By Mikael Nordstrom
Stockholm-based correspondent covering defence, NATO, the Arctic and Europe looking outward.
FIFA Probes Argentina Over Post-Final Clashes and Political Banner
FIFA has opened a disciplinary investigation into Argentina's national team after the World Cup final. Incidents include a confrontation bet
US Strikes Iran for Tenth Night as Tanker Attack Disrupts Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed strikes on US assets in Bahrain and Kuwait. A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile off Oman, forcing t
Spain Clinches Second World Cup Title with Extra-Time Victory Over Argentina
Spain won the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Argentina in New Jersey, thanks to Ferran Torres' extra-time goal. The match was tense
Houthi Threat to Close Bab el-Mandeb Strait Risks Global Shipping and European Trade
The Iran-backed Houthis have declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, threatening to close the Bab el-Mandeb strait. This could disrupt
Spain Wins Second World Cup as US Strikes Iran and UK Prepares New PM
Spain secured their second World Cup trophy with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina. The US military campaign in Iran enters its ninth
Afghan suspect held in Greece over Briton's suitcase murder
Greek authorities have arrested an Afghan man over the murder of a British national found dead in a suitcase on Crete. The suspect is expect
Rodri Credits Coach-Player Bond for Spain's World Cup Final Run
Spain captain Rodri attributes La Roja's World Cup final run to the strong understanding between coach Luis de la Fuente and the players. He
NTSB Confirms Bird Strike Caused Fatal Helicopter Crash That Killed Siemens Spain CEO and Family
The NTSB has determined that a flock of geese struck the rotor blades of a helicopter over New York, causing the crash that killed Siemens S
Iran's Rial Plunges to Record Low as US Dollar Surges Past 1.94 Million Amid Renewed Conflict
The US dollar reached a record high of 1.94 million rials in Tehran's free market as renewed conflict drives currency sell-off. The rial has
Trump Criticizes Tuchel's Defensive Tactics After England's World Cup Semifinal Loss to Argentina
US President Donald Trump criticized England manager Thomas Tuchel for using striker Harry Kane in a defensive role during the World Cup sem
Iranian Missiles Intercepted Over Doha as Gulf Tensions Escalate
Iran launched two waves of ballistic missiles at Qatar early Friday, targeting the Al-Udeid US airbase. Qatar's air defence intercepted all
Algerian Orphanage Fire Kills 11 Children Amid Heatwave
A blaze at an orphanage in Mohammedia, east of Algiers, killed 11 children and injured 19. The fire broke out early Thursday amid a heatwave