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Following years of wildfires, Europe must 'diversify' landscapes and strengthen land management

For Spotlight, François Picard is pleased to welcome Johan Sjöström, Senior Research Scientist at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden. He argues that the devastating wildfires affecting northern France are not an isolated anomaly but part of a "new normal" for Europe. His focus moves beyond extreme weather to examine the…

France 24

Heavy traffic turns flower-rich road verges into bumblebee traps, and in southern Sweden, scientists found dead bees outnumbered live ones at about 4,000 vehicles a day

Flower-covered roadsides attract bumblebees but become ecological traps with heavy traffic. A Swedish study found increased bumblebee mortality along busier roads. Nests were found near quieter roads offering similar floral resources safely. Conservation efforts should prioritize low-traffic roads for pollinator protection. Natural meadows remain the best habitats for bumblebee activity…

The Times of India

Composting and water cremation: how the eco credentials of alternatives to burial add up

There’s a growing interest in alternatives to traditional burials as well as making the process more environmentally friendly in many countries. For many people it’s about the environmental impact of the funeral industry globally.

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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

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

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God bless Sweden.

PC Gamer

Maggot cheese, fermented fish, pig's stomach: these delicacies are not for the faint-hearted

Fermented fish, maggot cheese and slippery comfort food: Europe’s cuisines offer dishes that repel some and fascinate others, as Berlin’s Disgusting Food Museum shows.

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England’s tortured relationship with quarter-finals is over – but beating Norway would break new ground

England shattered their old glass ceiling with successive deep runs under Gareth Southgate, writes Richard Jolly, and are back at this telling stage with Thomas Tuchel at the 2026 World Cup

The Independent UK

Medieval babies and adults buried together in Sweden were not related, archaeologists discover — raising big questions about early Christian burial practices

In an unexpected discovery, researchers found that three medieval Swedish cemeteries held children buried with unrelated adults.

LiveScience

Sweden changed the entire country from left-hand to right-hand driving in a single morning in 1967 because nearly all neighbouring countries already drove on the right and most Swedish cars had left-side steering, making overtaking on its old roads dangerously difficult.

Sweden successfully transitioned to right-hand traffic on September 3, 1967, during Dagen H. This major traffic reform involved years of planning and extensive public education campaigns. The change aimed to improve road safety and align with neighboring countries' driving practices. Despite initial public opposition, the government prioritized safety and international…

The Times of India

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

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

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

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.

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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

The Times of India

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…

International Business Times

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.

The Times of India

10 coldest countries in the world 2026: Russia, Canada, Iceland and more

There is no single reason a country ends up among the coldest on Earth. In some cases, the explanation lies in geography, with vast territories stretching towards the Arctic. Elsewhere, towering mountain ranges keep temperatures low despite being far from the polar regions. Annual temperature averages often reveal a different…

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Uyghur groups escalate global campaign against China's Ethnic Unity Law

China's newly enacted Ethnic Unity Law has provoked significant global advocacy from Uyghur communities. The World Uyghur Congress is mobilizing support from European and Japanese policymakers to address urgent issues of cultural repression and forced assimilation. Recent delegations have engaged with officials in Sweden and participated in the World Congress…

The Guardian - UK

‘The risk is Russia becomes desperate’: the Swedish Baltic Sea island preparing for invasion

Civilian resilience initiatives and young military conscripts are being readied should Putin hope to test Nato’s resolve

France 24

The week in pictures: America at 250, Taylor Swift gets married and a 'massive attack' on Kyiv

America marks 250 years of independence under a heatwave, a massive Russian attack sets Kyiv ablaze, France dominates Sweden at the World Cup, and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married at Madison Square Garden: FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.

Euronews

Stockholm travel guide: Sunsets, fika and island swimming in the stunning archipelago

If you’re looking for the coolest of coolcations, then a visit to Sweden’s capital city should be on your travel bucket list. In this guide to Stockholm, Mike Starling goes chasing sunsets, gets a taste of fika, and goes wild swimming on a charming island in the archipelago.

France 24

‘A joy to watch’: World Cup fans embrace Les Bleus as Deschamps finally takes the brake off

After 14 years of pragmatic football under their risk-averse manager Didier Deschamps, World Cup favourites France have unleashed their full attacking potential for his last tournament at the helm, to the delight of French and other fans in awe of a formidable armada that includes the likes of Kylian Mbappé,…

The National (Scotland)

21-goal star refuses to rule out Celtic exit with cryptic response on future

Nygren has refused to fully commit his future to Celtic following Sweden’s World Cup exit, admitting he cannot yet say where he will be playing…

The Times of India

A 60 million-kronor Swedish project is building drone swarms that can fly, roll, and swim together, and the goal is rescue, wildfire response, and critical infrastructure defense

Sweden is pioneering an advanced drone system, investing £4.4 million in a six-year project. Researchers are developing intelligent swarms capable of operating across air, land, and water with minimal human oversight. This initiative aims to enhance capabilities in rescue, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure protection, with potential military applications. The project…

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