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UK return migration program launched
EuropeThe first asylum seeker has reportedly arrived in Rwanda.
Colombia’s President on Netanyahu: “Genocidal”
World"If Palestine dies, humanity dies, and we are not going to let it die", says Colombian President Gustavo Petro.
Unique gun chest found in Danish shipwreck
CultureScientists present findings from the Danish flagship Gripen.
Seinfeld: “The far left has killed TV comedy”
Culture"This is the result of the extreme Left and PC c--- and people worrying so much about offending other people", the comedian says.
Israel supporters and pro-Palestinian students: “Fuck Joe Biden”
WorldThe two groups seem to disagree on most issues - except when it comes to the current president.
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Gangsters have love affairs with Swedish police officers
SwedenThis is dangerous for democracy. People risk losing faith in society, says Martin Valfridsson, head of special investigations.
Nordic sea rescue tour to reduce plastic in the ocean
Environment"Now we hope that even more people will choose to do something for the sea before the summer and the holidays", says Johanna Ragnartz, CEO of Keep Sweden Tidy.
The importance of alternative means of payment
EconomyHow to get started with the new revolutionary apps and the shift to decentralized privacy-friendly payment methods.
Gang leaders in Sweden often escape punishment
SwedenDon't have to serve time for buying sex, guns, and drugs - as long as they're convicted of more serious crimes.
Trump: “Netanyahu deserves criticism for October 7”
WorldOct. 7 should have never happened. Everything was there to stop that. And a lot of people knew about it, declares the presidential candidate.
Significant Russian advances in Ukraine
WorldConsidered the greatest Russian success since 2022. Zelensky calls on Western countries to increase arms deliveries.
Astra Zeneca acknowledges serious side effects
HealthThe pharmaceutical giant admits that its Covid vaccine can cause blood clots.
Foreign investors becoming “nervous Nellies”: Carlyle Thayer on Vietnam’s deepening political turmoil
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Record number of Danes affected by diabetes
HealthA "frightening development", says Tanja Thybo, head of research at the Danish Diabetes Association.
Iraq criminalizes homosexual relations
WorldAnyone who engages in same-sex relations now faces up to fifteen years in prison.
Information war: Russia may block Wikipedia
WorldRussian representatives point to articles about VPN services that can be used to circumvent government censorship.
New York University suspends protesting students
World"This disgusting intimidation means nothing compared to the deaths of over 34,000 Palestinians", the students comment.
The Nordic festival of Walpurgis Night
CultureToday, the pre-Christian festival in which light triumphs over darkness is celebrated in the Nordic countries.
Minsk reveals alleged EU plan to attack Belarus
Europe"The radicals are producing combat drones to deliver strikes on critical sites in Belarus", according to the country's top security official, Ivan Tertel.
Isa – The rune of ice
CultureDiscover the rune associated with death - but also with incarnation and materialization.
Finnish high school encourages pen and paper
Finland"The idea is to create an opportunity to get away from the screens", says teacher Martin Nugent.
Comment: Double standards as US accuses China of supporting Russia
WorldJenny Piper: When it comes to Washington and favoring the military-industrial complex, it's all about the silk gloves.
Netanyahu: “US must stop pro-Palestinian protests”
WorldIsraeli leaders say the US has been subjected to "an antisemitic surge" which has to be "condemned unequivocally".
Archaeological finds at Botkyrka raise questions about Sweden’s Christian heritage
CultureExciting archaeological discoveries were made during the renovation of the Botkyrka church.
Comedian on the new ‘hate crime’ law: “Maybe I should simply turn myself in”
Culture"For comedians it's a wonderful opportunity to get yourself arrested and get written about", says Al Murray, commenting on Scotland's new 'hate legislation'.
US Israel lobby to push out critical politicians
WorldSpent an estimated $100 million fighting and smearing politicians perceived as pro-Palestinian.
New EU directive strengthens repair rights
EuropeWill force manufacturers to repair products, with or without warranty.
Orbán: “Soon NATO countries will fight against Russia”
World"Brussels is playing with fire and angering God", said the Hungarian prime minister.
Rare lunar phenomena linked to Stonehenge
CultureBritish scientists now plan to document the moon's light patterns on the prehistoric monument.
Despite inflation – Swedish drug prices at record lows
SwedenWhile many major product categories have skyrocketed in price in recent years, several types of drugs have become cheaper.
Fewer Americans can write with pen and paper
WorldResearchers warn that the loss of handwriting skills could lead to a decline in IQ.
Nauthiz – The rune of fate
CultureDiscover the rune of inevitability - the rune of the powerful Norns.
Hamas will lay down its arms – if Palestine becomes independent
WorldDismantles its armed wing in return for the establishment of "a fully sovereign Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip and the return of Palestinian refugees in accordance with the international resolutions".
US and China account for half of world military spending
WorldThe United States remains the "undisputed number one" on the list, accounting for 37% of the world's total military spending.
Sweden Democrats third most pro-Israel party in the EU
SwedenSweden Democrat MEP Charlie Weimers says he is "proud that the Sweden Democrats are the third most pro-Israel party in the entire European Parliament".
Author Jan Guillou slams Sweden’s defense agreement with the US as “Surrender Document”
Sweden"Now we are prisoners under contract on board the aircraft carrier, not knowing where we are going and having no say in the matter", the author says.
Israeli journalist calls for “rivers of Gazans’ blood”
WorldBathing Palestinians deserve a "painful death", according to Yehuda Schlesinger, who claims that "no one in Gaza is innocent".
Biden: US weapons will make the world safer
WorldPromises new arms deliveries to Ukraine this week.
Digital love: Artist marries AI-generated hologram
Culture"A new generation of love is emerging, in which humans will marry and maintain relationships with holograms, avatars, robots and so on", says the artist.
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