The NordicsSweden suspends all funding to UNRWA while Norway appeals to the world not to "collectively punish two million people".
Editorial
Ruthless companies ‘compete’ for Norwegian anti-prize
NorwayAccused of exploiting young people's insecurities, Meta and Shein are nominated for this year's 'Golden Barbie' award.
BBC shuns conservative hires
Europe– Management talks about diversity without embracing diversity of thought, says insider.
Work-related fatalities increase in 2023
SwedenThe number of reported occupational accidents in Swedish workplaces also increased by 14% compared with the previous year.
Lund University employees allege harassment over Palestine advocacy
SwedenStudents at Lund University who have taken a stand for Palestine report being harassed.
Neuralink implants brain chip in first patient
TechThe patient "is recovering well" after the operation, comments owner Elon Musk.
Cartoon of the week
More Swedish municipalities receive grants for ‘drop-outs’
SwedenThe Swedish Police Authority has allocated SEK 72 million for so-called "drop-out activities" for gang members who want to leave their criminal past behind.
Ex-President: “US and UK to blame for the war in Ukraine”
EuropeAccording to Vaclav Klaus of the Czech Republic, the war began in 2008 when the US and UK supported Ukraine and Georgia's "aspirations for membership" in NATO.
First-ever footage of newborn great white shark
EnvironmentWhat is believed to be a newborn great white shark pup has been captured on film for the first time off the coast of California.
Major Swedish trade union’s chief lawyer for 10 years lacked law degree
Sweden"He built his career on a lie", thunders the IF Metall's newspaper Dagens Arbete.
New feature from TikTok makes all content purchasable
TechIdentifies products in posts and allows the viewer to find similar products in Tiktok Shop.
Gazans have to pay thousands of dollars to escape through Egypt
WorldA black market has emerged due to corruption among Egyptian authorities.
Belgian farmers protest in Brussels
EuropeHave carried out large-scale road blockades in response to new EU legislations.
Israeli ambassador: “Swedish artists reward Hamas”
SwedenThe fact that 1000 Swedish artists are calling for Israel to be excluded from the Eurovision Song Contest does not sit well with Ambassador Ziv Nevo Kulman.
First ‘non-binary’ priest ordained in Norway
NorwayAlex Ramstad Døsvik hopes to help the Norwegian church "accommodate more diversity".
Washington insider: “Congressmen blackmailed after sex parties”
WorldIn a secret recording, James O'Keefe gets Capitol Hill intern Titus Warren to reveal what goes on behind the scenes in Washington DC.
1000 Swedish artists: “Throw Israel out of Eurovision”
Sweden"10,000 dead children and a genocide investigation means it is no longer a political issue. It is a moral issue", says popular singer Eric Saade.
26 billion user records exposed
TechThe leak, which includes user data from LinkedIn and Twitter, is believed to be the largest ever discovered.
French farmers to “besiege” Paris
EuropeThe government deploys 15,000 police to stop the farmers' protests.
Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie Åkesson on ‘secret’ visit to Israel
SwedenWants to "deepen" relations with the Netanyahu government and support Israel during the current war.
Stubb and Haavisto advance in Finnish presidential election
Finland– We made it to the finals! But you know what, the battle has only just begun, exclaims liberal-conservative candidate Alexander Stubb.
EU threatens to sabotage Hungarian economy
EuropeCould stop all funding to Hungary if the veto on Brussels' support for the Ukraine war is not lifted.
Iran executes four with ties to Mossad
WorldAllegedly spying on behalf of Israel and accused of "managing a terrorist group with the aim of disrupting the country’s security".
Swimming world record set by 99-year-old Canadian woman
SportBetty Brussel competed in the 100-104 age group and broke the old record by almost four minutes.
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