World– I am here to protect the interests of Somalia from within the US system, Ilhan Omar allegedly proclaimed.
Canada puts euthanasia for the mentally ill on hold
World– We have heard loud and clear that the health system is not yet ready, admits Health Minister Mark Holland.
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TechAI has revolutionized the ability to automate complex tasks.
German authorities want to ban Austrian nationalist
EuropeAustrian identitarian Martin Sellner is said to be "a threat to the internal security of Germany".
Sweden’s prisons on the brink: Inmates “taking over the wards”
Sweden– We are losing control. The inmates are more or less taking over the wards, says union leader Christer Hallqvist.
Danish researchers want to study newborns’ need for touch
ScienceResearchers at Aarhus University want to find a scientific explanation for why physical contact is important for infant development.
Slovak farmers join EU protests
EuropeThe protests are seen as a direct result of the EU's "green fanaticism".
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Swedish district court rent payments go to identified gang members
SwedenThe property is owned by a group of companies with direct links to the notorious Södertälje criminal network.
Swedish state radio SR shuts down Russian broadcasts and lays off staff
Sweden180 employees will be laid off and the position of "climate correspondent" will be eliminated.
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“Being PC has become lame”
SwedenYoung people's political attitudes have changed significantly over the past two years, according to the latest Youth Barometer report.
Norway and Sweden at odds over UN funding
The NordicsSweden suspends all funding to UNRWA while Norway appeals to the world not to "collectively punish two million people".
Ruthless companies ‘compete’ for Norwegian anti-prize
NorwayAccused of exploiting young people's insecurities, Meta and Shein are nominated for this year's 'Golden Barbie' award.
Chinese wisdom as a tool of global governance: Sharing as a concept of economics
AnalysisThe simple expression "sharing is caring" encapsulates the way in which the otherwise unfathomable complexity of the world situation can be resolved, writes Hussein Askary.
BBC shuns conservative hires
Europe– Management talks about diversity without embracing diversity of thought, says insider.
Work-related fatalities increase in 2023
SwedenThe number of reported occupational accidents in Swedish workplaces also increased by 14% compared with the previous year.
Lund University employees allege harassment over Palestine advocacy
SwedenStudents at Lund University who have taken a stand for Palestine report being harassed.
Neuralink implants brain chip in first patient
TechThe patient "is recovering well" after the operation, comments owner Elon Musk.
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.
More Swedish municipalities receive grants for ‘drop-outs’
SwedenThe Swedish Police Authority has allocated SEK 72 million for so-called "drop-out activities" for gang members who want to leave their criminal past behind.
Ex-President: “US and UK to blame for the war in Ukraine”
EuropeAccording to Vaclav Klaus of the Czech Republic, the war began in 2008 when the US and UK supported Ukraine and Georgia's "aspirations for membership" in NATO.
First-ever footage of newborn great white shark
EnvironmentWhat is believed to be a newborn great white shark pup has been captured on film for the first time off the coast of California.
Major Swedish trade union’s chief lawyer for 10 years lacked law degree
Sweden"He built his career on a lie", thunders the IF Metall's newspaper Dagens Arbete.
New feature from TikTok makes all content purchasable
TechIdentifies products in posts and allows the viewer to find similar products in Tiktok Shop.
Gazans have to pay thousands of dollars to escape through Egypt
WorldA black market has emerged due to corruption among Egyptian authorities.
Belgian farmers protest in Brussels
EuropeHave carried out large-scale road blockades in response to new EU legislations.
“Open letter to the Prime Minister of Hungary”
Debate"Dear Prime Minister Orbán, we urge you to be a leader for us as well in this dire situation by stopping our treasonous government from handing our country over to NATO", writes 'Mother Svea and her children'.
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!
Israeli ambassador: “Swedish artists reward Hamas”
SwedenThe fact that 1000 Swedish artists are calling for Israel to be excluded from the Eurovision Song Contest does not sit well with Ambassador Ziv Nevo Kulman.
First ‘non-binary’ priest ordained in Norway
NorwayAlex Ramstad Døsvik hopes to help the Norwegian church "accommodate more diversity".
Washington insider: “Congressmen blackmailed after sex parties”
WorldIn a secret recording, James O'Keefe gets Capitol Hill intern Titus Warren to reveal what goes on behind the scenes in Washington DC.
1000 Swedish artists: “Throw Israel out of Eurovision”
Sweden"10,000 dead children and a genocide investigation means it is no longer a political issue. It is a moral issue", says popular singer Eric Saade.
26 billion user records exposed
TechThe leak, which includes user data from LinkedIn and Twitter, is believed to be the largest ever discovered.
French farmers to “besiege” Paris
EuropeThe government deploys 15,000 police to stop the farmers' protests.
Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie Åkesson on ‘secret’ visit to Israel
SwedenWants to "deepen" relations with the Netanyahu government and support Israel during the current war.
Stubb and Haavisto advance in Finnish presidential election
Finland– We made it to the finals! But you know what, the battle has only just begun, exclaims liberal-conservative candidate Alexander Stubb.
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.
EU threatens to sabotage Hungarian economy
EuropeCould stop all funding to Hungary if the veto on Brussels' support for the Ukraine war is not lifted.
Iran executes four with ties to Mossad
WorldAllegedly spying on behalf of Israel and accused of "managing a terrorist group with the aim of disrupting the country’s security".
Swimming world record set by 99-year-old Canadian woman
SportBetty Brussel competed in the 100-104 age group and broke the old record by almost four minutes.
Ukrainian corruption scandal – 40 million USD embezzled
Europe100 000 mortar shells were prepaid - but never delivered. Defense officials and arms manufacturers are now investigated for their involvement in the scam.
Pierre Schori: “Insane Swedish NATO process”
SwedenThe former UN ambassador describes it as a "process of humiliation" in which Sweden kowtowed to Erdogan's pressure.
Police officers threatened in their free time
Sweden11% of Swedish police officers have experienced threats, violence or harassment in their free time in the past year.
Florida to stop banks from discriminating
World117 banks in Florida have signed a pledge not to engage in "unsafe and unsound practices", such as discriminating against customers on political or religious grounds.
Danish archaeologists discover 2000-year-old runic knife
CultureThe find is very rare and is described as one of the oldest objects with runic inscriptions found in the country.
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