FinlandThe defence minister wants to prohibit reservists from "opting out" of the military.
Gina Carano sues Disney for breach of contract
WorldReports that the film company has engaged in a "bullying smear campaign aimed at silencing, destroying & making an example out of me".
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Tucker Carlson meets Vladimir Putin – read the full interview here
WorldThe President discusses the historical background of the war, US involvement, the risk of global conflict, and the prospects for a lasting peace.
Intelligence agencies allowed to spy on German youth organization
EuropeAccording to German interior minister Nancy Faeser, the nationalist "Young Alternative" has "massive contempt for humanity".
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Energy drinks linked to poorer sleep
HealthEven in moderate amounts, these beverages can have a negative effect on sleep.
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Gaza war causes McDonald’s and Starbucks to lose money
WorldThe American chains are perceived as strongly pro-Israeli and are therefore boycotted by Muslims.
Tucker Carlson risks EU sanctions over Putin interview
WorldAllegedly a "propagandist" and "spokesman" for the Russian president, Carlson risks being subject to an EU travel ban or other sanctions.
British Muslims abandon Labour
EuropeThe pro-Israeli stance of the party leadership makes the Muslim electorate consider other political options.
Sweden Under Siege: Daily blasts rock Swedish cities amid gang turmoil
SwedenSix explosions in six days - but no clear answers on how to stop the tide of violence.
Wind turbine blade broke in Finland
Finland– Pieces weighing thousands of kilograms could fall, says Timo Silvan, a firefighter on duty.
Swedish government considers introducing youth prisons
SwedenTogether with the Sweden Democrats, they want to overhaul the state child and youth care system and close down the Swedish National Board of Institutional Care (SiS).
A dismal year for German electric cars
EconomyThe goal of having 15 million electric cars on German roads by 2030 is considered unrealistic, and automakers are scaling back production.
Swedish media profile: “Israel cannot be accused of genocide”
Sweden"The notion of genocide means that Jews are seen as the new Nazis", warns Per Wästberg.
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Sources: Biden increasingly angry with Netanyahu
WorldAmong other things, he is said to have called the Israeli PM a "f*ing bad guy".
Sweden closes Nord Stream investigation
WorldThe reason given is that no suspects have been identified.
US Congresswoman in hot water after alleged pledge of allegiance to Somalia
World– I am here to protect the interests of Somalia from within the US system, Ilhan Omar allegedly proclaimed.
Canada puts euthanasia for the mentally ill on hold
World– We have heard loud and clear that the health system is not yet ready, admits Health Minister Mark Holland.
German authorities want to ban Austrian nationalist
EuropeAustrian identitarian Martin Sellner is said to be "a threat to the internal security of Germany".
Sweden’s prisons on the brink: Inmates “taking over the wards”
Sweden– We are losing control. The inmates are more or less taking over the wards, says union leader Christer Hallqvist.
Danish researchers want to study newborns’ need for touch
ScienceResearchers at Aarhus University want to find a scientific explanation for why physical contact is important for infant development.
Slovak farmers join EU protests
EuropeThe protests are seen as a direct result of the EU's "green fanaticism".
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