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Charley Hull shoots 67 to lead wind-swept Women's British Open. Nelly Korda is one back
Read full article: Charley Hull shoots 67 to lead wind-swept Women's British Open. Nelly Korda is one backCharley Hull rolled in a 6-foot putt on No. 18 for the last of her six birdies to shoot 5-under 67 and take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Women's British Open.
Now that mpox is a global health emergency, will it trigger another pandemic?
Read full article: Now that mpox is a global health emergency, will it trigger another pandemic?The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing outbreaks of mpox in Congo and elsewhere in Africa to be a global emergency, requiring urgent action to curb the virus’ transmission.
Detroit Red Wings select forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygård with No. 15 pick in the NHL draft
Read full article: Detroit Red Wings select forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygård with No. 15 pick in the NHL draftThe Detroit Red Wings selected forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygård with the No. 15 pick of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft at Sphere in Las Vegas.
Linnea Strom shoots 11-under 60 to overcome 7-stroke deficit, win ShopRite LPGA Classic by a shot
Read full article: Linnea Strom shoots 11-under 60 to overcome 7-stroke deficit, win ShopRite LPGA Classic by a shotLinnea Strom shot a tournament-record 11-under 60 on Sunday to overcome a seven-stroke deficit and win the ShopRite LPGA Classic by a shot for her first LPGA Tour title.
Swedish defense chief says actions against Philippines in South China Sea threaten global security
Read full article: Swedish defense chief says actions against Philippines in South China Sea threaten global securitySweden’s defense chief has expressed alarm over Beijing’s repeated dangerous maneuvers against Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea, saying such actions threaten local and global security, undermine regional stability and underscore the need to invest “for our security and freedom.”.
ABBA will get a prestigious Swedish knighthood for their pop career that started at Eurovision
Read full article: ABBA will get a prestigious Swedish knighthood for their pop career that started at EurovisionMembers of ABBA, the Swedish pop quartet that triumphed at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, will receive one of the most prestigious knighthoods in Sweden.
Hungary's Orbán pushes back on EU and NATO proposals to further assist Ukraine
Read full article: Hungary's Orbán pushes back on EU and NATO proposals to further assist UkraineHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is pushing back against some NATO proposals that would allow Ukraine to use Western weapons to strike targets within Russia.
Czech Republic downs Sweden 7-3 to reach world ice hockey final
Read full article: Czech Republic downs Sweden 7-3 to reach world ice hockey finalThe Czech Republic has produced a three-goal second period while beating Sweden 7-3 to advance to the final of the ice hockey world championship for the first time since 2010.
Marcus Ericsson and Linus Lundqvist involved in separate wrecks during Indy 500 preparations
Read full article: Marcus Ericsson and Linus Lundqvist involved in separate wrecks during Indy 500 preparationsFormer Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson and rookie Linus Lundqvist were involved in separate crashes during a busy day of practice.
Switzerland’s Nemo wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest after event roiled by protests over war in Gaza
Read full article: Switzerland’s Nemo wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest after event roiled by protests over war in GazaSwiss singer Nemo has won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with “The Code,” an operatic ode to the singer’s journey toward embracing a nongender identity.
Nemo, among the favorites at Eurovision, is finding acceptance onstage and off
Read full article: Nemo, among the favorites at Eurovision, is finding acceptance onstage and offNo matter whether Nemo wins the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend — which would make them the first nonbinary contestant to take home the crystal microphone — the Swiss singer is already a success.
Argentina asks to join NATO as President Milei seeks a more prominent role for his nation
Read full article: Argentina asks to join NATO as President Milei seeks a more prominent role for his nationArgentina has requested to join NATO as a global partner, a status that would clear the way for greater political and security cooperation at a time when the right-wing government of President Javier Milei aims to boost ties with Western powers and attract investment.
Norwegians facing a shortage as Easter nears are hoarding eggs from neighboring Sweden
Read full article: Norwegians facing a shortage as Easter nears are hoarding eggs from neighboring SwedenA shortage of eggs in shops during Holy Week has led Norwegians to flock to supermarkets across the border in Sweden and hoard the traditional Easter food.
Denmark closes probe into Nord Stream blasts saying there's not enough grounds for a criminal case
Read full article: Denmark closes probe into Nord Stream blasts saying there's not enough grounds for a criminal caseDenmark has joined Sweden in closing its investigation into the 2022 explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says foreign aid delays are making life 'very difficult' on the front line
Read full article: Ukraine's Zelenskyy says foreign aid delays are making life 'very difficult' on the front lineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says delays in weapons deliveries from Western allies are opening a door for Russian battlefield advances.
