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The front page of Helsingin Sanomat features a mix of domestic political news and international affairs. Top domestic stories include discussions on a legislative proposal by Rkp and Ps to mandate unconditional prison sentences for rape, and Minja Koskela's proposal to reinstate double tax…
Minja Koskela, the leader of the Left Alliance, proposes reinstating the tax deduction for union membership fees, doubling its previous value, to increase union membership rates.
Rkp and Ps parties are calling for mandatory unconditional prison sentences for rape offenses. The Minister of Justice, Leena Merilä, acknowledges the issue of prison capacity.
The Trump administration has frozen recently approved sanctions against Russia, a move described as a "historic moment" by a Kremlin representative.
A father took his children to China without the mother's knowledge, and Finnish authorities have limited means to intervene in such child abduction cases.
Ukrainian armed forces have reported significant issues with satellite communications this week, following alleged requests from Elon Musk to limit Starlink's functionality.
North Korea announced it has tested an artificial intelligence-controlled torpedo, which uses AI for target detection and navigation.
Katie Zarian, Trump's press secretary, was fired after less than a week in the role due to doubts about her qualifications.
A documentary about a convicted startup entrepreneur accused of fraud has been lauded as the best film of the year, though the subject denies lying in the film.
Five people died in a school shooting in the United States, where a 16-year-old former student opened fire.
Swedish prisoners are complaining about alleged racism, hunger, and threats within Tartu prison.
A column discussing the political situation in Israel, suggesting that despite dwindling support for Trump, Netanyahu could still retain his position.
An editorial criticizing Europe's response to Donald Trump's actions concerning Ukraine, suggesting a lack of firm resistance.
A member of FIFA's council is demanding the withdrawal of the Nobel Peace Prize due to controversy, while others advocate for separating it from politics.
The president of La Liga has drawn a comparison between Real Madrid and Nazi Germany.
Ice hockey player Jesse Puljujärvi has signed a long-term contract extension.
