FIOwnership & classification
Founded: 1926
Ownership
Yle Uutiset is the news service of Yleisradio Oy (Yle), Finland's national public service broadcaster. Yle was founded in 1926 and nationalised in 1934; it is a limited company roughly 99.98% owned by the Finnish state, governed by an administrative council elected by the Parliament of Finland. It is therefore a state-owned public broadcaster, not a privately owned outlet.
Funding
Funded almost entirely by the Yle tax, a dedicated public broadcasting levy collected from individuals and corporations since 2013 (replacing the former TV licence fee); the Yle tax provided about 98% of Yle's roughly EUR 548 million income in 2025. Yle carries no commercial advertising.
Affiliation & stance
Yle is mandated by law to be impartial and independent of government in its editorial work, but it is owned by the Finnish state and funded by a statutory tax. As a state-owned public service broadcaster, it is classified STATE.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Center
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Sudan's RSF closes in on Al Obeid as UN warned of imminent atrocities
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group, is advancing toward Al Obeid in the North Kordofan region, which is currently held by the Sudanese army. The city has experienced significant disruptions due to RSF drone strikes targeting both military and civilian infrastructure, including the main power station, leading to power outages, water shortages, and hospital operations being affected. Residents report that life remains mostly normal despite these challenges, though fuel shortages persist after attacks on gas stations. Videos circulating online show RSF fighters claiming they will capture Al Obeid within days. Al Obeid is strategically important as it houses the army's 5th Infantry Division and serves as a major commercial hub. Losing this city would be a significant setback for the army, similar to their previous loss of El Fasher in Darfur, which led to widespread atrocities by the RSF. In response, multiple countries, including Norway, Britain, France, and Germany, have raised concerns at the UN Human Rights Council, warning of potential large-scale atrocities if the RSF escalates its assault on Al Obeid.
Ten people were killed in a bomb attack on a cafe in Damascus
A bombing at a cafe in Damascus resulted in ten deaths and over twenty injuries, according to Syrian authorities. The attack occurred near the country’s judicial building and was attributed to a homemade bomb placed in the café. This marks the deadliest attack since the self-immolation suicide attack at a church last year. The incident follows a series of attacks in Damascus after the ousting of former dictator Bashar al-Assad in late 2024. Current leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, who leads the jihadist groups controlling Damascus, has been attempting to consolidate full control over the country.
In the tropical Pacific, El Niño conditions have set in, researchers say.
The article reports that researchers from New Zealand’s Earth Sciences organization (ESNZ) have identified conditions consistent with the El Niño climate phenomenon in the tropical Pacific. They warn that impacts on New Zealand’s weather are likely to intensify over the coming months. The ESNZ joined other organizations in Australia, Japan, and the U.S. in confirming the development of El Niño, which is expected to reach strong intensity between July and September. The effects are projected to peak during the Southern Hemisphere summer, spanning late 2023 into early 2024. According to lead researcher Chris Brandolini, this El Niño event is at least comparable in strength to five of the strongest recorded El Niños in modern history. The article outlines regional rainfall expectations, noting potential below-average precipitation in some areas and above-normal levels in others. It also mentions possible temperature fluctuations and increased wind variability later in the year. Additionally, it notes two lower-probability risks: sudden stratospheric warming and the occurrence of a tropical cyclone outside the typical season, both historically linked to El Niño. Brandolini connects the
New York Post: Taylor Swift ja Travis Kelce ovat jo avioituneet yksityisesti
New York Postin Page Six -osio kertoo, että Taylor Swift ja Travis Kelce olisivat jo avioituneet yksityisesti, perustuen nimeniöttömille lähteille. Artikkelissa kerrotaan, että pariskunta olisi vannonnut toisilleen vihkivalat 'pienen läheisten joukon' läsnäollessa. Hääjuhlallisuuksien odotetaan alkaneen torstai-iltana järjestetyillä sadan hengen päivällisillä. Artikkeli huomioi, että Taylor Swiftin yksityiskone on hiljattain viettänyt aikaa Nashvillessä, mikä viittaa mahdolliseen vihkimiseen siellä. Taylor Swiftin edustajaa ei ole vielä vastannut kommenttipyyntöön. Artikkeli myös mainitsee, että Madison Square Gardenin edustalla on ollut aktiviteetteja järjestettävän erikoistapahtuman osalta, ja että pariskunta on uumoiltu avioituvan areenalla. Viestipalvelussa X:ssä on ollut viestejä, jotka viittaavat siihen, että Taylor Swift olisi saapunut areenalle torstai-iltana.
