By Mikael Nordstrom
Stockholm-based correspondent covering defence, NATO, the Arctic and Europe looking outward.
Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied US Entry Despite World Cup Role
Omar Artan, one of the world's top football referees, was denied entry to the US ahead of the World Cup. He returned to a hero's welcome in
Israeli Warnings Spark Mass Evacuation of Tyre, Thousands Flee North
Thousands of residents fled Lebanon's southern city of Tyre on June 9 after Israeli military warnings heightened fears of further airstrikes
Pentagon Expands Chinese Military Blacklist to Include Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu
The Pentagon has added 188 Chinese companies to its military blacklist, including Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu. The move targets civilian tech fi
Enrico Letta on EU Future, Iran Halts Israel Attacks but Warns of Harsher Response
Former Italian prime minister Enrico Letta, now head of the Jacques Delors Institute, spoke to Euronews about Europe's political trajectory.
ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Karim Khan, the ICC's chief prosecutor, has been suspended after an investigation found evidence of nonconsensual sexual contact with a fema
UNIFIL Deputy: No Quick Peace Between Israel and Hezbollah Without Political Will
UNIFIL deputy head Hervé Lecoq describes the peace process between Israel and Hezbollah as 'very complicated.' He stresses the mission canno
Taliban Morality Police Detain Women in Herat Over Dress Code Violations
Residents in Herat, Afghanistan, say Taliban morality police detained women for not wearing chadors or burqas. The UN has expressed concern
Iranian Diaspora Protests Outside World Cup Stadium in Los Angeles
More than 200 Iranian diaspora protesters gathered outside the Los Angeles stadium hosting Iran's first 2026 World Cup match. They waved pre
US Forces Down Two Iranian Drones Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions
US forces shot down two Iranian attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, a day after intercepting four others. The incidents fol
Iran World Cup Team Granted US Visas; Officials Still Await Clearance
Iran's players have secured US visas for the 2026 World Cup, but senior federation officials and support staff are still waiting. The delays
Truck Breakdown in Niger Desert Leaves 49 Dead from Thirst
At least 49 Nigeriens died of thirst after their truck broke down in the Sahara Desert near the borders with Mali and Algeria. Two survivors
Five Azerbaijani Sailors Killed in Drone Strikes on Shadow Fleet Vessels in Sea of Azov
Two cargo ships, Natra and Zirkon, were struck by drones in the Sea of Azov near Taganrog, killing five Azerbaijani crew members. The vessel