By Mikael Nordstrom
Stockholm-based correspondent covering defence, NATO, the Arctic and Europe looking outward.
Afghan suspect held in Greece over Briton's suitcase murder
Greek authorities have arrested an Afghan man suspected of murdering a British national whose body was discovered in a suitcase on Crete. Th
Formula 1 keeps Qatar and Abu Dhabi on 2026 calendar but prepares European fallback
Formula 1's final two races of 2026 remain scheduled for Qatar and Abu Dhabi, but a European backup is ready if the Middle East war disrupts
US and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq after missile intercept
US forces intercepted all Iranian missiles launched at American troops in the Middle East. In a joint operation with Saudi Arabia, they stru
Afghan national held in Greece over suitcase murder of British man
Greek authorities have arrested an Afghan national over the murder of a British man whose body was found in a suitcase on Crete. The suspect
UK funeral director faces prison after bodies found stored on racks
Robert Bush, 48, pleaded guilty to 67 offences after police found 31 bodies in cold storage at his Hull funeral home. Relatives received oth
Iranians Debate US Invasion: Liberation or Catastrophe After 50 Years of Islamic Rule
Iranians are split on whether a US ground invasion would bring liberation or catastrophe. Many fear war would devastate civilians without to
Liberia Seizes €277 Million in Cocaine, Exposing West Africa's Role in Europe-Bound Drug Trade
Liberia's largest drug bust netted nearly four tonnes of cocaine valued at €277 million. The operation exposed a well-funded trafficking net
Over 80,000 Sign Petition Demanding Replay of 2026 World Cup Final
A Change.org petition demanding a replay of the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain has amassed over 80,700 signatures. It alle
Houthis Claim Missile and Drone Attack on Saudi Oil Tankers in Red Sea
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea with missiles and drones. The group announced a maritime emba
Afghan suspect held in Greece over suitcase murder of British man
Greek authorities have arrested an Afghan national over the murder of a British man whose body was found in a suitcase on Crete. The suspect
Trump Rules Out Iran Talks as US War Costs Surge Past $37 Billion
The US has completed its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while Tehran expands attacks on Gulf allies. Trump rules out talks, and
Iran Threatens to Bomb Its Own Territory as Tensions With US and Gulf States Escalate
Iranian officials threaten to bomb their own territory to prevent US occupation. MPs call for capturing US soldiers and launching ground att