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UN rights council approves resolution on religious hatred after Qur’an burning

Western countries had strongly opposed resolution, arguing it conflicted with laws on free speech

The Guardian - UK

Why Turkey changed its stance on Sweden’s NATO membership

Ankara supports Sweden’s bid after it receives backing conditions from buying US F-16s to visa-free Schengen travel.

Al Jazeera

Housing asylum seekers on barge may only save £10 a person daily, report says

NGOs behind report suggest minimal savings for Home Office if Bibby Stockholm barge used in place of £5.6m-a-day hotels

The Guardian - UK

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From militia leader to refugee: The backstory of the man who burned a Koran in Sweden

Soon after a Chrisitan Iraqi man named Salwan Momika burned a Koran in front of Sweden’s largest mosque on June 28, 2023, it was reported that he was a member of a Swedish ultra-nationalist party. Then videos from Momika’s past in Iraq started to surface. This footage showed him wearing…

France 24

Turkey links EU membership bid to row over Sweden joining NATO as summit looms

Ankara is refusing to allow Stockholm to join the Western military alliance - and has now urged NATO countries to back its bid to join the exclusive Brussels bloc

Daily Mirror

Elton John bids farewell to the road with the last show on his goodbye tour

The acclaimed British singer's final concert was set in Stockholm, and marked the culmination of his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour, which spanned over five years, 330 shows and 16 Gucci suits.

WEKU

US may have solution to Turkey's opposition to Swedish NATO bid

With Nato leaders due to gather in Vilnius Tuesday for a two day summit, Sweden's membership bid hangs in the balance. Turkish President Recep Erdogan, outraged by the burning of a Koran outside a Stockholm mosque, is resisting international pressure over his opposition to Sweden's bid. The Turkish leader is…

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Ja! you can: how to travel in Scandinavia on a budget

Free and affordable activities, travel, food and accommodation in Sweden, Denmark and Norway that won’t break the bank or harm the hygge

The Guardian - UK

Elton John tells farewell gig crowd they will be in his ‘head, heart and soul’

The Stockholm show marks the end of the veteran singer’s touring career after over 50 years on the road and more than 4,000 performances.

The Independent UK

Elton John shares emotional message with fans as he takes to the stage for his final show

Music legend Elton John has shared "one final farewell" message to his fans as he concludes his epic 330-date megatour in Stockholm tonight as he retires from touring

Daily Mirror

Sir Elton John kicks off final date of his farewell tour

The Stockholm show marks the end of Sir Elton’s touring career after around 50 years on the road

The Independent UK

Turkey's Erdogan hosts Zelenskyy and says Ukraine deserves membership in NATO

Erdogan's support for Ukraine comes as Turkey has been holding off giving final approval to Sweden joining NATO, saying Stockholm is not effectively cracking down on groups Ankara view as threats.

WEKU

Muslims across Pakistan hold anti-Sweden rallies to denounce burning of Islam's holy book

Muslims in Pakistan are holding rallies to observe a “Day of the Sanctity of Quran” after the prime minister of the South Asian Islamic nation issued a call for anti-Sweden protests over last week’s burning of Islam’s holy book in Stockholm

The Independent UK

Stockholm: a midsummer’s dream on a shoestring

A short break in Sweden’s capital with people-watching, live music and cheap pints proves a tonic for this adventurer with only a few krona to his name

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Zenger

Swedish Police Receive Application To Burn Torah Outside Israeli Embassy

Sweden's attempts to be admitted to NATO could be colored by activists request to publicly burn Torah to promote freedom of speech

The Independent UK

Quran burnings have Sweden torn between free speech and respecting minorities

A Quran burning and requests to approve the destruction of more holy books have left Sweden torn between its commitment to free speech and respect for religious minorities

Liverpool Echo

Taylor Swift 'screaming' as she confirms exciting support act for Liverpool gig

The popstar said she can't wait to tour with her close friend

Liverpool Echo

Full list of Taylor Swift extra dates as popstar announces new The Eras tour gigs

The popstar has added an extra date in Liverpool

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Turkey’s Erdogan pours cold water on Sweden NATO entry talks

Turkey’s president downplayed the chances of a significant breakthrough at talks this week to bring Sweden into NATO, amid a row over the burning of a Quran in Stockholm.

The Independent UK

Erdogan signals Turkey isn't ready to ratify Sweden NATO membership, saying there's more work to do

Turkey's president has signaled once again that his country is not ready to ratify Sweden’s membership in NATO

Al Jazeera

Pope condemns Quran burning in Sweden and calls for respect

The pontiff rejects the idea that offensive protests should be allowed in the name of free speech.

The Independent UK

Daryll Neita beats Dina Asher-Smith to win 200m at Diamond League in Stockholm

Neita’s win continues an intriguing rivalry heading into next week’s British Championships in Manchester.

Bangkok Post

Iraq denounces ‘racist’ Koran burning in Sweden

BAGHDAD: Iraq has condemned as “racist” and “irresponsible” the burning of a copy of the Koran by an Iraqi living in Sweden during a protest authorised by the police.

France 24

Koran burning protest could further delay Sweden's NATO membership

A man tore up and burned a Koran outside Stockholm's central mosque on Wednesday, an event that risks angering Turkey as Sweden bids to join NATO, after Swedish police granted permission for the protest to take place.

The Independent UK

Man tears up and burns Quran in protest approved by Swedish police

The decision to grant permission for the protest is likely to spark a fresh diplomatic row with Turkey, as Anakara continues to delay Stockholm’s push to joing Nato

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