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Europol Arrests 158 in Global Human Trafficking Operation

158 people have been arrested, suspected of human trafficking, in a large-scale, global police operation, writes the European police cooperation Europol in a press release. 1,194 potential victims from mainly Romania, Ukraine, Colombia, China and Hungary have been rescued, writes Europol.

Europol Arrests 158 in Global Human Trafficking Operation

NATO Budget Deal May Boost EU-US Trade, Says EU Leader

The agreement with the USA on new budget targets in Nato can help Europe even in the trade war, hopes EU's Council President António Costa. .

NATO Budget Deal May Boost EU-US Trade, Says EU Leader

Denmark Takes EU Council Chair Amid Trade War and Climate Challenges

Trade war, climate dispute and obstinate Hungarians await as Denmark now takes over as chairman of the EU's Council of Ministers. Good luck, says the predecessor Poland.

Denmark Takes EU Council Chair Amid Trade War and Climate Challenges

Germany Urged to Avoid ICC Extradition Refusal for Netanyahu

Germany should avoid getting into a situation where it refuses to extradite Benjamin Netanyahu to the International Criminal Court (ICC), says President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. .

Germany Urged to Avoid ICC Extradition Refusal for Netanyahu

Ukraine to Receive Silent Electric Hybrid Jeeps from Rheinmetall

Ukraine will be the first in the world with Rheinmetall's new military hybrid jeep, announces the German manufacturer. The vehicle, called Hermelin, is supposed to be able to move completely silently at the front, and is donated by the Netherlands.

Ukraine to Receive Silent Electric Hybrid Jeeps from Rheinmetall

Ukraine and Russia Conduct New Prisoner Exchange

Ukraine and Russia exchanged another group of captured soldiers on Thursday. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj shares on social media pictures of smiling released Ukrainian soldiers and states that most of them have been held captive since 2022.

Ukraine and Russia Conduct New Prisoner Exchange

Sweden Urges Action to Free Ahmadreza Djalali Amid Execution Risk

The death-sentenced Swedish-Iranian Ahmadreza Djalali is deemed to be at great risk of being executed shortly. ”The work to get Ahmadreza Djalali free continues with full force”, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) in a written statement to TT.

Sweden Urges Action to Free Ahmadreza Djalali Amid Execution Risk

NATO Buildup Agreed for Swedish Security Boost

NATO countries' leaders have agreed on a significant buildup over the next ten years. This is a big win for Europe and actually for Western civilization, says US President Donald Trump.

NATO Buildup Agreed for Swedish Security Boost

Rutte Supports Trump's Decision to Share Flattering SMS

Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte thinks it's "completely okay" that the US President Donald Trump published Rutte's flattering sms to him on the platform Truth Social. In the message, Rutte calls Trump's actions in the Iran war "completely extraordinary".

Rutte Supports Trump's Decision to Share Flattering SMS

Trump Criticizes CNN and Media at NATO Summit

Donald Trump stands firm that Iran's nuclear energy program has been "completely wiped out". At a press conference during the NATO summit in The Hague, the American president disparages in harsh terms the media that have reported on leaked American intelligence information that gives a different picture.

Trump Criticizes CNN and Media at NATO Summit

Trump Urges End to Ukraine War After Meeting with Zelenskyj

USA's president Donald Trump promises again to talk to Russia about an end to the war in Ukraine. –Vladimir Putin must really end this war, says Trump.

Trump Urges End to Ukraine War After Meeting with Zelenskyj

NATO Sets 5% Defense Budget Target Amid Security Concerns

Five percent will be Nato's new budget target when heads of state and government hold their formal summit in The Hague. According to Nato chief Mark Rutte, it is a choice between that or teaching Swedish school children Russian.

NATO Sets 5% Defense Budget Target Amid Security Concerns

Sweden Views Israel-Iran Ceasefire as Fragile but Positive

Delicate, but positive, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) about the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran. .

Sweden Views Israel-Iran Ceasefire as Fragile but Positive

NATO Force in Finland Begins Formation to Deter Russia

The NATO force that is to deter Russia from an attack on Finland is beginning to take shape. In addition to Sweden, among others Norway and the United Kingdom will contribute with troops.

NATO Force in Finland Begins Formation to Deter Russia

Suspected Sabotage Investigated at NATO Summit in The Hague

Police in the Netherlands are investigating suspected sabotage against the train traffic in connection with the ongoing NATO summit in The Hague. A power outage caused by a extensive cable fire has severely limited the train traffic to the airport in Schiphol outside Amsterdam.

Suspected Sabotage Investigated at NATO Summit in The Hague

Trump Arrives in Europe for NATO Summit and Royal Stay

USA's president Donald Trump has arrived in Europe. Nervous Nato leaders hope for good mood and no quarrels about defense investments and support to Ukraine.

Trump Arrives in Europe for NATO Summit and Royal Stay

Swedish Foreign Minister Urges Iran to Release Researcher Djalali

Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard has during Tuesday morning spoken with Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister about the need to release the Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali, who is sentenced to death in Iran. .

Swedish Foreign Minister Urges Iran to Release Researcher Djalali

Over 20 Killed in Russian Attacks Across Ukraine

At least 22 civilians have been killed and nearly 300 people have been injured in Russian attacks in Ukraine. Russia has attacked with missiles, drones and artillery fire.

Over 20 Killed in Russian Attacks Across Ukraine

Zelenskyj Strengthens UK Ties with King Charles and PM Starmer

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj first had lunch with King Charles III. Then he tied new bonds with Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a quick visit to London.

Zelenskyj Strengthens UK Ties with King Charles and PM Starmer

Massive Security Operation Secures NATO Summit in The Hague

Combat aircraft, warships and 29,000 police officers will protect the NATO summit in the Dutch city of The Hague. 45 heads of state and government will arrive there on Tuesday.

Massive Security Operation Secures NATO Summit in The Hague

Sweden Agrees on Defense Loans Amid Uncertainty Over Future Payment

All parties agree that Sweden should borrow to quickly strengthen the defense. But after 2030, the strengthening should start being paid from the state budget.

Sweden Agrees on Defense Loans Amid Uncertainty Over Future Payment

Swedish Parties Unite for Historic Defense Investment Agreement

All parties in the Riksdag support a historic buildup of the Swedish defense, according to SVT. .

Swedish Parties Unite for Historic Defense Investment Agreement

EU Foreign Minister: United NATO and EU Can Counter Russia

Europe is under attack in a world that is becoming increasingly more dangerous with each passing day, warns the EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas in a debate in the EU Parliament where she calls for increased defense investments ahead of next week's NATO summit in The Hague. –Russia is already a direct threat to the EU.

EU Foreign Minister: United NATO and EU Can Counter Russia

Summer 2025 Movie Guide: Must-See Films and Streaming Releases

Formula 1, dinosaurs, Superman – and Pedro Pascal. These are the headlines for the summer of cinema 2025.

Summer 2025 Movie Guide: Must-See Films and Streaming Releases