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Finland

Finland, officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland to the south, opposite Estonia. Its capital and largest city is Helsinki....

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Education4d ago

Student sues university over suspension for alleged hate speech

Royal Holloway, University of London has suspended student Brodie Mitchell for nine weeks over an alleged hate speech incident involving a joke about a Pro-Palestine activist's scarf, sparking a legal battle. Mitchell is taking the university to court, accusing it of violating its contractual obligations.

Crime & justice6d ago

One-legged woman shot by police in Växjö convicted of threats

A one-legged woman was shot by police in Teleborg, Växjö, in summer 2024 after waving a toy gun and an axe, with officers choosing to shoot her in her only leg. The 48-year-old woman has since been convicted of aggravated unlawful threats and threats against an official.

Arts & entertainmentApr 5

British Museum to host Bayeux Tapestry loan from France starting September

The Bayeux Tapestry will be exhibited at the British Museum from September, on loan from France, marking its first display in the UK in nearly a millennium. The exhibition is expected to draw millions of visitors, though the loan has sparked controversy over the fragility of the historic artifact.

HealthMar 24

Four-year-old critically injured after swallowing button battery from toy

A four-year-old girl from Southern California, Camila Romero, is in critical condition after accidentally swallowing a button battery from a toy. A chest X-ray revealed the battery lodged in her throat, causing severe internal damage.

Arts & entertainmentMar 23

Greg Davies to Host 2026 BAFTA TV Awards in London

Comedian Greg Davies will host the 2026 BAFTA TV awards ceremony on Sunday May 10 at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall in London, with the event broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer.

Human interestMar 18

South Sudanese Models Face Visa Denials Amid Aspirations

Aspiring models in South Sudan are pursuing careers in fashion despite challenges, including recent visa denials that have affected several trainees from the Jubalicious agency in Juba.

Conflict & warMar 14

Over 90,000 Ukrainians Missing Since Russian Invasion

More than 90,000 Ukrainians are officially registered as missing after Russia's full-scale invasion, according to new figures. Military expert Joakim Paasikivi believes the number could be even higher.

Economy & businessMar 14

Ryanair cuts Girona capacity, blames Aena fee hikes

Ryanair will reduce its capacity at Girona airport by 11% this summer, the first decline since before the Covid-19 pandemic. The airline blames fee increases by airport operator Aena for hindering growth at regional airports in Catalonia.