Sweden’s parliament speaker has asked opposition leader Magdalena Andersson to try to form a new government after the left-wing parties won a narrow majority in the recent election. Andersson faces challenges because the four left-wing parties have disagreements, especially over whether the Left Party should have government roles.
Key Facts
Magdalena Andersson, leader of the Social Democrats, has been tasked to form Sweden’s new government.
Andersson was Sweden’s first woman prime minister from 2021 to 2022.
The left-wing bloc holds a slim majority in the 349-seat parliament after the recent election.
The four left-wing parties include the Social Democrats, the Left Party, the Centre Party, and the Greens.
The Centre Party opposes sharing government roles with the Left Party.
The Left Party wants to be part of the government for its support.
The new parliament will meet on September 28 to review Andersson’s progress and elect a new speaker.
If Andersson cannot form a government, the current prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, may try to build his own government.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Earl Spencer, Princess Diana's brother, says he told the truth about a phone call with King Charles after Diana's death, where Charles allegedly said "we'll forget her soon enough." Buckingham Palace responded by saying grief can affect memory, but Spencer insists on his version of events.
Key Facts
Earl Spencer claims King Charles said "we'll forget her soon enough" after Diana died.
The comment was part of an argument about whether Princes William and Harry should walk in Diana's funeral procession.
Buckingham Palace said grief can change how people remember events.
Spencer says he only had two phone calls ever with Charles and remembers Charles's words clearly.
The palace disputes Spencer's account but has not responded to his latest comments.
Spencer's new book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, criticizes the Royal Family and will be published soon.
Spencer also claims Charles sounded unexpectedly happy when he first called after Diana’s death.
Diana died in a car crash in Paris on 31 August 1997 and was buried at the Spencer family estate.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Princess Diana’s brother, Earl Spencer, said King Charles became very angry during a phone call with him just after Diana’s death. Earl Spencer claimed in a new book that Charles made a harsh comment about forgetting Diana during a disagreement about her funeral procession. Buckingham Palace responded by saying grief can affect how people remember events.
Key Facts
Earl Spencer is Princess Diana’s brother.
He said King Charles was very angry after Diana’s death.
The anger was during a phone call discussing whether Princes William and Harry should walk in Diana’s funeral.
Earl Spencer claims Charles said, “we'll forget her soon enough” during this argument.
Earl Spencer shared these claims in a new book.
Buckingham Palace responded, saying grief can affect memory and judgment.
The palace suggested that pain from losing a sibling can change how someone remembers things.
This story was shared during an interview by the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The sisters of Nicholas Brandram, suspected in a "Putney pusher" case, said he did not match the suspect description and was innocent. They criticized the police for not quickly clearing his name, and Brandram died by suicide after facing pressure during the investigation.
Key Facts
Nicholas Brandram was suspected of being the "Putney pusher."
His sisters said he did not fit the description of the suspect.
They said the police showed little urgency in proving his innocence.
Brandram died on Tuesday evening, and his family said he took his own life.
His mental health worsened after his arrest.
The sisters questioned why police did not complete DNA tests that could have cleared him.
The family described police actions as "negligent and reckless."
The story was reported on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Audio recordings captured the moments just before a military F-16 pilot ejected from the aircraft. The fighter jet crashed and caught fire in a field in Michigan on Thursday.
Key Facts
The incident involved a U.S. military F-16 fighter jet.
The pilot ejected safely before the crash.
The jet crashed in a field located in Michigan.
The crash happened on a Thursday.
Audio from the pilot's wingman recorded the events leading up to the ejection.
The jet caught fire after crashing.
The recordings help provide details about the situation during the emergency.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
UEFA and CONCACAF have asked FIFA to give $10 million from its cash reserves to each of its 211 member associations. This request follows the cancellation of FIFA's plan to sell part of its commercial rights to private investors, which faced strong opposition.
Key Facts
UEFA and CONCACAF sent a letter to FIFA president Gianni Infantino demanding $10 million for each of FIFA's 211 members.
The demand comes after FIFA dropped a plan called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) within four days.
The FFE plan involved creating a company to manage rights for competitions like the World Cup and selling 21% to investors.
UEFA says FIFA has over $5 billion in reserves but has not used the money to help member associations.
UEFA wants FIFA to pay a total of $2.11 billion to all associations, on top of regular funding from 2027 to 2030.
The Football Association chair also requested FIFA release all documents about the cancelled plan and explain the suspension reversal of a US player at the World Cup.
Infantino will seek re-election in March 2025, with candidates for opposition due by November 18.
The next FIFA Council meeting is scheduled for October 15.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A crowded prison cell in Minna, Nigeria, held suspected illegal gold miners, where 37 died from what appears to be lack of air due to poor ventilation. Protests against the deaths led to police using teargas and live rounds to control crowds demanding justice, while an investigation into the incident has begun.
Key Facts
37 suspected illegal gold miners died in a prison cell in Minna, Niger state, Nigeria.
The deaths likely resulted from overcrowding and poor ventilation, not disease as initially claimed.
A survivor described panic and struggling to breathe inside the cell.
