Tag: CNN
Microsoft reinvented office applications with AI tools
“Manufacturers now have a co-pilot in the live studio to help them build solutions and provide suggestions for improvements. To build an app, stream or bot, you can describe it in natural language and the co-pilot can build it in seconds. Easy,” the statement reads. “Power Apps’ Copilot makes it easy to keep data at […]
Poland is the first NATO member to pledge fighter jets to Ukraine
Duda added: “As for the MiG-29s, which continue to serve as defenders of Polish airspace, the decision has been made at the highest level, we can say with confidence that we will send MiGs to Ukraine.” Warsaw has taken the lead among NATO allies by supplying Kiev with heavy weapons. Poland’s statement that it will […]
The miracle rescue: The soccer team that got stuck in a cave
A program by Martin Marhlo and Malin Rimfors, February 2023. Cast: Jonas Westerberg, cave diver specialized in underwater rescue work.Peder Gustafsson, Sveriges Radio’s Asia correspondent.Gunilla Österlund, reporter Ekot, Sveriges Radio. Archive sound: Sveriges Radio, SVT, Netflix, NBC, BBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, Sky News. Final mix: Tor Sigvardsson.
Two EU members offer jets to Ukraine
Poland and Slovakia will donate Soviet-era fighter jets to Kiev, officials from both countries have said Poland and Slovakia have agreed to hand over Soviet-built MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, Slovak Defense Minister Jaro Nad said on Thursday. The day before, Polish President Andrzej Duda declared that his country would donate its entire fleet of […]
So the Kurdish question is sacrificed to appease Erdoğan
Swedish Radio’s presenter Johar Bendjelloul tells about Swedish politicians who quickly changed their position on Kurdish groups after Sweden applied for membership in NATO. Hear how groups previously seen as allies are now being described as dubious with links to terrorists. The news podcast Today’s Eco brings you a story every weekday morning with host […]
That’s how Ukraine’s resistance has hindered Putin’s army
Sveriges Radio’s correspondents Lubna El-Shanti and Johan Mathias Sommarström have covered Putin’s war against Ukraine since the large-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022. Hear them tell about the people they cannot forget – Ukrainians who resist and defy Putin in their everyday lives. The news podcast Today’s Eco gives you a story every weekday […]
Therefore, Putin is pushing for revenge
UN chief Antonio Guterres says that we are not even sleepwalking – but with our eyes wide open – towards a wider conflict. At the same time, experts assess that Russia is gathering strength and wants a revenge after years of failed tactics and replaced generals. Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have resisted the war […]
Copenhagen ranked among top cities for cycling
Flat to unsuitableThe article went on to praise the city as a top tourism destination for cycling – thanks in large part to its miles of themed cycling routes and a flatness conducive to even the most unfit visitor getting involved. CNN highlighted the Bjarke Ingles architecture-themed route and the Harbor Circle route as two […]
Tiotusentals dör i Ukraina medan väst ser på
I en nyligen kolumnskrev militäranalytiker William Astore, “[Congressman] George Santos är ett symptom på en mycket större sjukdom: en brist på heder, en brist på skam, i Amerika. Heder, sanning och integritet verkar helt enkelt inte spela någon roll, eller spela någon större roll, i Amerika idag. Men hur har man en demokrati där det […]
New shootings in the United States balloon hunt
A Chinese balloon, the size of several buses, soars high in the stratosphere. China believes that it accidentally ended up in American airspace and that it is there for research purposes. But the US believes that it is a spy balloon and they shoot the balloon down. A move that causes the already chilly relationship […]
Denmark rushes to help in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake
Frost degreesThe 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck in southeastern Turkey near the Syrian border, and there are reports of heavy casualties in both countries. According to a CNN article today, over 4,300 people have been confirmed dead in Turkey and Syria. About 15,000 people have been injured. Rescue operations have been hampered by freezing cold and aftershocks […]
Social media influencer Andrew Tate, brother remains in Romanian police custody until February 27
Bucharest [Romania]January 21 (ANI): Social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate will remain in police custody till February 27. This comes as a Romanian court on Friday extended their detention, Tate’s lawyers told CNN affiliate Antena 3. The brothers are currently being investigated over allegations of human trafficking and rape. According to […]
Year End 2022: How a ‘liberty-depriving death’ took women to war against Iran’s now-abolished ‘morality’ police
