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Swedish election: what we know so far about the influence the nationalist right will have in the new government
With final election results announced, it is now clear that Sweden is to have a new government. Magdalena Andersson, the Social Democratic leader and prime minister, has resigned and Ulf Kristersson, party leader for the centre-right Conservatives (Moderaterna) has already begun informal negotiations over who will sit in his cabinet.Continue Reading
Prince of Wales: why William inheriting the title from Charles has sparked a debate
In his first televised address the day after the passing of the Queen, King Charles proclaimed Prince William and his wife Catherine as the new prince and princess of Wales. The speed of the appointment reflected the crown’s desire to outwardly project stability and continuity in the wake of QueenContinue Reading
Sandra Oh to form part of Canadian delegation for Queen’s funeral
S andra Oh is due to attend the state funeral of the Queen as part of the Canadian delegation. The actress, known for her role in the BBC hit series Killing Eve, will participate in a procession of national honours as part of the service on Monday. She joins theContinue Reading
Ukraine recap: Russian setbacks on the battlefield, Putin’s limited military and diplomatic options
While his troops struggle to regroup in the face of a lightning-fast Ukrainian offensive in the northeast, Vladimir Putin is in Samarkand, fabled halfway point of the silk road in Uzbekistan, for a summit meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). While he is there he has a busy scheduleContinue Reading
Erik ten Hag hints at new positions for Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia after Man Utd’s win over Sheriff
ERIK TEN HAG hinted at possible new roles for Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia after Manchester United’s win over Sheriff Tiraspol. United eased to a comfortable 2-0 victory in Moldova thanks to goals from Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo. 2 Jadon Sancho scored his third goal in six games against SheriffCredit:Continue Reading
Death of young man hit by train ‘deeply shocking for whole community’
The death of a young man struck by a train in Co Meath is “deeply shocking for the whole community”, a local representative has said. A man aged in his 20s died on Wednesday night after being struck by a train in the Gormanstown area of the county, in whatContinue Reading
Fury as prestigious journal The Lancet backs China’s ridiculous claim Covid may have leaked from AMERICAN lab
THE Lancet is facing a furious backlash after backing China’s claims Covid could have leaked from an American lab. The prestigious medical journal said it was “plausible” the virus could have emerged in United States as it unveiled the results of a two-year probe into the origins of the globalContinue Reading
Inside Federer’s life from 20 Grand Slams to mansions & 13-year marriage
IT’S the end of an era for many tennis fans, and arguably the greatest tennis player to have ever played the game. Roger Federer has decided to retire at the age of 41 – after injuries finally took their toll. 15 Eight-time Wimbledon winner Roger Federer has retired from tennisCredit:Continue Reading
Being released from a football academy takes a serious toll on young players – new research
GNT STUDIO/Shutterstock Boys who want to be footballers have a difficult dream to achieve. Of the 1.5 million boys who play organised youth football at any given time in England, only around 180 will be signed professionally by a Premier League club. This dream can feel within a boy’s grasp,Continue Reading
Young people may be more likely to believe in conspiracy theories that deny COVID facts – here’s how to respond
GaudiLab/Shutterstock The COVID pandemic has been a shock. Practically nobody alive today has previously encountered a virus so contagious that it spreads worldwide, infects at least half a billion people, kills millions, and brings everyday life to a halt. It simply beggars belief. In this climate, it’s not entirely surprisingContinue Reading