Protests erupted after the deaths, involving miners and relatives, some armed and clashing with security forces.
Police used teargas and live ammunition to disperse protesters.
The Paramiltary group NSCDC had detained the miners after raids on suspected illegal mines.
Niger state’s NSCDC commandant was suspended pending an investigation ordered by Nigeria’s interior minister.
The state governor confirmed the deaths, declared mourning days, and postponed election campaigning.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Duncan Sheik, a Grammy- and Tony Award-winning singer-songwriter known for his 1996 song "Barely Breathing," has died at age 56. He died on September 17 in Manhattan and is survived by his wife, Nora Ariffin, and their 7-year-old daughter, Ines.
Key Facts
Duncan Sheik was 56 years old at the time of his death.
He died on Thursday, September 17, in Manhattan.
Sheik was best known for the 1996 hit song "Barely Breathing."
He won both Grammy and Tony Awards in his music career.
Sheik was married to Nora Ariffin, and they had a daughter named Ines, born in December 2018.
His family requested privacy while he was receiving medical care before his death.
He was born in Montclair, New Jersey, and raised in South Carolina.
Sheik’s sister, Kacie Sheik, is an actress who has appeared on Broadway.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Security forces in Nigeria used tear gas and fired at protesters who were upset about the deaths of 37 miners held in custody. The miners died while detained for illegal mining, and the government has started an investigation into the cause of their deaths.
Key Facts
37 miners died while in custody of Nigeria’s Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The miners were arrested for illegal mining in the Wushishi-Lukoto area near Minna city.
Protesters gathered in hundreds in Minna to demand answers about the miners’ deaths.
Security forces fired at protesters and used tear gas; it is unclear if live bullets or pellets were used.
A 24-hour curfew was imposed in the area by the state governor.
The NSCDC initially suggested disease might have caused the deaths but later said the cause is not confirmed.
An intelligence report suggested poor ventilation and overcrowding in the cells may have caused the deaths.
The Niger State NSCDC commander was suspended while the government investigates.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Stephanie Cole, a British actor known for many TV and theatre roles, has died at age 84. She struggled with Alzheimer’s disease in recent years and was praised for her acting and charity work.
Key Facts
Stephanie Cole died at 84 years old.
She was known for roles in TV shows like Coronation Street, Waiting for God, and Open All Hours.
Cole played Sylvia Goodwin on Coronation Street from 2011 to 2013.
She won awards for comedy acting, including the British Soap Award and British Comedy Award.
Cole also acted in theatre productions such as King Lear and Noises Off.
She supported mental health charities during her life.
Her family asked for privacy after her death.
She had been living with Alzheimer’s disease for several years.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A new study found that people who carry a rare genetic mutation called EGFR T790M have a much higher risk of lung cancer, especially those who never smoked. Researchers analyzed data from millions of people and found that the mutation increases lung cancer risk by about 25 times overall and over 60 times for non-smokers.
Key Facts
The EGFR T790M mutation is linked to a large increase in lung cancer risk.
People with the mutation who never smoked have more than 60 times higher lung cancer risk.
Overall, carriers have about 25 times higher odds of lung cancer compared to non-carriers.
The mutation is rare, found in about 1 in every 15,850 people.
It is most common in the United States, especially in people with British, Irish, African, or Indigenous American ancestry.
The mutation likely came from Europe to the Southern Appalachian region about 200 years ago.
Data in the study came from over 3 million people’s genetic and health records.
Researchers hope this finding will help identify people who may need genetic testing and lung cancer screening.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Recent warnings about artificial intelligence (AI) risks have led to different reactions, including President Donald Trump calling the concerns a hoax and China criticizing U.S. calls to slow AI development as fearmongering. As China’s President Xi Jinping visits Washington, experts say the U.S. and China are unlikely to agree on strict AI rules, especially with Taiwan, a key chip producer, caught in rising tensions.
Key Facts
President Donald Trump dismissed AI danger warnings as a hoax.
China criticized calls from the U.S. to slow down AI progress, calling them fearmongering.
President Xi Jinping is visiting Washington for talks with the U.S. leadership.
The U.S. and China are competing in AI development and may not agree on strong regulations.
Taiwan makes advanced memory chips essential for AI technology.
Duncan Sheik, a singer and composer known for the 1990s hit "Barely Breathing" and the Broadway musical "Spring Awakening," has died at age 56. He passed away from cardiac arrest on Thursday, surrounded by his family.
Key Facts
Duncan Sheik was a singer-songwriter famous for the song "Barely Breathing" in the 1990s.
He composed music for the Broadway show "Spring Awakening," which won eight Tony Awards in 2007.
Sheik won awards for best orchestrations and original musical score for "Spring Awakening."
He also worked on Broadway shows "American Psycho" (2016) and "Alice by Heart" (2018).
Sheik died on Thursday from cardiac arrest, as confirmed by his family.
He is survived by his wife Nora, their daughter Ines, his parents, and two half-siblings.
His family shared that he was surrounded by love at the time of his death.