Tehran [Iran]December 31 (ANI): An austere regime known for crushing dissent with an iron fist pulled out all its administrative levers to trample protests by a group of women who stood up for their rights and dignity. But all it did was light the fire. The alleged custodial death of 22-year-old Iranian woman Mahsa Amini, […]
Divisive social media personality Andrew Tate detained for a month in Romania
Bucharest [Romania]December 31 (ANI): A court in Romania ordered a month-long detention of divisive social media personality Andrew Tate and his brother in connection with human trafficking and rape. Tate, his brother Tristan and two others had been detained for the first 24 hours, CNN reported, citing Romania’s Directorate for the Investigation of Organized Crime […]
This is how enemies can attack our power grid
The electricity grid has rarely been such a talking point as it was this winter. The energy system is under pressure, electricity is expensive and there are warnings about electricity rationing. Svenska kraftnät, which is responsible for the transmission network, or the main network, has seen an increased threat from foreign powers in recent years. […]
Silvio Berlusconi – Italy’s eternal comeback kid
When right-wing nationalist Giorgia Meloni becomes Italy’s prime minister in 2022, Silvio Berlusconi will be almost 90 years old. But he is still the leader of his self-started, liberal-conservative party Forza Italia – which is part of the government coalition. During his more than 60 years as a professional in an Italy where politics is […]
Finland’s transport strategy, astrophotography in winter and a child of the Stone Age: Finland in the world press
Over time, the speed limit in many Finnish cities dropped from 50 km/h to 30 km/h, and at the same time motorists felt more cramped. “We purposely have narrow lanes so the driver doesn’t feel comfortable” Reetta Putkonensays the director of Helsinki’s traffic planning division. But fines for speeding can also be expensive, depending on […]
Meghan Markle – The Duchess of Nothing
In January 2020, the duke couple of Sussex, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, go out with an outing on Instagram. They write that they want to leave their duties as royals. The focus is directed directly at the duchess, born Meghan Markle in California. Meghan Markle has been a favorite for the tabloids to […]
Antony Blinken hails release of Brittney Griner, says US continues to work ‘relentlessly’ to bring home Paul Whelan
Washington [US]December 9 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has hailed the release of American basketball player Brittney Griner from Russian detention. He stated that the administration will continue its efforts to bring Paul Whelan back to the United States. Griner was released in a prisoner swap involving Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, according […]
The Russians who are tired of Putin’s war
Russia’s war of invasion against Ukraine has come ever closer to the Russian people. After Vladimir Putin ordered a major mobilization, more men have been called up to fight in Ukraine and the death toll of Russian soldiers is rising. Hear about the weariness and declining support for the war now being heard in Russia. […]
National Round-Up: Biggest public transport fare increases since 2008
From 15 January, prices for public transport will be largely increased. Bus, train and Metro tickets increase by an average of 4.9 percent, according to Din Offentlige Transport, which supervises the transport companies DSB, Metroselskabet and Movia. “Like everything else, the costs of providing good public transport are also rising significantly at the moment. It […]
Nyhavn named one of the best tourist attractions in Europe
Copenhagen has ‘The Little Mermaid’, but it is often asked what Stockholm, Oslo or Helsinki have in comparison. The Sibelius Monument maybe… if you can find it. In addition, the Danish capital has historic Nyhavn, its most famous street. Or it would be if it wasn’t a channel. And now, thanks to another opinion poll, […]
The emergency box’s most important item in a space war
“We have a rather poor grasp of where we have built in dependence on satellites” Space may feel distant and far away from our crisis preparedness here on earth, but the role of satellites in our everyday lives is more important than we might think. It is about navigation for planes, boats and cars, but […]
Kamikaze drones create the new horror of war
When the bridge between the Russian mainland and the annexed Crimean peninsula is blown up, Vladimir Putin responds with attacks on Ukrainian cities. Among the missiles targeting civilians are Iranian suicide drones. And drones have a big role in the war in Ukraine, not least in propaganda. On Twitter, for example, there are constantly new […]
Where is Peng Shuai? The star who accused party leaders of abuse
Cast: Björn Djurberg, Sveriges Radio’s correspondent in Beijing.Maria Strandlund Tomsvik, tennis commentator on Eurosport. A program by Cecilia Paulsson, 2022. Archive audio: AP, BBC, AFP, Roland Garros, Australia Open TV, CNN, The Guardian, New York Times, IOC Media and Lianhe Zaobao.
