EconomyIntesa Sanpaolo becomes the country's first bank to invest in the popular cryptocurrency.
Mostly civilian casualties in Israeli Strike on “terrorist command center”
WorldIn one apartment, a small infant, just months old, was killed. In another, three generations were wiped out by Israeli bombing.
Wallenberg on Swedish companies’ donations to Trump: “Important to get close to politics”
Sweden“In Sweden, we don't understand and accept that it works that way", explains the Swedish oligarch.
Trump Jr. on Zelensky: “A weirdo”
WorldThe Ukrainian president asked several times to be invited to Trump's inauguration ceremony – but was turned down. This is revealed by eldest son Donald Trump Jr.
Trump releases classified documents on the JFK and Martin Luther King assassinations
World“Everything will be revealed... a lot of people are waiting for this for long, for years, for decades”, said the President.
BlackRock CEO: Bitcoin could reach a value of $700,000
EconomyLarry Fink predicts that cryptocurrency could soon reach new record highs.
Musk in dispute with Wikipedia boss: Spreading propaganda
WorldThe tech billionaire believes that the encyclopedia is in fact just “an extension of legacy media propaganda”.
Google introduces digital fingerprint tracking technology
TechChanged advertising policy makes it easier to collect users' information - without their knowledge or consent.
Trump’s election promise broken – no peace in Ukraine yet
World“If we aren’t careful, it will turn into Trump’s Vietnam. That’s what happened to Richard Nixon", warns the former presidential adviser.
Following the ceasefire: Gazans search for the dead
WorldIt is estimated that up to 10,000 bodies remain under the rubble of bombed-out buildings.
The tech mogul on the future of AI: Constant mass surveillance
Tech“Citizens will be on their best behavior because we are constantly recording and reporting everything that’s going on,” predicts Oracle founder Larry Ellison.
Finnish security service: Severed sea cables likely accidental
FinlandThe Finnish Security Service does not believe that Russia is behind the cable breaks - nor has it found any evidence that this is the case.
Unusually cold in Iceland last year
IcelandThe average temperature was the lowest since 1998.
Trump and tech giants unveil record-breaking AI project
TechAround $500 billion could be invested in “Stargate”, described by OpenAI's CEO as the “most important project of this era”.
German Chancellor: “Freedom of expression does not apply to far-right extremists”
World“Everyone can say what he wants. And what we do not accept is if this is supporting extreme-right positions", Scholz said.
Orbán: Time for Europe’s patriots to occupy Brussels
Europe“The rebellion against woke liberal democracy has entered a new stage", proclaims Hungary's Prime Minister.
Trump issues 1,500 pardons tied to Capitol protests
World“They’ve served years in jail, and the American public is tired of it", the President declared.
Trump initiates US withdrawal from WHO – again
WorldWithin a year, the US will have left the heavily criticized UN body, the President promises.
Light festival to illuminate Copenhagen
DenmarkExperience the magic of light at Copenhagen Light Festival.
Discussions on banning the AfD could begin next week
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.