"Spring Awakening" is set for an off-Broadway run in New York City this November.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The article discusses new findings about government spending priorities. It shows that Hollywood-related expenses often receive attention, while important environmental cleanup projects get less support.
Key Facts
Recent evidence reveals government spending patterns.
Spending often favors Hollywood and entertainment industries.
Environmental cleanup efforts receive less financial support.
This spending imbalance affects local communities.
People may overlook these issues when traveling between cities like Los Angeles and New York.
The article calls for better balance between entertainment funding and environmental needs.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A police officer chasing a suspect on foot got a ride from a woman driving a red Nissan Micra. The suspect, Jacob Roberts, had been involved in a dangerous police chase and was later arrested and sentenced to prison for driving offences and drug possession.
Key Facts
Jacob Roberts, 25, led police on a dangerous vehicle chase in Abercwmboi, Wales.
Roberts had reverse-hit a police car twice and crashed into parked cars and a building while fleeing.
He was driving erratically, ignoring junctions and putting pedestrians at risk.
After abandoning his van, Roberts tried to escape on foot but was pursued by PC Kerswell.
A female driver stopped her Nissan Micra and gave the officer a ride to help catch Roberts.
Roberts was arrested with two cannabis cigarettes found on him.
He was sentenced to one year and two months in jail and disqualified from driving for three years.
Roberts pleaded guilty to multiple charges including dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and possession of controlled drugs.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Duncan Sheik, a singer and composer known for the hit song "Barely Breathing" and the Tony-winning musical "Spring Awakening," died at age 56 from organ failure. He had been in and out of the hospital during the past month before his death.
Key Facts
Duncan Sheik was 56 years old when he died.
Cause of death was organ failure.
Sheik’s mother confirmed his death to the New York Times.
He was hospitalized multiple times in the last month.
Sheik became famous in the 1990s with his song "Barely Breathing."
He wrote the music for "Spring Awakening," a musical that won eight Tony awards in 2006.
"Spring Awakening" deals with tough topics like abortion and suicide.
Sheik also created other musicals and continued releasing music until 2022.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Danish musician Agnes Obel released a new album called "The Meaning of Flowers." The album explores deep feelings related to the start of human life and motherhood through emotional and rich music often used in films and TV.
Key Facts
Agnes Obel is a Danish musician and composer.
Her new album is titled "The Meaning of Flowers."
The album explores themes beyond flowers, focusing on human life and motherhood.
The music creates emotional soundscapes, which are used in movies and television.
Obel talks about the challenges artists face in balancing creativity, personal life, and professional work.
The interview was published on September 18, 2026, by France24.
The content includes a video that may require disabling browser extensions to view.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Police in Ceuta used batons and fired shots into the air while moving migrants from the beaches to a new camp. About 10,000 migrants remain in Ceuta weeks after more than 72,000 crossed from Morocco.
Key Facts
Police used batons during the transfer of migrants in Ceuta.
Shots were fired into the air by police to control the situation.
Migrants were moved from beaches to a new camp location.
Nearly 10,000 migrants are still in Ceuta.
Over 72,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta from Morocco in a recent large influx.
Ceuta is a Spanish territory located on the northern coast of Africa.
The migrant situation in Ceuta has been ongoing for several weeks after the record number arrived.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The Pentagon released a new set of 71 files about unidentified flying objects (UFOs), including documents about a secret military program that studied advanced aerospace technologies from 2008 to 2012. The files contain technical studies, videos of unexplained flying objects, and reports of injuries linked to possible encounters with unknown craft.
Key Facts
The Pentagon released 71 files, including PDFs, videos, and audio, mostly with some information blacked out.
Documents cover the Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program (AAWSAP), a secret military initiative from 2008 to 2012.
AAWSAP focused on futuristic aerospace threats and breakthrough technologies like warp drives, wormholes, antigravity, and invisibility cloaking.
37 documents from AAWSAP were made public, revealing new details such as agency offices involved.
A 2010 technical report describes three engineers who suffered medical symptoms after unknown aerospace events, including hair loss and signs of radiation sickness.
Videos include footage of unidentified objects moving at high speeds, including a 2022 incident in the Middle East where objects flew sporadically at 80-180 miles per hour.
The Pentagon states the released documents are reference studies, not confirmed evidence of these technologies.
Some of the files date back to 1952 and extend into the future up to 2025.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Ireland currently holds the rotating presidency of the European Union (EU) and is managing a busy agenda, including budget talks and policy proposals. Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, said Ireland is well positioned to lead discussions on the EU budget for 2028-2034 because the country has experience both receiving and contributing EU funds.
Key Facts
Ireland holds the rotating presidency of the EU in 2026.
Thomas Byrne is Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs.
Byrne attended the 2026 EU State of the Union speech in Strasbourg.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed banning children’s access to social media.
Ireland aims to support this proposed social media ban during its EU presidency.
Ireland plans to lead negotiations on the EU budget for 2028-2034.
Ireland was a net recipient of EU funds until recently and is now a net contributor.
Byrne described Ireland’s approach to budget talks as pragmatic because of its experience on both sides.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
