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Victory for West Indian island in unique climate ruling

The Netherlands has failed to protect the inhabitants of the former colony of Bonaire from climate change, the District Court in The Hague has ruled. This puts the island states in a difficult position, says researcher Björn Ola Linnér.

Events that tie Greenland to Denmark

Donald Trump has questioned the historical ties between Denmark and Greenland - instead, the US president wants the island to belong to the United States. Here are the years that decided Greenland's fate.

Myanmar military junta denies genocide against Rohingya

NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe highlights Sweden's role in defending the Arctic

The strategic importance of the Arctic is only growing, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, U.S. General Alexus Grynkewich, noted; Sweden plays an important role there.

UNRWA forced to lay off 571 employees amid unprecedented financial crisis

The UN agency UNRWA is being forced to lay off 571 employees due to a "terrible" financial situation, a spokesperson said.

Sweden criticizes US sanctions on two ICC judges

The government criticizes the US decision to impose sanctions against two additional judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) writes on X.

The war took her four daughters – and a leg

Hanin al-Mabhuh's life is on hold. Israeli bombs took all four of her daughters and left her with only one leg. In Gaza, thousands of amputees are fighting for survival. Healthcare is in ruins and prostheses are in short supply – and very few are allowed to leave for care elsewhere.

US imposes additional sanctions on ICC

The United States is imposing sanctions on two more judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC), in support of Israel's war crimes suspect leader Benjamin Netanyahu.