By Mikael Nordstrom
Stockholm-based correspondent covering defence, NATO, the Arctic and Europe looking outward.
War's classroom void: can children ever truly catch up?
Attacks on schools and universities rose by over 40% in 2024-25, affecting at least 10,600 students and educators. Education Above All's Dr
Investigation points to possible chemical weapons use in Sudan's civil war
Former OPCW officials have identified credible evidence suggesting chemical weapons may have been used in Sudan's civil war. Witnesses descr
Peruvian dig reveals 38 skeletons at Chan Chan citadel
A team of archaeologists has found a tomb containing 38 human remains and gold and copper artefacts at Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in
Saudi Arabia retaliates after Houthi strikes on oil sites wound dozens
Houthi missiles hit Abha airport, a military base, and Aramco facilities, injuring 73 and forcing temporary shutdowns. Saudi strikes targete
North Korea hails first road bridge to Russia as ties deepen
North Korea has opened its first road bridge to Russia, calling it a concrete sign of tighter bonds. The span over the Tumen River adds to r
Indonesian flights resume after Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts travel
Indonesian airports reopened Tuesday after Anak Krakatau's eruption forced a two-day closure. Nearly 3,000 flights were cancelled, stranding
Egyptian TV host Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in drug trafficking case
An Egyptian court has sentenced TV presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others to death for drug trafficking and related charges. The verdict, whi
Anak Krakatau eruption strands thousands as Jakarta airport extends closure
Mount Anak Krakatau erupted, spewing ash that shut down eight Indonesian airports, including Jakarta's main hub. Closures extended until Mon
Amazon cargo jet crashes off Miami runway, killing five
An Amazon cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport, struck vehicles and burst into flames. Five people died and five we
Infantino confirms bid for third term as FIFA president
Gianni Infantino will seek another term as FIFA president in the 2027 election. The announcement comes after a failed private investment pla
Netanyahu calls Qatar hostile as Doha and Tehran clash over attacks
In an interview, Netanyahu called Qatar a hostile state but said it did not dictate Israeli policy, and defended Israel's 2025 strike on Doh
Jakarta airport reopens after Anak Krakatoa ash cloud disrupts flights
Indonesia's main airport halted flights after Anak Krakatoa sent ash into the airspace. Over 22,000 passengers were affected, with many flig