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Swedish police have arrested a teenager connected to a fatal shooting of three individuals at a hair salon in Uppsala. Police believe that the deaths might be linked to gang activity.
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The teenager connected to the shootings in Uppsala, Sweden was arrested.
Three individuals, aged between 15 and 20, were shot and killed in a hair salon.
The identity of the victims is not yet fully confirmed by the police.
The incident may be related to gang activity, according to Swedish media.
One of the deceased had past connections with a known gang leader, Ismail Abdo.
Sweden has experienced an increase in teenage gang crime over recent years.
The Swedish government is proposing legislation to allow wiretapping of children under 15 to combat gang recruitment.
The incident occurred on the eve of the Walpurgis spring festival in Uppsala, a major event in the city.
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Australian food blogger Nagi Maehashi and US author Sally McKenney claim that TikTok influencer Brooke Bellamy copied their recipes in her best-selling cookbook. However, Bellamy and her publisher, Penguin Random House Australia, strongly deny these accusations.
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The dispute centers around recipes in Brooke Bellamy's cookbook, "Bake with Brooki".
Nagi Maehashi and Sally McKenney have alleged that Bellamy copied some of their recipes.
Maehashi launched her food blog, RecipeTin Eats, in 2014, which draws 45 million readers each month.
Bellamy operates three Brooki Bakehouse branches in Queensland and has a large TikTok following with over two million followers.
Ms. Bellamy and her publisher, Penguin Random House Australia, have strongly denied the plagiarism allegations.
Despite denying wrongdoing, Bellamy has offered to remove certain recipes from future reprints of her cookbook.
Her book has made over A$4.6m (£2.1m; $2.9) since its release in October 2024.
Both Maehashi's and Bellamy's cookbooks have been nominated for this year's Australian Book Industry Awards.
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The US tariffs have not scared Chinese traders, but are intensifying existing economic pressures within China. China's concerns range from a decline in consumer spending and a housing crisis, to job insecurity and an ageing population.
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Chinese traders are not fearful of the US tariffs, rather it has motivated them to create humorous content online.
China's President, Xi Jinping, stated that China is not reliant on anyone's provisions and will not submit to unjust suppressions.
China's economy is struggling with issues such as a housing crisis, job insecurities, and an older population.
Despite robust housing construction, China has an oversupply of homes with decreased values, damaging consumer confidence.
The country is also facing a potential pension crisis with about 300 million individuals aged between 50 to 60 expected to leave the workforce over the next decade.
Youth unemployment is a problem, with over one in five people aged 16 to 24 jobless in urban areas. The government has stopped releasing unemployment figures for youths since August 2023.
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Pakistan's information minister has stated that they have reason to believe India is preparing for a military strike in the next 24 to 36 hours. This follows after an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir which India accuses Pakistan of supporting.
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Pakistan's information minister, Attaullah Tarar, has warned that India might carry out a military action within a day or so.
The warning comes after an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists. India has blamed Pakistan for supporting the attackers.
Pakistan has dismissed these allegations.
Indian-administered Kashmir witnessed the deadliest attack on civilians in two decades.
The area of Kashmir is disputed between India and Pakistan, with both countries claiming complete sovereignty.
Over 1,500 individuals have been detained and questioned in Kashmir by Indian authorities after the attack.
Houses of at least 10 alleged militants have been demolished by the authorities.
No group has been directly blamed yet by India for the attack.
Three suspected attackers have been identified by Indian police, two of them being from Pakistan and one from Indian-administered Kashmir.
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President Donald Trump commemorated his 100th day in office in his second term with a speech in Michigan, where he highlighted his achievements and criticized his opponents. He applauded the decrease in illegal migration and discussed the status of the economy amidst the ongoing global trade war.
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President Trump marked his 100th day in office with a speech to supporters in Michigan.
The president underscored his role in reducing the number of illegal immigrants coming into the U.S.
According to polls from Gallup, Trump's approval rating lands at 44%, making him the only post-World War Two president to have less than half of the public's support after 100 days in office.
Despite this, most Republican voters remain supportive of the president, while the rival Democratic Party is struggling in the polls.
The president criticized his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden, and the head of the US central bank, Jerome Powell.
During his speech, Trump also dismissed polls suggesting his popularity had dipped as "fake".
He reversed a key part of his economic plan - tariffs on imported foreign cars and car parts - after warnings about potential price increases.