Russia appoints new general to command troops in Ukraine war
He previously served as commander of Russia’s Eastern Military District and led Russian forces in Syria, reports TASS. In particular, Russia recently annexed four regions of Ukraine – Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. The war between Russia and Ukraine appears to be entering a new phase after Kiev dealt a major blow to Moscow’s […]
Russia ready to send gas to EU via Nord Stream 2 Minister
Deliveries are possible through the undamaged pipeline, according to Aleksander Novak Russia can supply gas to the EU through a strand of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that was not damaged by the latest sabotage, Deputy Prime Minister Aleksander Novak has told RIA Novosti. The former energy minister described the attempts to destroy Nord Stream […]
Russia ready to send gas to the EU via Nord Stream 2 Moscow
Deliveries are possible through the undamaged pipeline, according to Russia’s deputy prime minister Russia can supply gas to Europe through a strand of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that was not damaged by the latest explosions, according to Deputy Prime Minister Aleksander Novak. The energy official described the explosions on the Nord Stream 1 and […]
Russia ready to send gas to Europe via Nord Stream 2 Moscow
Deliveries are possible through the undamaged pipeline, according to Russia’s deputy prime minister Russia can supply gas to Europe through a strand of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that was not damaged by the latest explosions, according to Deputy Prime Minister Aleksander Novak. The energy official described the explosions on the Nord Stream 1 and […]
The game behind the nuclear weapons plan over Sweden
On September 2, huge fighter jets thunder in over central Stockholm. Everyone’s eyes are directed towards the roar from above. Three Swedish JAS Gripens look small next to the large American bombers flying low over the hulls. The display is part of an exercise aimed at scaring Russia, just enough. The strategy is called deterrence, […]
Nord Stream incident a terrorist act Kremlin
Such an incident is unlikely to have occurred without the involvement of a state power, said spokesman Dmitry Peskov The damage inflicted on Russia’s Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines points to a likely “terrorist act,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday. He told reporters that it is currently difficult to say with absolute […]
The European Commission proposes additional sanctions against Russia due to the escalation in Ukraine
“Russia has escalated its aggression against Ukraine to a new level and we are determined to make the Kremlin pay the price for this continued escalation,” he tweeted, citing the sanctions as “more products that cannot be exported to Russia, especially in a key position.” technology that its war machine needs.” Von der Leyen proposed […]
More than 35,000 monkeypox cases worldwide: WHO
“More than 35,000 cases of #monkeypox have now been reported to WHO from 92 countries and territories, with 12 deaths. Nearly 7,500 cases were reported last week, up 20 percent from the previous week, which was also up 20 percent from the week before,” he said . The WHO director also said that most cases […]
Janet Jackson – the queen of pop in the shadow of the scandals
On a Monday in March 2004, Janet Jackson steps into David Letterman’s studio. Janet, who was basically born into the entertainment industry, has been doing interviews since she was five years old. But this interview is different. Janet settles into a brown armchair, in front of backdrops showing the view of New York. She adjusts […]
The US parties unite Finland’s NATO application
In recent years, US domestic politics have left both Democrats and Republicans with little common ground. However, both parties have still been able to cooperate on foreign and security policy – one thing is the joining of Finland and Sweden to NATO. The ratification of NATO’s new members has raised a rare united front behind […]
Sweden, Finland’s decision to join NATO will make us more confident: Joe Biden
Madrid [Spain]June 30 (ANI): In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday (local time) that Sweden’s and Finland’s decision to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) would increase the collective strength of the alliance and make it stronger and safer. On Twitter, Biden said, […]
Putin warns Sweden and Finland about NATO forces
although there was no threat before, in the case of the deployment of military departments and military infrastructure, we must respond symmetrically and raise the same threats in those areas where threats have risen to us,” the Russian president said, as quoted by CNN. . He also said that Russia would not mind if Sweden […]
Putin warns Sweden, Finland of NATO troops
