France and 14 other countries are urging more countries to consider recognizing a Palestinian state as a step towards a two-state solution. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney says the country will recognize Palestine when the UN General Assembly opens in September.
WorldTsunami waves after the incredibly powerful earthquake near the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia have swept over large parts of the Pacific Ocean. In many places, the warnings are being downgraded. One should not downplay the danger but it undoubtedly looks positive, says seismologist Björn Lund.
WorldOliver Solberg got the chance and took it. The 23-year-old did his first race in the WRC class since 2022 in Estonia's World Championship rally, and was the fastest of all. The victory is Sweden's first in WRC in 28 years.
SportsSlovenia bans the far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and ultra-nationalist Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country.
World politicsSweden has a perfect starting position ahead of the group final against Germany. On such occasions, Peter Gerhardsson usually can come up with anything. Sometimes I surprise myself, says the Swedish national team captain.
SportsA team has won eight European Championship gold medals and one team has never played a European Championship match. Germany is a big favorite against the championship debutant Poland in the European Championship premiere match in St. Gallen.
SportsA lifelong football dream was shattered two years ago. In a few days, Hanna Lundkvist will get a new chance to make her long-awaited championship debut. Just talking about it feels a bit scary, says the right-back ahead of Friday's European Championship premiere.
FootballEurope's NATO countries are holding both thumbs and breath as the US President Donald Trump flies in for a top meeting in The Hague – hours after the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. A short meeting is to minimize the risk of controversy.
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