EnvironmentScientists tell how the male orangutan Rakus used the leaves and sap of the liana plant to treat facial wounds.
Swedish Integration Minister canceled safety walk – deemed too unsafe
SwedenJohan Pehrson's safety walk had to be canceled after warnings from the Swedish Security Service.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
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Sowilo – The rune of the sun
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Conservatives call for battle against “globalism and its socialist soul”
World“In the face of globalism, we must respond with a global alliance of patriots”, declared Vox leader Santiago Abascal.
Rare Nordic names are gaining popularity in Norway
NorwayEmbla, Tiril and Live are three examples of previously unusual names that are now becoming increasingly popular in Norway.
EU bans more Russian media outlets
WorldRia Novosti, Izvestia, Rossiyskaya Gazeta and Voice of Europe are no longer allowed to operate within EU borders.
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TikTok launches verification tool for AI
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Hydrogen car can be fueled with water
ScienceUS researchers have developed new technology that converts water into hydrogen in cars.
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.
Peru: Transgender people now classified as “mentally ill”
WorldPeru's Ministry of Health justifies the law by saying it wants to “guarantee access to psychiatric care for all social groups”.
Report: Academic freedom in Sweden is under threat
Sweden"This is serious. Self-censorship is a very dangerous development," comments Mats Persson (L), Minister for Education.
Vaccine-injured trial patient sues Astra Zeneca
World"I am still permanently disabled," says Brianne Dressen, who participated in clinical trials of the covid vaccine.
Israeli settlers raid aid shipments to Gaza
WorldVandalizing and trampling on supplies that were to be delivered to starving Palestinians.
American university protests spreading to Sweden
Sweden”You cannot demand that the university manifest political views or take a stand on political issues,” says Lund University's Vice-Chancellor Erik Renström.
Whistleblower exposed war crimes – sentenced to prison
WorldDavid McBride exposed how Australian special forces executed unarmed Afghans - now he has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Colombian President wants Netanyahu arrested
World“Mr. Netanyahu, you will go down in history as a genocider”, promises Gustavo Petro.
Algiz – The rune of protection
CultureDiscover the rune that shields from evil - and strikes fear into the hearts of enemies.
German politician fined for ”forbidden” slogan
WorldPunishable offense to say “Everything for Germany!”, the court ruled, pointing out that the phrase was used by the National Socialists.
Fewer Swedes dare to stop ongoing crimes
SwedenThe murder of 39-year-old Mikael in Skärholmen may have contributed to an increased reluctance to show civil courage.
Norwegian prosecutor seeks 30 years in prison for terrorist
NorwayZaniar Matapour killed two and injured 21 when he opened fire on a gay club in Oslo in 2022.
Gothenburg government wants to boycott Israel
Sweden“Our tax money should not be used to financially support occupation forces”, says Jonas Attenius, chair of the municipal council.
Prime minister opens door to US nuclear weapons in Sweden
Sweden"Then all of NATO benefits from the nuclear umbrella that must exist in the democracies as long as Russia has nuclear weapons," says Ulf Kristersson (M).
Swedish convenience stores stops selling cigarettes
Sweden"We want to work to ensure that the products disappear from the market," says Anna Wallenberg, CEO of franchisor Reitan.
German leaders want NATO to shoot down Russian missiles
World“Defending the airspace over Ukraine from Poland and Romania should not be ruled out in the long term”, says Anton Hofreiter of the Green Party.
Finnish nurses want to legalize euthanasia
FinlandThe majority also say they are ready to "participate in a euthanasia process" themselves.
Pharmaceutical giants invest billions in France
EconomyPfizer and Astra Zeneca ready to invest almost a billion dollars in their French enterprises.
Trump: ”Jews who vote for Biden should be ashamed”
WorldThe presidential candidate claims that Mr Biden has ”totally abandoned Israel” and that it is ”disgraceful” that arms shipments have been suspended.
Study: This ultra-processed food is the worst
HealthCertain types of ultra-processed food increase the risk of premature death, according to researchers at Harvard University and elsewhere.
86 000 Danes addicted to social media
Denmark"When you are addicted to social media, you are three times more likely to develop depression," researchers say.
British Opal gets her hearing back with gene therapy
ScienceThe girl is the first in the world to undergo the procedure.
Swedes seem to be giving up on small ‘conservative’ parties
SwedenThe Christian Democrats and the Liberals are likely to lose their mandates in the EU - and the Center Party is just barely holding on.
Study: Natural settings stretch our sense of time
ScienceA new study suggests that spending time in natural settings alters our perception of time and broadens our perspective on life.
Norwegian teens struggle to reduce screen time
Norway"Social media is addictive", says Psychologist Mehri Agai.
Icelandic video game to be released next year
CultureThe new Island of the Winds is based on the country's rich folklore and historical legends.
WHO urges countries to finalize controversial pandemic treaty
World"Please, get this done", urges WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus.
Sámi request return of offerings from the Swedish History Museum
Culture"We think it's important that these objects are managed by Sámi people", says Hannah Edenbrink Andersson.
UK Foreign Secretary ignored lab leak data
WorldForeign Secretary Dominic Raab is said to have been moderately interested in the lab theory.
“We will target you” – Republican senators threaten attorney general
WorldIf the ICC issues an arrest warrant for Netanyahu, politicians promise punishment not only for the court's staff - but also for their families.
BREAKING: 2024 Bilderberg meeting to be held in Madrid
WorldThis weekend, the secretive power group meets in Spain's capital with minimal media attention.
“A new decade for the BRI: Xinjiang – Gateway to the future”
DebateNot to join in such a grand development perspective which the BRI envisions is worse than short-sighted. It is in fact sabotage of mankind’s best interests, Stephen Brawer on TNT Debate.
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