By Mikael Nordstrom
Stockholm-based correspondent covering defence, NATO, the Arctic and Europe looking outward.
Hakainde Hichilema secures second term in Zambia's presidential election
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has won a second term with roughly 60% of the vote, according to the electoral commission. The race wa
US Supreme Court declines again to hear Trump appeal in Carroll case
The US Supreme Court has again declined to review the defamation judgment against President Trump in favor of writer E. Jean Carroll. The de
Venezuela and opposition unite to reclaim £4bn gold from Bank of England
After US-brokered talks, Venezuela's government and opposition will jointly seek the release of 31 tonnes of gold from the Bank of England.
Why more Iranian women are freezing their eggs: singlehood, costs, and conflict
Iranian women are increasingly turning to egg freezing as marriage and childbearing are postponed. Economic hardship, difficulty finding a p
Trump cuts US-South Korea drills, citing Iran snub and Kim ties
Trump has directed the Pentagon to substantially reduce annual military drills with South Korea, calling them costly and provocative. He cit
Met Police apologises after data breach exposes Al Fayed victims' emails
The Metropolitan Police has apologised after a data breach exposed the email addresses of 143 people who reported sexual abuse by Mohamed Al
Pug from South Korea wins 50th World's Ugliest Dog Contest
Jinny Lu, a rescued pug originally from South Korea, has won the 50th annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest in Santa Rosa, California. The even
Lebanon's president sees 'clear message' in deadly Israeli strikes
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people, including three children. President Joseph Aoun called the attacks a 'clear m
Iran insists Strait of Hormuz stays under Tehran's control after Trump quip
Iran's deputy foreign minister says the Strait of Hormuz 'will remain Iranian' after Trump joked about declaring it US territory. The waterw
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO in Manhattan
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges for the December 2024 shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He faces life in pri
Tehran reappoints cleric behind 2009 crackdown to lead Basij militia
Hossein Taeb, who commanded the Basij during the 2009 Green Movement crackdown and led the IRGC's intelligence for 13 years, has been reappo
New Zealand breaks ranks with Oceania to oppose Infantino
New Zealand Football has withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, citing a breakdown in trust and division within internat