South Sudan VP Machar Arrested at Home
South Sudan’s Vice President Riek Machar was arrested on March 26, 2025, at his home following an arrest warrant. His party claims 20 heavily armed vehicles conducted the operation. Machar, a key figure in South Sudanese politics and former rebel leader, has repeatedly alternated between opposition and vice presidency roles.
Mother Shocked: Items Stolen from Baby’s Grave
A Danish mother, Sofie Frederiksen, who lost her six-month-old daughter Liv in 2021, was shocked to discover items had been stolen from her child’s grave. She regularly visits the memorial site, only to find someone had helped themselves to a bit of grave robbery. Classy.
Four US Soldiers Die in Lithuania Exercise
Four American soldiers from Fort Stewart, Georgia died during a tactical exercise near Pabradė, Lithuania, close to the Belarus border. The incident, confirmed by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, has sparked debate about training facility safety, international military cooperation, and Lithuanian defense strategy in the tense Eastern European region.
Four US Soldiers Missing Near Belarus Border
Four American soldiers disappeared during a military exercise in Lithuania near the Belarus border. Initially reported as possibly dead, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte later clarified they were still missing. A rescue operation involving American and Lithuanian forces is underway, with a vehicle found in a swamp possibly connected to their disappearance.
Kolding Blackout Affects 33,000 Households
On March 26, 2025, about 33,000 households in and around Kolding experienced an unexpected power outage. The blackout also affected water and heating in some areas. Utility company Trefor restored power by 22:49, earlier than their initial 01:00 estimate. No serious damages were reported.
Denmark-US Tensions Escalate Over Greenland Security
Denmark faces U.S. accusations of neglecting Greenland’s security, but the finger-pointing goes both ways. As American interest in Greenland intensifies, Denmark’s PM has criticized “unacceptable pressure” from the U.S., highlighting a diplomatic tug-of-war over this strategically valuable Arctic territory.
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on Foreign Cars
Trump has decided to implement a 25% tariff on all foreign-made cars starting April 2nd, continuing his strategy of using tariffs to strengthen American industry. He’s also considering tariffs on imported pharmaceutical products “soon.” Previously, the EU, Mexico, and Canada have threatened retaliatory measures if such tariffs take effect.
AGF’s Costly Stadium: 150 Million Kroner Burden
Danish football club AGF faces a massive invoice for their new 24,000-capacity stadium. Despite 500 million kroner in donations from Salling Foundations and Lind Invest, AGF must contribute 150 million themselves. Additionally, they’re stuck with 7.5 million in construction site costs and 43 million for relocation expenses.
AI Infiltrates Peer Review: A Growing Concern
Scientists are grappling with AI’s role in peer review as up to 17% of academic reviews show signs of AI modification. Ecologist Timothée Poisot discovered a ChatGPT-generated review, lamenting the broken “social contract” of peer review. Meanwhile, AI-generated content like nonsensical diagrams has slipped through quality controls, prompting publishers to establish varying AI policies.
Classified Trump Chat on Iran Attacks Leaked
The Atlantic has published details from a classified group chat between top Trump administration officials including JD Vance, Pete Hegseth, and Mike Waltz. The chat served as a “virtual war room” discussing planned attacks against Iran-backed Houthi militants. The security breach has sparked calls for the defense minister’s resignation.
