Health"Children are under massive pressure from advertising and influencers to drink these harmful soft drinks", says Morten Grønbæk, CEO of the Center for Childhood Health.
Denmark’s Minister of Justice: “Sweden has a totally depraved culture of violence”
Denmark"I think the vast majority of Danes find it hard to relate to the fact that our neighboring country has areas that have collapsed so much that this can exist".
England: Male patients asked about pregnancy
EuropeSeveral hospitals have begun asking all patients, including men, if they are pregnant before they undergo x-rays.
Trump in high-profile interview: “They’re emptying prisons and sending murderers into the US”
World"Over 20 million people have come to our country, many from prisons and mental hospitals, and many are terrorists. They come from all over the world".
UN chief warns of Islamic State expansion
WorldThe head of the UN counter-terrorism office warns that large parts of Africa are at risk of being controlled by the terrorist group.
Potato cultivation on the decline in the EU
EuropeThis is a 37% decrease since 2000, with leaf mold and too much rain cited as the culprits.
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British police warn Elon Musk
World"We will throw the full force of the law at people. And whether you’re in this country committing crimes on the streets or committing crimes from further afield online, we will come after you", said Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley.
Sweden wins eleven medals at Paris 2024 Olympics
SportFour golds and 11 total medals put Sweden 16th in the medal standings.
Comment: Danes afraid to go out when asylum seekers cause insecurity
DenmarkJenny Piper: Residents of the small community of Skærbæk report persecution, attacks and abuse related to the local asylum center.
Sources: Iran supplies missiles to Russia
WorldFath 360 has been compared to the US HIMARS and has been developed by the governmental Aerospace Industries Organization.
Swedish Social Democratic Party proposal: 35-hour working week
Sweden"We believe that this is something that Swedish workers want", says Annika Strandhäll (S).
Trump’s campaign hacked – blames Iran
World"The Iranians know that president Trump will stop their reign of terror just like he did in his first four years in the White House", claims Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung.
Questionable impact of Israel boycotts
WorldDespite many voices calling for a boycott of Israeli goods, this does not seem to have had a noticeable impact on trade.
IDF accused of sexual abuse of prisoners
WorldLeaked CCTV footage appears to show Israeli soldiers sexually assaulting a Palestinian prisoner who was subsequently hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
British government wants to censor “legal but harmful” speech in wake of riots
EuropeSocial media companies can be punished for failing to take action against "legal but harmful content".
Death toll nears 100 after israeli attack on gaza school
WorldMany children, women and elderly among the victims - but Israel claims the school was used as a "Hamas command center".
Emigration is now greater than immigration to Sweden
Sweden"The government's work is paying off. The number of asylum applications is heading towards a historically low level", said Migration Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M).
Meat ban at Way Out West – staff bags searched
Culture"We want this policy. That's as shortly as it can be said. It's really not news", confirm officials at the Swedish music festival.
US credit card debt at record levels
EconomyNow at a staggering $1.14 trillion, "More people are carrying more debt for longer periods of time".
Denmark considers border controls with Sweden after wave of violence
The NordicsMinister of Justice Peter Hummelgaard (S) is fed up with teenagers with Swedish citizenship traveling to Denmark to commit acts of violence.
FBI raid on Scott Ritter
World"Related to concerns apparently the US government has about violations of the Foreign Agent Restriction Act", according to the former weapons inspector.
Majority of Americans do not want to defend Israel
WorldAlthough American support for Israel remains strong, a majority say no to sending troops if the country is attacked.
Dozens of political killings during the riots in Bangladesh
WorldAt least 11,000 people have been arrested in recent weeks and hundreds have been killed so far in the riots.
Activist sentenced for pro-Palestinian chant
WorldAva Moayeri was fined €600 for chanting "From the river to the sea - Palestine will be free".
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