Shocking discovery in a suitcase in Pattaya. It was out of my control.
An Australian man has been accused of murdering a 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was found in his suitcase in Pattaya. The victim, Tunchanok Donhomla, was reported missing on Friday evening and her body was discovered early Saturday near a railway station. Police arrested the suspect at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, stating he was preparing to leave Thailand. According to police, surveillance footage shows the suspect arriving at his apartment with the victim on Thursday morning. Later that night, he was seen leaving alone with a large suitcase, which he transported by motorcycle near the railway station. The suspect denies the murder allegations and claims he acted in self-defense, while also denying accusations of hiding the body and committing a crime against a minor. Thai media report that the suspect told police he had paid the girl for sexual services but argued over payment, and claimed she left the house while he was asleep. After his arrest, the suspect expressed condolences to the victim’s family and apologized. Police noted that there are fingerprints on the suspect’s body that suggest a struggle. The victim’s family described her as their only child, who had visited
Lapland festivals are dominated by nostalgic artists, with Randelin's Kake and Dingo attracting adult audiences
The summer festival season in Lapland began in Rovaniemi with the Santa Open Air event at Sairaalan Niemi. The festivals attract adult audiences with nostalgia-driven music, featuring artists like Dingo, Mamba, and Suurlähettiläät who performed hits from the late 20th century. Eventworks, which organizes three major Lapland festivals, noted that these nostalgic songs resonate well with their adult audience, unlike more modern acts such as Aresta. Eventworks has collaborated with Rauhala Events Oy for artist bookings, allowing certain performers to appear at multiple festivals on the same day. While some Finnish festivals have reduced ticket prices to make them accessible to younger people, Lapland festivals maintain affordable pricing, with two-day passes costing up to 150 euros. The largest Lapland festival, Simerock in August, is age-unrestricted but remains the most popular among adults.
Hacking superpower North Korea stole cryptocurrency worth hundreds of millions
The article reports that North Korea has become a major threat to global cybersecurity through large-scale cryptocurrency thefts. According to a report by TRM Labs, North Korean hacking groups stole $643 million worth of cryptocurrency in the first half of 2026, contributing to worldwide losses exceeding nearly $1 billion. The article highlights that North Korea has been the leading country in crypto-related cybercrime for years, though recent gains have decreased compared to an exceptionally large heist where they stole $1.5 billion from the Dubai-based Bybit exchange. It also notes that North Korea generates significant revenue through cybercrime, data harvesting, fraud, and other IT-related crimes. The US State Department, along with Japan and South Korea, is intensifying cooperation to counter these activities. Additionally, the article mentions that North Korea provides weapons and military equipment to Russia in support of its war against Ukraine, reportedly worth around $10 billion, and receives over $600 million in return for troop deployments.
Warner bought the publishing rights to Mökkitie Records
Mökkitye Records, levy-yhtiö, joka perustettiin laulaja-lauluntekijä Arttu Wiskarin menestyneen läpimurron jälkeen vuonna 2012, on myynyt sen musiikkikatalogin ja kustannusoikeudet Warner Musicille. Sopimus ilmoitettiin perjantain päivällä, ja osapuolet vahvistivat sen allekirjoittamisen. Wiskari on solminut uuden monivuotisen artistisopimuksen Warner Music Finlandin kanssa. Kauppahinta ei ole julkaistu.
