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Sweden prides itself on equality – so why is its political gender gap growing?

As general election looms, survey shows twice as many men as women support far-right Sweden Democrats

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

Willing to pay: Europe faces the bill for backing Ukraine without the US

Forget last week's Nato summit, where Donald Trump put the alliance through another rollercoaster. It's Bastille Day in Paris, with the “Coalition of the willing” – Nato minus the United States – gathering for a more measured summit on the eve of the traditional military parade down the Champs-Élysées, where…

France 24 · Jul 13

You can currently buy three of my all-time favorite microstrategy games for $10

God bless Sweden.

PC Gamer · Jul 13

Earth is slowly swallowing an entire Arctic town in Sweden, and authorities are moving Kiruna building by building as the world’s largest underground iron ore mine cracks and destabilises the ground beneath it.

Kiruna, Sweden, is moving its entire town due to ground instability caused by iron ore mining. This massive engineering project involves relocating buildings and infrastructure to a safer location. The relocation aims to preserve cultural heritage while ensuring residents' continuity. It highlights the consequences of resource extraction and the need…

The Times of India · Jul 10

Kylian Mbappé's Viral Facial Close-Up Photo Sparks Steroid Allegations—Fans Say It's 'Razor Bumps' From Shaving

A viral photo of Kylian Mbappé during a World Cup match sparked online debates, with some alleging steroid use and others attributing the facial bumps to common razor bumps.

International Business Times UK · Jul 10

Did ancient humans bring wolves across the sea? Scientists discover 5,000-year-old remains on this remote island

Archaeologists have stumbled upon ancient wolf remains on a remote island in Sweden, linking back to a time between three thousand and five thousand years ago. The discovery has led researchers to propose that humans possibly brought these wolves over by boat. Notably, the wolves' diet consisted largely of marine…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Unvisited Sweden: New map reveals the nature spots far, far away from the crowds

In a bid to ease pressure on popular destinations, a new project highlights 24 locations in Sweden where you’re incredibly unlikely to run into anybody else.

Euronews · Jul 9

Hear Viking death metal berserkers Amon Amarth go fully acoustic on shocking new ballad Upphaf

The Swedes call it a “quiet moment” ahead of the “fury” of their as-yet-unannounced 13th album

Metal Hammer · Jul 8

Sweden planted colourful garden lupins across roadsides and disturbed land to control erosion, but after more than 100 years, scientists say the fast-spreading flowers now dominate native meadows, leaving fewer native plants for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Sweden's roadside lupins, introduced for soil stabilisation, now spread aggressively across meadows. These invasive plants reduce native flora diversity and negatively impact insect populations. Garden lupins create dense canopies, blocking sunlight and altering soil chemistry for wildflowers. This ecological imbalance affects pollinators like bees and butterflies, which rely on diverse…

The Times of India · Jul 7

Inside Sesh's Independent Bet Against Big Tobacco's Nicotine Pouch Playbook

Nicotine products are difficult to market like ordinary consumer packaged goods. Brand awareness still matters, but the channels available to reach adult consumers are narrower, more regulated and more sensitive than they are for coffee, energy drinks or grooming products.

International Business Times · Jul 6