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Girls' School Performance Declines in Recent Years, Report Finds

Girls' School Performance Declines in Recent Years, Report Finds

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Girls' school results have – perhaps unexpectedly for many – deteriorated in recent years, according to a new report. It is very worrying, says Lars Thornberg, unit manager at the National Agency for Education

Researchers Find Unique Star Missing Common Elements in Universe

Researchers Find Unique Star Missing Common Elements in Universe

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Researchers have found a unique star that lacks the most common elements in the universe. The star is located about 2 billion light-years from Earth

Universities Criticize Government's Citizenship Test Assignment

Universities Criticize Government's Citizenship Test Assignment

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Stockholm University's management is strongly critical of the government's decision to let educational institutions design tests for those who want to become Swedish citizens.

Israel's Responsibilities in Gaza Amid Occupation Debate

Israel's Responsibilities in Gaza Amid Occupation Debate

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Israel's government does not want to call the plan now being staged to take control of Gaza city an occupation. But that is exactly what it is, according to Melanie O'Brien, associate professor of international law at the University of Western Australia

Heat Waves to Hit Europe Earlier as Summers Lengthen

Heat Waves to Hit Europe Earlier as Summers Lengthen

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Summer's heat waves continue to press Europe – and this year they struck extra early. The clear trend shows that the European summer will become increasingly longer

Israel's Occupation of Gaza Implies Humanitarian Responsibility

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Israel's Occupation of Gaza Implies Humanitarian Responsibility

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to order a complete occupation of the Gaza Strip. This would mean that the whole of Gaza loses its right to self-determination, says Professor of International Law Ove Bring

Second-Hand Perfume Sales Surge Among Younger Buyers

Second-Hand Perfume Sales Surge Among Younger Buyers

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The sale of perfume is increasing globally and it also leaves an impression on the second-hand market.

Young People Drive Perfume Boom with Personal Fragrance Trends

Young People Drive Perfume Boom with Personal Fragrance Trends

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The global fragrance market has grown larger than ever. On platforms like Tiktok, interest is spreading among young people to create their own signature scents

Thailand-Cambodia Conflict Escalates with Fighter Jet Attacks

Thailand-Cambodia Conflict Escalates with Fighter Jet Attacks

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Old conflict – with new means? That Thailand sends fighter jets to Cambodia marks a new development in the area, according to researcher Eva Hansson. It is a surprising development, she says

Professor Praises ICJ's Legal Statement but Doubts Impact on States

Professor Praises ICJ's Legal Statement but Doubts Impact on States

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Said Mahmoudi, professor emeritus in international law at Stockholm University, is impressed by the statement from the International Court of Justice (ICJ). As an international law jurist I think it is a very good legal statement

Former Israeli PM Olmert Criticizes Gaza Humanitarian City Plan

Former Israeli PM Olmert Criticizes Gaza Humanitarian City Plan

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A concentration camp for ethnic cleansing. Israel's plans for a "humanitarian city" in the Gaza Strip cannot be interpreted in any other way, according to former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert

Record Number of Applicants for Summer Courses Amid Tough Job Market

Record Number of Applicants for Summer Courses Amid Tough Job Market

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College Admissions: Opportunities Remain Despite Increased Competition

College Admissions: Opportunities Remain Despite Increased Competition

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Barely 317,000 people have now received the message that they have been admitted to a college education in the fall. Just over 90,000 received a negative message

Europe Urged to Train Soldiers Amid US Security Concerns

Europe Urged to Train Soldiers Amid US Security Concerns

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If the security cooperation between the USA and Europe is to persist, Europe had better quickly train soldiers who are ready for battle, believes the political scientist and security expert Stephen Brooks. If Russia attacks again, the USA wants to avoid sending hundreds of thousands of ground soldiers

Sweden's Defense Budget Increase Sparks Debate on Future Burden

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Sweden's Defense Budget Increase Sparks Debate on Future Burden

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NATO countries are in agreement. The requirement of 2 percent of GDP is increased to 5 percent

Clark Olofsson Passes Away Sweden's Notorious Criminal Dies

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Clark Olofsson Passes Away Sweden's Notorious Criminal Dies

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Clark Olofsson has passed away, confirms his family to Dagens ETC. He was known as one of Sweden's most publicized criminals

Criticism Arises Over Swedish Citizenship Test Timeline

Criticism Arises Over Swedish Citizenship Test Timeline

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The Government's timetable for developing a citizenship test is being criticized by test developers at Stockholm University, reports Universitetsläraren.

Wreck of Vasa's Sister Ship Falken Identified in Gulf of Finland

Wreck of Vasa's Sister Ship Falken Identified in Gulf of Finland

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The wreck after Vasa ship's "little sister" Falken has been identified on the seabed in the Gulf of Finland. Very many historical celebrities have been on board, says Niklas Eriksson, lecturer in maritime archaeology at Stockholm University

Colossal Plans to Revive Woolly Mammoths by 2028

Colossal Plans to Revive Woolly Mammoths by 2028

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After having "revived" the mythical giant wolf, the American biotech giant Colossal is aiming even higher: in 2028, mammoths will walk the earth again. I have nothing against people asking if it's like "Jurassic Park", that's what we hear all the time, says research leader Beth Shapiro

Israel's Gaza Ship Interception Violates International Law, Expert Says

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Israel's Gaza Ship Interception Violates International Law, Expert Says

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Does Israel have the right to board and redirect a vessel with supplies, on its way to Gaza through international waters? The short answer is no. It violates international law, says international law expert Said Mahmoudi

Government Faces Steep Challenge Ahead of Next Year's Election

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Government Faces Steep Challenge Ahead of Next Year's Election

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Almost 13 percentage points now separate the blocks. The Uppförsbacken is long for the Tidö parties ahead of next year's parliamentary election

Israel's Remote-Controlled Warfare in Gaza Raises Ethical Concerns

Israel's Remote-Controlled Warfare in Gaza Raises Ethical Concerns

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With unmanned bulldozers, Israel remotely controls the destruction of the Gaza Strip. The country's increasingly automated warfare raises ethical questions

Israel's Remote-Controlled Warfare in Gaza Raises Ethical Concerns

Israel's Remote-Controlled Warfare in Gaza Raises Ethical Concerns

5 MIN READ

With unmanned bulldozers, Israel remotely controls the destruction of the Gaza Strip. The country's increasingly automated warfare raises ethical questions

Turkey Releases Journalist Joakim Medin Amid Diplomatic Efforts

Turkey Releases Journalist Joakim Medin Amid Diplomatic Efforts

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Turkey has suddenly released journalist Joakim Medin. Both the stick and the carrot may have been used to achieve the release, assesses Turkey expert Paul Levin