Moscow [Russia]June 30 (ANI): On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Finland and Sweden that if they welcomed NATO troops and military infrastructure into their territory, Moscow would respond in kind. Speaking at a press conference in Turkmenistan, Putin said: “Only we must understand clearly and precisely – even if there was no threat before, […]
At the NATO summit, Biden announces US reinforcements of NATO forces in Europe
Madrid [Spain]June 29 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced significant US reinforcements of NATO forces in Europe to meet threats across all areas – land, air and sea, as the long-awaited transatlantic summit began in Madrid amid the furious the conflict in Ukraine. Together with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Biden declared new […]
NATO formally invites Finland, Sweden to join the military alliance
Madrid [Spain]June 29 (ANI): The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has formally invited Sweden and Finland to join the military alliance, said NATO Heads of State and Government in a declaration. “We reaffirm our commitment to NATO’s open door policy. Today we have decided to invite Finland and Sweden to join NATO, and have agreed […]
Zelenskyy calls on NATO to allow Ukraine into a military alliance
Madrid [Spain]June 29 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has once again appealed to European countries to allow their country into the military alliance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). “Has Ukraine not paid enough?” Zelenskyy asked the leaders of the military alliance when they met in Madrid, Spain on Wednesday. “Is our contribution to […]
Joe Biden congratulates Finland, Sweden and Turkey on signing the NATO Accession Treaty
The President of Finland invited the President of Finland Sauli Niinistö and the Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Anderssonvisited the White House and said he strongly supported their membership. “Their membership will strengthen NATO’s collective security and benefit the entire transatlantic alliance. I look forward to working with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg, our allies and […]
The security meeting that determines Europe’s future
After one last jerk in the marathon negotiations with Turkey, Sweden is released over the threshold to NATO. It takes place at the NATO summit in Madrid, and receives a great deal of attention. But at this meeting, something else also happens, which does not get as big headlines. The NATO countries must plan the […]
Joe Biden congratulates Finland, Sweden and Turkey for reaching a pact to join NATO
Washington [US]June 29 (ANI): US President Joe Biden congratulates Finland, Sweden and Turkey for reaching an agreement that will pave the way for the Nordic countries to join the alliance with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). In a statement, Biden said: “I congratulate Turkey, Finland and Sweden on signing a trilateral memorandum, which paves […]
Goods trigger racial controversy in the United States
From t-shirts to watermelon salads, corporate America’s response to the recent federal holiday has generated backlash With “Juneteenth” now a federal holiday, US retailers have taken the opportunity to buy products that mark black freedom. But activists say some of these products miss the mark, while others are racist. President Joe Biden officially recognized June […]
John Lennon – The Beatles, Yoko and the Murder
It’s Thanksgiving in 1974 in the large Madison Square Garden concert venue in New York. For over an hour and a half, a man has been anxiously circulating backstage. He has beige platform shoes, dark blue flared trousers and a black jacket. And soon it’s his turn to give up on stage. He has just […]
The trick that makes you spread lies about Sweden
Influence campaigns, deep fake and misinformation How do you recognize an influence operation, who is behind it and how does it go when you become a pawn in the game? Erik Blix finds out how it goes when foreign power tricks us into sharing fabricated stories that will destroy Sweden. Participating are Brit Stakson, media […]
Merch for a new holiday in the US triggers racial controversy
From t-shirts to watermelon salads, corporate America’s response to the recent federal holiday has generated backlash With “Juneteenth” now a federal holiday, US retailers have taken the opportunity to buy products that mark black freedom. But activists say some of these products miss the mark, while others are racist. President Joe Biden officially recognized June […]
Julian Assange has no prayer for the Empire of Lies
Wikileaks co-founder is on his way to a screening trial of politicians desperate for votes After several years on the run from various governments, Wikileaks editor Julian Assange now seems to be on his way to the United States, where he can expect to face a show trial during the election year built on a […]
Putin’s patriotic heroine: Yelena Isinbayeva
