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Climate activists deflate tires of more than 100 SUVs in Denmark's capital
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A group of climate activists claimed responsibility on Wednesday for deflating the tires of sport utility vehicles in Denmark's capital. More than 100 vehicles were vandalized, police said. The Tyre Extinguishers said on its website that “we are...
Biden praises Denmark for 'standing up' for Ukraine in war with Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden thanked Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Monday for Denmark's role in a Western alliance “standing up" for Ukraine as it tries to fend off Russia’s 15-month-old invasion. The Oval Office visit was the first of a pair of critical meetings...
Coco Gauff wanted a French Open rematch against Iga Swiatek; it'll happen in the quarterfinals
PARIS (AP) — Coco Gauff could have hoped for the easy way out. Ever since the French Open bracket determined that the 19-year-old Floridian might end up in a quarterfinal against Iga Swiatek, perhaps it would have been understandable if Gauff wished to avoid that particular matchup. ...
Denmark wants to probe whether Bandidos motorcycle club can be dissolved
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s government said Friday that it will investigate whether the Danish arm of the Bandidos motorcycle club can be dissolved, saying "the criminal groups’ brutal violence and socially subversive activities create insecurity in the neighborhoods in which they...
Kieffer, Forsström share lead on opening day of European Open
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Maximilian Kieffer delighted home fans at the European Open with a 4-under 69 for a share of the lead after the first round. The 32-year-old Kieffer, bidding to be the first German winner on home soil for 15 years, carded five birdies and an eagle – offset...
In Denmark, potatoes on key bridge cause havoc
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A 57-year-old truck driver was detained Thursday after loads of potatoes were found spilled on a key bridge linking two Danish islands, police have said. The driver was held on suspicion of causing reckless endangerment to life. A first spill was...
SAS to soon start online booking for 2028 flights aboard electric-powered aircraft
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Scandinavian Airlines said Wednesday travelers will soon be able to book seats on the carrier’s first commercial flights due to start five years from now in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark aboard electric-powered aircraft. The Stockholm-based SAS airline group said...
Danish government wants to spend $20.6 billion on defense over 10 years
COPENHAGEN,Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s centrist government said Tuesday that it wants to invest some 143 billion kroner ($20.6 billion) in the country's defense over the next decade, citing a “serious threat picture.” The government has an ambition to reach NATO's target of...
Sweden considers letting Ukrainian pilots try out Gripen fighter jets
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden's defense minister says the Nordic country is considering whether to let Ukrainian pilots test its JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets. So far, Sweden has ruled out sending any Gripen fighters to Ukraine, saying it needs them for its own territorial defense. But...
Danish masters prepped canvases with leftovers from brewing beer
NEW YORK (AP) — Danish painters in the 19th century may have turned to an unusual source for some of their supplies: breweries. Researchers examined paintings from the Danish Golden Age and found traces of yeast and grains. That suggests painters were turning to byproducts from...