Trump's aggressive stance on immigration has led to numerous legal disputes, including his attempt to end automatic citizenship for individuals born in the U.S.
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Spain and Portugal faced their worst electricity blackout in history. Millions of people who lost power shared the items that they found to be essential during the outage, such as cash, radios, food that doesn't need electricity to prepare, and sources of light like candles and torches.
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A significant power outage affected people across Spain and Portugal on Monday. This was the worst electricity blackout in their history.
Many people started to use cash because power outage disrupted card payments.
The absence of electricity hindered communication including online services, calls, TV and prompted people to use traditional radios for news.
With electric appliances unavailable, food that doesn't need electricity to prepare like canned goods, became popular during the blackout.
During the power outage, people had to resort to using candles and torches as their main sources of light.
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The small village of Sergele in Iraqi Kurdistan is facing change due to the increasing number of Turkish military bases being put up in the area. The Turkish military expansion in the region has intensified over the past few years and is affecting local life, including farming and access to resources.
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Sergele is a village located in Iraqi Kurdistan, which is 16km (10 miles) from the Turkey border.
The villagers traditionally earn a living by farming pomegranates, almonds, and peaches.
There are at least seven Turkish military bases built in this village over the past two years, affecting villagers' access to their lands and water.
These bases are part of the 'Forbidden Zone,' where the Turkish military is fighting against the PKK, a Kurdish militant group.
The 'Forbidden Zone' is a stretch of land in Northern Iraq that is up to 40km (25 miles) deep and impacted by the conflict between Turkey and PKK.
A report by a Kurdistan parliamentary in 2020 says that the conflict has forced thousands of people to leave their lands and has emptied entire villages.
Analysis by BBC using satellite imagery, expert assessments, and on-ground reporting reveals that the Turkish military has built 136 fixed military installations in Northern Iraq by December 2024.
The Turkish military now controls over 2,000 sq km (772 square miles) of Iraqi land. They have also built approximately 660km (410 miles) of roads, which have caused deforestation and impacted the mountain regions.
The majority of these expansions, about 89%, have been constructed since 2018. The Turkish government has justified its actions, claiming they are necessary to counteract the PKK, which is deemed a terrorist organization by various Western countries, including Turkey and the UK.
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Romania is holding elections again after the previous presidential elections were cancelled due to alleged election interference. Accusations were made about Russian involvement and suspicious activity from online influencers on TikTok promoting the initial winner, far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who is now barred from running.
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Romania is re-running their presidential elections after the previous ones were cancelled.
The cancellation came after accusations of election interference, including alleged Russian involvement.
Candidate Calin Georgescu's unexpected victory in the first round was questioned.
Georgescu is now banned from participating in the elections and is being investigated.
The current frontrunner for the election re-run is George Simion, leader of Romania's far-right AUR party.
A number of TikTok influencers were accused of being involved in boosting Georgescu's online presence.
Despite accusations of Russian interference, no concrete evidence has been provided by the authorities.
Just before the elections, several TikTok influencers promoted messages using the hashtag "stability and integrity", but it's unclear who paid for these promotions.
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50 years after the Vietnam War, the country, modernized and fast-growing, may face a new challenge from the US in the form of tariffs. The US is threatening a 46% charge on goods from Vietnam, which could impact the country's economic growth.
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Vietnam is gearing up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.
The country, while still communist, has begun to capitalize on business and industry opportunities.
This shift in economic policy was driven by a desire to become a reliable hub for manufacturing, like China.
The US President, Donald Trump, is considering a 46% levy, or tax, on all goods imported from Vietnam.
Historically, Vietnam was a French colony and a Chinese vassal, and was a proxy battlefield during the US's struggle against the spread of communism.
The average age in Vietnam is considerably younger than in neighboring countries - 33 years old, compared to 40 years old in Thailand and China, and 50 years old in Japan.
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly the capital of South Vietnam, has become a bustling metropolis with 10 million residents.
The war that ended 50 years ago had severe costs: an estimated three million people died, and millions more were injured. During the period of 1968 to 1975, more bombs were dropped on Vietnam than in all World War II settings combined.
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Australia's recent election didn't focus much on Indigenous issues, according to Suzanne Andrews, a leader in the Yarrabah Indigenous community. The relative silence follows a 2023 referendum which rejected a proposal to recognize Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia's constitution, and to give them a larger political voice.
