By Mikael Nordstrom
Stockholm-based correspondent covering defence, NATO, the Arctic and Europe looking outward.
Ukrainian Woman Wanted for Monaco Bombing Found Dead in Ukraine; SBU Officer Confesses
Anastasiia Berezovska, 39, suspected of planting a bomb in Monaco that wounded three people, was found shot dead in Ukraine. Ukrainian polic
Egypt's al-Sisi: No Lasting Peace Without Palestinian State
President el-Sisi declared that lasting peace requires an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. He inaugurated E
Tanker Struck by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Tightens Grip on Waterway
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire. Iranian state media implied Tehran carried out the att
RSF Burns Villages in Darfur, Kills Dozens as UN Reports Over 300 Child Casualties
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have razed multiple villages in North Darfur near the Chad border, killing dozens and displacing t
Erling Haaland's Routine: Ice Baths, Hypoxic Chambers, and the Pursuit of Peak Performance
Erling Haaland credits his World Cup form to a 24/7 athlete mindset. His routine includes ice baths, saunas, hypoxic chambers, and a focus o
Trump's Intervention in FIFA Red Card Reversal Sparks European Outrage
FIFA reversed US striker Folarin Balogun's red card after a personal call from Donald Trump to Gianni Infantino. Belgian politicians and foo
Norway and England Secure World Cup Quarterfinal Spots; Brazil and Mexico Eliminated
Norway's Erling Haaland scored twice after the 79th minute to secure a 2-1 win over Brazil, sending the five-time champions home. England ov
England Triumphs in Azteca Classic, Advances to World Cup Quarterfinals
England secured a historic 3-2 victory over Mexico at the iconic Estadio Azteca, becoming only the third team to win a competitive match the
Cargo Ship Attacked Off Yemen's Coast in Red Sea, UK Agency Reports
A cargo ship sent a distress signal after being attacked by unknown armed assailants off the coast of al-Hudaydah, Yemen. The UK Maritime Tr
Morocco Reaches World Cup Quarterfinals with 3-0 Win Over Canada
Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in Houston to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the second straight tournament. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice, an
Iran FM Confirms Israel Targeted Negotiators During US Talks in Islamabad
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that Israel may have targeted him and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf durin
Iran Hosts Dozens of Foreign Leaders for Khamenei's Funeral; Western Nations Absent
Iran will hold a six-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with delegations from around 30 countries, including Russia, China, and Taliban