Environment "The more we learn about chimpanzee behaviour, the more I think we come to understand how little we as humans actually know about the natural world", says lead researcher Elodie Freymann.
All Stockholm parties approve parachute deal for ex-politician accused of sex crime
SwedenThe suspected sex offender and former Centre Party top can count on a multi-million taxpayer-funded parachute - as long as he is not convicted of a "crime of a certain degree of severity".
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.
Trump wants to make Gaza an American “freedom zone”
WorldIn the past, the US President has declared that Gaza will become the "Riviera of the Middle East" and that the Palestinian population will be replaced by "people from all over the world".
Journalist asked critical questions about Israel – banned from Eurovision
Culture"This is some kind of revenge", according to journalist Szymon Stellmaszyk.
EU’s withholding of Pfizer vaccine texts ruled illegal by court
WorldHowever, the Commission does not have to disclose the secret text message chat between Ursula von der Leyen and Albert Bourla - if a "credible explanation" is provided.
German chancellor aims to build Europe’s largest army – may reinstate conscription
EuropeFormer BlackRock boss Merz wants the Bundeswehr to be "the strongest in Europe".
Sweden stands out in new global mapping of economic power
ScienceNew international database identifies the 3,500 powerful people who together account for a majority of the world's total GDP.
Macron opens the door to deploying French nuclear weapons in other EU countries
EuropeThe French President is "ready to start a discussion" on deploying nuclear-armed aircraft across Europe.
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!
Swedish government pledges to deport more criminals
Sweden"Sweden will have the toughest regulations for criminal deportations in the entire Nordic region", promises the migration minister - though it's unclear if home countries will accept their citizens.
Swedish state secretary bought Saab shares day before Hungary Gripen deal announcement
EconomyDiana Janse (M) denies insider information - but law professor calls the action "clearly inappropriate" and says it risks damaging confidence in the government.
Lithuanian ex-president: “No need to fear Russia’s nuclear weapons”
WorldDalia Grybauskaité claims that Russian nuclear deterrence is an "obsolete doctrine" and states that "nuclear weapons will not scare anybody".
White South Africans granted refuge in Trump’s US: “Genocide is taking place”
World"The newspapers and the media doesn't even talk about it. If it were the other way round, they'd talk about it", the president argues.
Swedes will soon need only digital healthcare visit to “switch genders”
SwedenMinors will also be allowed to undergo legal gender reassignment and the National Board of Health and Welfare states that the focus will now be on "individual self-determination".
Swedish homeowners could face thousands in fees for municipal “climate action”
Sweden"With property rights come not only freedoms but also obligations", said Romina Pourmokhtari, Minister for Climate and Environment.
Top EU court rules on von der Leyen’s secret Pfizer messages
WorldWill assess whether the European Commission violated transparency laws in the procurement of the multi-billion dollar experimental COVID-19 vaccines.
Polish presidential candidate burns EU flag: “Down with Eurocommunism”
Europe"We will never in Poland exhibit signs against us of an enemy organization. This organization has led to the liquidation of Poland", proclaimed Grzegorz Braun.
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.
NATO expands military presence in Europe
EuropeSeveral new military bases are built from the Baltic to the Black Sea.
PKK disbands after decades of armed conflict
WorldAccording to the organization, the Kurdish issue has "reached a point where it can be resolved through democratic politics".
Police warn of growing innocent victims in Sweden’s gang conflict
Sweden"In the past, you did not go after relatives or girlfriends. It was very rare that innocent people became victims of something like this", says prosecutor Daniel Insulander.
Taliban ban chess: “Considered a means of gambling”
SportAll chess playing is banned in Afghanistan until further notice. The authorities believe that the game may violate Sharia law and will now be theologically tested.
Independent Swedish MP launches new party “for normal people who value common sense”
SwedenElsa Widding wants to make parliamentary politics more understandable, close to reality and based on expertise - and believes that there is no real opposition in Swedish parliament today.
Swedish municipalities demand millions from “garbage queen” in waste dumping scandal
SwedenIn addition to large amounts of damages, the prosecutors are seeking long prison sentences for most of those involved.
Swedish Green Party: Fuel prices to rise sharply if we win 2026 election
SwedenThe Green Party wants to raise fuel prices significantly if it wins the 2026 election – investing in increased reduction obligations to achieve “climate goals".
Sauerkraut may help your stomach
HealthProtects the intestinal lining from inflammation, according to an American study.
Study: Rewilding boosts forest resilience
EnvironmentRewilding of forests can be applied to modern forest management, say research teams at Lund University.
Bizarre children’s series described as “digital drug”
CultureThe dopamine-fueled show "Cocomelon" is making toddlers highly addicted – parents warn of its effects.
Your therapist, your doctor, your insurance plan – now in Google’s ad system
TechNaomi Brockwell: The threat isn’t always a hacker in a hoodie. Sometimes it’s a quiet decision in a California boardroom that compromises millions of people at once.
American cardinal becomes Pope Leo XIV
WorldFor the first time in history, an American has been elected Pope - Robert Francis Prevost from Chicago now takes over the Vatican.
Russia celebrates 80 years since victory in World War II
World"We must remain united and stand firm for our national interests, our thousand-year history, culture, and values," declared the Russian president at the Victory Day parade in Moscow.
Swedish study: “Climate smart” school lunch may cause iron deficiency
SwedenTeenage girls are particularly vulnerable to iron deficiency from plant-based foods, according to a thesis from the University of Gothenburg.
Trump wants 100% tariff on foreign films
CultureDescribes foreign productions as a threat to national security.
Viking-era cultural heritage site in Sweden looted in overnight raid
Sweden"I can't explain the feeling of how something so quickly destroys something that has been here for thousands of years", says museum director Nina Eklöf.
EU Parliament threatens legal action against von der Leyen
EuropeEU Parliament President threatens to take von der Leyen's Commission to court - accusing her of overriding democracy in controversial rearmament plan.
Cleared in Swedish court – Sami hunter may still lose firearm license
Sweden"Reminiscent of the da Costa case, where two doctors were acquitted of murder but the court still ruled that they had dismembered the body", says the Sami hunter's lawyer.
Record number of Swedes read books last year
CultureThis is the highest figure since the late 1970s - and older, highly educated women are the group that reads the most.
RFK jr: Fauci restarted dangerous bioweapons research in secret
World"Anthony Fauci began essentially restarting the arms race, and the bioweapons arms race, and did it under the pretension of developing vaccines", said the US health secretary.
US calls on City of Stockholm to end left-liberal activism
Sweden"We are absolutely not going to do that, it is contrary to everything we stand for", declares City Planning Councilor Jan Valeskog (S).
Sweden Democrats leader dismisses climate alarmism: “No reason to panic”
EnvironmentThe Green Party spokesperson condemns the SD leader's comments - and tries to link him to Russia and Vladimir Putin.
US defense secretary: “No more vaccine mandates”
World"No more pronouns, no more climate change obsession and no more dudes in dresses. We're done with that shit", says Pete Hegseth.
PoX: New memory chip from China sets speed record
Tech"Our breakthrough can reshape storage technology, drive industrial upgrades and open new application", says Zhou Peng, who led the research team.