Participants:Angelica Bengtsson, former pole vaulter and junior world record holder, who competed against Isinbayeva and ended up in a public war of words with the Russian.Stefan Holm, Olympic champion in high jump and former member of the IOC’s active committee, together with Isinbayeva. A program by Alexander Lundholm, 2022. Archive audio: SR, BBC, CNN. Speakers: […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 30 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 01:45: The European Council is preparing for its meeting on 30-31 May in Brussels, during which Council members will discuss Ukraine, security of energy supply and defense. “Ukraine shows incredible courage […]
The legal drama between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
Actor Johnny Depp has sued his ex-wife Amber Heard for libel after a column she wrote in The Washington Post 2018. The trial has been broadcast live on television – and on social media, detached clips are rolling. Hear about what we know about the case – and our fascination with celebrity privacy. Johnny Depp […]
The school shooting in Texas – it’s happened
According to police, it is a lone 18-year-old man who is suspected of having carried out the latest school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. – The United States stands out in the statistics when it comes to mass shootings and gun violence. Here, American politicians point to different explanations, depending on what their views are on, […]
Important NATO member for setting conditions for aspirants
Turkey says that written guarantees will be required from Sweden and Finland during a meeting on Wednesday Delegations from NATO aspirants Sweden and Finland will meet on Wednesday with top Turkish officials in Ankara to discuss Turkey’s objections to their membership in the alliance. The Turkish Foreign Minister said on Tuesday that his country will […]
Plan for US troops in Europe revealed
New bases and additional numbers are also possible in a show of strength against Russia, reports CNN The United States plans to retain 100,000 troops in Eastern Europe for the foreseeable future, which could potentially even increase the number if they experience a threat from Russia against NATO or its two new members, Sweden and […]
Plans unveiled for US to retain troops in Europe
New bases and additional numbers are also possible in a show of strength against Russia, reports CNN The United States plans to retain 100,000 troops in Eastern Europe for the foreseeable future, which could potentially even increase the number if they experience a threat from Russia against NATO or its two new members, Sweden and […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 21 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 02:02: IN his latest assessment of the war in Ukraine, Institute for the Study of War, an American think tank, says that Russian forces are digging around Kharkiv and can prepare […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 20 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 05:38: CNN reports that Vadim Shishimarin, 21, the Russian soldier charged with war crimes in Ukraine, was in court in Kyiv on Friday. During the third day of interrogation, his lawyer […]
APN podcast: What is Turkey’s opinion on Finland’s accession to NATO?
Finland and Sweden officially submitted their application to join NATO on Wednesday. Shortly afterwards, it became clear that one of the current members of the union, Turkey, had blocked the preliminary examination of their applications. The development raises doubts as to whether NATO will be able to accept the first phase of the application process […]
Citizens of the Earth, come together! NATO, the EU’s defense pact and at two English-language debates in central Copenhagen in the coming week
The war in Ukraine continues. Trump’s 2024 campaign is gaining momentum. Finland and Sweden appear to be members of NATO. Putin’s hand hovers over the tap that supplies Russian gas to Denmark and countless other European countries. Johnny Depp can not see ex-wife Amber Heard in the face … 2022 has been anything but boring. […]
Wednesday Magazines: Turkish Requirements, Bedrock Bunkers and Hockey Nest
Parliament approved the country’s NATO application on Tuesday, but Finland is not yet a member of NATO. Finland’s application has yet to be ratified by the parliaments of all 30 NATO members, and applications from Finland and Sweden could become a political horse trade. President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said that his country […]
This is how NATO changes security for Sweden
Finland and Sweden are doing something together and want to become members of NATO. The news comes after Russia began its offensive war against Ukraine, and demanded a security zone around the country. This historic change of course for Swedish security policy makes the Baltic Sea a NATO inland sea – and may also put […]
Danish icon listed among the world’s best sandwiches
And there is more good news for sandwich lovers in Denmark. Another to get on the list is the shawarma, which is Middle Eastern by heritage, but also quite at home in Denmark thanks to the large Turkish community. See the full CNN list here.