The Court of Appeal sentenced an eagle man to more than 10 years in prison for killing his wife already in previous years of violence
A Finnish man named Kimmo Petteri Efraim Järvisalo was sentenced by a district court to over 10 years in prison for killing his wife in May 2025. The incident occurred in their shared home when he struck his unconscious and heavily intoxicated wife in the chest with a kitchen knife. After the attack, Järvisalo stabbed himself and sought help from a neighbor, who called emergency services. The victim was found unresponsive but survived initial resuscitation efforts before dying later. The court ruled that Järvisalo had knowledge of his actions at the time, despite claiming memory loss. His defense argued that the wife had been self-harming under intoxication, but the court rejected this claim. Järvisalo has a history of domestic violence against his wife, which was corroborated by police reports and witness accounts. He has also admitted to losing his memory after the event. The court ordered him to pay compensation totaling approximately €4,100 to the state and around €8,700 to his wife’s sister for emotional distress, funeral costs, and legal expenses. The case is appealable to the Regional Court of Northern Ostrobothnia.
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Yhdysvaltain teknologiajättien osakekurssit nousivat voimakkaasti keväällä, mutta viime viikoisin ne ovat alkanut laskea, kun markkinoilla on esiintynyt epäilyjä tekoälyinvestointien järkevyydestä. Piensijoittajat pohtivat, onko tekoälyhuuma vielä pitkässä, ja monet suomalaiset sijoittajat ovat osallisina suurten teknologiafirmojen osakkeissa. OP:n varallisuudenhoidon osakesijoitusjohtaja Juuso Kenkkilä korostaa, että vaikka kurssit ovat laskeneet viime viikon aikana, niiden yli vuoden kasvu on ollut merkittävää. Hän huomauttaa, että markkinoilla on sekä positiivisia merkkejä kysynnästä että varoitussignaaleita, kuten Meta:n ilmoitus harkitsevan myydä laskentakapasiteettiaan. Kenkkilä ennustaa, että tuloskausi USA:n markkinoilla pysyy vahvana, ja korostaa, että sijoittajat tulisi olla huolissaan, jos tuloskasvu alkaa hiipua, vaikka kurssit voisivat nousta. Samaan aikaan globaali MSCI Maailma -indeksi on noussut kaikkien aikojen huippuun.
SPR's first aid worker will leave for Venezuela on Monday morning.
The first Finnish Red Cross aid worker is set to depart for Venezuela on Monday morning to assess the medical assistance needed after recent earthquakes. The earthquake struck Caraballeda city in Venezuela, causing significant damage. According to Toni Jokinen, head of the International Aid Support and Coordination Unit at the Finnish Red Cross, the aid worker is a healthcare professional, specifically a doctor. The aid worker will join an international team to evaluate the current need for medical and health-related support in the country. The Finnish Red Cross has already prepared several aid workers for deployment and is ready to send a field hospital if necessary. Additionally, the organization is providing financial assistance through its disaster fund. The earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, occurred between Wednesday and Thursday night according to Finnish time. National Assembly leader Jorge Rodriguez reported that at least 1,430 people have died in the quakes, and tens of thousands remain trapped.
In France, the hottest June on record
France experienced its hottest June in meteorological records, according to the French Meteorological Institute. The average temperature for June was 22.7 degrees Celsius, which is 3.8 degrees higher than the average for the same period between 1991 and 2020. In many areas, temperatures exceeded 40 degrees Celsius. Health Minister Stephanie Rist reported earlier today that more than two thousand people died during the heatwave compared to usual numbers, though she warned these figures are preliminary and could still rise.
The Kremlin blacklist was used in Finland Alexander, persecuted by Russia, was left without a home in Kuopio
An Estonian man named Aleksandr was denied rental housing in Finland due to his name appearing on a sanctions list managed by Russia’s financial watchdog, Rosfinmonitoring. The property management company Kodisto refused to rent him an apartment in Kuopio, citing concerns over sanctions or money laundering. Aleksandr had been living in Finland since August 2021 under asylum status and faced difficulties finding accommodation after his wife began studying there in spring 2024. He applied multiple times for rentals but received no response until being told the company would not rent to them. Kodisto directed him to ask Finnish customer data provider Asiakastieto, which then referred him back to Kodisto. In August 2025, the reason for the ban was revealed: Asiakastieto had provided Kodisto with information from Rosfinmonitoring’s list. Aleksandr filed complaints with both the Equality Ombudsman and the Data Protection Authority. In March 2026, the Equality Ombudsman concluded that Kodisto had engaged in discrimination and that Asiakastieto might have indirectly contributed to it. However, the report is not legally binding. Yle has confirmed the details of Aleksandr’s case using source
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