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The Independent UK · Aug 21

Sword-wielding man injures several at Swedish school

STOCKHOLM - A man armed with a sword injured several people at a Swedish high school on Friday and one person was later detained, local ​authorities said.

Bangkok Post · Aug 21

Several injured in Sweden school sword attack, suspect held

Several people were injured after a person armed with a sword attacked a high school in Fagersta, central Sweden, on Friday, authorities said.

The Times of India · Aug 21

Swedish MP intervenes in ‘damaging’ Brexit row over elderly Britons ordered to leave

Migration minister asked how he intends to stop deportations of people ‘who had lived in Sweden for decades’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18

Way Out West review: Zara Larsson stuns the Swedish crowd in ultimate homecoming gig

4/5 Swedish event is often overlooked as a festival go-to, but is well worth the trip

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Brighton’s Emilie Joramo: ‘I feel like I’m now in the place I want to be’

She’s always been keen on the WSL, and the club have long had their eye on her – now the Norwegian midfielder tells Suzanne Wrack she feels ready to make an impact

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

Much of Sweden's Söderåsen plateau became more open in the 18th and 19th centuries; in 2001, 1,625 hectares were protected as a national park, and today it is one of northern Europe's largest continuous protected broadleaf forests

The Söderåsen plateau in southern Sweden has transitioned from its historical grazed heathland, significantly impacted by intensive grazing in the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, Söderåsen National Park encompasses over 1,600 hectares of lush broadleaf forest, showcasing the impressive capacity for natural regeneration and ecological restoration over time, while preserving…

The Times of India · Aug 17

Europe continues to battle wildfires as Belgium sees biggest blaze in recorded history

The fire in eastern Belgium doubled in size over 24 hours by Sunday morning. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism was activated on Saturday, with three helicopters and two water-bombing aircraft arriving from Sweden, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic.

Euronews · Aug 16

Post-Brexit rights for British citizens are being undermined in Sweden

Apparent high level of removal orders suggests Sweden is rejecting ‘reasonable grounds’ for failing to apply to stay

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15

The DSA's Agenda Could Cost More Than $200 Trillion—and You'll Be Picking Up the Tab

The Democratic Socialists of America promise free everything, but its agenda would require confiscation on a scale that would make European welfare states tremble.

Reason · Aug 14