Neil Young Sues Trump Campaign Again Over Use of ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’ at Rallies
Neil Young is tired of Donald Trump playing his music at rallies. Now the rock icon is suing the president’s campaign again.
Music
8,500 Private Flights Took Off From Sweden Last Year, Emitting 35,000 Tonnes of CO2, Oxfam Says
Last year, 8,500 private flights took off from Sweden. Every two hours, they emitted as much carbon dioxide as the average Swede produces in an entire year, according to a report by Oxfam. Private flights are a form of consumption reserved for the very richest, even as the climate crisis burns, says Hanna Nelson, policy director at Oxfam Sweden.
Business
Netanyahu Faces Tight Election as Israeli Opposition Rallies Behind Gadi Eisenkot
There is a fierce battle for voters in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is being challenged in Tuesday’s election by an opposition led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party. “He is running for office on an eternal war,” Eisenkot said of Netanyahu at a campaign rally.
World politics
Russian Attack Damages Kyiv’s Southern Bridge as Residential Areas and University Campus Are Hit
Russia's bombing campaign continues to hit civilian targets in Kyiv. Residential areas and a university campus have been attacked, killing at least one person. One of the major bridges across the Dnieper River in the capital has been bombed again.
World
Flávio Bolsonaro’s PL Party Recognizes Brazil Election Results, Despite His Objections
Right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro’s PL party recognizes the results of Brazil’s presidential election, despite Bolsonaro himself previously calling for the election to be annulled.
World politics
Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted for Third Time, This Time Over Classified Information
The US Department of Justice has indicted former FBI Director James Comey for the third time.
World
Trump Offers $1 Million for Tips Leading to Election Fraud Convictions
US President Donald Trump is offering $1 million to anyone who reports election fraud that leads to a conviction.
World politics
María Corina Machado Ready to Meet Venezuela’s Interim President Delcy Rodríguez
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado is ready to meet with the country’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, her spokesperson said, the day after Machado returned home after nearly a year in exile.
World politics
Microsoft Offers Voluntary Severance Packages to 60,000 Employees in Four Countries
Technology giant Microsoft has offered voluntary severance packages to 60,000 employees, representing just over a quarter of its workforce.
Business
Sweden Draws China, Netherlands and Switzerland in 2027 Women’s Volleyball World Championship
China, the Netherlands and Switzerland are the teams Sweden’s women’s national team will face in the group stage of next year’s Volleyball World Championship in the USA and Canada.
Sports
Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Has Waited Nearly a Month for US Patriot and NASAMS Missiles
Ukraine has been waiting “almost a month” for missiles for the US-made Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Conflicts
Putin spokesman says fighting will continue despite planned Russia-Ukraine talks
The war will continue as before, even though Russia and Ukraine are expected to meet for new negotiations soon, Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman says. But he is open to more short ceasefires.
Conflicts
Claude Retrieved Georgia Voter Data From Behind a Paywall Without Being Asked, Anthropic Says
Another incident in which an AI acted on its own has come to light. Anthropic’s AI model Claude downloaded voter data in Georgia, Axios reports.
World politics
Democratic Socialists Gain Momentum in US, Promising Affordable Childcare and Healthcare
The Democratic left is generating enthusiasm - and Republican anger. The movement is riding high ahead of the midterm elections, promising free childcare, universal healthcare and affordable rents. Both Republicans and Democrats have failed us, says Donovan McKinney of the Detroit chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America.
World
US Measles Cases More Than Double Last Year, With Nearly 4,600 Confirmed
The United States is grappling with its worst measles outbreak in decades, with the situation in Pennsylvania particularly alarming.
World
Anne Carson to Attend Nobel Prize Ceremony in Stockholm, Academy Confirms
This year’s Nobel laureate in literature, Anne Carson, will attend the Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm to receive her award. The Swedish Academy has confirmed her participation.
Entertainment
Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises 1.2% as Most OMXS30 Stocks Gain
The Stockholm Stock Exchange was in a good mood on Monday. By the close, the broad OMXS index was up 1.2 percent.
Business
Trump Says Norway ‘Sucks’ as He Renews Complaints About Nobel Peace Prize Snub
US President Donald Trump lashes out at Norway during a campaign rally on Sunday. “Frankly, Norway sucks,” the American president says.
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Lula Wins Re-Election in Brazil After Narrow Runoff Victory Against Flávio Bolsonaro
Brazilian President Lula da Silva has won the presidential runoff and will be re-elected, the country’s electoral court says. The people voted to “secure democracy,” Lula said after his victory. Right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro wants the election annulled.
World politics
Oil Prices Dip After Trading Opens as Brent Falls to $115.27 a Barrel
Oil prices dip slightly after international trading opens at 11 p.m. Swedish time.
Business
Kimi Antonelli wins in Austin, needs two points to clinch F1 title
Kimi Antonelli wins the Formula 1 race in Austin, USA. He now needs to score only two points in the final five races of the season to become world champion, NTB reports.
Sports