Hotel guest fell asleep in the shower – water chaos ensued
Hotel guest fell asleep in the shower – water chaos ensued
At half past five on Wednesday morning, a bread delivery man discovered water in the entrance of a hotel in central Uppsala.
It turned out that a guest had fallen asleep in the shower and covered the floor drain, reports UNT.
– The water has flowed from the third floor into the entrance. There was a lot of water, says Therese Blade at the rescue service to the newspaper.
It is unclear how extensive the damage is, but only a small part of the hotel has been affected.
The hotel owner has spoken to the guest who caused the accident.
– He was distressed. Then I said this sort of thing happens. Then I told him to go make some breakfast and get on with life.
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Trump wants to avoid prosecution in Georgia
Trump wants to avoid prosecution in Georgia
Donald Trump’s lawyers want to have the charges against him in Georgia dropped.
In court on Wednesday, it was argued that the ongoing case is in conflict with the constitution now that he is once again elected president, writes the Washington Post.
The charges in Georgia have been about his suspected attempt to change the results of the 2020 election in his favor.
France’s government falls
France’s government falls
France’s government falls after parliament votes in favor of a motion of no confidence.
This is reported by the French media.
It was the opposition that called for a vote of no confidence after Prime Minister Michel Barnier forced through the social security budget without support in parliament.
It is the first time since 1962 that a French government has fallen in a vote of no confidence.
Man kidnapped by Hamas found dead
Man kidnapped by Hamas found dead
Itai Svirsky, 38, was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7. The terrorist group kidnapped him from Kibbutz Be’eri.
Hamas said on January 15 that he had been killed in an Israeli airstrike.
Now his body has been found.
The body has been taken from Gaza to Israel where it will be buried, writes the Jerusalem Post.
Many dead in Israeli attack on refugee camp
Many dead in Israeli attack on refugee camp
At least 21 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a refugee camp in al-Mawasi in southern Gaza, according to Atif Al-Hout, head of Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis. A further 28 people are said to have been injured in the attack.
Israel’s military says the air force attacked Hamas members in the area, and that the airstrike led to the detonation of other explosive devices.
The attack on the refugee camp, where hundreds of thousands of Gazans have sought refuge during the war, followed several other Israeli attacks on targets in Gaza. In the previous attacks, eight people are said to have been killed, including four children.
Trump nominates crypto friend to key post
President-elect Donald Trump and the crypto industry are now close friends. Archive image. Photo: Mark Humphrey/AP/TT
Trump nominates crypto friend to key post
President-elect Donald Trump nominates financier Paul Atkins as the new head of the US Financial Supervisory Service (SEC). It’s flirting with the crypto industry.
Trump has promised to fire current SEC chief Gary Gensler on his first day in the White House. He is frowned upon by companies linked to cryptocurrencies as the industry has been heavily scrutinized during his time in office.
When Atkins previously, between 2002 and 2008, worked at the SEC, he often took a stance that favored the crypto industry, writes CNBC.
Trump is now nominating Atkins via his social media platform Truth social. In the text, Trump praises Atkins as a “proven leader of regulations characterized by common sense”.
Furthermore, writes the president-to-be, Atkins understands that “digital assets and other innovations are critical to making America greaterSee more
Car in collision with train
Car in collision with train
A car has been hit by a train outside Västerås.
– It’s a train that has run over a car, says Tommy Wållberg, management operator at the rescue service.
The emergency services say that the accident has occurred at a railway crossing.
– The people managed to get out of the car before the explosion and are unharmed.
During the operation, the traffic between Sala and Linköping on route 703 was stopped due to the accident.
– We just finished the rescue operation and have lifted the traffic stop.
Ten dead after Israeli airstrike in Gaza
Ten dead after Israeli airstrike in Gaza
Ten people are said to have been killed and over 50 injured after Israel carried out an air attack on a residential area in Gaza City.
The attack occurred near al-Mafaq Street.
This is reported by the news channel Al-Arabiya.
Several cars in collision on the E6 – bridge closed
Several cars in collision on the E6 – bridge closed
Several cars have collided on the Uddevalla bridge, according to the Swedish Transport Administration.
The bridge is closed in the direction of Gothenburg. An initial forecast has been set for 6 p.m., but it could be longer.
According to the rescue service, there are several accidents right now due to the slip, write Bohusläningen.
Breivik is appealing against parole
Breivik is appealing against parole
Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik has his request for parole denied.
The court considers that he must continue to be detained.
Breivik will appeal the decision, his defender told the Norwegian news agency NTB.
The king’s sister Princess Birgitta is dead
The king’s sister Princess Birgitta is dead
The King’s sister Princess Birgitta is dead, the Royal Palace announces.
She died in Mallorca on Wednesday. She was 87 years old.
In a statement, the king says:
– With great sadness today I received the news that my sister, Princess Birgitta, has passed away. My sister was a colorful and forthright person who will be deeply missed by me and my family. Together with my entire family, today I send my condolences to Princess Birgitta’s children and grandchildren.
The King has decided on flags flying at half-mast at Drottningholm Castle and Haga Castle during the day tomorrow.
“Princess Birgitta will rest at the Royal Palace. the burial site in Hagaparken, according to the Princess’ wishes. Burial takes place in the circle of the Princess’s family,” writes the court in a press release.
EU wants to introduce “Temu tax”
Temu and Shein are two major Chinese e-commerce companies. Archive image. Photo: Jessica Gow/AP/TT
EU wants to introduce “Temu tax”
From the EU side, it may be relevant to introduce a tax for Chinese e-commerce giants such as Temu and Shein, writes the Financial Times.
This is as a consequence of the fact that the number of packages has increased sharply in recent years and it has also been revealed that some imported gadgets do not meet environmental and safety requirements, including toys.
According to trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, four billion packages are estimated to be delivered from China to EU countries, the newspaper writes, that is, three times as many as in 2022. Amsterdam airport alone handles 3.5 million packages daily, in other words 40 packages per second.
CEO shot dead in New York
CEO shot dead in New York
The CEO of the company UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was shot dead outside a hotel in Manhattan in New York on Wednesday morning, reports the New York Post.
The police say it was a targeted attack.
A masked man is said to have been waiting for Brian Thompson outside the hotel. Thompson was there for a conference. According to sources for the newspaper, he was shot with several shots.
The shooting took place at 06.46 local time, no one has yet been arrested for the crime.
Brian Thompson has worked for the health insurance giant UnitedHealthcare for 20 years. Before his CEO role, he was involved in the government healthcare programs “Medicare” and “Retirement”.
Cyclist hit in Oxelösund – unclear damage
Cyclist hit in Oxelösund – unclear damage
A cyclist has been hit by a motorist in central Oxelösund.
– It must have happened in connection with a crossing, says Olle Älveroth, press spokesperson at the police.
One person has been taken to hospital, but so far the extent of the injuries is unclear.
Russian ship fired at German helicopter
Russian ship fired at German helicopter
A Russian ship has fired signal munitions at a German military helicopter in the Baltic Sea, German reports Photo.
According to the newspaper, the helicopter was on its way for reconnaissance.
The information comes from the German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. She made the announcement during a NATO meeting in Brussels, but gave no further details.
Exactly when the incident took place is unclear.
She says, however, that monitoring of pipelines and data cables in the Baltic Sea has been increased.
Sweden is already investigating cable breaches after suspected sabotage in November.
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