Astronauts from Turkey, Italy and Sweden return to Earth, ending private space station trip
Read full article: Astronauts from Turkey, Italy and Sweden return to Earth, ending private space station tripAstronauts from Turkey, Italy and Sweden are back on Earth, ending a private three-week trip to the International Space Station.
Sweden closes probe into explosions on Nord Stream pipelines, saying it doesn't have jurisdiction
Read full article: Sweden closes probe into explosions on Nord Stream pipelines, saying it doesn't have jurisdictionSwedish officials say they have decided to close their investigation into the September 2022 explosions on the underwater Nord Stream gas pipelines, which were built to carry Russian natural gas to Germany, because they don’t have jurisdiction.
US lawmakers call on Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán to immediately approve Sweden's NATO membership
Read full article: US lawmakers call on Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán to immediately approve Sweden's NATO membershipA bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers are urging Hungary to immediately ratify Sweden’s application to join NATO.
US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey, F-35s to Greece after Turkey OKs Sweden's entry to NATO
Read full article: US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey, F-35s to Greece after Turkey OKs Sweden's entry to NATOThe Biden administration has approved the sale of F-16 fighters jets to Turkey following the Turkish government's ratification this week of Sweden's membership in NATO.
Turkey’s parliament approves Sweden’s NATO membership, lifting a key hurdle
Read full article: Turkey’s parliament approves Sweden’s NATO membership, lifting a key hurdleTurkish legislators have endorsed Sweden’s membership in NATO, lifting a major hurdle on the previously nonaligned country’s entry into the military alliance.
Here's what to know about Turkey's decision to move forward with Sweden's bid to join NATO
Read full article: Here's what to know about Turkey's decision to move forward with Sweden's bid to join NATOSweden edged closer toward joining NATO after the Turkish Parliament’s foreign affairs committee greenlighted a protocol for the Nordic country’s membership in the military alliance.
Klarna CEO Siemiatkowski says buy now, pay later is used by shoppers who otherwise avoid credit
Read full article: Klarna CEO Siemiatkowski says buy now, pay later is used by shoppers who otherwise avoid creditSebastian Siemiatkowski is a co-founder and CEO of Klarna, the Sweden-based company that’s one of the world’s biggest providers of buy now, pay later services to customers.
Women's World Cup winner Spain finally rises to the top of FIFA rankings ahead of United States
Read full article: Women's World Cup winner Spain finally rises to the top of FIFA rankings ahead of United StatesWomen’s World Cup winner Spain has risen atop the FIFA rankings after advancing to the final four of the UEFA Nations League.
Hungary in the spotlight after Turkey presses on with Sweden's bid to join NATO
Read full article: Hungary in the spotlight after Turkey presses on with Sweden's bid to join NATOThe Hungarian parliament has refused a proposal to hold a vote on Sweden’s bid to join NATO, further delaying the Nordic country’s inclusion in the military alliance.
Turkey's president submits protocol for Sweden's admission into NATO to parliament for ratification
Read full article: Turkey's president submits protocol for Sweden's admission into NATO to parliament for ratificationThe office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he has submitted a protocol for Sweden’s admission into NATO to Turkey’s parliament for ratification.
UEFA says result of Belgium-Sweden soccer qualifier will stand after Brussels shooting
Read full article: UEFA says result of Belgium-Sweden soccer qualifier will stand after Brussels shootingUEFA says the result of the European Championship qualifier between Belgium and Sweden will stand after the match was stopped this week when two Swedish fans were killed before kickoff.
Nobel Foundation raises the amount for this year’s Nobel Prize awards to 11 million kronor
Read full article: Nobel Foundation raises the amount for this year’s Nobel Prize awards to 11 million kronorThe Nobel Foundation has decided to raise the award amount for this year’s Nobel Prizes by 1 million kronor ($90,000) to 11 million kronor ($986,270) as the Swedish currency has plummeted recently.
World champion Spain rises to No. 2 in FIFA rankings led by Sweden. US off top spot after six years
Read full article: World champion Spain rises to No. 2 in FIFA rankings led by Sweden. US off top spot after six yearsWomen’s World Cup winner Spain rose to No. 2 in the newly published FIFA rankings with the United States falling off the top spot for the first time in more than six years.
Sophia Smith scores go-ahead goal as Portland edges North Carolina 2-1, takes over top spot in NWSL
Read full article: Sophia Smith scores go-ahead goal as Portland edges North Carolina 2-1, takes over top spot in NWSLSophia Smith wasted little time in her return from the Women’s World Cup, scoring the go-ahead goal one minute after taking the pitch as a second-half substitute in Portland’s 2-1 victory over North Carolina in Portland, Oregon.
