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EU users can delete Apple apps

Apple will allow users of iPhone mobiles and iPads in the EU to uninstall App Store and the search engine Safari, announces the tech giant. The reason is the EU's new digital laws.
EU users can delete Apple apps

At Least Ten Dead as Migrant Boat Capsizes

At least ten people, including a nine-month-old baby, drowned when a boat carrying migrants capsized on the Drina River between Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Serbian police were alerted to the accident by their colleagues in Bosnia early on Thursday morning.
At Least Ten Dead as Migrant Boat Capsizes

Ukraine Envoy to Increase Engagement

The Government has appointed a special envoy for Ukraine's reconstruction, business, and development. The post is new and the appointed envoy Ulrik Tideström will, according to a press release, have close cooperation with the Ukrainian government, the EU, international financial institutions, the G7 countries, and other parties to support Ukraine's reconstruction.
Ukraine Envoy to Increase Engagement

The Georgian government wants to ban opponents

Georgia's government wants to ban the country's largest opposition party. If the ruling party gets an even larger majority in the autumn election, it will also put a stop to "hbtq-propaganda".
The Georgian government wants to ban opponents

Want to pressure Tiktok – to stop the gangs

Denmark and Sweden will jointly put pressure on digital giants like Tiktok to stop the recruitment to violent missions. It's hard to evoke other feelings than anger when we can see that children and young people are being recruited, says Denmark's Minister of Justice Peter Hummelgaard (S) to TT.
Want to pressure Tiktok – to stop the gangs

China responds to EU's car tariffs

China is targeting the EU's agricultural exports as a response to tariffs on China-made electric cars. China's Ministry of Commerce announces that it is launching an investigation into whether the EU is subsidizing dairy products exported to China.
China responds to EU's car tariffs

The proposal: This is how high EU tariffs on electric cars will be

"Only" nine percent on Tesla cars, while Geely-owned Volvo cars get tariffs of 19. 3 percent.
The proposal: This is how high EU tariffs on electric cars will be

Deepened Defense Cooperation with Moldova

Sweden is increasing its support to Moldova, including in the area of defense. The countries have signed a declaration of intent for deeper defense cooperation in the shadow of Russia's full-scale invasion of Moldova's neighboring country Ukraine.
Deepened Defense Cooperation with Moldova

The Green Party rejects the government's rail policy

Sweden must invest in new railways across the country and in trains that run on time. At the same time as people sit on platforms and wait, the government sits on its hands, says the Green Party's spokesperson Amanda Lind.
The Green Party rejects the government's rail policy

Putin offers mediation assistance in Caucasus conflict

Russia's President Vladimir Putin is offering Azerbaijan mediation assistance in the country's conflict with Armenia. Putin is visiting the capital Baku, and the initiative comes as he meets with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev.
Putin offers mediation assistance in Caucasus conflict

Shinawatra elected Prime Minister of Thailand

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of the country's former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, has been elected as the new prime minister of Thailand. The 37-year-old becomes the youngest person to lead the country – and the second woman after her aunt in the top post.
Shinawatra elected Prime Minister of Thailand

Bill Gates' venture in Örnsköldsvik is being shut down

The Danish energy giant Ørsted is shutting down its major e-methanol project in Örnsköldsvik. Even Bill Gates has invested billions in the project.
Bill Gates' venture in Örnsköldsvik is being shut down

EU, UN, and USA condemn prayer at Al Aqsa mosque

The EU, UN, and USA criticize and condemn Israel's far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for leading over 2,000 Israelis in prayer at the holy al-Aqsa compound in East Jerusalem. .
EU, UN, and USA condemn prayer at Al Aqsa mosque

New Protests: Oil Field Threatens Uganda's Wildlife

Dozens of student activists have been arrested in Uganda when they tried to protest against a multi-billion project for oil drilling. Drilling for oil in Murchison Falls national park threatens both humans and wild animals, according to environmentalists.
New Protests: Oil Field Threatens Uganda's Wildlife

Orbán confident: "Patriots" will soon be in majority in the West

Harsh criticism from the rest of the EU does not get Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to give up. On the contrary: Already at the turn of the year, he hopes for a "patriotic majority" in the Western world.
Orbán confident: "Patriots" will soon be in majority in the West

Sharp condemnations of attack – USA deeply concerned

The reactions are sharp and the condemnations many after the Israeli attack on a school in Gaza City. The USA is "deeply concerned".
Sharp condemnations of attack – USA deeply concerned

Powerful sanctions imposed on Belarus

New and sharp sanctions are being introduced against Belarus for its oppression of the population and support for the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine. .
Powerful sanctions imposed on Belarus

The dissolved Thai opposition party is reborn

Thailand's largest opposition party is relaunched with a new leader and name – two days after it was dissolved by the country's highest court. .
The dissolved Thai opposition party is reborn

The Opposition: We Guarantee Maduro a Safe Exit

Venezuela's opposition leader promises sitting President Nicolás Maduro "guarantees" if he relinquishes power. Maduro, in turn, blocks the media platform X where criticism is directed against the president – and excludes negotiations.
The Opposition: We Guarantee Maduro a Safe Exit

Apple changes App Store rules after EU warning

Apple is changing its rules regarding the App Store after the EU has criticized Apple for violating the union's new digital laws. The EU has, among other things, claimed that the fees charged by Apple to other developers "go beyond what is strictly necessary".
Apple changes App Store rules after EU warning

EU condemns Israel's decision on Norway

Israel withdraws accreditation for Norwegian diplomats stationed in Tel Aviv, eight people who worked with Palestinian issues. In Oslo, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide reacts strongly.
EU condemns Israel's decision on Norway

USA "appalled" over Israeli starvation ploy

The USA is reacting strongly to the reasoning from Israel's Finance Minister that it would be "defensible and morally justifiable" to let the entire Gaza Strip's two million inhabitants starve. Even the EU, France, and the UK are condemning the statement.
USA "appalled" over Israeli starvation ploy

Maduro Threatens to Crack Down Hard on the Opposition

Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro says he is "willing to do whatever it takes" to crush the opposition after growing criticism of how the presidential election was conducted. .
Maduro Threatens to Crack Down Hard on the Opposition

Döner Kebab War Rages Between Germany and Turkey

Who invented the doner kebab and can it contain any ingredients whatsoever? In Germany and Turkey, opinions differ. .
Döner Kebab War Rages Between Germany and Turkey
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