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Monday briefing: What is the cause of Sweden’s ‘terrorist-like’ epidemic of violence?

In today’s newsletter: Eleven people have died since the start of September in a spate of shootings and bombings – this is how the country is managing

The Guardian - UK

Sweden says the military will help the police with some duties as gang violence escalates

The Swedish government says it will have its military carry out some duties to free up police in the wake of an unprecedented crime wave

The Independent UK

Swedish government faces backlash after slashing climate budget

Move has drawn comparisons to UK, where Rishi Sunak has U-turned on environmental commitments

The Guardian - UK

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Nobel Foundation reverses invitations to Russia, Iran after backlash

Decision to invite representatives from Russia and Iran to awards ceremony criticised over Ukraine war, rights abuses.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 543 of the invasion

Russian missile attack on Chernihiv’s central square kills seven and injures 144 as Zelensky vows ‘notable response’

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war live: seven dead and more than 100 injured in Chernihiv attack – as it happened

President Zelenskiy said a theatre and university were also damaged in the strike on the central square

The Guardian - AU

At least seven killed in Russian strike on theatre in centre of Chernihiv

A six-year-old girl was among those killed and at least 15 children were wounded

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Watch live: President Zelensky visits Sweden to strengthen support for Ukraine

Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, and Swedish prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, are holding a joint press conference, with the NATO candidate offering ‘condolences’ for the ongoing Russian invasion.

The Independent UK

Denmark to tighten border controls after Quran burnings

Border controls will initially be in place until August 10 as a means to prevent further protests from far-right groups.

Al Jazeera

‘It’s a racism crisis’: call for action on Qur’an burnings in Sweden

As the debate rages about freedom of expression, soundings from Stockholm suggest many feel the limit has been reached

The Guardian - UK

Sweden plans to step up border controls as security situation worsens during Quran burning crisis

Sweden plans to step up border controls and identity checks at crossing points as its security situation deteriorates during a Quran burning crisis that has shaken both Sweden and neighboring Denmark in recent weeks

The Independent UK

Denmark seeks to legally prevent burnings of Quran or other religious scriptures

Denmark’s foreign minister says the government will seek to make it illegal to desecrate the Quran or other holy books in front of foreign embassies

The Independent UK

Denmark to seek legal means to prevent Quran burnings

Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen says gov’t will consider possibility of intervening in ‘special situations’.

Al Jazeera

Sweden's prime minister "extremely concerned" as new applications to burn religious books pour in

Sweden’s prime minister says that police have received several permit applications for the burning of religious texts in the country next week

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Russia ‘using disinformation’ to imply Sweden supported Qur’an burnings

Swedish government says ‘Russia-backed actors’ attempting to damage country’s bid to join Nato

The Guardian - UK

Erdoğan boxes clever for Turkish interests as Sweden wins Nato prize

President makes progress on series of issues despite some distaste among international partners for his methods

The Independent UK

Sweden's rocky road from neutrality toward NATO membership

When long-neutral Sweden applied for NATO membership together with Finland, both expected a quick accession process

The Independent UK

Turkey agrees to Sweden Nato membership after previously blocking bid

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seemed to previously suggest he would only allow Sweden to join if Turkey was re-considered for EU membership

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The Guardian - US

Turkey agrees to support Sweden’s Nato application

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan agreed to set aside his veto following last-ditch talks on the eve of the Nato summit in Vilnius, Lithuania

WEKU

Turkey's leader will work to approve Sweden's NATO bid ASAP, the alliance's head says

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Turkey's leader has agreed to have Turkish parliament vote on Sweden's bid to join the defense alliance.

France 24

Turkey's Erdogan agrees to back Swedish NATO bid, says alliance chief Stoltenberg

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to send Sweden’s NATO accession protocol to the Turkish Parliament “as soon as possible.”

Daily Mirror

Turkey links EU membership bid to row over Sweden joining NATO as summit looms

Ankara is refusing to allow Stockholm to join the Western military alliance - and has now urged NATO countries to back its bid to join the exclusive Brussels bloc

The Guardian - UK

Pave way for Turkish EU entry then Sweden can join Nato, says Erdoğan

Surprise obstacle thrown in way of Joe Biden plan involving offer of F-16 jets after last-minute talks

France 24

Turkey’s Erdogan demands EU membership talks in exchange for backing Swedish NATO bid

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday introduced a new condition for approving Sweden’s membership in NATO, calling on European countries to “open the way” for Turkey to join the European Union.

Tribune News Service

Biden heads to Europe to meet with King Charles III, world leaders

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden departs for Europe Sunday for a trip that will include his first meeting with King Charles III since his coronation, followed by a NATO summit.

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