TechThe Center for Digital Democracy describes the streaming industry as a “privacy nightmare” and today's connected TVs as “surveillance systems”.
“How to overcome Australia’s foreign policy crisis?”
DebateReject the unipolar world disorder and advocate for more nuanced and peaceful security and development architecture outside the G7, writes Ordan Andreevski on TNT Debate.
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.
European Commission: Ukraine soon ready for membership negotiations
EuropeIf Ukraine meets all the conditions, the European Commission wants to start negotiations “as soon as possible in 2025”.
US sends bombers to the Middle East – to “defend Israel”
WorldMore US warships, fighter jets and bombers in the region will lead to “de-escalation through deterrence and diplomacy”, it is claimed.
Finland’s President Stubb meets Xi Jinping in Beijing
Finland“Finland values the stable and constructive relationship with China”, says Alexander Stubb.
Norwegian princess’ husband accused of sexual assault
The Nordics“I asked him to stop but he didn't give in. He seemed absolutely determined to persuade me to have sex”, said the Swedish complainant.
Trump sues TV channel after manipulated interview with Kamala Harris
WorldAccuses CBS of recutting interview “to try and falsely make their preferred candidate appear coherent and decisive, which Kamala most certainly is not”.
Should you use fingerprint unlock?
TechNaomi Brockwell: Securing our smartphones is essential, but should you use a PIN, password, or biometrics like fingerprint unlock?
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!
Finnish hero dogs honored for life-saving acts
FinlandThe Finnish Kennel Club selects 17 dogs to receive the title “Hero Dog” after lifesaving efforts.
Despite election promises – Sweden’s government raises the electricity tax
SwedenHowever, Energy and Industry Minister Ebba Busch (KD) insists that reduced electricity tax “is still something we are striving for”.
Jewish lobby group continues to boycott Sweden’s Left Party
Sweden“Need to see action taken against people who have expressed anti-Semitic views or supported terrorist organizations”, says the President of the Jewish Central Council.
Nothing peaceful about Ukraine’s peace plan – Slovak Prime Minister
WorldRobert Fico believes that Kiev's proposal to deliver long-range and nuclear weapons on Ukrainian soil risks further escalation.
Israel bans UN aid organization
World“UNRWA as an organization is infected by terrorism. It is not as a few that they want to claim, but it is the whole organization”, it is claimed.
UN Secretary-General warns of “ethnic cleansing” in Gaza
World“The intention may be for Palestinians to leave Gaza and for others to occupy it", said Guterres, appealing to the world to stop the displacement.
Russian court fines Google 20 quintillion dollars
WorldOrdered to pay $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 for blocking Russian news channels from YouTube - and the amount doubles every week.
Report: US pays for Israel’s invasion
World“The United States has funded 73% of the military costs associated with the attack on Gaza”, WikiLeaks states.
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.
Deport individuals who glorify terrorism – Swedish migration minister
Sweden“They should simply choose to live somewhere other than Sweden", says Johan Forssell (M).
Russia conducts nuclear exercises: “Must be ready to deter”
WorldRussia is "working out the missions of inflicting a mass nuclear strike with strategic deterrent forces in response to an enemy atomic attack", according to the country's Minister of Defense.
The elite builds private doomsday bunkers: “A global trend”
World“My reaction to encountering these pathetic people was one of astonishment. These men have given up on humanity”, says Professor Douglas Rushkoff.
Swedish homeowners protest against the “energy fiasco”
Sweden“Should my daughter have to sleep in overalls so that I can afford both food and electricity?” asks Mikael from Enköping.
Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court
EuropeSentenced to 18 months in prison for repeating allegations that a named Syrian migrant had attacked British schoolgirls.
Palestinian authorities: 43,000 dead in Gaza war
WorldThe Israeli invasion continues to claim lives, with most of those killed reportedly women and children.
Israeli Finance Minister: “Qatar is an enemy state”
World"Qatar owns Al Jazeera and severely damages Israel’s image globally, harming our struggle for survival", claimed the Religious Zionist Party leader.
Chaos at Washington Post as Bezos stops support for Harris
WorldHundreds of thousands of left-liberal subscribers boycott the newspaper after it decides not to endorse any of the presidential candidates.
Zimbabwe promises to partially compensate white farmers for confiscated land
WorldMany white farmers were driven out by armed mobs during Mugabe's "redistribution program" – with murder and rape also used as weapons.
Christian Democrat MEP: New citizens must be loyal to Israel
Sweden“To even get a Swedish citizenship, it should be required that the person who wants to become a Swedish citizen also recognizes the right of the State of Israel to exist”, says Alice Teodorescu Måwe.
Swedish PM Kristersson gives hundreds of millions to Ukraine’s military
Sweden“An effective and swift way to support Ukraine”, the Prime Minister claimed when the latest in a series of Swedish aid packages was presented.
DNA analysis confirms Norwegian king’s saga
Culture"Our man is a rare convergence between reality and a historical description of an event", says excavation project manager Anna Petersén.
Jonathan sues the Swedish state after being wrongly declared dead
Sweden“I'm going to the district court to get the law changed so that this doesn't happen to more people”, he explains.
Christian party wants to stop Eurovision: “Satanism”
CultureSwiss EDU leader Daniel Frischknecht accuses Eurovision of spreading “destructive ideas like the third gender”.
Pilot project in Västerås removes PFAS from drinking water
HealthPreliminary results are highly promising.
Fifth of Icelandic preschool staff are foreign-born
IcelandThe number of foreign childcare workers in the country has increased in recent years.
Internal Tensions surge as Swedish Social Democrats slam Andersson’s “top-down” leadership
SwedenMany fear that without a shift, the party risks losing the next election.
New SVT boss: Should be “a constructive and reassuring force”
Sweden"It will be my role, together with the staff, to ensure that SVT continues to earn the public’s time and trust", says Anne Lagercrantz.
Donald Trump greeted by a huge crowd at Madison Square Garden
WorldSupporters of the presidential candidate also heard speeches from RFK Jr, Elon Musk and Dr. Phil.
Japan’s ruling party loses majority
World"Whether or not Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru resigns as LDP leader today, it seems unlikely that he will survive to lead a new government".
Georgian Dream wins the election – opposition rejects result
EuropeThe ruling party accuses the opposition of wanting to drag the country into war with Russia.
Breastfeeding may improve cognitive skills
HealthFive-year-olds who were breastfed during infancy had better cognitive abilities than non-breastfed children, according to a new study.
Researchers raise alarm over dangerous PFAS levels in Norwegian children
HealthResearchers warn that many Norwegian children have high levels of environmental toxins in their blood.
The architect behind the Swedish inflation target: “Not scientifically grounded”
Sweden“We had to come up with an inflation target... We didn't think it was an eternal truth”, admits Thomas Franzén, former Deputy Governor of the Riksbank.