By Mikael Nordstrom
Stockholm-based correspondent covering defence, NATO, the Arctic and Europe looking outward.
Belgium Advances to World Cup Knockout Stage After Dominant Win Over New Zealand
Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 in Vancouver to secure top spot in Group G and a place in the World Cup knockout stage. Iran now face an an
Israel Declassifies Entebbe Raid Documents Ahead of 50th Anniversary
Israel has declassified secret documents from the 1976 Entebbe raid, showing officials weighed negotiations before the operation. The files
US Supreme Court Ruling on Haitian and Syrian Deportations Raises European Questions
The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for mass deportations of Haitians and Syrians, stripping protections from hundreds of thousands. Th
Ibiza DJ Hugo Bianco Named as Alleged Mastermind in US-Spain Drug Trafficking Case
Ibiza DJ Hugo Bianco has been identified as the alleged mastermind of an international drug trafficking network. He faces a nine-and-a-half-
IAEA Chief Insists Iran Nuclear Inspections Will Proceed Despite Tehran's Objections
IAEA chief Rafael Mariano Grossi has stated that nuclear inspections of Iran's enrichment sites will proceed, countering Tehran's assertion
Cristiano Ronaldo Makes History with Goal at Sixth World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Portugal in their World Cup group match against Uzbekistan in Houston. The goal makes him the first player ever
Messi, Mbappé, Haaland Dominate as World Cup Knockout Stage Takes Shape
Lionel Messi scored twice to lead Argentina past Austria 2-0, extending his all-time World Cup goal record to 18. France and Norway also adv
Spain Bounce Back with 4-0 Win Over Saudi Arabia; Egypt Top Group G
Spain recovered from a goalless draw with Cape Verde by thrashing Saudi Arabia 4-0. Egypt beat New Zealand to top Group G, while Belgium and
Spain Dominate Saudi Arabia 4-0 for First World Cup Win
Spain earned their first win of the World Cup with a 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. Lamine Yamal scored within 10 minutes of his first start
Iran Recloses Strait of Hormuz, Citing Israeli Strikes on Lebanon
Iran's military reclosed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, citing Israeli violations of a ceasefire in southern Lebanon. The move threatens
US-Iran Deal Remains Fragile as Regional Tensions Persist, Analyst Warns
The US-Iran nuclear deal is highly fragile and conflict risks persist, according to analyst Tomi Huhtanen. He calls for stronger EU coordina
Iran's World Cup Squad Faces US Travel Restrictions Despite Framework Deal
Iran's national football team is still subject to strict US entry rules despite the framework deal signed this week. The federation has file