Who are the Golden Boot favourites at World Cup 2026?
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Italy to play Bosnia in 2026 World Cup playoff final, Kosovo face Turkiye
Elsewhere, Bolivia beat Suriname and Jamaica defeat New Caledonia in intercontinental playoff semifinals.
Europe’s hard right fractures over US-Israel war on Iran
Far-right forces are split over nationalism, foreign policy and ties to US President Donald Trump.
From: NewsFeed
Hundreds march in New York condemning US-Israeli attacks on Iran
Hundreds of activists filled the streets of New York City in protest of the Israeli-US war on Iran.
Published On 8 Mar 2026
Sweden confirms Russian drone intercepted near French aircraft carrier
Swedish forces disrupt a drone launched from a Russian ship near a visiting French aircraft carrier in Swedish waters.
From: People & Power
From the Balkans with Guns
Weapons from the Balkans are fuelling violence on the streets of Sweden. People & Power follows their trail.
Published On 15 Feb 2026
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What is the ‘dart frog’ toxin, said to be linked to Alexey Navalny’s death?
Five European countries allege that Russians poisoned Navalny, which caused his death about two years ago.
Swear words fly as cheating allegations made in curling at Winter Olympics
Two of curling’s best men’s teams, Sweden and Canada, involved in fiery and controversial match at Winter Olympics.
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Trump announces new tariffs over Greenland: How have EU allies responded?
The European Union is having an emergency meeting to devise a response to Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland.
Trump pledges to slap tariffs on European allies over Greenland
US president says eight countries to face tariffs over opposition to US control of the self-governing Danish territory.
In search of Sweden’s lost empathy
The Sweden that welcomed me as a Bosnian refugee in 1993 is no longer. I wish it would come back.
