How Finland remains Earth's happiest country
For the eighth consecutive year, Finland was ranked first as the happiest country on Earth, according to the annual World Happiness Report.
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How Yi Peng 3 and Newnew Polar Bear wreaked havoc in the Baltic Sea
A Finnish investigator told 60 Minutes that the container vessel Newnew Polar Bear was responsible for the damage when it dragged its anchor over undersea cables and the Balticonnector gas pipeline.
Authorities investigate after Russia-linked oil tanker cuts undersea cables
At least 11 critical undersea cables have been cut in the Baltic Sea in the past two years. Authorities suspect Russian hybrid warfare aimed at undersea infrastructure.
Concerns about possible sabotage persist as cables are cut in the Baltic
Critical undersea cables are being damaged in the Baltic. Who's behind the breaks is a mystery, but Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo sees a connection between the cuts and the Russian shadow fleet.
Undersea cable cutting in the Baltic Sea
Critical undersea cables are being damaged in the Baltic. Who's behind the breaks is a mystery, but Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo sees a connection between the cuts and the Russian shadow fleet.
Nature: Reindeer
"Sunday Morning" takes us among the reindeer of Lapland, in northern Finland. Videographer: David Cohen.
U.S. education "utterly flat" in global scale
Today in our School Matters series, we take a look at a report out this week that shows American students are lagging behind teens around the world in critical subjects. Every three years, 15-year-olds in nearly 80 countries take an international student assessment that tests math, reading and science. American teenagers scored worse than students in countries like China, Canada, Finland, and Poland in all 3 subjects, and they ranked below average in math. CBS News contributor and psychologist Lisa Damour joins "CBS This Morning" to break down the findings.
Finnish foreign minister on tariffs and more
Finnish Foreign Affairs Minister Elina Valtonen met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. Before that meeting, she sat down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to discuss the state of U.S.-Finland relations.
Finnish police report massive clue in suspected undersea cable sabotage
Police in Finland probing damage to undersea cables say a shadowy Russia-linked ship may have dragged its anchor for more than 60 miles.
Europeans investigating possible sabotage of undersea internet cables
A Chinese-flagged cargo ship draws attention after undersea internet cables were severed, leading European countries to investigate possible sabotage.
With Novo Nordisk success, is there a "Nokia risk" for Denmark?
Correspondent Jon Wertheim revisits 60 Minutes' coverage of former mobile giant Nokia and discusses potential risks for the Danish economy.
6 million pills seized, 47 arrested in major drug smuggling bust
The pills seized had an estimated street value of $13.6 million, officials said.
Finnish president makes NATO plea
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, pushing his plan for achieving peace in his country. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang spoke with Finnish President Alexander Stubb about Ukraine's war efforts.
Biden speaks at NATO 75th anniversary summit
President Biden spoke Tuesday on the first day of the 2024 NATO summit in Washington, D.C. On the 75th anniversary of the alliance, he said it's more powerful than ever. The president also said Russian President Vladimir Putin wants nothing less than Ukraine's total subjugation.
Student, 12, shoots 3 other 12-year-olds at Finnish school, kills 1, police say
A 12-year-old student opened fire at a lower secondary school in southern Finland Tuesday, killing one fellow student and wounding two others, all also 12-years-old, police said.
Sweden approved as newest NATO member
Sweden has cleared what looks to be its last major hurdle to becoming the 32nd member of NATO, after Hungary's president signed a law Tuesday allowing the country to join the alliance. Hungary is the last NATO member to give its backing after Sweden applied to join in 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
Norway, Sweden and Finland host NATO exercise
NATO has kicked off a training exercise with more than 20,000 soldiers Monday in Finland, Norway and Sweden with the region set to become a fully NATO territory within days. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
Why Hungary hasn't ratified Sweden's NATO bid
Sweden wants to join NATO and only one country stands in its way. Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins CBS News to discuss why Hungary has yet to ratify Sweden's membership — and what another NATO ally means for the U.S.
Boiling water freezes midair in Finland
Just how cold is minus 32 degrees Celsius (minus 25.6 Fahrenheit)? So cold that when it reached those temperatures in northern Finland this week, one man was able to turn boiling water into a rainbow of snow and ice.
Finland seals off border with Russia
Finland has sealed off its entire border with Russia, closing the final open border crossing between the two countries and accusing Moscow of deliberately ushering migrants to the border zone in an alleged act of "hybrid warfare." The Kremlin denies the accusations and called the move "excessive." Finland's Ambassador to the U.S. Mikko Hautala joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
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FTX founder arrested in Bahamas; Finland attracts tourists for Christmas vacation.
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President Biden wraps up Asia trip; Sweden seeks to join NATO.
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10 dead in Buffalo, N.Y., mass shooting police investigating as hate crime; Amber Heard to resume testimony
Biden touts Europe trip as a success
President Biden will return to Washington, D.C., Friday after a five-day trip to Europe in which he met with military allies. The president stressed the strength of the ties he went there to maintain. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports on what Biden said he accomplished during his time abroad.
Biden vows to defend all NATO territory
President Joe Biden said a strong NATO makes the entire world stronger as he took questions from reporters with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has analysis of Mr. Biden remarks.
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Trump says Israeli hostages should be released "Monday or Tuesday"
Trump says Hamas will likely release all Israeli hostages by early next week, as the "first phase" of a deal to end the war in Gaza is expected to take effect soon.
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Senate fails to advance bills to end shutdown in 7th round of votes
The government shutdown stretched into Day 9 on Thursday with another round of failed votes in the Senate. Follow live updates here.
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In Epstein's cell, a scene of disarray without thorough inspection
Photos of Jeffrey Epstein's cell show a scene of disarray that never underwent a proper inspection, according to experts.
Trump to have "routine yearly checkup" 6 months after annual physical exam
President Trump's annual physical examination in April showed his vital statistics were all within normal limits.
Alex Jones asks Supreme Court to halt $1.5 billion defamation judgment
Alex Jones, host of the show InfoWars, was ordered to pay nearly $1.5 billion to the families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
Judge ruling on National Guard lawsuit filed by Illinois and Chicago
A judge is set to rule on a lawsuit filed by Illinois and Chicago seeking to prevent the National Guard from being deployed by the federal government over their objections.
Dominion Voting Systems acquired by St. Louis-based Liberty Vote
The acquisition brings together two major players providing key infrastructure for voting and voter verification systems across dozens of states ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Robert Roberson granted stay of execution
One week before a scheduled execution, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stepped in.
Tropical storm Priscilla could bring flash flooding to U.S. Southwest
Tropical Storm Priscilla has been losing punch but could still bring flash flooding to the southwestern U.S. in coming days, forecasters say.