ScienceEllagic acid extracted from pomegranate can purify water from pharmaceutical residues, according to researchers at Stockholm University.
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European arms imports on the rise – doubling in five years
EuropeMeanwhile, France has overtaken Russia as the world's second largest exporter of military equipment.
Record number of entries for Swedish birdhouse championship
Environment850 birdhouses were entered by schoolchildren in the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation's annual competition.
Diet soda linked to irregular heart rythm
Health– Do not take it for granted that drinking low-sugar and low-calorie artificially sweetened beverages is healthy, says researcher Ningjian Wang.
170,000 Swedes waiting for surgery
HealthThe long waiting periods mean that many people become so ill that surgery is no longer an option.
More Swedish children call Bris helpline – worried about school, self-harm, violence
SwedenMany of the conversations were about gang crime and how the children were worried about their own lives or the safety of their family members.
New national stadium planned in Iceland
IcelandThe goal is to host the men's handball world championship in 2029 or 2031.
Ukrainian man has the world’s strongest beard
SportDmytro Hrunskyi used his beard to pull a 2.6 ton minivan.
Why you should use a VPN service
TechStay safer online with a reliable VPN protection - avoid being monitored and reduce cyber threats.
Author wants to make “X-Men” “gender neutral”
CultureIt's "so 1960s" to talk about "X-Men" when many of the superheroes are women, according to Chris Claremont.
Swedish Harvard professor fired for criticizing vaccine mandate
World"Science cannot survive in a society that does not value truth and strive to discover it", writes former Harvard medical professor Martin Kulldorff.
Icelandic politicians back euthanasia bill
IcelandKatrín Sigríður J. Steingrímsdóttir of the Progressive Party describes the issue of assisted suicide for the terminally ill as "a matter of the heart".
The mystery of the runes and their hidden secrets
CultureEmbark on a fascinating journey deep into the sacred cipher of rune magic and Norse culture.
Finnish government plans to tax electric cars more heavily
Finland– The taxation of electricity needs to be reviewed. Those who drive electric cars will be taxed more in the future, says Finland's finance minister Riikka Purra.
Harry Potter author J.K Rowling accused of “transphobia”
WorldTranssexual India Willoughby says it is a "hate crime" that Rowling used the word "he" to refer to "her".
Denmark introduces military service for women
Denmark– This means that all young people - regardless of gender - must be called up on National Defense Day and perform their military service under the same conditions, says Danish PM Mette Frederiksen.
Indian-Kenyan lawyer to head Soros foundation
WorldHuman rights lawyer Binaifer Nowrojee takes over as chair of the Open Society Foundations.
UN: Israel shot and killed journalist on purpose
WorldIsraeli tank fired at "clearly identifiable journalists" when Issam Abdallah was killed and six others were injured.
Israel wants to forcibly transfer Palestinians to “humanitarian islands”
World1.4 million Palestinians will be accommodated on the "islands", according to the IDF.
EU plans to hand over seized Russian assets to Ukraine
WorldCritical member states argue that confidence in the euro as a reserve currency risks being undermined internationally.
Trump: Facebook an “enemy of the people”
World– I think Facebook has been very bad for our country, especially when it comes to elections, Donald Trump says.
Boeing whistleblower found dead after testifying against company
WorldJohn Barnett allegedly shot himself in the middle of a court case against Boeing.
Biden launches $300 million ad campaign
WorldThe 81-year-old admits that he is "not a young guy" and boasts that he "led the country through the Covid-19 crisis".
EU chief: “Israel uses hunger as a weapon”
World– This humanitarian crisis ... is not a natural disaster, not a flood, not an earthquake, it is man-made, Borrell said during a meeting at UN headquarters in New York.
Reddit seeks billion-dollar valuation on Wall Street
TechThe valuation is estimated at up to $6.4 billion.