TechCompetitor Slack accused Microsoft of creating an unfair competitive advantage by locking in users as early as 2020.
Mali drops French as official language
WorldSeen by many as part of the country's quest for independence and national identity.
Rumor: Giorgia Meloni plans to break Italy’s BRI cooperation with China
WorldPresumably desires closer ties with the US and the EU.
Varnhem – Burial site of Birger Jarl
CultureHere you will also find the oldest traces of Christianity in Sweden.
Local fish stocks hit hard by deep-sea mining in Japan
EnvironmentJust two hours of seabed mining in Japan cut the fish population in half.
Blueberries may improve health in the elderly
ScienceBlueberries may help improve blood vessel function and cognitive ability in older people, according to a new study.
Russia greenlights digital ruble
EconomyPurportedly a way to circumvent Western sanctions and exert greater control over government spending.
An unhealthy diet can interfere with deep sleep
Science"Deep sleep was shallower when the participants ate unhealthy food, compared to healthier food", says Jonathan Cedernaes of Uppsala University.
Climate activists prevent woman with newborn from going to hospital
WorldThe woman asked the climate activists to move so she could take her newborn baby to the hospital.
Sound of Freedom: The triumph continues
CultureThe film, which addresses the serious issue of child and teen sex trafficking, is a box office hit.
Less time on social media can improve well-being
Science"When people reduce their social media use, their lives can improve in many ways", says psychology professor Phil Reed.
Drone attack on Moscow averted – no casualties
WorldThe drones were disabled by electronic warfare systems.
Spanish election winner unclear
WorldNeither the social democratic PSOE nor the conservative PP won enough seats to automatically form a government.
Linux continues to grow in popularity – running on over 3% of personal computers
TechThe freer and more secure Linux operating system has reached another milestone in the computer market.
Greta Thunberg sentenced for crime in Malmö district court
EnvironmentThe climate alarmist is sentenced to a daily fine for disobeying public order after a "climate action" in Malmö earlier this year.
Extreme antibiotic resistance in war-torn Ukraine
Science"I have never seen such resistant bacteria", says Professor Kristian Riesbeck.
Savings economist: Banking culture resembles a cartel
EconomyClaes Hemberg criticizes the huge profits of the banking sector and calls for more competition and transparency.
Ben & Jerry’s founder: US profits from war in Ukraine
WorldBen Cohen argues that it is important to the "military-industrial-congressional complex" that the war continue.
Bingsjöstämman offered a festive celebration of tradition and folk music
CultureThe annual gathering in Dalarna showed that Swedish folk music is still vibrant and alive.
Swedish Facebook earns billions – pays only a few thousand in taxes
EconomyThrough a clever arrangement, Facebook pays less corporate tax than a regular newsstand.
Scotland cuts down 16 million trees for wind power
EnvironmentHow wind farms affect nature and biodiversity is unclear.
James Cameron on AI: “I warned you back in 1984”
CultureBelieves the technology could have catastrophic consequences for humanity.
MI6 asks Russians to spy on their own country
World"Their secrets will always be safe with us", claims British intelligence chief Richard Moore.
Turkey wants to arrest Paludan
World"I laugh", Paludan comments on the move.