Sweden"There isn't a single doctor or person with deeper medical expertise in the agency's management group", laments Magnus Gisslén.
Ten-year-old makes chess history
SportBodhana Sivanandan becomes the youngest person ever to win the title of "Woman International Master" in chess.
USA: Putin accepts NATO-like security guarantees for Ukraine
World"It was the first time we had ever heard the Russians agree to that", said envoy Steve Witkoff, describing the development as "game-changing".
Trump: No Crimea or NATO for Ukraine
WorldUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could end the war with Russia almost immediately if he wanted to, argues the US president.
Danish students build drone that flies and swims
TechThe drone can literally fly down into water, swim around, and then jump back up into the air to continue flying.
National strike and mass protests in Israel
WorldIsraeli citizens take fight against Gaza war – blocking highways and cities.
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The best seasonal produce to enjoy in August
EnvironmentNow fresh produce is flowing from farms, gardens - and from the forest.
New study of national park: Wolves helped nature recover
EnvironmentThe predator's return to Yellowstone has been studied by researchers.
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.
What I learnt at DEFCON
TechNaomi Brockwell: A place where some of the best minds in security and privacy come together not just to learn, but to uncover what’s being hidden from the rest of us.
Putin and Trump agree on “major points” after summit
WorldNo ceasefire was reached during the night's summit between the two presidents, which nonetheless constituted an "extremely productive conversation", according to Trump.
Trump and Putin shake hands – first summit in four years begins
WorldThe red carpet has been rolled out for the Russian president at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
Vatican back in hot water after new money laundering allegations
WorldCreates increased suspicion around the microstate's economic control systems.
AI bots becoming Swedes’ psychologists
Sweden"People say it's their best friend and best advisor".
German left-wing newspaper files police report against its own interviewee
EuropeThe editorial leadership became so dismayed by the AfD candidate's views that they not only censored the interview – but also reported him to the authorities.
Bitcoin hits new record – market value surpasses Google
EconomyThe cryptocurrency reached a historic peak of over $124,000 during Wednesday evening, making bitcoin the fifth largest asset in the world.
Corruption scandal shakes Poland: EU billions to swingers club and vodka bars
WorldThe revelation is described by the opposition as "one of the biggest scandals since 1989".
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!
Greece tightens controls with ankle monitors for rejected asylum seekers
EuropeMandatory prison sentences await those who refuse to leave the country after deportation orders.
Israel wants to expel Palestinians to Africa
WorldDiscussions are ongoing between Tel Aviv and South Sudan about relocating Gaza's population to the war and famine-stricken country in East Africa.
Nvidia and AMD to pay 15 percent of China revenues to US
EconomyMajor chip manufacturers have entered into an unusual agreement with the Trump administration to secure export licenses for the Chinese market.
Unemployment continues to rise in Sweden
Sweden"Uncertainty in the global environment dampens both consumption and investments", assesses Lars Lindvall, chief forecaster at The Swedish Public Employment Service.
Duplantis breaks world record yet again
SportIt is the Swedish athletics star’s 13th world-record jump.
Swedish banks urged to take responsibility for failing cash system
EconomyOne in four Swedish ATMs has been out of service in recent months.
Trump deploys National Guard to “liberate” Washington
World"Our capital has been overtaken by bloodthirsty criminals and drugged-out maniacs", the president proclaims.
Chinese “pop-up houses” now available on Walmart and Amazon
WorldFrom approximately €14,000 you can get a portable house that can be packed down to "container size" for transport.
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.
