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Majority of Swedes in favour of joining NATO -poll

A majority of Swedes are in favour of joining NATO, a poll showed on Friday, with Russia's invasion of Ukraine spurring a rapid shift in attitudes in a country long known for neutrality.

Reuters

Barnsley’s Poya Asbaghi: ‘I still think about the people that died. It was just chance’

The manager tells Ben Fisher about the day he thought his players had died in a plane crash, his family fleeing Iran and staying calm in a relegation fight

The Guardian - UK

‘The canon is so heavy with the male genius’: Neneh Cherry and Robyn on changing the face of pop

As they reboot the classic Buffalo Stance, the friends talk sisterhood, being Swedish and fighting the system

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Has war in Ukraine revived NATO?

French President Emmanuel Macron famously said in 2019 that the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) was in a state of “brain death”. But the alliance has formed a united front since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24. Could Russia’s war mark the start of NATO’s lasting revival?

France 24

Vlaidimir Putin’s threat sparks support for Sweden and Finland to join Nato, poll says

Russia warned of military consequences if either Finland or Sweden joined Nato

Evening Standard

Sweden announces early pullout of troops from U.N. Mali mission

Sweden will pull its force of about 220 soldiers out of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali in June 2023, a year earlier than planned, its military said on Thursday.

Reuters

Neutral Finland, Sweden warm to idea of NATO membership

Through the Cold War and the decades since, nothing could persuade Finns and Swedes that they would be better off joining NATO — until now

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Ryanair launches new UK flights to Spain, Portugal and more with fares from £19.99

Ryanair has announced 14 new UK flights to destinations including Spain, Portugal, Italy and more holiday hotspots for summer 2022 - and there are currently fares from £19.99 up for grabs

Daily Mirror

Sweden to send medical supplies and equipment to Ukraine

Sweden will send medical supplies and equipment to Ukraine, responding to a EU request for aid, Sweden's minister of health said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Chelsea’s Zecira Musovic: ‘I fight for what I think is important and what I believe in’

The Sweden goalkeeper talks about the long road to Chelsea, her admiration for her parents and speaking out on social media

The Guardian - UK

Bruce Mouat ‘still sore’ after agonisingly missing out on Winter Olympics gold

The Team GB men's curling team, led by skipper Bruce Mouat, took the silver medal in Beijing after losing a tense final 5-4 against reigning world champions Sweden

Daily Mirror

Paedophile who had stroke moans about healthcare in jail

Benny Lundquvist was extradited to face justice for his sick crimes in Merseyside

Liverpool Echo

Surprising bonds form as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forces the world to take sides

Vladimir Putin finds himself more and more alone as even neutral nations join the effort to help Ukraine and ‘allies’ abstain.

Crikey

Which countries are sending military aid to Ukraine?

In the Russian-Ukraine war, many countries including neutral non-aligned Sweden have started to send military aid.

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Putin’s fears of a unified, stronger Europe are fast becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy

WASHINGTON — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s brazen and unprovoked assault on Ukraine is fast turning his fears of a more resolute Europe, and potentially expanded NATO alliance, into a self-fulfilling prophecy.

The Independent UK

England will not play against Russia ‘for the foreseeable future’, says FA

Earlier on Sunday, the Czech Republic followed Sweden and Poland in announcing they would not play Russia.

The Independent UK

England won’t play against Russia for the ‘foreseeable future’ out of solidarity with Ukraine

England’s football association has joined Poland, Sweden and the Czech Republic in announcing they will not play Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine

Reuters

Sweden to send military aid to Ukraine - PM Andersson

Sweden will send military aid to Ukraine, including anti-tank weapons, helmets and body armour, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said on Sunday.

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The Independent UK

Czech Republic join Poland and Sweden in refusing to play Russia in World Cup play-off

The World Cup play-offs are scheduled to take place across March 24 and 29

AFP

Rovanpera emulates father and wins Sweden Rally

Umeå (Sweden) (AFP) - Kalle Rovanpera emulated his father Harri when he won Rally Sweden on Sunday.

The Hindu

Czechs join Poland, Sweden in refusing to play Russia in 2022 World Cup qualifiers

The Czech Republic is a potential opponent of Russia in next month’s playoffs

Reuters

Sweden preparing to shut airspace to Russian planes - EU minister

Sweden is preparing to close its airspace to Russian planes, following suit with European countries including Britain, Germany in doing so in response to the invasion of Ukraine, a government minister said on Sunday.

Daily Mirror

FIFA face World Cup decision on Russia after Czech Republic make feelings clear on boycott

The Czech Republic have joined Poland and Sweden in boycotting any World Cup play-offs matches with Russia following their invasion of Ukraine, putting pressure on FIFA to make a decision

AFP

Czechs refuse to play Russia in 2022 World Cup play-offs: FA

Prague (AFP) - The Czech Football Association said Sunday the national team would not play Russia in a potential 2022 World Cup play-off in March following the invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Kyiv to hold talks with Moscow

Ukraine news from February 27: Putin puts Russia’s nuclear forces on high alert as Kyiv agrees to talks.

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