Public research university in Sweden, one of Northern Europe’s oldest
The Swedish government has has introduced a back-to-books policy to reduce screen time in schools and preschools, aiming to improve reading skills. A Nordic-wide shift is mirrored by moves in Denmark and Finland, with broader concerns about digital reliance. Critics warn about potential impacts on digital skills; supporters praise reduced distractions.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has ground toward a halt this weekend as a 60‑day ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has reached its expiry and negotiations remain stalled. Kpler data shows single‑digit daily transits; Iran has repeated demands that the U.S. lift its naval blockade, remove sanctions and pay reparations, while the U.S. says it can maintain the blockade indefinitely and is planning further economic pressure.