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Sweden general election: close race as far right eyes role in government – Europe live

Country heads to the polls as latest polling shows 0.3-point gap between left and right wing blocs If you’re looking just for a single story to quickly catch up on the story of tonight, let’s cross to our Nordic correspondent, Miranda Bryant, for her preview. The prospect of far-right anti-immigration Sweden Democrats entering the government has understandably attracted a lot of international attention, particularly coming just days after the Alternative für Deutschland won the regional elections in Saxony Anhalt in Germany. Continue reading...

The Guardian World16:4633 min read

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Obama Urges Democrats to Move A.I. Oversight to the Center of Their Agenda

During a private fund-raiser, the former president warned that the technology could be “dangerous” if not managed urgently and with a clear plan.

The New York Times16:372 min read

World From Al Jazeera

Ukrainian drone evades Russian helicopter fire to strike oil tanker

Ukraine has released footage showing a drone evading fire from a Russian helicopter before striking a Russian oil tanker

Al Jazeera16:112 min read

World From BBC World

US congressman swims to safety after his plane is forced to land on a lake

The small plane carrying Rep Tom Tiffany had a mechanical issue that forced the pilot to make an emergency landing on a Wisconsin lake.

BBC World15:302 min read

World From NPR News

Actor Tatyana Ali is advocating for Black and Indigenous maternal health

Actor Tatyana Ali says her healing journey after a traumatic childbirth has inspired her advocacy for Black maternal health, including support for midwives, doulas and other birth workers.

NPR News14:002 min read

World From Sky News World

Celine Dion in tears during comeback concert after health battle

Celine Dion was brought to tears as she returned to the stage for the first time in almost six years after revealing she was battling a rare neurological disorder.

Sky News World22:352 min read

World From The Guardian World

Four dead in Louisiana stabbing spree as police arrest person of interest

Kaegan Jude Solet, 47, taken into custody after stabbings in Houma leave four dead and one wounded, authorities say Police arrested a person of interest after a series of stabbings in Houma, Louisiana, left at least four people dead and another person in critical condition in hospital. The Terrebonne parish sheriff’s office confirmed Kaegan Jude Solet, 47, had been taken into custody after deputies were initially called to the Ashland Drive area of Houma and located a juvenile with apparent stab wounds. Continue reading...

The Guardian World16:342 min read

World From The New York Times

Top Lawmakers Agree A.I.’s Risks Are Rising but Say They Have No Quick Fix

House Speaker Mike Johnson warned on Sunday of competitive risks from China, and Hakeem Jeffries, the minority leader, said Congress should start regulatory talks this week.

The New York Times16:232 min read

World From Al Jazeera

Kosovo approves new government after months of political deadlock

A newly approved government offers Kosovo only brief respite before a contentious presidential vote.

Al Jazeera16:112 min read

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