EuropeAlternative for Germany allegedly pose a threat to the country's migrants and LGBTQ people and should therefore be banned, according to establishment politicians.
Swedish police: 300 shootings last year
Sweden“Our view is that the approach that emerged in 2023, where family members are seen as legitimate targets, unfortunately persists”.
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.
Left-liberal outrage after Musk’s gesture
World“They need better dirty tricks. The 'Everyone is Hitler' attack is sooo tired”, comments the tech billionaire himself.
The multi-billionaires flock around Trump
WorldMark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos are three of the names that have recently visited Trump's private club – described as “a new center of power” in the US.
Elephant uses hose for shower – surprises researchers
EnvironmentMary the elephant is said to have learned the advanced showering technique all by herself.
Uncertainty about boundaries during sex common among young people
CultureThe influence of porn is a growing problem among young people, according to a Swedish-Norwegian study.
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Trump’s promise: “Will stop all wars”
WorldPromises to “eliminate” foreign crime and “bring a new spirit of unity to a world that has been angry, violent and totally unpredictable”.
Nigeria to be next BRICS partner country
WorldThe most populous country in Africa joins the cooperative organization.
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!
Biden “pre-pardons” Fauci
WorldThe controversial CDC director was involved in the infamous coronavirus project at the Wuhan lab.
Swedish criminologists: No link between immigration and violent crime
Sweden“Little to no link between the proportion of immigrants in a municipality and reported violent crime", argues Amber Beckley, associate professor of criminology and senior lecturer at Örebro University.
Trump sworn in today – mass deportations top agenda
WorldHas also pledged to immediately close the border with Mexico and end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours.
Swedish NATO force deployed in Latvia
Europe“A historic day, but at the same time our new normal”, says Battalion Commander Henrik Rosdahl.
China reaches 5 percent growth target
EconomyAt the same time, looming US tariffs raise questions for 2025.
Planetary alignment – six planets to appear together in night sky
EnvironmentAt least four of the planets will soon be visible to the naked eye.
New massive uranium deposit found in China
WorldThe discovery in the Ordos Basin is believed to secure the country's own uranium resources.
American hubris generates Chinese Nemesis: Implications of social media emigration to China
AnalysisThrough their interactions on RedNote, American users are dispelling myths about China's oppressive conditions, Hussein Askary states in a guest analysis.
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.
Pepparholm: “The Nordic region’s largest biological laboratory”
EnvironmentThe rich wildlife on the artificial island in Öresund continues to fascinate researchers.
Sacred cactus under threat of “psychedelic renaissance”
CultureThe peyote has been used ceremonially for thousands of years - but now it is threatened with extinction.
Flat Earthers after the Antarctic expedition: “The Earth is round”
ScienceTraveled to Antarctica to witness the midnight sun and challenge their beliefs.
Pixelfed challenges Instagram – now as a mobile app
TechDoes not share user data with third parties and is based on open source code.
Sweden sees rise in hazardous waste exports
SwedenA record amount of hazardous waste linked to organized crime was stopped by Swedish Customs last year.
Gang leader expands influence in Sweden – from abroad
SwedenBelieved to be the leader of the criminal organization Foxtrot.
Iyah May shakes up the music world with her fearless social commentary
CultureThe Australian artist's song "Karmageddon" was inspired by her time as a doctor during the coronavirus crisis.
Google faces setback as bid to block tracking class action lawsuit fails
TechInternal discussions at the company reveal awareness that the company's data collection risked being perceived as “alarming” by users.
Sweden’s train punctuality drops to lowest point since 2010
SwedenMore than one in ten trains are delayed.
Reports: Chinese firms interested in Volkswagen’s struggling factories
EconomyHowever, it is likely to face opposition from both the trade union movement and the upcoming new Bundestag.
Sweden Democrats leader stands firm on loyalty pledge for new citizens
Sweden“The fact that individual investigators disagree cannot be taken into account to any great extent", emphasizes the SD leader.
Biden warns of tech oligarchs’ power in farewell address
World“Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in the United States with extreme wealth, power and influence, threatening our entire democracy and freedoms,” it states.
Researchers: Extreme climate phenomenon dates back 250 million years
Science“El Niño" causes extreme droughts, forest fires and floods - and was already present when the world's continents were joined together in Pangea.
Qatar confirms ceasefire in Gaza starting Sunday
WorldUN Secretary-General António Guterres stresses the importance of humanitarian aid reaching those in need.
Sweden begins construction on first-ever final nuclear waste repository
Sweden“A very important milestone. Not only for Sweden and in our nuclear power history, but also to set the image for the rest of the world", says Romina Pourmokhtari (L).
Israel continues bombing “humanitarian zone” – hundreds killed
World“We have said it so so many times. There is no safe zone in Gaza. No place is safe. No-one is safe”, explains Juliette Touma from the UN refugee agency UNRWA.
Swedish MEP wants to “defeat” the Kremlin
Sweden“We cannot defeat the Kremlin regime until we cut off the flow of money to the war chest", declared Emma Wiesner (C).
UN organization defies Israeli ban – stays in Gaza
World“UNRWA’s local staff will remain and continue to provide emergency assistance and, where possible, education and primary healthcare", explained Mr. Lazzarini.
Why I’m a techno-optimist
TechNaomi Brockwell: For the first time, we have both the technology and the cultural momentum to reclaim our privacy.
Japanese journalist: “Jewish lobby run the US”
WorldJapanese TV viewers learn that “the US has many Jews at the top of banks and big business” and that “it is a presence that cannot be ignored”.
Swedish Center Party official facing child sexual misconduct charges
SwedenFormer regional councillor Gustav Hemming is suspected of masturbating in front of children on Stockholm public transport.
New research on the bovaer supplement amid a wave of criticism
DenmarkThere are concerns about how the methane-reducing additive may affect animals and their welfare in the longer term.
Swedish Armed Forces unveil drone swarms: “Can be as many as needed”
SwedenPossible to equip large groups of unmanned aerial vehicles with weapons in the future and use them in war operations.
Swedish defense minister: “Supporting Ukraine is a duty – not a choice”
SwedenThe “rules-based world order” must be defended at all costs, according to Sweden's defense minister.
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