Latest developments in Ukraine: 16 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 12:45: CNN reports that in areas of Ukraine that Russia has occupied, e.g.educators are intimidated and threatened to change its curriculum “to adapt to pro-Russian rhetoric.” Some information in this report […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 15 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 02:04: In his latest intelligence update, Britain’s defense minister says Russia’s attack on the Donbas has “lost momentum”. “Despite small-scale initial progress, Russia has failed to achieve significant territorial gains,” the […]
Finland sees no direct military threat from Russia: NATO ambassador
Helsinki [Finland]May 13 (ANI / Sputnik): Finland does not see any direct military threats from Russia at the moment, says Finland’s NATO Ambassador Klaus Korhonen to CNN. On Thursday, Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Sanna Marin said that the country “must apply to join NATO without delay”. Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto later specified […]
This week in Russia: Ambition and reality
Like the coronavirus pandemic, Russia’s war on Ukraine is something that President Vladimir Putin cannot control – so the Kremlin is flushing the numbers and trying to shape the story. Putin’s speech on the weekend of May 9 signaled that the killing could continue for months or more. Here are some of the most important […]
Finland weighs in on the threat of Russia
Finnish NATO envoy says there is no “irregular activity” from Russia against his country Finland, which is preparing a formal application for NATO membership, sees no one “direct military threats” from Russia at the moment, the Nordic nation’s ambassador to the US-led military alliance has said. Helsinki only expects potential “cyber harassment” or “disinformation campaigns” […]
Putin defends military action in Ukraine in Russia’s Victory Day parade
“This moral decay paved the way for cynical falsifications in World War II history, attempts to incite Russophobia, praise traitors, mock the memory of their victims, and erase the courage of those who fought and suffered for Victory,” he added. . Putin pointed out that the United States, especially after the break-up of the Soviet […]
The Finnish minister told CNN about NATO membership "extremely likely"
Finnish Minister for Europe and Corporate Governance Tytti Tuppurainen (SDP), told CNN on Monday that Finland is "extremely likely" apply for NATO membership. Speaking to the international news channel about Finland’s upcoming decision, he said that membership would be "a very natural answer" Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He also told CNN that he hoped that […]
Recent developments in Ukraine: 5 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 01:16: Britain’s defense minister said on Thursday that with forces in Belarus conducting regular military exercises, Russia is likely to “inflate the threat to Ukraine” from Belarus in order to retain […]
Expulsion of spies can wake up sleeping agents
The great Russian war of aggression in Ukraine is now redrawing the spy map in Europe. We are entering a more uncertain time where the need for intelligence has increased both in the east and the west. With a decision on NATO at the door, the military warns of sabotage against mapped targets and there […]
American citizen killed, British aid workers captured in Ukraine
A US citizen and former US Marine was killed while fighting alongside Ukrainian forces as Russia launched new attacks in eastern Ukraine. Willy Joseph Cancel, 22, worked for a private military construction company when he was killed on Monday, and is the first known American citizen to die during the fighting in Ukraine. Cancel signed […]
Trump’s fight against trans athletes
It is not just Trump who is warning of the consequences. Swedish experts also highlight the physical benefits of trans women and criticize the International Olympic Committee for being cowardly. But there are others who instead see transphobia and exclusion as a bigger problem. A program by Alexander Lundholm, 2022 Archive audio: SR, CNN, SwimSwam, […]
A Russian nuclear attack in Ukraine: How likely is it
The threat of Moscow bombing Ukraine is virtually zero? but irresponsible actions by NATO could increase the nuclear threat to Europe The director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William Burns, made headlines recently when he answered questions from reporters about the threat posed by Russian nuclear weapons in the context of the ongoing conflict […]
