EuropePublic anger at the dairy giant's decision to feed its animals preparations to make them fart and burp less - “for the sake of the climate”.
Trump threatens BRICS countries: “Will face 100% tariffs”
Economy“There is no chance that the BRICS will replace the U.S. Dollar in International Trade, and any Country that tries should wave goodbye to America”.
Push to reintroduce banned weapons divides Sweden’s government
SwedenWants to leave international agreements banning the use of the controversial weapons.
Jihadists take over Aleppo – Russia and Iran announce support
WorldThe Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham claims to have retaken Syria's second largest city.
Ajax vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: What really happened in Amsterdam?
EuropeWhat began as a football match in Amsterdam spiraled into a night of chaos, with violent clashes, arrests, and international condemnation.
Sweden must deport many more – SD youth leader
Sweden"We need to stop more people coming to Sweden, but we also need to start getting people out", says Denice Westerberg.
Norwegian public service bleeds – 90 jobs cut
Norway"We will implement a hiring freeze, refrain from replacing retiring employees, and allow our employees to apply for severance pay".
Biden lied again – pardons son despite promises to the contrary
WorldThe ageing president is described as a “pathological liar” who is ultimately only interested in benefiting himself and his loved ones.
Reading comprehension declines among Swedish ninth graders
Sweden“The fact that we have 25% coming into adulthood who are basically functionally illiterate is a big problem”.
Sweden plans to restrict new citizenships “to the extent possible”
SwedenThe government is criticized for the lack of concrete measures, and it is unclear whether there will actually be any significant difference compared to the past.
Swedish prisoners could be sent to Estonia
SwedenSwedish prisoners can be sent to Estonia instead - and there seem to be big savings to be made in such an arrangement.
Freemason ritual documented by journalist
WorldA journalist from Arizona secretly documented one of the bizarre Masonic initiation ceremonies.
Swedish researcher: Evidence points to deliberate mass killings in Gaza
SwedenPeace researcher Lisa Hultman states that Israel's violence against Gaza civilians is extreme and likely deliberate.
Boris Johnson: “We are in a proxy war against Russia”
World“Let’s face it: We’re waging a proxy war but not giving our proxies the ability to do the job", said the UK's former prime minister.
Swedish MP pushes for accountability on mRNA vaccine risks
SwedenElsa Widding calls on the government to investigate the negative health effects of mRNA vaccines and to stop the use of the technology until this is clarified.
The last warrior-king of the North
CultureMore than 300 years after his death, Karl XII remains one of the most mythical and controversial figures in Swedish history.
More young people die from drugs in Finland
Finland“This is more than ever before in the entire history of measurement", says Kati Taskinen at Statistics Finland.
Russia reportedly killed dozens of foreign specialists
WorldVladimir Putin warns of the new missile, likening it to “a falling meteorite” that “reduces everything to dust”.
UK court to rule on legal definition of “woman”
EuropeThe UK Supreme Court is now considering whether trans women should be included in the definition of a woman under the Equality Act.
84-year-old Swedish woman raped by home care staff: “Municipality didn’t care”
Sweden“I would feel that I still have my human dignity if they had just apologized", says the victim.
US pressures Ukraine to recruit young soldiers
WorldBiden wants to see teenagers on the front lines to counter Russia's advantage.
Baltic leaders step up support for Ukraine
The NordicsNordic-Baltic support for Kiev remains “unwavering” and those in power promise to put even more resources into fighting Russia.
Anonymous person donates record Viking treasure in Sweden
HistoryThe treasure is the largest ever found in the county of Jönköping.
China discovers its largest-ever gold deposit – valued at $83 billion
WorldOne of the world's largest gold deposits has been discovered in China's Hunan province using advanced deep mapping technology.
South Korea experiences heaviest snowfall in 100 years
WorldA decimeter and a half of snow when winter arrived in the capital Seoul.
Estimate: Half a million Ukrainian soldiers killed or wounded
WorldThe Economist estimates that up to 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died – and another 400,000 have been so seriously injured that they cannot continue fighting.
Swedish researcher: “Do we want to start a world war before we negotiate?”
Sweden“The Swedish people have been fed the idea that the West must and can 'win' over Russia - without any sharp counter-questions about what is meant by victory”.
Climate policy free-for-all
ColumnsTege Tornvall: It is the tax money of ordinary households that will finance the transition of poorer countries to expensive and unreliable energy.
Swedish study: Difficult pregnancy linked to having fewer children
HealthSevere complications in a first pregnancy lower the likelihood of having more children, Karolinska Institutet researchers find.
Reporters Without Borders condemns Netanyahu’s censorship
World"Israel describes itself as 'the only democracy in the Middle East', but the free press is being undermined", they warn.
Swedish MP: “What’s wrong with our defense minister?”
Sweden“Unless Pål Jonson immediately stops his destructive agenda, we may soon be able to add a bombed-out Sweden to the list”.
Swedish public employees do not have to report illegal immigrants
SwedenSocial services, schools and healthcare workers do not have to report illegal migrants to the police, according to a government report.
American Academy: Trump’s free higher education reform
World“This will be a revolution in higher education and will provide life-changing opportunities for tens of millions of our citizens”, according to the president-elect.
Finland: No screen time for young children
FinlandIn addition, young people should wait until they are 16 to use social media, according to new Finnish guidelines.
Greta Thunberg could be named “anti-Semite of the year”
WorldAward-winning actors, athletes and influencers who have condemned Israel's invasion are also on the lobby group's top list.
Iran prepares response to Israeli attacks
WorldAyatollah's advisor says “Netanyahu is confused” and does not believe Israel can win in Lebanon.
Antidepressants may harm fish
EnvironmentExposure to the drug reduced the fishes' sperm motility and altered their behavior.
Russia bans adoption to countries that allow gender manipulation
WorldThe adoption ban covers at least 15 countries, mainly in Europe, as well as Australia, Argentina and Canada.
Trump nominates “Soros’ right hand man” for Treasury Secretary
WorldHedge fund billionaire Scott Bessent was previously chief investment officer of the infamous Soros Fund Management.
Swedish parties call for action against Israel after arrest warrant for Netanyahu
SwedenThe Social Democrats are calling for a freeze on trade agreements with Israel and an increase in sanctions against illegal settlers.