Iceland’s Quiet Channels: Ex-MP Helps Free A Hostage In Baghdad

When Iceland recognised Palestine in 2011, it made Israel furious. Fourteen years later, an Icelandic ex-MP helped free an Israeli hostage from an Iranian-backed militia in Baghdad. How does that work? The short answer is that Iceland gets to play...

Small Quakes in Iceland Hint at Growing Volcanic Pressure

A swarm of small earthquakes recorded near the Sundhnúkur crater in Iceland may signal a potential volcanic eruption in the coming weeks, RÚV reports. The activity, which occurred around 8 pm last night and lasted for about an hour, mirrors...

Mbappé to Miss France's World Cup Qualifier vs. Iceland Due to Ankle Injury

France captain Kylian Mbappé will miss his team's World Cup qualifier against Iceland on Monday because of a right ankle injury, the French soccer federation said Saturday. The Real Madrid star scored in France's 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan on...

Icelandic president arrives in Beijing for Global Leaders' Meeting on Women

Iceland, like Ireland, is in a housing crisis - and it's pushing climate down the political agenda

This is an extract from the latest edition of Temperature Check, The Journal’s monthly climate newsletter. Sign up to receive Temperature Check to your email inbox for free in the box at the end of this article. Iceland may have quite a lot of...

Ankle injury puts Mbappé out of France vs Iceland clash

PARIS (AP): FRANCE CAPTAIN Kylian Mbappé will miss his team’s World Cup qualifier against Iceland tomorrow because of a right ankle injury, the French football federation said yesterday. The Real Madrid star scored in France’s 3-0 victory over...

Iceland vs France Prediction and Betting Tips | October 13th 2025

France journey to the Laugardalsvollur Stadium to face Iceland in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Monday. Both sides head into the game fresh off the back of contrasting results, with Les Bleus claiming a comfortable victory over...

Iceland Hosts Palestinian Foreign Minister for Talks on Gaza Ceasefire

The Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Varsen Aghabekian, has completed a visit to Iceland, where she held high-level meetings with government officials, including Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir and Prime Minister...

Kylian ruled out of Iceland game with injury

PariscTypeface:> Kylian Mbappe will miss France’s World Cup qualifying match in Iceland on Monday due to an ankle injury. The captain sustained the injury during the 3-0 home victory over Azerbaijan on Friday and has already returned home, the...

Mbappe out of WC qualifier in Iceland with sore ankle

Agence France-Presse . Paris 11 October, 2025, 23:15 Kylian Mbappe Kylian Mbappe will miss Monday’s qualifier in Iceland where France could book their ticket to the 2026 World Cup after taking another knock to his sore right ankle, the French team...

Mbappe and Konate out of France's World Cup qualifier in Iceland

France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe (C) reacts as he lies on the pitch during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D European qualification football match between France and Azerbaidjan at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, on Saturday. AFP Kylian...

Preview: Iceland vs France - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup qualification match between Iceland and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. France will be aiming to make it four wins from their four matches in Group D when they continue their...

France lineup vs. Iceland: Predicted Les Bleus XI for World Cup qualifier after Kylian Mbappe blow confirmed

Sports Mole looks at how France could line up in Monday's 2026 World Cup qualification fixture against Iceland. France will be without the services of their captain Kylian Mbappe for Monday's 2026 World Cup qualification fixture with Iceland, with...

Mbappe Ruled Out of France vs Iceland World Cup Qualifier Due to Ankle Injury

Kylian Mbappe will miss France’s upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Iceland due to a sore right ankle, the French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed on Friday, October 11, 2025. The Paris Saint-Germain forward sustained two knocks...

Presidential Visit Marks Renewed Ties Between Iceland and China

Talks on climate action, gender equality, and clean energy will top the agenda as President Halla Tómasdóttir prepares for an official visit to China, beginning tomorrow. The trip signals a renewed effort to strengthen Iceland’s partnership with...

Mbappe, Konate out of France’s World Cup qualifier in Iceland

Kylian Mbappe and Ibrahima Konate have been ruled out of Monday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier in Iceland where France could book their ticket to next year’s tournament. Already suffering from a “small niggle” in his right ankle from playing for Real...

Mbappe Withdraws from France Squad with Injury Ahead of Iceland Clash

Kylian Mbappe will miss France’s upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier against Iceland after sustaining a right ankle injury during the team’s 3-0 win over Azerbaijan. The 26-year-old forward, who has scored 14 goals in 10 appearances for Real Madrid...

Mbappe to miss France’s World Cup Qualifier in Iceland after suffering sore ankle

Kylian Mbappé will miss France’s World Cup qualifier against Iceland on Monday after aggravating an existing injury to his right ankle, the French Football Federation (FFF) has confirmed. The decision means the French captain will not be available...

Iceland Eclipse Festival Announces “Second Contact” Lineup of Artists and Scientists

Earlier this year, we shared the exciting news about Iceland Eclipse 2026, a one-of-a-kind festival that brings together music, science, art, and astronomy. Now, the team behind the event has revealed its Second Contact programming, introducing...

Iceland Vs Ukraine Highlights, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Europe: UKR Win 5-3

Hello and welcome to the highlights from our live coverage of the Iceland vs Ukraine football match at the FIFA World Cup European qualifiers in Reykjavík. It was a proper goalfest but ultimately, Ukraine emerged winners with a scoreline of 5-3 in...