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
AnalysisIn the first installment of an exclusive TNT series, Emeritus Professor Carlyle Thayer from The University of New South Wales explores Vietnam's anti-corruption initiatives and their impact on politics, the economy, foreign investment, and global image.
Meet Nextcloud – the collaboration platform that fully replaces Microsoft 365
TechNow the license-free and open alternative can offer your company full control over your document management, communication and related services.
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.
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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.
Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
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.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
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".
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
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.
Sweden’s unique rock carvings
CultureThe motifs of the sibling carvings are very different from other rock carvings - and researchers don't know how to interpret them.
Russia’s economy expected to outpace West
EconomyDespite the sanctions, Russia is expected to grow at a faster rate than the United States, France, and Germany.
Scotland suspends prescription of puberty blockers to minors
EuropeThe Sandyford Clinic in Glasgow confirms that it is indefinitely suspending new prescriptions for gender reassignment drugs for young people.
Hagalaz – The rune of hail
CultureDiscover the rune of the heavenly firmament.
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.
Sweden’s Riksbank urges action to prevent cash from becoming obsolete
EconomyWe are rapidly approaching a situation where "cash is practically useless in Sweden", warns Elin Ritola, head of the Riksbank's department.
New study exposes bias, misinformation, and censorship in artificial intelligence
ScienceGoogle's Gemini spreads significant disinformation, while X's Grok excels with minimal misinformation, study finds.
Republican party fractures after Johnson’s reversal on Ukraine aid deal
WorldMike Johnson is accused by fellow party members of breaking promises on border control and doing the Democrats' bidding.
Employees protest Google’s Israel contract – get fired
World28 employees are fired after protesting the tech giant's cooperation with the Israeli military.
Norwegian government: “We failed children during the covid crisis”
Norway"We have to assume that this is related to the pandemic", says Kjerkol.
Finnish government wants to tighten immigration rules
FinlandMaking it harder to obtain citizenship and reducing benefits are two of the proposals.
Hillary: “Trump wants to kill his opponents”
WorldIn a bizarre move, claims that the presidential candidate is a bloodthirsty despot who wants to "kill his opposition" and "exile journalists".
Stoltenberg: “NATO countries should choose Ukraine support over own defence”
World"My message is clear: send more to Ukraine", declares the NATO secretary general.
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