EuropeThe head of the European Commission still refuses to show her text messages with Pfizer's CEO.
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.
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.
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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.
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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".
Moderna offered children money to test covid vaccine
WorldPaediatricians contacted children and adolescents via Whatsapp.
Your privacy choices affect others too
TechNaomi Brockwell: By using unsecured channels, you might be exposing others to privacy risks they never agreed to take.
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US hit by deadliest hurricane since 2005
WorldOver 230 dead and 285 missing after catastrophic storms as a new hurricane is expected to hit the US on Wednesday.
Myth that older people use more cash
DenmarkThe use of cash is the same among younger and older Danes, according to a citizen survey.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
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Norwegian professor: “Young and healthy people should take the covid vaccine”
NorwayHowever, the Norwegian Public Health Agency only recommends the covid-19 vaccine for certain risk groups.
Original art stimulates the brain more than copies
CultureResearchers in the Netherlands have discovered a "huge difference" between real works and posters.
Stockholmers feel unsafe at home
Sweden25% worry about shootings and 22% worry about explosions near their home.
Zelensky to present “victory plan”
WorldTo be announced at the NATO meeting in Germany this weekend.
Macron calls for arms embargo against Israel
World"Shame on you", says Israeli PM Netanyahu of countries that do not support Israel.
A dialogue about consciousness
ScienceIs the human consciousness in the physical brain? Peter Wersäll explores the topic through an illustrated dialogue.
Toyota ends sponsorship of Pride and Olympics
EconomyThe company aims to "narrow its community activities" to less controversial events.
Israeli journalist: “The people of Israel and Palestine have been sold to higher powers”
WorldIsraeli journalist Efrat Fenigson and a former IDF soldier with a background in military intelligence believe that both Israelis and Palestinians have been deceived in a cynical political game.
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