カテゴリー: Sweden
Foreign minister says China denied request for prosecutor to investigate onboard Yi Peng 3, which sailed over cablesSweden has accused China of denying a request for Swedish prosecutors to board a Chinese ship that has been linked to the cutting of two…
PM says Beijing has been asked to cooperate after Yi Peng 3 vessel was seen in area where cables were severedSweden has announced that it has sent a formal request to China for cooperation over the suspected sabotage of two undersea cables in the Balti…
Regional leaders meet after undersea telecoms cables severed, while Chinese ship remains at anchor nearbyThe Swedish prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, has said the Baltic sea is now a “high risk” zone as he met Nordic and Baltic leaders days after a sus…
What to expect in Gaza, Ukraine, the US elections, China, Europe and the rest of the worldThe year 2024 will be a critical one. The future of Gaza and the West Bank may hinge in part on whether Donald Trump returns to the White House – as may the outco…
A Swedish scout leader diarises a challenging 10 days in South Korea, from heavy rains to heatstroke – with K-pop at the endAs the 25th World Scout Jamboree in South Korea descended into chaos amid scorching heat, heavy downpours and poor organisation …
Those worst affected by the climate crisis will show us the way forward – if they are given enough support to survive it firstHelp us support those on the frontline of the climate emergencyDonate to our charity appeal hereOver the past month, the Guard…
Survey also finds adults aged 18-24 and women more concerned about personal finances than other groupsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageYoung people and women have taken the hardest psychological and financial hit from the pan…
Flights from Kabul resume with fresh urgency amid fears of further terrorist attacks after Thursday’s bombing• Afghanistan withdrawal – live updatesAnxious crowds of Afghans still hoping to join the western evacuation airlift from Kabul have crowded ai…
In One Thousand Dreams, award-winning photographer Robin Hammond hands the camera to refugees. Often reduced by the media’s toxic or well-meaning narratives, the portraits and interviews capture a different and more complex tale‘Never stop dreaming’: r…
Schemes are in development from Sweden to China, but there are fears around transmission and social unrestCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIt is the question being asked with increasing urgency around the world, at least in c…
Countries have adopted different rules on business activity, education, socialising and travelCurfews and lockdowns Restrictions have largely been relaxed in most of Brazil’s 26 states, although several continue to limit opening hours for bars, restaur…
Decision will impact the expansion of Beijing’s space exploration and navigational programsChina will lose access to a strategic space tracking station in Western Australia when its contract expires, the facility’s owners said, a decision that cuts int…
Only 46% of voters in Britain think their country has done well, compared with 95% in DenmarkCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePeople in Britain have given a worse assessment of their country’s handling of the coronavirus outb…
Pilgrimage to Islamic holy sites usually attracts 2.5m visitors; about 360,000 Germans face new restrictionsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSaudi Arabia has said only Muslims living in the country can take part in this year’…
Sajid Hussain’s body was found in a river abroad after his work earned him death threats at homeIt was late at night on 30 April and Wajid Hussain was still in his office when the phone rang. A voice on the other end, 5,000 miles away from him in Pakis…