Sweden45% of 10-year-olds say they have been sexually harassed.
The Bezos Earth Fund donates $30 million to lab-grown meat research
ScienceNorth Carolina State University is tasked with developing “alternative protein sources” that are tolerated by consumers.
Safety measure: Greek ferries restrict electric vehicles to 40% charge
WorldThe new regulation is introduced after several serious incidents on ships where electric cars caught fire.
Lawyer: “We incentivized murdering patients in hospitals”
World“Instead of saying you get more money when this patient gets well, we said you get more money when they die”, explains Tom Renz.
Berkana – The rune of the birch
CultureDiscover the rune associated to womanhood and the regenerative force of nature.
Eric Clapton: “Israel runs the world”
World“It’s AIPAC. It’s the lobby. Israel is running the show, running the world", the guitar legend writes on Twitter/X.
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MI5 Shifts focus from counter-terrorism to tackle perceived espionage threats
WorldAs usual, Russia, China and Iran are portrayed as the primary threats.
Åkesson: “My Europe builds walls against population replacement”
Sweden“My Europe is building walls, against illegal immigration, against Islamism - against population exchange”, declares the Sweden Democrat leader.
Viktor Orbán condemns EU’s war agenda
World“We must prevent Europe from entering a war that will lead to its destruction”, declares the Hungarian Prime Minister.
Pike fry stocked in Åland waters
Environment“We've been stocking pike since 1994 and, including this year's fish, we've reached 30 million stocked pike,” says Kaj Ådjers, fisheries inspector.
Blinken: “We’ll advance Ukraine’s integration with NATO”
WorldThe US Secretary of State promises to “promote Ukraine's integration with NATO”, adding that the military alliance will “build Ukraine's future strength”.
Israeli right-wing ministers threaten to dissolve government over US ceasefire proposal
World“This is a promiscuous deal, which is a victory for terrorism and a security risk for Israel,” claims Jewish Power party leader Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Tens of thousands of Israelis protest against Netanyahu
WorldCall for the resignation of the prime minister, the release of hostages and new elections.
Modi declares himself winner of India’s elections
WorldVoters “have seen how our work has led to a qualitative change in the lives of the poor, marginalized and oppressed”, the Hindu nationalist declares.
Sources: Mossad tried to pressure ICC prosecutor to drop war crimes investigation
World"You don’t want to be getting into things that could compromise your security or that of your family", and similar threats were allegedly made by Mossad chief Yossi Cohen.
Trump on verdict: “The Biden administration manipulated the trial”
World"This was a rigged, disgraceful trial. I'm a very innocent man ... The real verdict will be made by the people on November 5th".
Thailand wants to join BRICS
WorldIf approved, it will be the first Southeast Asian country to join the BRICS partnership.
Doctors: “Difficult to stop taking antidepressants”
Sweden“Medicine is often the only thing on offer and it puts a lid on emotional life,” explains psychiatrist Johan Stiernstedt.
China: “Time for peace in Gaza”
World“War should not go on forever. Justice should not be forever absent,” declared Xi Jinping.
Ulf Kristersson “expects” Israel to call off Rafah invasion
Sweden“Very worrying” that Israeli tanks have entered Rafah's city center, says the Prime Minister.
China’s gaming and homework restrictions increase kids’ physical activity
ScienceChina's new rules on gaming and homework have led to more active school children.
Sweden pledges unlimited support to Ukraine with largest military aid package to date
SwedenThe latest aid package is valued at SEK 13.3 billion and, according to the powers that be, will lead to “a temporary decline in Swedish defense capabilities”.
High levels of PFAS in European water bodies
EuropeThe Swedish Society for Nature Conservation is calling on Sweden to ban PFAS pesticides and also work for an EU ban.
UN: “One million people have fled Rafah”
World"Providing assistance & protection becomes nearly impossible", UNRWA warns.
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