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Saturday July 18, 2026

Elderly woman stabbed to death in Helsinki, suspect held

An elderly woman was killed when a man attacked her with sharp weapon in front

Pro-environmental strategies make Lahti Finland’s Greenest City

PM convenes cabinet meeting to discuss alleged Garden Helsinki corruption

Iran targets US Navy vessels as US continues strikes on Iran

2 killed, 2 injured in road mishap in Virrat

Yamal fit for World Cup final: Fuente

National

Pro-environmental strategies make Lahti Finland’s Greenest City

Indian Minister talks with Finnish firms to deepen partnership in tech, manufacturing

Parliament convened breaking recess to debate alleged Garden Helsinki corruption

'Not alarmism, but preparation:' German Minister tours Finnish shelter

MEP Tynkkynen also denied entry into UK after Räsänen

Kokoomus popularity drops to lowest level in 5 years as SDP tops

Europe

Andy Burnham set to become new British PM

Britain's Labour Party announced Friday that Andy Burnham has been confirmed as its leader, reported Xinhua. Burnham, former mayor of Greater Manchester, is expected to be appointed prime minister on Monday after Keir Starmer formally steps down, in accordance with

1 killed, 2 injured in shooting in northern Denmark

Germany, France deepen nuclear deterrence cooperation

EU criticizes Israel's latest West Bank settlement measures

WHO urges stronger health planning as Europe faces rising heat threat

Worldwide

8 dead, 34 missing after mountain collapse hits China's Chongqing

World leaders champion AI development for good purposes, shared benefits

Canada wildfire smoke affects WC final host region, may reach Europe

Massive smoke plumes from wildfires raging across Canada are degrading air quality in Canada and the northeastern United States, with the smoke potentially reaching the region hosting the FIFA World Cup final and even drifting ...read more

8 killed, 19 injured in Israeli strike on Gaza

Uganda suspends school trips after school bus crash kills 20 students

Business

OL2 nuke plant to continue reduced power generation until 2027

House rents go up in Finland in Q2

Building costs rise by 2.5% in June Y-on-Y

Sports

Messi, Yamal's unique 18-year-old connection ahead of WC final

´Was really struggling to find right words, ´ Bellingham´s emotional note

Deschamps prepares for farewell in England clash

France coach Didier Deschamps will embrace his last match in charge on Saturday as his side faces England in a World Cup third-place playoff in Miami, reported Xinhua. "I know that the final curtain falls ...read more