EuropeThe Swedish Society for Nature Conservation is calling on Sweden to ban PFAS pesticides and also work for an EU ban.
UN: “One million people have fled Rafah”
World"Providing assistance & protection becomes nearly impossible", UNRWA warns.
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Media backlash against the Pope – accused of “homophobia”
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Hawkish Haley writes on bomb: “Finish Them! America <3 Israel Always"
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Hans Blix: The DCA is Sweden’s “large-scale and unpredictable surrender of sovereignty” to Washington
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WHO chief confident that a global ‘pandemic treaty’ will be passed
WorldNo agreement has been negotiated, but Ghebreyesus claims that there is "a common will to get this done".
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Jacob Wallenberg calls for increased Swedish EU involvement
SwedenThe Swedish oligarch argues that "EU membership has served us well" and that we now need "a new discussion about the euro.
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RFK Jr: Erect Monument to Assange’s ‘Heroic Deeds’ in Washington DC
World"Assange should be celebrated as a hero for doing exactly what journalists are supposed to do, which is to expose government corruption", says RFK.
World condemns Israel after deadly attack on civilians
World"Israel is sowing hatred that will impact children and grandchildren", says Italy's defense minister, Guido Crosetto.
Saudi officials accused of aiding 9/11 hijackers
WorldLawsuit claims Saudi diplomats and agents aided hijackers, questioning the kingdom's role in the attack.
One in five Finns feels lonely at work
Finland"Exclusion and the resulting loneliness can have serious consequences for the health and well-being of workers,” says expert Aku-Pekka Laakso.
Microsoft’s new AI feature described as “privacy nightmare”
TechThe "Recall" function stores screenshots on the computer every few seconds.
100 new nature reserves in Sweden last year
EnvironmentReserves now cover 15 percent of Sweden's total area.
Sweden Democrats open to EU collaboration with Le Pen’s party group
Sweden“It is in the interest of our voters that we are constructive”, says Charlie Weimers, adding that the most important thing is to secure the EU's borders.
Europeans have little contact with refugees
EuropeWestern Europeans are more supportive of Ukrainian refugees than migrants from non-European countries, survey shows.
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Gender studies department closed down after internal conflicts
SwedenThe work environment problems and fights have been so extensive that Lund University in Sweden has now decided to close the department.
One in four senior high school girls feels bad
Sweden"Clear link between mental health problems experienced by pupils as a result of stress and how they feel they can perform at school," explains project leader Alexandra Björnsson.
Singapore’s former prime minister critical of “extreme Western woke culture”
World"Leads to very extreme attitudes and social norms particularly in some academic institutions", says Lee Hsien Loong.
18-year-old arrested for the murder of Swedish Mikael Janicki
SwedenMohammed Mohammed has a long criminal record – but cannot currently be deported as he is a Swedish citizen.
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Swedish EU candidates: “Introduce EU laws against LGBTQ hate”
SwedenSwedish Moderate Party's LGBTQ association argues that “populist and extreme parties want to strike at the rights of LGBTQ people”.
Swedish liberal-candidate wants to send soldiers to Ukraine
SwedenSimona Mohamsson argues that Sweden is in a "full-scale war" and must now "act like heroes".
Norway, Spain and Ireland recognize Palestine as an independent state
WorldSeveral European countries have now announced their recognition of Palestine, adding further pressure to the genocide accusations against Israel in Gaza.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
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Despite weak krona – Swedes reject the euro
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Danish police temporarily outlaw Bandidos MC
Denmark“The group poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of citizens”, according to a senior police officer.
Swedish government parties agree on new multi-billion aid to Ukraine
SwedenSpends an additional 6,5 billion EUR on military aid packages for Kiev and promises to “support Ukraine's struggle for as long as it takes”.
Orangutan treated wounds with healing plant
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.
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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.
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TechWe take the fight against corporate snooping, mass government surveillance and criminal phone tapping through firm open source principles and secure products.
EU bans more Russian media outlets
WorldRia Novosti, Izvestia, Rossiyskaya Gazeta and Voice of Europe are no longer allowed to operate within EU borders.
TikTok launches verification tool for AI
TechThe social media platform has created a tool to automatically identify AI-generated content.
Hydrogen car can be fueled with water
ScienceUS researchers have developed new technology that converts water into hydrogen in cars.
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.
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