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Elon Musk establishes new political party in the United States
WorldTesla billionaire announces formation of "America Party" – aims to challenge the two-party system that has long dominated U.S. politics.
Study: Fluoride in drinking water may impact children’s cognitive ability
Science“Our results support the hypothesis that even relatively low levels of fluoride can have negative effects on children's early developmen”.
The forest lives when trees die
EnvironmentDead wood is vital - it provides shelter and food for many endangered species.
Moose and polecat added as threatened species on Sweden’s red list
EnvironmentAccording to the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Sweden's moose population has decreased by approximately one quarter over just ten years.
Fewer shootings in Sweden — but bomb attacks have doubled
Sweden"We've noticed that criminal groups have shifted their methods and carried out more bombings during winter and spring".
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“Floating Pentagon” makes its presence known in Stockholm
SwedenDespite reports of de-escalation in Europe, the commander of the American command ship has no plans to leave the region.
Owens: Trump asked me to stop saying Macron’s wife is a man
WorldThe conservative profile reveals that Trump called her at the request of the French president – to silence theories about Brigitte Macron.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
Swedish mother on the population crisis: “Children are seen as troublesome”
SwedenAnna Björklund argues that our constant screen use has led us to view children as disruptive elements that many people prefer to avoid.
Swedish government allocates hundreds of millions to World Bank’s aid fund
Economy"An important investment in the future, both for the world's low-income countries and for Sweden", comments Swedish Minister for International Development Benjamin Dousa.
Slovakia urges West to engage in dialogue with Russia
World"We do not want a war between Russia and NATO to break out, because that would be the Third World War", emphasizes Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar.
Trump suggests possible deportation of Elon Musk
World"We'll have to take a look at that", says the President, suggesting that DOGE may now review the tech billionaire's subsidies.
Trump’s top diplomat compares Syria’s jihadist leader to George Washington
WorldThe US government may soon lift the terrorist designation of al-Qaeda veteran Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Sweden now free of battery cages for hens
Sweden"This is clear evidence that long-term and persistent advocacy work makes a difference", says Benny Andersson, Secretary General of Djurens Rätt.
Sweden faces declining birth rates – government launches inquiry into causes
SwedenSwedish Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed points out that today's dating culture often leads to casual relationships – and rarely results in family formation.
Spotify fills playlists with fake music – while CEO invests millions in military AI
Tech"In a few years, there will only be soulless AI music left. It's a simple way to avoid paying royalties to anyone".
Teuton Systems offers smart privacy-focused technology – without compromise
TechWe take the fight against corporate snooping, mass government surveillance and criminal phone tapping through firm open source principles and secure products.
Majority of Ukrainians want peace through compromise
WorldOnly a fifth of the population advocates continuing the war to reclaim previously lost territories.
Peace activist urges NATO–Russia cooperation over toxic munitions on Baltic Sea floor
EnvironmentAccording to German peace researcher Bernhard Trautvetter, the parties must set aside their conflict to "pull this time bomb out of the world".
US approves $510 million weapons sale to Israel
WorldThe deal includes thousands of bomb guidance systems and deliveries will continue, the Pentagon announces, despite serious accusations of genocide against Israel in Gaza.
Wave of anti-government protests in Serbia – accused of inciting civil war
EuropeThe Serbian government led by President Aleksandar Vucic accuses foreign powers of being behind the unrest.
Swedish government investigator sees no need for national ban on begging
SwedenFormer Swedish Supreme Court Justice Krister Thelin nevertheless proposes that begging should be criminalized - in accordance with the government's directive.
Israeli settlers attacked their own military base
World"These are Jewish terrorists, gangs of criminals, who feel backed by the governing coalition", says Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid.
Russia ends cooperation with Sweden on nuclear accident response
WorldThe agreement was established after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster to ensure faster information exchange in the event of future nuclear accidents.
95 percent of Hungarians reject Ukraine’s EU membership
Europe"Now there were 2.2 million of us standing in their way, saying that this is not the way forward", declares Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
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