Spain beats Sweden 2-1 with last-minute goal and advances to its first Women's World Cup final
Read full article: Spain beats Sweden 2-1 with last-minute goal and advances to its first Women's World Cup finalSpain will play for its first Women’s World Cup championship after Olga Carmona’s goal in the 89th minute lifted La Roja to a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the Tuesday semifinal.
Sweden calls for vigilance abroad after Quran desecrations and protests
Read full article: Sweden calls for vigilance abroad after Quran desecrations and protestsA senior Swedish official says Swedes abroad and businesses linked to Sweden “should observe increased vigilance and caution,” following recent Quran burnings in the country and protests in the Muslim world.
Spain nervous ahead of Women's World Cup semifinal, a match against tournament stalwart Sweden
Read full article: Spain nervous ahead of Women's World Cup semifinal, a match against tournament stalwart SwedenSpain has never before advanced this far into the Women's World Cup and makes its first appearance in the semifinals against powerhouse Sweden.
Japan tries to stake its claim as favorite at Women's World Cup when quarterfinals begin
Read full article: Japan tries to stake its claim as favorite at Women's World Cup when quarterfinals beginJapan has hardly been tested in this Women’s World Cup and rolled with a perfect 4-0 record into the quarterfinals.
Marta, Sinclair and Rapinoe among the generational talents retiring after Women's World Cup
Read full article: Marta, Sinclair and Rapinoe among the generational talents retiring after Women's World CupGenerational talents Marta, Christine Sinclair and Megan Rapinoe have all played in their final Women’s World Cup.
2 main concerns for USWNT going forward after World Cup exit
Read full article: 2 main concerns for USWNT going forward after World Cup exitOne of those causes of concern is something that the U.S. has control of rectifying. The other it has no control of at all, and simply needs to monitor and stay ahead of.
US loses to Sweden on penalty kicks in its earliest Women's World Cup exit ever
Read full article: US loses to Sweden on penalty kicks in its earliest Women's World Cup exit everThe United States played its best game of this Women’s World Cup and it wasn’t good enough to stop the two-time reigning champions from being eliminated in the round of 16.
US and Sweden meet again in a Women's World Cup match that will eliminate either Rapinoe or Seger
Read full article: US and Sweden meet again in a Women's World Cup match that will eliminate either Rapinoe or SegerThree powerhouse teams play on the second day of the Women’s World Cup knockout stage and at least one of the best will be eliminated.
Underwhelming U.S. team slumps into Women's World Cup knockout game against familiar foe
Read full article: Underwhelming U.S. team slumps into Women's World Cup knockout game against familiar foeFrequent rivals Sweden and the United States will meet once again at the Women’s World Cup, but this time it is decidedly different.
Sweden, Finland and Switzerland are considering security links with US National Guard, general says
Read full article: Sweden, Finland and Switzerland are considering security links with US National Guard, general saysSwitzerland, Finland and Sweden are considering joining the U.S. National Guard’s security partnership program in a further expansion of U.S. military ties across Europe after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Turkey's parliament won't ratify Sweden's NATO membership bid before October, Erdogan says
Read full article: Turkey's parliament won't ratify Sweden's NATO membership bid before October, Erdogan saysTurkey’s president says Sweden’s NATO membership bid won't be ratified by Turkey’s parliament before October.
NATO summit results in brief: Mixed news for Ukraine, hope for Sweden and a response to Russia
Read full article: NATO summit results in brief: Mixed news for Ukraine, hope for Sweden and a response to RussiaNATO leaders have wrapped up a two-day summit with pledges of long-term support for Ukraine but no offer of membership yet.
After Quran burnings, UN rights body calls for more action to combat religious hatred
Read full article: After Quran burnings, UN rights body calls for more action to combat religious hatredThe U.N.’s top human rights body overwhelmingly approved a measure calling on countries to do more to prevent religious hatred in the wake of Quran burnings in Europe over objections of Western countries who fear tougher steps by governments could trample freedom of expression.
Live Updates | Zelenskyy gets hero's welcome in Lithuania's capital as he arrives for NATO meeting
Read full article: Live Updates | Zelenskyy gets hero's welcome in Lithuania's capital as he arrives for NATO meetingUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received a hero’s welcome at a concert in Lithuania’s capital where he arrived to meet with NATO leaders.
NATO chief says no timetable set for Ukraine's membership; Zelenskyy calls that ‘absurd’
Read full article: NATO chief says no timetable set for Ukraine's membership; Zelenskyy calls that ‘absurd’NATO leaders say they will allow Ukraine to join the alliance “when allies agree and conditions are met.”.
NATO unity will be tested at upcoming summit. Ukraine's possible entry may be the biggest challenge
Read full article: NATO unity will be tested at upcoming summit. Ukraine's possible entry may be the biggest challengeWith no end in sight to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, NATO leaders are gathering in Lithuania this week for their annual summit at a time when the world's biggest security alliance is facing new tests of its unity.
