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An 18-year-old student attacked Brinell School in Fagersta, Sweden, with a sword, killing a 17-year-old girl and injuring three others before police arrested him; investigators are probing motive, with two houses searched, and authorities say no other attackers were involved. The region briefly faced an emergency before calm returned, while national leaders expressed solidarity as Sweden's election approaches.
Over 10,000 people gathered in Stockholm to demand stronger climate action ahead of Sweden’s September 13 general election, criticizing the government’s policies for not aligning with science to cut transport emissions by 70% by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2045, with Greta Thunberg among the marchers.
A 17-year-old girl died after a sword-wielding man attacked students at Brinell School in Fagersta, Sweden. The suspect, an 18-year-old former student, was arrested after a police standoff and charged with murder. Three other students were injured, two with injuries requiring emergency surgery. Investigators are examining motives and potential social-media links; Sweden’s prime minister visited the scene as authorities continue the investigation.
Swedish police say a 17-year-old girl was killed in a Friday sword attack at Brinell High School in Fagersta; the 18-year-old suspect is reportedly another student at the school. Two boys were seriously injured and a third person lightly hurt. Investigators are probing online materials, including a TikTok post linked to the incident. Prosecutors have detained the suspect on murder and multiple counts of attempted murder. Leaders visited the makeshift memorial as campaigning paused ahead of September’s election, and about 80 staff and students have been interviewed as the case unfolds.
A deadly sword attack at Brinell School in Fagersta, central Sweden left a 17-year-old girl dead and two boys (ages 12 and 17) seriously injured, with another person lightly hurt; an 18-year-old man was arrested and police are treating the case as murder and attempted murder. Police fired shots during the response, though it’s not confirmed whether the attacker was hit before he was detained. Prime Minister Kristersson and opposition leader Andersson visited the school as investigations continue; local reports say the suspect wore a helmet and may have been a former student. The region briefly declared a state of emergency on Friday, which ended by Saturday.
A 17-year-old girl was killed in a sword attack at a Swedish school, prompting an investigation and underscoring ongoing concerns about violence in educational settings, with past Swedish attacks providing grim context.
A sword-wielding attacker killed one person and wounded two teenagers at Brinell School in Fagersta, central Sweden; the suspect was detained after being shot in the leg by police, as authorities placed nearby centers on lockdown and mounted a large emergency response.
A fatal sword attack at Brinell School in Sweden left one person dead as police investigate; Prime Minister Kristersson called it a serious incident and the King expressed sorrow. The case comes amid background concerns following Sweden’s 2025 mass shooting in Örebro and subsequent gun-law tightening.
A person armed with a sword attacked Brinellskolan in Fagersta, central Sweden, injuring several people before police detained the suspect; authorities locked down the school, secured the scene with a large police and ambulance presence, and will review camera footage as they investigate.
A Swedish study of 2,981 adults aged 60+ followed for up to 15 years found that those who routinely went 14–24 hours without eating developed chronic diseases faster than peers with shorter fasting intervals, with the strongest pattern in those 78 and older. The diseases included cardiovascular conditions (e.g., heart failure, stroke) and neuropsychiatric issues (e.g., depression, dementia), while musculoskeletal conditions showed no clear link. The study is observational and can’t establish causation; factors like nutrient absorption, muscle maintenance, medications, existing health conditions, and overall frailty may influence results. Data were collected from 2001–2004 in Sweden, so generalizability to other populations or current eating patterns should be cautioned. Overall, findings suggest fasting guidance may need to account for age, nutrition, and health status rather than applying younger-adult results to older populations.
Eurozone GDP rose 0.4% QoQ in Q2 2026, with the EU up 0.5%, driven mainly by net exports as consumption and investment cooled. Ireland led with 3.9% growth, followed by Lithuania 1.7% and Sweden 1.4%, while Belgium and Austria stalled. Spain (+0.7%) and Portugal (+0.8%) also posted solid gains, and Germany, France and Italy expanded by about 0.2% each. Inflation firmed in July in Germany (~2.7%) and Spain (~3.5%), suggesting the ECB faces a delicate rate path ahead.
A Swedish Viking Center lent its nearly 60-foot replica Glad av Gillberga to Charlie’s Tale Limited (a Universal Pictures subsidiary) for filming Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey; the ship returned with a cracked hull, damaged rigging and needed repainting, leading the center to bill about $6,000 for repairs done by volunteers. Universal says invoices were paid in full and disputes remain. The repairs caused downtime and revenue losses for the center, though the owner enjoyed seeing his ship onscreen in the movie, which has posted a strong opening at the box office.
President Zelensky announced that Ukraine and Sweden signed a deal to purchase 16 Gripen E fighters with a complete support package, while Ukraine is also set to receive 16 Gripen C/D jets in early 2027 as part of broader defense cooperation including drones and anti-ballistic capabilities.
Sweden’s Saab announced a SEK 24.6 billion deal with the Swedish FMV to deliver 16 Gripen E fighters to Ukraine, with first providing 16 Gripen C/D jets donated and handed over by 2027; the Gripen Es are scheduled for delivery to Ukraine between 2029 and 2030. The package includes spare parts and equipment. The Gripen E features a larger fuel load, GE F414 engine, ten hardpoints, the ES-05 Raven AESA radar, IRST, and compatibility with Meteor missiles, and it will operate alongside Ukraine’s Erieye AEW&C aircraft. Training for Ukrainian pilots and technicians on the Gripen C/D is already underway, with a longer-term aim of expanding to 100–150 Gripen aircraft in the future.
France is the heavy -340 favorite to beat Sweden in the World Cup Round of 32, with the draw at +500; a common bet is France -1.5 at -125, and Ousmane Dembele is highlighted at +100 to score anytime, as Mbappe may be double-teamed. A 2-0 or 3-1 France win is anticipated.