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Sweden prides itself on equality – so why is its political gender gap growing?

As general election looms, survey shows twice as many men as women support far-right Sweden DemocratsOne is led by Sweden’s first female prime minister, Magdalena Andersson, and has promised smaller school-class sizes, more housing and free dental care for young people. The other, led by Jimmie Åkesson, has neo-Nazi roots and has pledged to lower taxes, improve public safety and treat “anti-Swedishness” as a hate crime.In the run-up to Sweden’s general election in September, the Social Democrats and the Sweden Democrats are placed first and second respectively in the polls, and between them are expected to scoop up more than 50% of the vote. Continue reading...

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Iran War: US Military Death Count Rises To 14, Over 400 Injured

Iran War: A total of 414 service members have been wounded, including a US Air Force member added Monday. While Iran and the US have resumed strikes, it is unclear if that is what led to the airman's injury.

Trump says US reinstating blockade on Iranian ports – as it happened

This blog is closed – our live coverage continues hereBahrain’s military has accused Iran of targeting civilians with its latest attacks on the country, after Tehran said it had struck US military facilities and infrastructure there earlier.“Iran continues its systematic hostile approach through its heinous attacks with missiles and drones that target civilians in the Kingdom of Bahrain,” the general command of Bahrain’s military said, adding that air defences “intercepted and destroyed a number of Iranian aerial attacks” this morning. Continue reading...

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Series Of Blasts Heard In Kyiv After Missile Alert

A series of explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, shortly after midnight on Tuesday, an AFP journalist said, after the air force warned that several missiles were approaching.

Police claim breakthrough in Melbourne’s hospitality wars, alleging links to overseas crime figure

Victoria police say they have arrested ‘high-ranking’ man from syndicate accused of orchestrating arson attacksFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice have arrested a man they say orchestrated a wave of Melbourne arson attacks, marking a major development in the city’s escalating hospitality wars.A 20-year-old was arrested in the city’s north-west on Tuesday. Continue reading...