FinlandMany Finns have a gloomy view of the future, predicting increased poverty, more polarization and deteriorating health care.
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Meta lifts ban on military use of AI
TechLockheed Martin, Booz Allen Hamilton and Palantir Technologies are some of the military companies that can now also use the tech giant's technology.
Retired military leader calls for Biden’s impeachment
World“We must stop the madness before WWIII is irreversible”, pleads Michael Flynn.
ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu
World"The ICC is engaged in anti-Semitism", laments Benjamin Netanyahu, dismissing the court's arrest warrant.
Swedish authorities warn of nuclear armageddon
SwedenMSB leaflet urges Swedes to prepare for nuclear war, "extreme weather" - and influence campaigns.
Swedish preschools ban cell phones after pedophile scandals
SwedenFollowing a number of high-profile cases of preschool staff surreptitiously photographing children, many preschools have introduced mobile phone bans.
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Duct-taped banana could sell for millions
Culture“What you are buying is not the banana itself, but a certificate granting permission to reproduce it and the duct tape on their wall", says the art director.
Soaring utility fees put pressure on Swedish households
Economy"These are unavoidable costs on monopoly-like markets".
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 police solve more murders
Sweden“We see that we are arresting more people, preventing more acts of violence... This is a development we are proud of, but we are far from finished”, says Johan Olsson, head of the National Operations Division.
After decades of mass immigration: Social Democrats want “strict Swedish migration policy”
SwedenAt the same time, it promises an "even distribution of new arrivals across the country" and an additional focus on "efforts to combat racism and discrimination.
New Zealand apologizes for abuse in state prisons
World200,000 children and adults were subjected to torture, mock executions and sexual abuse.
Crown princess’s son arrested on rape charges
Norway"Several of his former girlfriends have come forward to say they have also experienced threats and harassment".
US military leaders could be charged with treason
World"These generals lied. They mismanaged. They violated their oath. They failed. They disgraced our troops, and our nation".
USA: Ukraine must send more soldiers to the front
World"Ukraine needs to do more", says Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan.
Danish farmers forced to pay carbon tax
Denmark"We will be the first country in the world to introduce a carbon tax on agriculture", says climate and energy minister Lars Aagaard.
American long-range missiles fired at Russia – all downed
WorldRussia responds by stressing that it is now updating its nuclear doctrine.
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.
Russia adopts new nuclear doctrine allowing “nuclear retaliation” to NATO attacks
WorldStresses that using nuclear weapons is seen as a last resort to protect national sovereignty.
Popular Swedish actor Allan Svensson passes away at 73
CultureKnown from some of the most classic Swedish TV series of the 90s, such as "Svensson, Svensson".
Trump to declare national emergency to deport millions of illegal immigrants
WorldPlans to enlist the military to carry out the ambitious mass expulsion project.
Too much free speech on X – Major Swedish newspaper DN leaves platform
TechEditor-in-chief Peter Wolodarski complains that "the climate on X has become more harsh and extreme" since Elon Musk took over.
FEMA supervisor ordered aid workers to skip Trump supporters’ homes after hurricane Milton
WorldHurricane Milton claimed about 30 lives, but FEMA's Marn'i Washington decided that Trump supporters wouldn't get any help.
Big Tech critic becomes Trump’s telecom chief
WorldBrendan Carr takes over as head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Norwegian publisher pulls Selma Lagerlöf classic citing racist content
Culture"When I came to the sentence that he was transformed into a white man, I felt it like a punch in the stomach", says Halvor Moxnes, professor emeritus of theology.
Biden authorises strikes deep into Russia
WorldUkraine is given the green light to fire long-range US missiles into Russian territory.
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