At a time when warnings about a reading crisis are once again growing louder, the question on everyone’s lips is: How do you get children to read more? At the Gothenburg Book Fair, the young readers know what matters most.
EntertainmentThe chemistry between Valdemar Wahlbeck and Martin Stokke Mathiesen is unmistakable. Now they will play Rasmus and Benjamin in the musical "Never Wipe Tears Without Gloves".
EntertainmentThe war was supposed to deliver a quick victory against Iran and Hezbollah - instead it ended with two ceasefires imposed by the US, without clear Israeli victories. Now criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is growing ahead of the autumn elections. There is great disappointment, says political scientist Uriel Abulof in Tel Aviv.
ConflictsJonas Gardell's "Never Wipe Tears Without Gloves" will be a musical with newly written music by Fredrik Kempe. I hope that some of these songs will be sung at weddings and funerals, says Jonas Gardell.
MusicWhen "Änglagård" is exported to Finland, Jakob Norrgård from KAJ will play one of the roles. A lot of people can identify with that story, especially in Ostrobothnia where I come from, he says.
EntertainmentAllegations of corruption at home and of war crimes in Gaza. Growing demands for a government inquiry into the October 7 attack – and elections within a year. When the guns fall silent in Gaza, the clouds are gathering over Israel's prime minister. Is it over for Benjamin Netanyahu?
World politicsHope, doubt and joy. After nearly two years of war, peace seems within reach – and among Gaza Strip's inhabitants, emotions are mixed. The most important thing is that the hostages are released. They are an excuse for Israel to continue its occupation, says 24-year-old Jamila al-Sayyid in Gaza City.
ConflictsNorwegian running star Karsten Warholm could not defend his World Championship gold on 400 meters hurdles. It did not even become a medal. And the American Rai Benjamin got the gold in the end – after a while having believed that he was disqualified.
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