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Suzanne Andrews, an Indigenous leader in Yarrabah, Queensland, noticed little mention of Indigenous issues during Australia's recent election.
Despite making up 3.8% of Australia's population, Indigenous Australians are significantly disadvantaged socio-economically.
The election campaign of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton scarcely addressed First Nations issues.
The only significant mention of Indigenous matters by Peter Dutton was his comment that Indigenous "welcome to country" ceremonies were "overdone."
A 2023 referendum that failed to pass intended to recognize Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia's constitution and give them more political representation.
The failed 2023 referendum was controversial, with detractors fearing it would result in certain citizens having more rights than others.
Post-referendum, Andrews believes politicians are avoiding Indigenous issues to "play it safe."
The recent election campaign has been accused by some, like Warren Mundine, of not sufficiently addressing Indigenous issues following the 2023 referendum.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his country will enter negotiations with US President Donald Trump only on conditions that respect Canada's independence. This comes after the US president mentioned his intention to make Canada the 51st state of America.
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Mark Carney is the current Prime Minister of Canada.
Carney stated that Canada will negotiate with the US on their own terms, protecting Canada's sovereignty.
US President Trump has suggested making Canada the 51st state of America.
The US is a significant market for Canadian exports, receiving about 75% of them.
Conversely, the US's exports to Canada account for only 17% of their total exports.
America's trade deficit with Canada, fueled largely by US energy demands, is anticipated to reach $45bn in 2024.
The US imposed a 25% tariff on certain Canadian goods and a similar import tax on aluminum and steel imports.
In retaliation, Canada has put tariffs on approximately $42bn worth of US goods.
Carney, a prior leader of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, vowed to use his experience in handling global economic crises to navigate the tariff situation.
Both Canada and the US, alongside Mexico, have closely integrated economies with billions in manufactured goods crossing the borders daily.
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A trial has started for 10 individuals who reportedly robbed Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016. The people being tried are accused of stealing about $10 million worth of jewelry from Kardashian while she was attending Paris Fashion Week.
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The robbery took place at a Paris hotel in 2016 during Paris Fashion Week.
Kim Kardashian, a popular reality TV star, was the victim, and about $10 million worth of her jewelry was stolen.
One of the accused, Yunice Abbas, 71, admits his involvement in the crime. He spent roughly a third of his life in jail due to various previous offenses.
Also on trial is Gary Madar, 35, who allegedly supplied information to the people who actually committed the crime. His brother's company provided transportation services to the Kardashians.
Marc Boyer, 78, is accused of providing the weapon used in the robbery. His son Marc-Alexandre Boyer is also a defendant in this case.
Out of the 12 people arrested in 2017, only 10 are being tried. The trial is expected to continue until May 13, when Kim Kardashian is expected to testify.
The theft included Kardashian's $4m diamond engagement ring given by her then-husband, Kanye West.
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Human rights organizations are urging investigation into the killing of protestors by Kenyan security forces following a tax rise last year. This follows a documentary by BBC Africa Eye, arguing that the security forces killed three protestors.
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Over 100,000 people protested against a controversial finance bill in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, on 25 June 2024.
The finance bill was designed to raise $2.7bn (£2bn) for the government to reduce external borrowing.
A BBC Africa Eye documentary uncovered that security personnel were responsible for killing three unarmed protestors during these demonstrations.
The crackdown on protests by security forces led to the death of at least 65 people, disappearance of 89, and thousands being arrested, according to Amnesty International. However, the Kenyan government reported a death toll of 42.
Amnesty International and the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) are demanding investigations into these killings.
The Kenyan police stated they could not investigate themselves and that such a job falls to the Kenyan Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).
A private viewing of the BBC documentary was cancelled in Nairobi, reportedly due to pressure from Kenyan authorities.
The same documentary has been criticized by the Kenyan government for being "one-sided".
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The European Union's highest court has decided that Malta's golden passport program, which gives foreign investors citizenship in return for finance and property investments, breaks EU law. Malta could face large fines if it does not comply with the judgment.
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Malta has a golden passport program that allows foreigners to become citizens if they make substantial financial and property investments.
The European Union's Court of Justice has ruled this program is against EU law.
Those who invest at least €600,000, buy or rent property of a certain value, and donate €10,000 to charity can receive a Maltese passport.
This passport allows them to live and work in any EU country.
The Maltese government hasn't yet responded to the judgment.
Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said the scheme could continue with "some changes."
