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Jo Nesbø is both writer and showrunner for Netflix’s nine-episode Detective Hole, adapting his Harry Hole novels into an Oslo-set series with new material rather than a strict book remake. Tobias Santelmann won the role after a test that reimagined Hole, and Nesbø emphasizes his own take while continuing other projects (Wolf Hour, Blood on Snow screenplay) and planning a 14th Hole novel.
Netflix releases Detective Hole, a nine-episode Nordic noir series adapting Jo Nesbø’s The Devil’s Star, starring Tobias Santelmann as the troubled Oslo detective Harry Hole opposite rival Tom Waaler. The crime drama centers on a brutal serial killer and Hole’s darker demons as the case unfolds, with early reviews noting strong atmosphere and solid performances despite some narrative complexity; all episodes are now streaming.
Netflix’s Detective Hole adapts Jo Nesbo’s Harry Hole in a nine-episode Oslo-set noir that excels in mood, performances, and scoring but is hampered by a convoluted, overstuffed plot.
Police in Oslo are examining an explosion outside the U.S. Embassy, with no injuries reported; authorities say an incendiary device detonated near the entrance and are pursuing multiple leads, including a possible targeted attack, while seeking witnesses and suspects.
An explosion outside the U.S. embassy in Oslo is being treated as a possible terrorist act with no suspects or motive identified yet. Police say the blast caused minor damage and no injuries, while lawmakers and officials note heightened security after recent attacks on American diplomatic sites; the investigation is ongoing.
An explosion at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo caused minor damage but no injuries were reported; authorities have not determined a cause, no arrests have been listed, and police deployed extensive resources around the embassy as the investigation continues.
An explosion struck the U.S. embassy in Oslo early this morning, prompting a large police response. Authorities say there are no injuries and the embassy sustained minor damage; investigators say there is no information yet on what happened or who was involved.
A blast struck the U.S. embassy in Oslo early Sunday, causing minor damage with no injuries, according to Oslo police. A search for the perpetrators was underway, with authorities reporting no additional devices found and saying there was no confirmed link to broader regional tensions at this time.
An explosion near the U.S. Embassy in Oslo caused minor damage but no injuries, with police saying they’re in contact with the embassy and continuing an investigation into the blast’s cause and perpetrators.
In Oslo, a fourth woman testified in the rape case against Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who faces 38 charges including rapes while the women were asleep; he denies the rapes and faces up to 16 years in prison. The testimony describes a night of drinking, alleged cocaine use, and filmed acts, with the investigation uncovering multiple videos and other alleged offenses; the case has deeply embarrassed the royal family, though Hoiby is not a member of the Royal House.
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado has left Oslo after attending the Nobel ceremony, having been rescued from Venezuela in a covert operation due to safety concerns, and is now recovering from a vertebra fracture in Norway.
Europe is on high alert as Russia denies involvement in drone incidents near Oslo and Copenhagen, which disrupted air traffic; Denmark and Norway investigate potential links, amid broader concerns of Russian escalation in the region.
Drone sightings at Copenhagen and Oslo airports caused temporary closures, leading to flight diversions and disruptions, amid heightened European alert for Russian drone activity related to the Ukraine conflict.
Copenhagen and Oslo airports were temporarily closed due to drone sightings, causing flight delays and diversions, with investigations ongoing to determine the origin of the drones and potential connections between the incidents.
The US plans to hold direct nuclear talks with Iran in Oslo next week, marking a potential shift towards diplomacy after recent tensions and strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. The meeting, if confirmed, would be the first since US military actions and could focus on Iran's uranium stockpile and compliance with nuclear agreements amid Iran's suspension of IAEA cooperation.