EuropeThe suspected driver, a 24-year-old asylum seeker from Afghanistan, was arrested after police fired shots.
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Corruption is increasing in Sweden
SwedenCronyism, shortcomings in public procurement, and the rise of organized crime are identified as three key factors.
Sexual violence and coercion common among young Swedes
Sweden“The fact that so many young people have been exposed to sexual and gender-based violence is alarming and unacceptable", emphasizes the Director-General of the Public Health Agency of Sweden.
Swedish government’s top priority: continued support to Ukraine
Sweden“Supporting Ukraine is the government's primary foreign policy task” - despite having already pumped in over €6 billion.
Pentagon rules out NATO membership for Ukraine in peace process
WorldZelensky's far-fetched dreams were dashed by the US, as was the 2014 Ukraine border claim, which US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said was “unrealistic”.
Epidemiologist: Eight US states may ban COVID vaccine
World“I think these bills and initiatives will end up reaching a critical mass and a point where the federal government will have to respond", assesses Nicolas Hulscher.
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Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as the US Director of National Intelligence
WorldWill be responsible for 18 intelligence agencies, including the CIA and the FBI, which together employ over 70,000 people.
Trump: Ukraine may become Russian
World“They may be Russian someday, or they may not", speculates the President.
USAID central in global propaganda war
World9 out of 10 Ukrainian media depend on US Agency funding.
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis resigns after impeachment threat
EuropeFollowing the annulment of the elections, Iohannis has been likened to a dictator illegitimately trying to stay in power.
Leftist leader praises population replacement in France
Europe“We are destined to become a creole nation and so much better", proclaims Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
World leaders gather in Paris for AI summit
TechHow to regulate and govern artificial intelligence globally is one of the issues under discussion.
EU continues to approve insects in food
EuropeA new mealworm powder may be distributed as food within the Union.
Sweden’s government offices are to be “gender mainstreamed”
SwedenThe “gender equality perspective” must be taken into account in the budget process as well as in the governance and legislative work of the authorities.
Innovative police weapon: Kevlar lasso
WorldThe "BolaWrap" remote handcuffs have been created to reduce the number of violent confrontations between police and civilians.
Ursula von der Leyen wants to create EU army
Europe“It is time - even high time - to take our security and defense into our own hands", the President of the European Commission announced.
Tuna to be made less toxic with new packaging method
Health“The beauty of this type of packaging is that it is active while the product is on the shelf. No extra production steps would be needed".
Israeli army shelled its own on October 7
WorldAccording to the Hannibal Directive, kidnappings must be stopped at all costs - even if it means killing your own citizens.
Researchers: Global genetic diversity is declining – but the trend can be reversed
Science“The loss of genetic variation is widespread, which is alarming, but the tools to counteract further loss are available", says researcher Sara Kurland.
Trump’s defense secretary: Diversity is the opposite of strength
WorldNo more “diversity initiatives” and divisive left-liberal activism in the US military, says Pete Hegseth.
The Amish: A screen-free life with a focus on nature
CultureIndependence, community and faith are at the forefront of the rapidly growing community.
Labeled a “global terrorist” and fired – now the man is suing Northvolt
SwedenRobert Eklund is demanding €52 000 in damages and lost wages from the struggling battery manufacturer.
Israeli defense minister: Europe should take in Gaza’s population
World“Countries such as Spain, Ireland, Norway, and others are legally obligated to allow Gazans to enter their territory", demands Israel Katz.
Nayib Bukele: Government covers Salvadorans’ electricity bills
WorldThe government of El Salvador paid the electricity and water bills of almost the entire population in January.
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