The Nobel prize for literature has been awarded to the Tanzanian-born novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah. His work focuses on colonialism and the fate of refugees. It is the first time in 35 years that a Black African has won the prize, and comes as the Swedish Academy tries to avoid charges of Western bias. Al Jazeera's Paul Rhys reports from Stockholm, Sweden. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #NobelPrize2021 #NobelLiteraturePrize2021 #AbdulrazakGurnah

Sweden has long enjoyed the reputation of being one of the most peaceful countries in Europe. But new research reveals that the Scandinavian nation has the continent's highest rate when it comes to gun homicides. According to the Swedish National Council for the Prevention of Crime, Sweden counts four deaths per million people, while the European average is just 1.6. Between January and September of this year, there have been 234 shootings. The violence is mainly the result of score-settling between gangs. As one former gang member told FRANCE 24, they have no difficulty in getting hold of weapons. Our correspondent reports. 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on Twitter: https://f24.my/TWen Discover the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen

The Nobel Prize for literature has just been awarded to a Tanzanian-born novelist, Abdulrazak Gurnah's. Gurnah's work focuses on colonialism and the fate of refugees. It is the first time a non-European or non-American has won the prize in more than 10 years. He arrived in the United Kingdom as a refugee aged 18 in the 1960s and has now retired from teaching English at the University of Kent. Al Jazeera’s Paul Rhys joins us live from Stockholm in Sweden for the latest updates. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #NobelPrize2021 #NobelLiteraturePrize2021 #AbdulrazakGurnah

Norway's discovery of oil in the 1960s transformed its economy. But with climate change emerging as a primary issue in this month's parliamentary election, there are signs people are questioning the country's reliance on crude. Fewer firms are now taking up Norway's offers to drill for new oilfields in the Arctic. Al Jazeera's Paul Rhys reports from the northern city of Hammerfest, Norway. - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

When e-scooters zoomed on to the market, they were hailed as a breakthrough in the drive towards greener transport. They are now a common sight worldwide - and a multimillion-dollar business. But their popularity has come with problems in Norway's capital. Al Jazeera’s Paul Rhys reports from Oslo, Norway. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Norway #electricscooter #escooter

Lionel Messi has signed for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) two days after a tearful goodbye to Barcelona. Messi had spent his entire professional career up to now with the club colloquially known as Barca. PSG said in a statement that the 34-year-old Argentina star signed a two-year deal with the option for a third season. Parisians hope Messi can finally bring the Champions League cup to the French capital after losing out in the finals in 2020. However, the deal is expected to have far-reaching consequences for the balance of power in European football. Al Jazeera's Paul Rhys reports from Paris, France - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Messi #MessiPSG #PSG

Lionel Messi met jubilant fans outside the Paris St-Germain (PSG) home stadium after a press conference where he laid out his dream to bring a title to the French capital. Paris Saint-Germain's President says they are the most competitive football team in the world, and after signing Messi, not many would argue with that. With new teammates Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, the former Barcelona star is determined to help his team lift their first Champion's League trophy. Al Jazeera's Paul Rhys reports from Paris, France. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Messi #MessiPSG #PSG

A new golf tournament promoted by Swedish stars Annika Sörenstam and Henrik Stenson pits men and women against each other for the same prize money - $1.2 million dollars. It could be a timely intervention, with the money gap still huge between male and female players - especially for those battling to fund a career in golf. First aired on Al Jazeera English, June 9 2021: https://youtu.be/-upyPouRrB8 Featuring interviews with Linn Grant (@linn.grant) of Sweden and Diksha Dagar (@dikshadagar14) of India. #golf #sweden #equalpayforequalplay #EuropeanTour

Swedish scientists are making COVID-19 vaccines in powder form in an effort to overcome delivery and storage problems. They have developed an air-drying process that is far cheaper and easier than freeze-drying. It is hoped the process will help developing countries to produce their own vaccine stocks. Al Jazeera's Paul Rhys reports. - Subscribe to our channel: - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/