By Mikael Nordstrom
Stockholm-based correspondent covering defence, NATO, the Arctic and Europe looking outward.
Grigalashvili wins fourth world title; Kaju extends unbeaten run
Georgia's Tato Grigalashvili defeated home favourite Zelim Tckaev to win his fourth -81kg world title. Japan's Haruka Kaju defended her -63k
Tel Aviv siren marks third anniversary of October 7 attacks
A one-minute siren echoed through Tel Aviv as Israelis marked the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks. Ceremonies and tributes are be
Iranian hardliners push to impeach foreign minister over UN talks
Hardline Iranian MPs have filed a motion to impeach Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi over his UN General Assembly meeting with US envoy Steve
Christa Pike conscious a week after failed Tennessee execution
Christa Pike is conscious and speaking a week after a failed lethal injection in Tennessee. Her lawyers are in court seeking evidence preser
Japan doubles up with two new judo world champions in Baku
Akari Omori defeated reigning champion Eteri Liparteliani in golden score to claim the -57kg title. Ryuga Tanaka edged Makhmadbek Makhmadbek
Qatar warns global economy is paying the price for Iran war
Qatar warns the Iran war is disrupting global trade and urges immediate negotiations. Doha backs the Mecca defence alliance but says it is t
Yemeni forces push toward Bab el-Mandeb as regional tensions escalate
Yemeni government forces, supported by a Saudi-led coalition, have launched a major offensive to retake territory near the Bab el-Mandeb str
Abe siblings dominate again at judo worlds in Baku
Uta Abe remained unbeaten at the World Judo Championships, defeating Ariane Toro Soler for her sixth title. Her brother Hifumi followed with
Iran claims Hormuz control as rial collapses and oil exports vanish
Iran's military reaffirms control over the Strait of Hormuz, but the rial plunges to record lows and oil exports reportedly halt. The foreig
Brazil's presidential race heads to runoff after Lula and Bolsonaro fall short
Brazil's presidential election will go to a runoff on October 25 after neither incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva nor challenger Flávio Bol
North Korea claims new missile can evade defenses with AI and zigzag flight
North Korea says it test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of evasive maneuvers and AI-assisted flight. The launch comes
UAE says FlyDubai co-pilot's axe attack was a terrorist act
The UAE prosecutor general has called the FlyDubai cockpit attack a terrorist act. The co-pilot, an Omani national, had been barred from fly