By Mikael Nordstrom
Stockholm-based correspondent covering defence, NATO, the Arctic and Europe looking outward.
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
Venezuela's Interim Leader Defends Quake Response as Death Toll Surpasses 2,500
Delcy Rodríguez defends her government's earthquake response as the official death toll tops 2,500. She rejects accusations of slow rescue e
Spain and Portugal Advance to World Cup Last 16 After Wins in North America
Spain beat Austria 3-0 with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header. Portugal edged Croatia 2-1 in Toronto thanks to a late Go
NASA, Microsoft, and EU Satellites Use AI to Speed Up Venezuela Earthquake Rescue
NASA and Oregon State University analyze radar images to estimate nearly 59,000 buildings damaged. The EU's Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellites
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 2,295 as Medical Crisis Worsens
At least 2,295 people died and over 11,000 were injured in the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela. Thousands of survivors are in crowded shelt
France Advances to World Cup Last 16; Belgium Faces Senegal in Seattle
France secured a 3-0 victory over Sweden, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice, to advance to the World Cup last 16. Belgium will face Senegal i
Iran Prepares Historic Six-Day Funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei Across Five Cities
Iran is set to hold a six-day, multi-city funeral for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, nearly four months after his death. The ceremonies wi
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,450 as Rescue Window Closes
Twin earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela, killing over 1,450 and destroying nearly 200 buildings. The critical 72-hour re