World"This will never happen. I hope Mr. Stoltenberg understands this", said Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.
Police: Summer holidays increase the risk of children being recruited by criminal gangs
SwedenFewer activities and less contact with adults at school and during leisure time make it easier for children to be exploited.
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Doctors warn of staff shortages this summer
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Kansas sues vaccine giant
World"Pfizer misled the public that it had a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine", according to the State Attorney General.
Swedish government backs EU mass surveillance directive
EuropeWants to monitor all citizens' calls, chats, photos and videos - without any suspicion of crime. "Worse than East Germany's Stasi," warns expert.
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Bilderberg veteran to be new NATO chief
WorldDutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte succeeds Jens Stoltenberg as secretary general of the US-led military alliance.
Nvidia surpasses Microsoft to become the world’s highest valued company
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Sweden’s Greens want to postpone DCA vote: “Ambiguity on Nuclear Weapons”
Sweden"The crucial issue for us is that nuclear weapons on Swedish soil are not dealt with in this treaty", emphasizes spokesperson Amanda Lind.
Sweden’s establishment media promotes criticized DCA agreement
SwedenAll major newspapers continue to trumpet the message that Sweden will be much "safer" with the US military on Swedish soil.
Royal Library to review ‘offensive’ material
SwedenThe Library sets up a Council for National Minorities.
The Black Swan: Controversial Danish documentary exposing organized crime premieres in Sweden
The NordicsThe documentary "The Black Swan" exposes corruption and the links between criminal gangs and the upper echelons of society.
OECD: Sweden ranks worst in Europe for classroom discipline
SwedenThe government is opening up to placing disruptive students in "emergency schools" to calm classrooms.
French freemasons call for fight against National Rally
EuropeThe secretive brotherhood expresses "deep concern about the imminent threat of the far right regaining power".
EU leaders reject Russian peace terms – Serbian President warns of major war
WorldAleksandar Vucic says Europe is "facing a real disaster" and laments that "everyone is talking about war - but no one wants peace".
Study examines mental health benefits of starting school later in the day
SwedenHigh school students in Borås will be allowed to start at nine o'clock during the fall semester.
Honduras to build 20,000-bed mega-prison to combat gang violence
WorldThe country is one of the most dangerous in the world, with tens of thousands of violent gang members keeping the population in fear.
300,000 NATO troops on “high-readiness”
WorldNATO troops could be deployed against Russia within 30 days, according to a senior official.
Stoltenberg calls Russia’s peace plan “a proposal of more aggression”
WorldAccording to Stoltenberg, accepting Moscow's peace proposal would mean that "Russia's goal becomes a reality".
Influential think tank speculates on EU’s future
EuropeMatthias Matthijs of the Council on Foreign Relations argues that despite some problems, Ursula von der Leyen's alliance will continue to set the agenda and determine the direction of the EU.
Comment: The agenda is clear – continued war at any cost
CommentJenny Piper: Our sycophantic leaders pretend to seek peace and avoid nuclear war - but their actions show otherwise.
Left-wing extremist elected to the European Parliament – avoids prosecution for attempted murder
EuropeIlaria Salis risked 20 years in prison for violent attacks on political opponents, but as a newly elected MEP she will be immune from prosecution.
Kevin Spacey confesses to flying on ‘Lolita Express’
WorldHe admits to flying with Jeffrey Epstein, but claims they were not "friends".
Congressman: “Every Republican has a personal Israel lobbyist”
World"It doesn’t benefit the congressman for people to know that. So they’re not going to tell you that", says Libertarian Thomas Massie.
It’s getting old: Biden confused at G7 meeting
WorldDuring a G7 meeting, President Joe Biden appeared disoriented and wandered off, prompting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to guide him back, fueling concerns about his mental health.
Poll: Swedes reject the DCA
SwedenAn overwhelming majority of Swedes do not want foreign powers to be allowed to place military and war material on Swedish military bases without Swedish supervision, a poll shows.
Official: City of Gothenburg to boycott Israel
Sweden"Tax money should not go to support occupying powers economically", states chairman of the municipal executive board.
Ukraine in focus when Biden meets G7 leaders
WorldMigration and the proliferation of artificial intelligence are two other issues addressed at the summit.
US imposes new sanctions on Russia – targeting Chinese companies
WorldSanctions target, among others, the Moscow Stock Exchange and Chinese companies supplying semiconductors to Russia.
NATO to boost Ukraine aid as Hungary lifts block
World"Hungary has been given the guarantees we needed. We have a fair deal," Orbán said of the deal.
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Scientists say snake could be a sustainable meat alternative
Science"Python farming may offer a flexible and efficient response to global food insecurity", according to the scientists.
EU spends hundreds of millions of euros to finance Ukraine
EuropeEuropean banks provide an additional 600 million euros in financing packages to "mitigate the effects of the war".
Mastercard aims to provide 100 million Africans with a digital identity
TechThe first pilot programs will be launched soon in Kenya, Tanzania and Nigeria.
Stronger alcohol sold in Finnish supermarkets
FinlandThe new law means that it is now legal to sell drinks with up to 8% alcohol in supermarkets.
Far-right battalion gains access to US weapons
WorldThe notorious Azov Battalion has long been accused of war crimes and torture of civilians.
Hamas accepts UN ceasefire proposal
World"I find it hard to believe that Israel will accept this", says political scientist Anders Persson.
New species discovered in deep-sea Pacific expedition
EnvironmentA pink sea pig and a glass sponge that may have a livespan of up to 15,000 years have been found by researchers from the University of Gothenburg among others.
Progress for anti-EU parties in the European elections
EuropeMeanwhile, most indications are that Ursula von der Leyen's Liberal and Christian Democrat EPP will continue to dominate in Brussels.
France to hold new elections as National Rally tops EU polls
EuropeLeft-liberal President Emmanuel Macron appeals to the French to “make the right choice”.
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