Mika Immonen, Champion Pool Player Known as the Iceman, Dies at 52

He won the world nine-ball title in 2001 and the 10-ball title in 2009, as well as back-to-back U.S. Opens, earning his nickname for his steely demeanor.

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7 of Europe’s Most Delectable Fall Harvest Festivals

A pistachio exhibition. A herring market. The happy blend of wine and hiking. This list proves that foodies, too, can celebrate Autumnal travel.

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Finland’s Short, Precious Summers Are Plagued by Goose Poop

Finns trying to enjoy beaches and parks during their all-too-brief summers have been vexed by legions of geese — and their droppings. The smelly mess has resisted even the most innovative solutions.

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Finland Finds Russian Mercenary Guilty of War Crimes in Ukraine

A court sentenced Voislav Torden, a commander in a Russian paramilitary group, to life in prison for the attack and mutilation of Ukrainian soldiers in 2014.

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Finland Seizes Ship After Undersea Power Cable to Estonia Is Cut

The country’s prime minister said the incident, the latest in a series of disruptions to undersea infrastructure, underscored the danger of a so-called Russian shadow fleet.

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