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Pressure by Transgender Activists Forces Washington State University To Suspend Courses Critical of Medical Gender Treatments for Minors
The transgender-activist war against a nonprofit that promotes scientific skepticism of the controversial field of pediatric gender medicine has scored a new, at least temporary win. Washington State University’s medical school last week was...
China unveils 10 new immigration and exit-entry policy initiatives to boost regional mobility and development
閱讀中文版本 The new measures aim to enhance mobility across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan; and facilitate travel for foreign visitors to China. China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) has announced 10 new immigration and...
Jakob Swaerden: Swedish digital creator and esports trailblazer driving FaZe Clan’s global success
Photo courtesy Jakob Swaerden Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Jakob Swaerden’s journey from a small Swedish town to the global esports stage is a story of passion, risk, and relentless creativity. Born and raised...
College basketball: UMass Lowell men, women basketball teams win openers
With 12 of the 13 players new to the roster, there is much uncertainty surrounding the UMass Lowell men’s basketball team. But for one night, however, this much was certain – the River Hawks scored plenty of points in their 2025-26 season opener....
The Cult Swedish Pop Star Agnes Returns—and Announces Her Club-Inspired New Album
If you were a teenager in Europe during the late 2000s, you’ll vividly remember Agnes’s voice from the soaring harmonies and dramatic strings of “Release Me,” which hit the top 10 all over the continent. Yet following the success of that single,...
Women’s World Cup qualifiers draw explainer: what lies ahead for the Ward's side
Fifa seldom do draws in simple fashion and that’s the case again for Tuesday’s Women’s World Cup qualifiers. We’ve got you covered with everything needed to know about the rocky road to Brazil for Ireland’s Girls in Green. What, where, when?...
<![CDATA[Top 5 women's health headlines you missed in October 2025]]>
October 2025 brought a wave of important updates that continue to shape the care of women across all stages of life. In the ever-evolving field of obstetrics and gynecology, noteworthy advancements emerged in maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive...
Women's soccer great Pia Sundhage out as Switzerland coach despite Euro 2025 success
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Storied soccer coach Pia Sundhage won’t get the chance to lead Switzerland to the 2027 Women’s World Cup despite a hugely successful European Championship. Sundhage said on Monday she was surprised by the Swiss Football...
Sweden to jail 13-year-olds: Will others in the EU follow?
In September, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced plans to lower Sweden's age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 13 for the most serious crimes, including murder and aggravated bombing. The reform is a response to a surge in deadly gang...
Migrant Criminal Gangs in Sweden and Norway Are Using Teenagers for Grenade Attacks as Security Situation Deteriorates in Scandinavian Kingdoms
AI-generated image by Grok: criminal gangs use teens to wage grenade attacks in Sweden and Norway. Norway is dancing to the tune of Foxtrot Swedish crime syndicate. Once upon a time Scandinavia was a paradise: rich and welcoming societies, with...
Sweden proposes law to let police use AI-generated child abuse material in sting operations
The Swedish government unveiled a controversial proposal on Monday, granting police broader powers to provoke and expose serious crimes, including using AI-generated child sexual abuse material and impersonating minors online. Under the plan,...
China Extends Unilateral Visa-Free Policy to December 31, 2026, Adds Sweden to Growing List of Eligible Nations
Beijing, November 3, 2025 – In a landmark announcement that underscores China’s accelerating push toward global openness and economic revitalization, the Chinese government declared on Monday a full one-year extension of its unilateral visa-free...
When is the draw for the Women’s World Cup and who are Ireland likely to face?
It’s almost as if there’s a secret Fifa committee that sets about creating the most convoluted World Cup qualifying process imaginable, just for the craic. And hats off to them, the route they’ve produced to Brazil 2027 looks positively...
Germany: Study Shows Violence From Migrant Children Is Exploding Higher
A new study shows that youth in Germany are becoming drastically more violent, which is a finding backed by statistics. However, German children are actually becoming more peaceful, while the complete opposite development is seen in migrant...
Elias Pettersson’s wife, Katelyn Byrd launches “Swete,” a Swedish-inspired candy brand
Elias Pettersson’s wife, Katelyn Byrd launches “Swete,” a Swedish-inspired candy brand (Image Via Twitter) Elias Pettersson, the star of the Vancouver Canucks, has not only made significant contributions in the game but also has been a great...
Ji.hlava’s Emerging Producers for 2026 span art, activism and experimentation
03/11/2025 - The cohort reflects the documentary form’s elasticity, encompassing hybrid works and creative non-fiction across themes of identity, social and political transformation The 2026 Emerging Producers at Ji.hlava (© Matous Pajk) The...
In bid to improve outcomes for children with genetic bone disease, Swedish startup BOOST Pharma raises additional €3.1 million
Stockholm-based BOOST Pharma, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel cell therapies for rare skeletal pediatric diseases, today announced that Sound Bioventures has joined its investor syndicate with a €3.1 million...
Coventry’s City Centre Cultural Gateway: Plans to Transform Former IKEA Building into Spaces for Art and Culture
Formerly home to Swedish meatballs everybody raved about and mock-up kitchens that doubled as your very own TV cooking show studio, the former IKEA building is posited as the new home of arts and culture within Coventry. Purchased by Coventry City...
Swedish jazz pianist Håkan Rydin concluded Hanoi series with Vietnamese collaborators
Swedish pianist Håkan Rydin wrapped Hanoi run Oct 31–Nov 2, performing with Vietnamese collaborators at V-Art and Long Waist. Swedish jazz pianist Håkan Rydin finished out his Hanoi shows from October 31 to November 2, appearing at V-Art (Ciputra...
EU pushes plan to let children ‘change’ gender at any age
An arm of the European Union demanded kids be able to declare themselves the opposite sex at any age, without any restrictions. (LifeSiteNews) — European Union countries should work to remove any limits on gender-confused children identifying as...