Pentagon

US plans to pull 5,000 troops from Germany

Leaked Pentagon memo threatens UK support over Falklands

Pentagon email outlines punitive options for NATO allies

US spent $11.3bn on first week of Iran war

Navy Secretary Phelan exits amid reported Hegseth rift

Pentagon seeks $200 billion for Iran war as costs soar

Liberalerna proposes profit cap for independent schools

Liberalerna has failed to implement promised school reforms in the Tidöavtalet and instead proposed a limitation on profit distribution for independent schools targeting new establishments, ownership changes, and quality deficiencies, according to multiple reports.

Japan zoo worker arrested over wife's body in incinerator

A zoo worker in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, has been arrested on suspicion of disposing of his wife's body in the facility's animal incinerator, according to multiple news outlets. Suzuki Tatsuya, 33, an employee at Asahiyama Zoo, was taken into custody after investigators discovered what appeared to be human remains inside the incinerator normally reserved for deceased zoo animals, reports said.

Wisla Plock chase European spot in debut season

Wisla Plock, newcomers to the Ekstraklasa, have had a strong season and are aiming for a historic table position, according to defender Marcus Haglind-Sangré.

SVT Riksnyheterna cuts 40 journalism jobs in merger

SVT Riksnyheterna is merging its sports and photo groups, eliminating around 40 journalism positions, according to multiple reports.

Sundsvall logistics park loss hits municipal parent

Sundsvall Logistikpark AB has caused a loss of 230 million SEK for its municipal parent company Stadsbacken, which normally posts an annual surplus of 130-160 million SEK. The municipality invested 760 million SEK in the logistics park, now valued at only 150 million SEK.

Princess Anne to open Queen Elizabeth II Garden on 100th birthday

Princess Anne will open The Queen Elizabeth II Garden in London on what would have been the late Queen's 100th birthday, as part of three memorial projects unveiled by the royal family.

Hong Kong fines PwC HK$1bn over Evergrande audit

Hong Kong's securities regulator has fined PwC Hong Kong HK$1bn (£95m) for failures in its audit of China Evergrande Group, marking the first time auditors of a defunct company have directly compensated shareholders harmed by misleading financial statements.

Shooting at Lillestrøm row house leaves no injuries

A shooting incident occurred overnight at a row house in Lillestrøm, with no injuries reported. Police are investigating after the residents had previously received threats.

House explosions kill woman in UK and family in US

A woman died in a house explosion in Chippenham, UK, while a mother and six children were killed in a separate blast in Pennsylvania, US. Both incidents are under investigation, with initial findings pointing to accidental causes.

Nordic trap national team selection returns to Valbo club

A national team selection event for Nordic trap shooting has returned to the Valbo hunting shooting club for the first time in over ten years, drawing participants from across Sweden.

Paradens Örtagård grows basement microgreens for restaurants

Amandus Hemstrand founded Paradens Örtagård, which grows microgreens in a basement location in Norrköping and delivers them to restaurants in the city.

Evening Standard Reports on Unspecified Event, Details Unclear

The Evening Standard, a major media outlet, has published a report on an unspecified event, though key details about the incident, its location, and the actors involved remain unknown.

Counterfeit Goods Risk Consumers and Fund Organized Crime

Online shoppers chasing bargains face dangers from counterfeit goods, including contaminated perfume and unsafe toys, with the illegal trade funding organized crime, according to consumer groups and experts.

France pushes digital sovereignty via open-source software

The French government is advancing a digital sovereignty initiative to reduce reliance on proprietary software from non-EU countries, with plans to adopt open-source solutions, including replacing Windows with Linux.

Conservatives Propose Ban on Foreign Language Election Materials

The Conservative Party has proposed a ban on foreign language election materials through an amendment to the Representation of the People Bill. This follows the Gorton and Denton by-election where controversial foreign language leaflets were distributed.

British businessman captured at UAE border in escape attempt

Albert Douglas, a 58-year-old British businessman, was captured by UAE soldiers while attempting to cross the UAE-Omani border through a barbed-wire fence in the early hours of 17 February 2021. His son Wolfgang Douglas, following from London, heard gunshots over the phone before the line went dead.

Ex-Cop Among Five Charged with Murder in Fireworks Blast

A former California police lieutenant and four others have been charged with murder in connection with a fireworks explosion that killed seven workers in Esparto, California, on July 1, 2025.

Journalist donates kidney to teen she covered, another girl awaits donor

Two teenage girls with kidney failure have sparked desperate appeals for living donors, with one finding a match through a journalist assigned to her story. While 16-year-old Maya from Essex received a transplant from reporter Emma Palmer, Uqbah Muhammad from Bradford continues to search for a suitable donor after multiple failed attempts.

Seven-month-old baby fatally shot in Brooklyn stroller, suspect arrested

A seven-month-old baby girl, Kaori Patterson-Moore, was fatally shot in the head in Brooklyn on Wednesday afternoon while in a stroller pushed by her mother. The shooting, which police believe is gang-related, has led to the arrest of one suspect and an ongoing manhunt for a second.

Students use AI to create sexual images of teachers, prompting sick leave

Children in Scottish schools have used AI to create sexual and violent images of teachers, sharing them on social media and causing staff sick leave. The incidents highlight broader AI abuse trends escalating harassment in schools.