Live: Zelensky invites Macron to see evidence of genocide in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had invited French President Emmanuel Macron to visit Ukraine to see for himself evidence that Russian forces had committed “genocide”, a term that President Emmanuel Macron has avoided. Earlier, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that the strategic port city of Mariupol “has not fallen” and that the besieged […]
More than 900 civilian bodies found in Kyiv region, police say
The bodies of more than 900 civilians have been discovered in the region surrounding the Ukrainian capital following the withdrawal of Russian forces – most of them fatally shot, police said Friday. Most of them had died from gunshot wounds, an indication that many people were “simply executed”, said the Kyiv regional police chief. Follow […]
Live: Russia warns attacks on Kyiv “will intensify”
Russia’s Defense Ministry warned on Friday that it would intensify attacks on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in response to attacks on Russian soil, after accusing Ukraine of targeting Russian border towns. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT + 2). 10:23: Ukraine says they exchanged captured soldiers […]
Live: 5 dead in new Russian missile attacks on Kyiv
The threat that Russia could potentially use tactical or low-yield nuclear weapons in Ukraine cannot be taken lightly, but the CIA has not seen much practical evidence to reinforce that concern, CIA chief William Burns said on Thursday. Burn’s comments underscored concerns that the largest attack on a European state since 1945 could escalate into […]
Russia warns Finland, Sweden to join NATO
Moscow [Russia]April 15 (ANI): Russia on Thursday warned Sweden and Finland to join NATO and said they would “more than double” their troops in Russia’s western flank. Vice President of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev issued the warning and wrote in a statement on Telegram on Thursday that the ground and air defense forces […]
Mohamed Salah – Egypt’s Messi and the hope of the Arab world
As a 20-year-old, the Egyptian football player Mohamed Salah leaves (born 1992) his turbulent homeland behind him to follow his professional dreams in Europe. Barely a decade later, the humble goal-scorer has won both the Premier League and the Champions League with his club team Liverpool, and in the coup has become a national icon […]
Finland reveals a timeline for possible NATO membership
The country has begun talks on joining the alliance in response to Russia’s offensive in Ukraine The Finnish government will provide the country’s parliament with a review of a possible NATO membership in the middle of this month, said the country’s foreign minister Pekka Haavisto. Moscow’s attack on Ukraine has prompted Finland, which shares a […]
NATO makes an offer to Finland and Sweden
Secretary-General says Western bloc militaries would welcome former neutral Nordic nations amid Ukraine crisis NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Finland and Sweden would be quickly brought into the alliance if they applied for membership, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raises security concerns on the bloc’s eastern flank. “Of course it is up to […]
NATO chief says Finland and Sweden can join “quickly”
Secretary-General says Western bloc militaries would welcome former neutral Nordic nations amid Ukraine crisis NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Finland and Sweden would be quickly brought into the alliance if they applied for membership, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raises security concerns on the bloc’s eastern flank. “Of course it is up to […]
The head of NATO says that Finland and Sweden can join quickly
Secretary-General says Western bloc militaries would welcome former neutral Nordic nations amid Ukraine crisis NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Finland and Sweden would be quickly brought into the alliance if they applied for membership, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raises security concerns on the bloc’s eastern flank. “Of course it is up to […]
Mayor Klychko – the boxer who fights for his Kyiv
A documentary by Alexander Lundholm, created in March 2022. Archive audio: SR, SVT, Fox, CNN, The Sun, CBS, Sky News, Vladimir Klytjko’s Twitter.
