By Mikael Nordstrom
Stockholm-based correspondent covering defence, NATO, the Arctic and Europe looking outward.
Trump Vows Seizure of Iran's Kharg Island as US-Iran Strikes Enter Third Day
US President Donald Trump has vowed to seize Iran's Kharg Island and other key oil infrastructure. The threat comes as US-Iran strikes enter
2026 World Cup Kicks Off Across North America: Expanded Format, Favorites, and Visa Controversies
The 2026 World Cup kicks off with a record 48 teams and 104 matches across North America. Spain, France, and Argentina are top contenders, w
FIFA's World Cup in America: Empty Seats and Closed Borders Undermine the Game
FIFA expects $3 billion from ticket sales, but corporate pricing has led to 180,000 tickets flooding the resale market. US immigration polic
Infantino Defends World Cup Ticket Prices and Dismisses US Entry Controversy
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, comparing them to US sports playoffs. He also dismissed conce
Trump Threatens Iran with Escalation as Stalled Talks Trigger New Strikes
US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran will face consequences for delaying peace talks, as airstrikes and missile attacks escalate a
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