WorldThe 81-year-old admits that he is "not a young guy" and boasts that he "led the country through the Covid-19 crisis".
EU chief: “Israel uses hunger as a weapon”
World– This humanitarian crisis ... is not a natural disaster, not a flood, not an earthquake, it is man-made, Borrell said during a meeting at UN headquarters in New York.
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Reddit seeks billion-dollar valuation on Wall Street
TechThe valuation is estimated at up to $6.4 billion.
EU makes tech giants flag AI-generated content
TechExpresses concern that the EU elections are at risk of being manipulated by so-called "deepfakes".
Migrants cause chaos in Iceland’s parliament
IcelandOne of the men climbed over the railing of the platform and threatened to jump into the house chamber.
UK to label more people as “extremists”
EuropeWants to broaden the definition to make it easier to ban Muslim and "far-right" groups.
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Orbán: “Trump won’t give Ukraine a penny”
World– If the Americans do not give money, the Europeans alone cannot finance this war. And then the war will be over, says the Hungarian prime minister.
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Oslo’s politicians go all out for Ramadan
Norway"An important symbol of community, inclusion and diversity", says Eirik Lae Solberg, chairman of Oslo City Council.
Australian court: Vaccine requirement for emergency workers unlawful
WorldPolice and paramedics in Queensland risked being fired if they refused a covid vaccine injection.
Swedish conscripts could be forced to fight on “NATO’s outermost border”
Sweden"Cannot be ruled out", confirms Defense Minister Pål Jonsson (M).
Netanyahu determined to ignore Biden’s “red line”
WorldPromises to ground troops in Rafah, regardless of what the US thinks.
Sweden Democrat leader on Trump: “A breath of fresh air”
Sweden– He creates debate. I think his opposition to the woke movement is positive, says Jimmy Åkesson.
Poland: “NATO soldiers already present in Ukraine”
WorldForeign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski "can't disclose" which countries have sent soldiers to the war.
Study finds women are better at interpreting emoticons than men
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Norwegian scientists concerned about the risks of weather manipulation
Science– There is great reason to be concerned about uncoordinated large-scale use of this as a measure against warming, says Fuglestvedt.
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Rising number of teens lured into serious crime
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Four out of ten Swedes believe in the supernatural
Science52% of women believe in paranormal phenomena - compared to 37% of men, according to a survey.
Arctic dream: Norwegian beach tops list of Europe’s most beautiful
The NordicsHauklandstranda is considered the most beautiful beach in Europe by the travel guide Lonely Planet.
Obesity affects one billion people
HealthObesity in children and adolescents has quadrupled since 1990.
Are we building a new Tower of Babel?
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“Undisclosed country” may buy Swedish weapons for one billion euros
Sweden"I have an indication that they did not want it to be known who was the buyer in the deal", confirms the head of the munitions unit.
Sober teens have better relationships with their parents
ScienceYoung people who do not drink alcohol also have fewer behavioral problems such as shoplifting or stealing, research shows.
Israeli minister wants to “wipe out” Ramadan
WorldThe Jewish Power politician has previously expressed that nuking Gaza is "one of the possibilities".
BBC journalist of 26 years quits after grievance hearing over transgender comments
CultureBBC bosses demanded that Cath Walton take down social media posts saying there was no scientific support for the idea that "men can be women".
Ireland holds referendum on “gender neutral” constitution
EuropeTerms such as "woman" and "mother" could be removed and Ireland could become the first EU country to recognize "polygamous families".
“Why Macedonia needs better alternatives to EU and NATO integration”
DebateMacedonia has been indoctrinated and bullied by the G7 to believe that there are no alternatives to EU and NATO integration, writes Ordan Andreevski on TNT Debate.
US could ban TikTok
Tech– America’s foremost adversary has no business controlling a dominant media platform in the United States, says Republican Mike Gallagher.
Sweden officially joins NATO
SwedenAbandons 200 years of official neutrality and military non-alignment.
Swedish railways fail to cope with growing population
Sweden− This clearly shows that investment in infrastructure in Sweden has been insufficient over the period, according to engineering consultant Anders Wiktorson.
Violent gangs could seize power in Haiti
World"We have seen images of gang leaders eating people they have killed", says a journalist at the scene.
German MP urges attacks on Moscow government buildings
WorldIt is "necessary to attack the Russian Ministry of Defense or the intelligence service", according to Roderich Kiesewetter.
Norwegians watch less TV
NorwayNorwegians are watching 22 minutes less television per day than last year, new figures show.
Australian Prime Minister referred to ICC for being “an accessory to genocide in Gaza”
World100 lawyers say Mr Albanese is 'complicit in the genocide in Gaza' and want the International Criminal Court to investigate the crimes.
Biden administration secretly flew in 320,000 illegal immigrants
WorldThe authorities refuse to disclose which airports were used, claiming that "bad actors" could exploit the information.
EU foreign policy chief: “The era of Western dominance has definitively ended”
Europe– If the current global geopolitical tensions continue to evolve in the direction of 'the West against the Rest', Europe’s future risks to be bleak, accoding to Josep Borrell.
The Nordic Times feature on “UK Nord Stream theory” gains international traction
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Scientists: “Put warning labels on ultra-processed foods”
HealthJunk food greatly increases the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, as well as anxiety and mental disorders.
Sweden’s Inheritance Fund at risk: Audit urges overhaul to curb criminal abuse
SwedenMoney from Swedish estates ends up in the pockets of criminals.
Finland tightens residence permit rules
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