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Iconic Budweiser Clydesdales will no longer have their tails shortened
The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales will no longer have their tails shortened using a common, yet controversial, procedure that has drawn the ire of animal activists, parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev announced Wednesday. The brewer said in a statement that the change was made...
United States out of Davis Cup Finals after losing to Finland. Canada reaches Final 8
SPLIT, Croatia (AP) — Defending champion Canada advanced to the Final 8 of the Davis Cup on Saturday but the United States was eliminated by Finland, which reached the quarterfinals for the first time with a 3-0 win. Otto Virtanen saved two match points in the decisive tiebreaker...
Finland joins Baltic neighbors in banning Russian-registered cars from entering their territory
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Finland on Friday joined the three Baltic countries in banning vehicles with Russian license plates from entering their territory, a joint move in line with a recent interpretation of the European Union’s sanctions against Moscow over its war on Ukraine. ...
Finland's center-right government survives no-confidence vote over 2 right-wing ministers
HELSINKI (AP) — Finland’s center-right government that includes nationalist and anti-immigration lawmakers survived a no-confidence motion from three opposition parties on Friday over two ministers from the right-wing populist Finns Party at the center of a racism scandal that has rocked the...
Former Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin, who was one of Europe's youngest leaders, quits politics
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Former Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin, who was one of Europe’s youngest leaders and a strong voice in supporting Ukraine, said Thursday she's quitting Finnish politics and will join a London-based non-profit organization. Marin, who was 37 years old...
4 Finnish men charged with plotting racially motivated attacks using 3D printed weapons
HELSINKI (AP) — Prosecutors in Finland filed charges Thursday against four Finnish men, who are part of a radicalized domestic group, for plotting attacks against migrants, critical infrastructure and their perceived political opponents, authorities said. Police said the men are...
Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks as Kyiv claims it took out a key S-400 missile defense system
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine traded drone attacks early Wednesday, officials said, with Kyiv apparently targeting Moscow again and the Kremlin's forces launching another bombardment of Ukrainian grain storage depots in what have recently become signature tactics in the almost 18-month...
Finland's former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb will run for president in 2024
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Finland’s former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb said Tuesday he will run as a candidate in the presidential election early next year, in a race that also includes a popular former Finnish foreign minister who was a key negotiator of the Nordic country’s recent...
A Finnish man places 26.5 pounds of dynamite in a friend's vehicles and claims it was a joke
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Finnish man reportedly stored 12 kilograms (26.5 pounds) of dynamite in two cars belonging to a friend, saying it “was a joke”, Finland broadcaster YLE said Wednesday. The owner of the two cars didn’t see it as funny and informed the police who...
Stay inside as dangerous stormy weather lashes northern Europe, officials say. 2 people have died
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian authorities warned Tuesday to prepare for “extremely heavy rainfall” after Storm Hans caused two deaths, ripped off roofs and upended summertime life in northern Europe. Strong winds continued to batter the region along with rains, causing a...
