TechNaomi Brockwell: If you want to keep your Mac without handing over your digital life to Apple, there are ways to lock it down and make it more private.
Faith in God increases among Finnish 15-year-olds
FinlandIn just five years, the proportion of believers has increased significantly.
Ugandan chimpanzees use natural remedies to treat each other’s wounds
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".
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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