World Oct 24 Rishi Sunak selected as United Kingdom's third prime minister this year For the second time in a matter of weeks, the people of the United Kingdom are about to get a new prime minister. The governing Conservatives selected Rishi Sunak to replace Liz Truss who was forced out following a catastrophic…
World Oct 06 Despite high gun ownership, Scandinavia remains largely free of firearm violence Survivors of Norway’s deadliest massacre are urging the United States to tighten up gun laws to put an end to school shootings. In Sweden, sporadic gang-fueled gun crime just helped install a far-right party in power. Both countries have relatively…
World Sep 26 Pandemic and Russian threats prompt more Swedes to prepare for doomsday scenarios Recent threats from Russian President Putin and the COVID pandemic are showing the world how swiftly society can grind to a halt. In Sweden, with its bid to join NATO and the war in Ukraine, citizens are being encouraged to…
World Sep 19 Queen Elizabeth remembered in elaborate and poignant state funeral Queen Elizabeth II was honored Monday with an elaborate and poignant state funeral in London before being taken to her final resting place at Windsor Castle. Malcolm Brabant reports on the sights and the sounds of a remarkable day.
World Sep 14 Turkey demands extradition of former Kurdish militia member living in Sweden Following elections in Sweden, a right-wing coalition with an anti-immigrant agenda has a narrow enough majority to form a government. The seismic shift in Swedish politics could have serious implications for dozens of Kurds in the country who fear extradition…
World Sep 09 King Charles III faces many challenges as he takes throne King Charles III's ascension to the throne heralds a new chapter in the lengthy and turbulent history of the British monarchy. His reign starts amid high inflation, war in Europe, an energy supply problem and a new prime minister. Malcolm…
World Sep 08 Crowds flock to Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle to mourn Queen Elizabeth II Shortly after Queen Elizabeth II's death was announced, large crowds gathered outside of royal residences to mourn. Special correspondent Willem Marx joined Judy Woodruff from Buckingham Palace where a sparkling rainbow appeared after the queen's passing and Malcolm Brabant traveled…
World Sep 05 Sweden's idyllic holiday island of Gotland militarizes in face of Russian threats Sweden is on high alert for Russian meddling in their election which takes place next week. Russian President Putin has warned NATO against beefing up its presence in both Sweden and Finland, which are both joining the alliance. As special…
World Aug 22 Conservationists urge action as the headwaters of the River Thames vanish Across Europe, rivers have sunk to historic lows because of brutal heat waves fueled by climate change. In Britain, conservationists are urging the government and water companies to take action to counter devastating droughts. Meanwhile, the source of the legendary…
World Aug 02 Freya the walrus gains fans while crushing one seafaring vessel at a time There's a portly new pinniped in the waters off Oslo this summer. Freya the walrus has slowly made her way round several ports of call in the Baltic Sea. Her favorite pastimes include sunbathing, seafood and crushing seafaring vessels. But…