WorldThe footage shows how the urgent need for new soldiers led to very aggressive and threatening forced recruitment.
Swedish father of two murdered in front of his children
Sweden“He lived for his wife and children. It's unbelievable that he was murdered", said a family friend.
DNA breakthrough unmasks Jack the Ripper
SciencePolish-Jewish Aaron Kosminski named as killer in new book after DNA match.
Spain calls for arms embargo against Israel
WorldPrime minister Sanchez considers it "urgent" that "the international community stops exporting weapons to the Israeli government".
Icelandic government resigns – new elections in November
IcelandDisagreements and difficulties in working together are identified as the main reasons.
SpaceX completes successful test flight
TechPart of the rocket returned and was captured at the launch site.
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Swedish schools may be forced to report students
SwedenOn January 1, 2025, the obligation to share data with law enforcement will increase.
Why you should have plants in your home
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Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
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ADHD medication increases risk of psychosis
ScienceUS researchers are urging greater caution when prescribing these drugs.
French historian: “US defeat in Ukraine would liberate Europe”
EuropeEmmanuele Todd predicted the fall of the Soviet Union - now he predicts the dissolution of NATO.
US frustrated as Israel keeps military plans secret
WorldIsrael continues to refuse to inform its main ally of imminent attacks - but US support is expected to continue.
Slovak prime minister vows “never to agree to Ukraine joining NATO”
EuropePromised to do everything in his power to prevent Ukrainian membership of the US-led military alliance.
Sweden has lowest cash usage in the world
SwedenAt the same time, Sweden confidence in the cashless society is waning.
Von der Leyen’s ‘Pfizergate’ taken to the European Court of Justice
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UN accuses Israel of crimes against humanity
WorldIsrael is deliberately targeting Gaza's health services, according to a UN investigation.
UN peacekeepers wounded in Israeli attack
World"We condemn this inadmissible act, for which there is no justification", says EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell.
Teuton Systems offers smart privacy-focused technology – without compromise
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German police shut down protests citing “violent” Greta Thunberg
EuropeThe controversial activist condemns the decision, saying that "the German state is complicit in the genocide in Gaza".
Sweden sees continued high immigration under Tidö government
SwedenFigures suggest that around 100,000 new residence permits will be issued in 2024.
Journalist to the White House: “People are sick of the bullshit”
WorldLiam Cosgrove slammed the US moral stance in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Israel launches new offensive in northern Gaza – Biden pledges “unwavering support”
WorldSeveral civilian casualties have been reported in the fighting, including an Al-Jazeera reporter who was shot.
Trump visits grave of Chabad leader
WorldThe visit, on the anniversary of the Hamas attacks, has been described as a gesture to the Orthodox Jews in America.
Finnish supercomputer gets quantum upgrade
Science“We see great potential in quantum computing for accelerating innovation for the benefit of companies and the whole society”, says Pekka Pursula, Research Manager at VTT.
Israel accused of using illegal bombs in Beirut
WorldThe scale of the destruction proves that "bombs containing depleted uranium have been used", warns the Syndicate of Chemists in Lebanon.
Church of Sweden organizes international “trans conference”
SwedenProud to be "the world's only digital, international conference for Christian transgender people under 35".
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