World– This is a shame for every democracy [and] a signal to all of you that if you expose the interests that drive war, they will come after you, they will put you in jail and they will try to kill you.
Russia: US continues to operate bio-labs in Ukraine
WorldSenior Russian officials claim that the US still operates 30 biological laboratories in Ukraine.
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Raidho – The rune of Thor
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Iceland introduces road tax for electric cars
Iceland– We see that tax revenues are decreasing as more and more of the vehicle fleet is electrified, says transportation researcher Anders Roth.
Museum claims pheasants are ‘queer’ and ‘change sex’
ScienceDismissed as false and unscientific "nonsense" by biologist Emma Hilton.
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Swedish police acquire new non-lethal weapons
SwedenThe rubber bullet will be used during riots or other "dangerous and complex situations."
Stockholm construction industry infiltrated by criminals
SwedenWidespread fraud, with sick people and illegal immigrants exploited to do dangerous work for little pay.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
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Trump warns Israel: Rethink Gaza strategy to avoid eroding global support
World– You have to finish up your war. You can't have this going on. And we gotta get to peace. Israel has to be very careful, because you're losing a lot of support, Trump said in the interview.
Saudi robot Sara – programmed not to talk about politics
Tech– She should be nice, not talk about politics, not talk about sex, because we are in Saudi Arabia.
EU foreign policy chief: “Geopolitical self-interest behind Western support for Ukraine”
World"It is in our own interests and it is also in the interests of the US as a global player", says Josep Borrell.
Former national security advisor: “US ready to blow up Taiwan’s semiconductor factories”
TechThe Biden administration will never allow the factories to "fall into Chinese hands", according to Robert O'Brien.
Spanish judge revokes Telegram blocking order
TechStops his own decision - wants to wait for a report from the police.
Assange may be allowed to appeal
WorldJulian Assange may have a chance to appeal Britain's decision to extradite him to the United States, the High Court in London has ruled.
UN: Israel is committing genocide
WorldAccording to the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights, Israel wants to "physically destroy Palestinians as a group".
Telegram temporarily blocked in Spain
TechThe ruling comes after four media companies in the country claimed that the platform distributed copyrighted material.
Teuton Systems offers smart privacy-focused technology – without compromise
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Stringent new EU law to restore natural areas
EuropeCritics say the new law will hurt landowners and cost them money.
China bans US chips in government computers
TechIt also restricts the use of Microsoft Windows and other third-party operating systems.
Death toll continues to rise after Moscow terror attack
WorldFour foreign terrorists have been arrested for the bloody massacre. Meanwhile, Putin and other Russian sources point to possible Ukrainian involvement.
UK considers ban on transgender athletes in women’s football
Sport"If you are not biologically a woman, you have a competitive advantage", says Lucy Frazer.
Swedish alcohol consumption fell in 2023
SwedenIn total, the equivalent of 8.6 litres of pure alcohol was consumed per person aged 15 and over.
Danish party leader: “New citizens must recognise Israel”
DenmarkAnyone shouting pro-Palestinian slogans should also be rejected, says Inger Støjberg, because Israel "has a very special status".
Sweden: Third of foreign students ‘disappear’
Sweden– It's getting really uncomfortable, says a source at the Swedish Migration Agency, amid rumours of human trafficking and prostitution.
“Majestic” beech wins ‘European Tree of the Year’ award
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