UK, Canada, Sweden, Ukraine take Iran to top UN court over 2020 downing of a Ukrainian passenger jet
Read full article: UK, Canada, Sweden, Ukraine take Iran to top UN court over 2020 downing of a Ukrainian passenger jetThe United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden and Ukraine have launched a case against Iran at the United Nations’ highest court over the downing in 2020 of a Ukrainian passenger jet and the deaths of all 176 on board.
Erdogan signals Turkey isn't ready to ratify Sweden NATO membership, saying there's more work to do
Read full article: Erdogan signals Turkey isn't ready to ratify Sweden NATO membership, saying there's more work to doTurkey's president has signaled once again that his country is not ready to ratify Sweden’s membership in NATO.
NATO chief convenes July 6 talks hoping to convince Turkey to let Sweden join
Read full article: NATO chief convenes July 6 talks hoping to convince Turkey to let Sweden joinNATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says he's called a meeting of senior officials on July 6 to try to overcome Turkish objections to Sweden joining the military alliance.
NATO chief makes last-ditch bid to bring Sweden into the fold before next month's summit
Read full article: NATO chief makes last-ditch bid to bring Sweden into the fold before next month's summitNATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is calling an urgent meeting in coming days to try to overcome Turkish objections to Sweden joining the military organization.
Children who were stabbed in France no longer in life-threatening condition as suspect is charged
Read full article: Children who were stabbed in France no longer in life-threatening condition as suspect is chargedFrench judges have handed preliminary charges of attempted murder to a man suspected of stabbing four young children and two adults in a French Alps park.
Sweden close to becoming first 'smoke free' country in Europe as daily use of cigarettes dwindles
Read full article: Sweden close to becoming first 'smoke free' country in Europe as daily use of cigarettes dwindlesSummer is in the air, cigarette smoke is not, in Sweden's outdoor bars and restaurants.
With new mandate secured, Turkey's Erdogan likely to continue engaging with both West and Russia
Read full article: With new mandate secured, Turkey's Erdogan likely to continue engaging with both West and RussiaAfter securing a strong new mandate in a runoff presidential election, Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan could temper some positions that have irritated his NATO allies.
Chevrolet, McLaren soar as Rahal struggles on 1st day of Indy 500 qualifying
Read full article: Chevrolet, McLaren soar as Rahal struggles on 1st day of Indy 500 qualifyingArrow McLaren Racing paced the first day of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 by placing all four of its cars in the fast 12 shootout for the pole on Sunday.
U.S. earns final semifinal spot in International Crown
Read full article: U.S. earns final semifinal spot in International CrownLexi Thompson made back-to-back birdies on the back nine and the United States earned the final spot in the semifinals of the LPGA’s International Crown team match-play event.
Sweden, Australia, Thailand advance at International Crown
Read full article: Sweden, Australia, Thailand advance at International CrownThe semifinal field is nearly set at the International Crown LPGA team event with one day of pool play to go as Sweden, Australia and Thailand all clinched spots and the United States swept both matches to move to the verge of advancing.
Vongtaveelap, Kinhult share LPGA Tour lead at windy Hoakalei
Read full article: Vongtaveelap, Kinhult share LPGA Tour lead at windy HoakaleiNatthakritta Vongtaveelap eagled the par-5 fifth and closed with a birdie in fading light on the par-3 ninth for a 6-under 66 and a share of the first-round lead Wednesday in the LPGA Tour’s LOTTE Championship.
Russia and West clash over probe of Nord Stream sabotage
Read full article: Russia and West clash over probe of Nord Stream sabotageRussia has clashed with the United States and other Western nations over the Kremlin’s call for a U.N. investigation of the sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines from Russia to Western Europe.
Finnish president wants Finland, Sweden in NATO by summer
Read full article: Finnish president wants Finland, Sweden in NATO by summerThe Finnish president said in an interview published Saturday that he wants Finland and Sweden to be admitted into NATO as full members no later than by the military alliance’s summit in Lithuania in July.
McIlroy and Reed both 6-under after 1st round in Dubai
Read full article: McIlroy and Reed both 6-under after 1st round in DubaiRory McIlroy and Patrick Reed produced big first-round finishes at the Dubai Desert Classic in what could lead to an intriguing showdown as the competition heads to a Monday conclusion.
US to face Vietnam, Netherlands at women's soccer World Cup
Read full article: US to face Vietnam, Netherlands at women's soccer World CupThe defending champion United States will face Netherlands in the group stage of the women’s soccer World Cup next summer, setting up an early rematch of the 2019 World Cup final.