Australia: Fire in synagogue in Melbourne

Denmark wants to deport everyone who is sentenced to prison

All foreign nationals sentenced to prison in Denmark should be deported. This is what the country’s Ministry of Migration and Integration writes in a press release.

“Every criminal alien who is deported from Denmark is a victory for the legal society and a victory for our country,” says responsible minister Kaare Dybvad Bek (S), in the press release.

This means that the Danish government wants to scrap the so-called stair step system, which means that a number of factors must be weighed in the decision on whether a convicted person should be deported, including how long he has been in the country.

The proposal does not apply to conditional sentences.

Putin drops demands for gas payment

New US sanctions mean Russia is dropping the requirement that foreign buyers pay for Russian gas supplies through Gazprombank, a requirement imposed after the invasion of Ukraine.

The US has justified the sanctions by saying that Gazprombank was used as “a channel for Russia to buy military material for its war efforts against Ukraine”, as well as to pay soldiers.

The bank was the last major Russian financial group able to handle payments for gas.

Explosion in Malmö

An explosion has occurred at an apartment building on Östervärn in Malmö, writes South Sweden.

– There was some kind of bang that you heard, there are several doors and windows that are broken, says Gustaf Sandell, duty officer at the rescue service, to the newspaper.

No one has been injured.

– We have blocked off and are waiting for the national bomb protection and forensics. Some residents are housed and some are evacuated, says the police officer on duty Mikael Lindh.

On Wednesday evening, an explosion occurred just a few hundred meters away.

Alarm about a fight at a restaurant – big effort

A major police operation is currently underway in Gamla stan in central Stockholm.

The police have been alerted to a fight outside a restaurant.

According to Aftonbladet’s information, at least one person has been taken to hospital.

A cordon has been set up.

– There are three ambulances here and five police cars. Now they are collecting testimonies from people at the scene, says a witness.

Car crashed through fence

Just before 11 p.m., the emergency services received an alert about a single accident in Upplands Väsby north of Stockholm.

A car has driven through a fence to a business and overturned.

Two people were in the car and both were outside when the emergency services arrived. The extent of the damage is unclear.

Australia: Fire in synagogue in Melbourne

A fire broke out in a synagogue in Melbourne, Australia during the night of Friday, Australian ABC reports.

The police call the incident “suspicious”, according to AFP.

Emergency services were called to the scene at four in the morning, local time. Then the whole synagogue was in flames.

About 60 firefighters took part in the extinguishing work and after about half an hour the fire was under control.

The cause of the fire has still not been determined.

– The synagogue suffered significant damage so a criminal investigation has been launched, says Darcy Sword of the police to the ABC.

No people were injured in the fire.

Risk of icy conditions in Västernorrland

SMHI issues a yellow warning for sudden ice slippage in parts of Västernorrland’s and Västerbotten’s coastal areas on Friday and Saturday.

On Friday afternoon and evening, there will be rain or sleet that can freeze the roads with icy conditions as a result.

There is a risk of traffic problems, according to SMHI.

“During Friday afternoon and evening, in some places, rain or sleet falling on frozen roads is expected. Further in from the coast, it turns more into snowfall. Drive carefully and adjust your speed to the road conditions. Allow more time for your journey,” they write .

Israeli Amnesty rejects report of genocide

Amnesty’s section in Israel distances itself from the new report in which Israel is accused of committing and having committed genocide in Gaza.

Instead, Amnesty Israel points to suspicions that “serious crimes” – such as crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing – are being committed and need to be investigated.

Israel intends to wipe out Palestinians in Gaza, according to Amnesty International’s report.

It is based, among other things, on interviews, analyzes of satellite images and video clips, reports from organizations on the ground, and statements from the Israeli government and military.

700 killed in Syria in recent days

Jihadist-led rebel forces have taken control of the city of Hama in Syria, as confirmed by the Syrian regime army.

The rebels consist of extreme Islamist groups. They are said to have taken control of a prison in the city and released scores of prisoners.

Syria’s regular army, which is under the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, says it is withdrawing from the central parts of the city to positions outside.

The army leadership writes that the fighting escalated on Thursday and that more and more of its soldiers were killed.

Last week, rebel groups seized control of the major city of Aleppo in a surprise offensive that pushed government forces back.

In the past week’s flare-up of conflict, around 700 people have been killed, according to a tally published by SOHR on Wednesday.

Robbery attempt against family in car – trio chased

A family with two children was the victim of an attempted robbery in Gothenburg on Thursday evening.

The family had driven to Rannebergen to buy a car. The man in the family had a large sum of cash on him, according to the police.

Three unknown people then approached the car. One of them was masked and had a gun-like object with which he tried to smash the window.

When he failed, the trio instead disappeared from the scene.

The police have searched the area and checked several people, but no one has been arrested.

Child injured at school in Umeå

On Thursday, the police were called to a school in Umeå.

A child under the age of seven had injured himself. The incident must have occurred in the school yard.

– The child was taken to hospital by ambulance, says Elisabeth Glaas, police spokesperson.

The police will now investigate what happened in the school yard.

The site has been cordoned off for a technical investigation and witness interviews have been held.

A preliminary investigation into causing bodily harm has been initiated.

There are no suspects at this time.

Macron: “Will appoint a new prime minister shortly”

French President Emmanuel Macron is currently giving a televised speech on the occasion of the government crisis in the country.

He began by commenting on the resignation of Prime Minister Michel Barnier after the vote of no confidence.

Macron thanked Barnier for his “commitment” and “unwillingness to give up” during his tenure as prime minister.

He said the vote of no confidence was “unprecedented” and that nothing like it had happened in 60 years.

That the extreme right voted like the left and “that they chose chaos”.

President Macron said he will appoint a new prime minister shortly.

Earthquake in California – tsunami warning

A strong earthquake has been registered off the coast of California.

A tsunami warning has been issued along the coast of California and Oregon.

“If they are in this coastal area, move inland to higher ground,” writes the weather agency NWS.

Residents in affected areas are asked to be vigilant for possible aftershocks.

According to the US USGS, the earthquake first had a magnitude of 6.6, but it has been upgraded to 7.0.

It counts as a strong earthquake. But it is still unclear whether the quake caused any damage.

Shack life becomes cultural heritage

The Swedish shack culture has received a place on UNESCO’s list of the cultural heritage of humanity.

This is reported by P4 Gävleborg.