If Malta does not follow the judgment, it could face large fines.
In 2022, Malta stopped the scheme for Russian and Belarusian nationals because of Russia's invasion and Europe's actions against individuals linked to the Kremlin.
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The Israeli military has released Assad al-Nassasra, a Palestinian paramedic that they had detained for 37 days after an attack in Gaza where 15 other emergency workers were killed. The Israel's army, during an internal investigation, spoke of "several professional failures" that occurred during this attack, whereas the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has called it a "war crime".
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Assad al-Nassasra, a Palestinian paramedic, was detained by the Israeli military for 37 days.
The detention happened after an attack in southern Gaza where 15 emergency workers died.
Information about Nassasra's location was passed to the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Israeli military has not commented on Nassasra's release.
During an internal investigation, the Israeli army identified "several professional failures" behind this attack.
The PRCS called the attack a "war crime".
Nassasra was one of 10 detainees who were released on Tuesday at an Israeli border crossing with Gaza.
PRCS disputes Israeli army's version of the attack, arguing against the claim that emergency vehicles had their lights off.
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Spain and Portugal recently experienced a massive power failure that took nearly 23 hours to resolve. Normal operations have now resumed, but the event has sparked questions about how to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Spain and Portugal recently had a significant power outage.
The electricity was out for almost 23 hours before full service was restored.
The cause of the outage appears to be due to two connection issues in the southwest of Spain and a disconnection from France's electricity network.
During the outage, 60% of Spain's power generation stopped working.
Only a few places, including the Canary Islands, the Balearics, and Ceuta and Melilla on North African coast were unaffected.
Before the blackout, Spain was relying significantly on solar power (60.64%) with smaller contributions from wind (12%) and nuclear (11.6%) sources.
The process of restoring power involved gradually restarting different parts of the system to avoid triggering another mass outage.
Power was eventually restored with the help of nearby countries France and Morocco.
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The Spanish grid operator has clarified that the large-scale power outage that affected Spain, Portugal, and parts of France recently was not the result of a cyber attack. The exact cause of the power cut still remains unknown, with investigations ongoing to find out.
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The massive power outage affected Spain, Portugal, and some parts of France.
The Spanish grid operator has stated the outage was not due to a cyber attack.
The exact cause of the power failure remains unknown, as of the moment of writing.
Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has said once the cause is known, all necessary measures will be taken to prevent a future recurrence.
Two "disconnection events" occurred in quick succession in south-west Spain, where substantial solar power is generated.
It is suspected that a mismatch of supply and demand for electricity may have led to this power failure.
Despite having substantial renewable energy sources, confirmation is still needed to determine if the blackout was caused by these sources.
Large power outages like these reportedly occur about once a year globally.
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The opposition United National Congress (UNC) party has reportedly won the parliamentary election in Trinidad and Tobago, making Kamla Persad-Bissessar who was prime minister from 2010 to 2015, the next expected prime minister. The former governing party, the People's National Movement, conceded defeat.
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The opposition, United National Congress (UNC) party won the parliamentary election in Trinidad and Tobago.
Kamla Persad-Bissessar, leader of the UNC, is likely to become the next prime minister.
Persad-Bissessar has been prime minister before, from 2010 to 2015.
UNC campaigned on promises to raise wages and create jobs.
The outgoing prime minister Keith Rowley from the People's National Movement admitted defeat.
Trinidad and Tobago's outgoing government declared an emergency for 105 days in December.
During her campaign, Persad-Bissessar committed to increasing the salaries of public sector workers.
The election occurred at a time of increasing crime and an economic downturn in Trinidad and Tobago.
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An explosion and fire at Iran's largest container port has resulted in at least 70 deaths, with many more injured. Iran's interior minister attributed the incident to negligence and safety failures.
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A large explosion and fire took place at Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran.
At least 70 people died and over 1,000 were injured as a result of the incident.
Iran's interior minister, Eskandar Momeni, said the explosion occurred due to negligence and failure to follow safety precautions.
Some persons believed to be responsible have been called in for questioning.
The cargo that caught fire and caused the explosion was not registered or formally declared before the incident.
Operations to clean the affected area could continue for several more days.
The defense ministry of Iran denied reports that the explosion was related to a shipment of missile fuel.
Claims from foreign sources suggest that the explosion was due to the mishandling of a shipment of sodium perchlorate, a solid fuel used for ballistic missiles. This has been denied by Iran.
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