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Swedish minister condemns Israel’s annexation plans for Gaza
Sweden"We strongly condemn any potential plans to annex Palestinian territory", says Swedish Development Aid Minister Benjamin Dousa.
Artists flee Spotify after Ek’s defense investment
Culture"Spotify CEO Daniel Ek invests millions in Al military drone technology. We just removed our music from the platform", writes one of the bands now boycotting the Swedish music streaming service.
Powerful earthquake triggers tsunami warnings across four continents
WorldAn earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 off Russia's east coast has led to tsunami warnings in over twenty countries.
Women’s app hacked – thousands of private images leaked
TechOver 70,000 images from the dating app Tea, which allows women to warn each other about "red flags" in men, have been leaked.
Vogue faces backlash over use of AI generated model
TechOne of the world's largest fashion magazines uses an AI model in an advertising campaign for Guess.
China introduces national child allowances to reverse demographic decline
WorldThe Chinese government on Monday presented a comprehensive reform where parents will annually receive approximately €480 per child under three years of age.
Protect yourself from horseflies this summer
EnvironmentIn warm and humid weather, horseflies thrive well.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
EU and US reach agreement on tariffs and energy cooperation
EconomyMajor investments and tariff agreements mark a new era of trade.
Give thirsty bees a lifesaving gift: Water in the summer heat
EnvironmentPollinators need water to cope with the heat.
Netherlands identifies Israel as threat actor in new security report
WorldThe Dutch counterterrorism agency NCTV lists the country at the same level as, for example, Iran and North Korea.
Icelandic actor breaks world record in deadlift
SportHafþór Júlíus Björnsson lifted an impressive 505 kilograms.
Lidl challenges tech giants with own cloud service for European digital freedom
TechLidl invests in European alternative to Amazon and Microsoft.
Amazon acquires AI company that records everything you say
TechThe company's AI-powered wearable device records everything you and others around you say and sends it to the cloud.
Expert condemns Israeli air aid to Gaza: “A sham maneuver”
WorldIsrael's airdrops of aid to Gaza are an ineffective publicity stunt that prevents real assistance from reaching those in need, according to Johan von Schreeb, a Swedish professor of disaster medicine.
Revolut challenges Swedish banks with new savings account
EconomyThe popular and more flexible British neobank Revolut is launching a savings account on the Swedish market with interest rates up to 2.65 percent.
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!
Proton launches privacy-focused AI assistant to compete with ChatGPT
TechThe AI assistant Lumo neither stores nor trains on users' conversations and can be used freely without login.
Israeli minister: “All of Gaza will be Jewish”
WorldThe far-right Israeli minister Amichai Eliyahu from the Jewish Power party has expressed new ambitions in line with the genocidal policies being pursued.
WEF founder manipulated reports to protect political relationships
WorldWanted to whitewash developments in India and portray Brexit in a bad light according to new revelations.
Russia rules out talks between Putin and Zelensky without final agreement
World"There’s no point in meeting only to begin negotiations from square one", says Vladimir Medinsky, the Kremlin's lead negotiator.
Gabbard accuses Obama of years-long coup against Trump
World"The most egregious weaponization and politicization of intelligence in American history", claims the US intelligence chief in a shocking statement.
Only one ambulance on duty in central Stockholm
Sweden"I would say it has never been as bad as it is now, not even during the pandemic", according to the chief safety representative for ambulance services.
Recycled plastic may cause hormonal disruptions
EnvironmentChemicals in recycled plastic could become a health hazard, warn researchers from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Trump accuses Obama of “treason” – urges justice department to act
WorldUS President promises to "go after" his predecessor and intelligence chiefs for alleged conspiracy surrounding the Russia investigation.
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.