Norway
Arctic air and winter storms swept parts of the United States, the United Kingdom and northern Europe, bringing heavy snow, ice, travel disruption and power outages and triggering weather warnings.
Frida Karlsson opened a huge lead in the Tour de Ski 10km classical but collapsed late, missed the podium and was beaten by Astrid Øyre Slind.
Commentators and experts across Scandinavia offered tips and forecasts for 2026, advising how to maximize holiday time, boost everyday happiness and naming cultural and political figures to watch.