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The NHL announced the 2026 Global Series Finland: the Carolina Hurricanes will play the Seattle Kraken in Helsinki at Veikkaus Arena on November 12 and 14, with tickets on sale March 31 (10 a.m. EET) and Canes Fan Tour packages available. The event continues the league’s European regular-season schedule, with Finland-born stars Sebastian Aho and Jesperi Kotkaniemi connected to the trip.
A 12-year-old student opened fire at a secondary school in Vantaa, Finland, killing one and seriously wounding two others before being arrested. The suspect and victims were all 12 years old. Finland, with a tradition of hunting and gun ownership, has experienced deadly school shootings in the past, leading to tightened gun laws.
President Biden stumbled while boarding Air Force One in Helsinki after attending a NATO summit in Lithuania. This incident adds to concerns about his mental state, as he has faced criticism for gaffes and physical lapses since taking office. Prior to the stumble, Biden reassured leaders of the U.S.'s commitment to NATO amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine and criticisms from within the Republican Party.