support for international cooperation on climate and environmental issues. The statement from the Nordic Co-operation body signals the region's continued commitment to multilateral environmental efforts, though it did not announce any specific new initiatives or funding commitments.

Spain's Valencia region is under an orange alert for torrential rain, flooding and storms from Thursday to Friday, issued by AEMET and the regional 112 emergency service. Valencia has suspended classes in part of the region on Thursday and Friday. In Catalonia, civil protection sent an ES-Alert phone warning to Baix Empordà, while firefighters in l'Horta Nord are monitoring waterways.

Japanese racehorse Croix du Nord, entered for the Tenno Sho (Autumn), will be ridden by Italian jockey Christian Demuro, who is set to arrive in Japan on a short-term license and begin riding during Tenno Sho week. Racing outlets including Nikkan Sports and Netkeiba report the new partnership, drawing attention ahead of one of Japan's biggest autumn races.

Amazon's Prime Video says it wants Nordic original productions to reflect a "more feminine point of view," as its regional slate of crime dramas, including 'Snake Killer' and 'Rinnan', has been drawing a largely male audience. The streaming service is now looking to broaden its Nordic content strategy to attract more women viewers alongside its established thriller output.

North Macedonia and Switzerland meet in a UEFA Nations League fixture that is being followed live by Swiss and French media. 20 Minuten is running a live feed of the match, while RMC Sport includes the game in its betting picks for the day, reflecting wide interest from both French- and German-speaking audiences.

The name Nordin is circulating widely in Sweden, with people discussing who or what it refers to. Beyond the name itself, no confirmed details are available about the person, event, or story behind the attention, and it remains uncertain whether it concerns a public figure, an athlete, or a news event.

Finnish logistics group Nurminen and Tarros have signed an agreement to expand their Nordic-Mediterranean transport connection, strengthening links between Scandinavia and southern European ports such as La Spezia in Italy. The deal, flagged under intermodal and business tags, points to closer cooperation in container and combined transport services between the two regions.

Rostock Seawolves travel to Hamburg to face the Veolia Towers in a Bundesliga basketball matchup between two neighbouring northern clubs sitting eleventh and twelfth in the table. The game is billed as a 'northern duel of the disappointed', with Rostock looking to make amends for their earlier cup defeat against Hamburg and both sides desperate for a win to climb away from the bottom of the standings.

A comparison of three major password managers argues that NordPass, Bitwarden and Proton Pass each reflect a different philosophy: commercial convenience, open-source transparency, and privacy-first design. The piece claims there is no universal best choice, only a clear winner depending on each user's needs, weighing security, pricing and trust in 2026.

Evangelical businesspeople and church leaders from the Nordic countries are meeting in Stockholm for a gathering focused on the intersection of Christian faith, entrepreneurship and church life. The event brings together participants from across Scandinavia to discuss cooperation between the business community and evangelical churches in the region.

Prime Video's Nordic division says it plans to give its original programming a 'more feminine point of view'. The announcement signals a programming shift for the streaming service's output in Scandinavia, with future originals expected to reflect more women-centred stories and perspectives. The news was reported by Deadline and is drawing attention among television industry watchers in the region.