Published on, Sept. 24 -- September 24, 2025 3:39 PM

Norwegian police are investigating an explosion that rocked central Oslo on Tuesday evening, prompting a swift security response and a controlled detonation of a second device found nearby. Authorities confirmed that one suspect had been detained for questioning as they worked to determine the motive behind the attack. The blast triggered widespread alarm in the Norwegian capital and raised concerns over public safety in a normally peaceful city.

The explosion occurred on a busy street close to a university campus, about 500 metres from both the Royal Palace and the Israeli embassy. Although the incident caused significant property damage, officials reported that no one was injured. P...