Ukraine requests 1,000 missiles a day from US media
The reported move comes when Russia’s military offensive enters its second month Ukraine has told the United States it urgently needs 500 Javelin anti-tank missiles and 500 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles a day, CNN reported on Thursday, citing a document presented to U.S. lawmakers. Western countries have sent weapons and military equipment to Kyiv, but President […]
War crimes in Ukraine and the detectives online
If the Kuwait War in the early 90’s was called the first live televised war, where American bombings were broadcast live on CNN, then Ukraine and Syria are wars that were broadcast live 24 hours a day by thousands of different accounts on social media. All this material that is posted voluntarily can be extremely […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: Visit to the United Kingdom, petition on biodiversity and nuclear hope
Most newspapers report on the president Sauli Niinistö a visit to the UK, full of security-related events and meetings. He participated in the meeting of the Joint Expeditionary Force of the Nordic-Baltic Security Coalition led by the United Kingdom. Alongside its Ilta-Sanomat reports that he also met Prince Charlesembeds a tweet in which Niinistö claimed […]
Fazer and the S Group’s latest Finnish companies are withdrawing from Russia
“We see no solution but to withdraw from Russia” said Christoph VitzthumPresident and CEO of Fazer Group. “Russia’s attack on Ukraine is an aggression with tragic consequences throughout the region. We have a number of stakeholders and serious consequences to consider, which has not allowed us to break out as we would have liked. We […]
Monday’s newspapers: Finns and Russia, changed relationship, spring in the air
In its article, Helsingin Sanomat, Finland’s largest circulation magazine, critically analyzes "long cherished" the belief of Finns that they have a "special understanding" Russian way of thinking. According to the HS, this assumption dates back to the period from 1809 to 1917, when Finland was the Grand Duchy of the Russian Empire, when the Finns […]
The EU has decided to impose additional sanctions on Russia: President of the European Council
“We also discussed supporting the Ukrainian people and state to mobilize funding capacity and humanitarian aid,” he added. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said new EU sanctions against Russia would hit 70 percent of Russia’s banking sector, a major state-owned company, and take away access to modern technology from Russia. “First, […]
The President will meet with party leaders from Ukraine and security
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö. has discussed the situation in Ukraine with leaders of parliamentary parties, the presidential office said Monday. The President briefed the party chairmen on his views on the current global political conflict, the demands of both Ukraine and Russia, and the various options for resolving the situation. The office noted that Niinistö […]
Russia has hijacked the Beijing Games, furious US anti-doping chief
USADA CEO Travis Tygart also claimed that Russia has “stolen the moment from pure athletes” in the Chinese capital for the “sixth games in a row” The head of the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) Travis Tygart claimed that Russia has “hijacked” the Winter Olympics in Beijing 2022 and has “stolen the moment from pure athletes” […]
Anna Wintour – The Devil of Reality in Prada
Anna Wintour, daughter of an influential newspaper maker, grew up during the epoch-making swinging sixties in London, and then moved to New York with her sights set on the absolute top of the fashion industry. She is mentioned early in the press as an ice queen, surrounded by rumors of a ruthless leadership style – […]
Queen Elizabeth II of Britain wants Camilla to be known as the Queen Consort when Charles becomes king
“As time goes on, my son Charles will become king, I know you will give him and his wife Camilla the same support you have given me; and I sincerely hope that Camilla will be when that time comes. Known as the Queen Consort as she continues her faithful service , said Queen Elizabeth II […]
Moderna says it has begun testing an Omicron-specific booster vaccine
CNN reports that the trials involve a total of 600 adults and are conducted in up to 24 locations in the United States. Some participants have already received two doses of Moderna vaccine and some have received a booster vaccine. “We are confident that the antibodies against Omicron will remain stable six months after the […]
The effects of anti-Russian sanctions on British consumers were revealed by the media
Measures taken against Russia could cause energy prices to skyrocket as supply is limited The threat of energy sanctions against Russia, which could be imposed in the event of an invasion of Ukraine, could lead to Britain facing record gas and petrol prices, British ministers have been warned, The Times reported. According to the British […]
