Israeli Amnesty rejects report of genocide

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.

Ukraine does not lower mobilization age

Ukraine will not lower the age for men to be mobilized, according to a senior official in the country.

Last week, there was information that the United States called on Ukraine to start mobilizing men over the age of 18 in order to quickly get military reinforcements to the front in the Russian war of invasion.

The current age for mobilization is 25, and has previously been lowered from 27.

About a million Ukrainians are currently fighting for the country, according to the AP.

Ukraine’s military estimates that it needs to equip an additional 160,000 soldiers for combat. The White House believes that even more recruitments are needed.

Almost 80 dead in flu-like illness in Africa

Around 80 people have died after falling ill in Congo-Kinshasa.

The circumstances surrounding a flu-like illness which is suspected to have led to the deaths are currently being investigated, the country’s health minister states.

It is not yet completely clear exactly what kind of disease it is.

State epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén says that FHM is following the development of events, and that as a Swede there is no need to be worried at the moment, reports Ekot.

Amber Heard pregnant

Amber Heard is expecting her second child, writes People.

It is confirmed by a spokesperson for the actor who says that she is early in the pregnancy.

She already has a daughter, Oonagh Paige, who is 3.5 years old.

Details: The “Bonus Prince” gets help for his drug problems

Marius Borg Høiby, son of the Norwegian crown princess, is said to have traveled to start treatment for his drug problems, according to information to The daily newspaper.

Marius Borg Høiby, 27, was released on Wednesday after being detained for a week. He is suspected of three rapes.

His lawyer does not want to confirm Dagbladet’s information.

Alarm about an explosion in Tensta

The emergency services have received an alarm about an explosion in Tensta in northwest Stockholm.

The emergency services tell TT that something detonated in the stairwell of an apartment building. There has been damage to a door.

There are no reports of injured persons.

– The operation is at an early stage and we have just started, so we will search the entire property and check if there is any structural damage or injured people, says Alexander Westerberg, commanding officer at the rescue center Mitt, to TT.

Tougher measures against revoked driving licenses in the EU

Motorists who lose their driving license due to traffic offenses must be able to be stopped more quickly also in other EU countries.

– Traffic safety in this respect is already good in Sweden, but now it is being strengthened throughout the Union, which is positive and welcome, says infrastructure minister Andreas Carlson (KD).

The new rules are supposed to close a loophole where those who have had their driving license revoked in a country other than their own have been able to continue driving in certain other EU countries.

Now, however, the country that revokes the driver’s license will be required to quickly notify the country where the driver’s license was issued.

In order for the new rules to come into force, however, an agreement with the EU Parliament is first required.

Boy brought a knife to school

A principal at a school in Härryda took a knife from a boy under the age of 15 today, the police write

The boy brought the knife to school and the police were called to the scene.

A report of a serious crime against the Knife Act has been drawn up and a report will be written to Social Services.

Shooting at apartment – two arrested

Shots were fired at an apartment building in Tyresö, south of Stockholm, on Thursday afternoon.

No one has been injured.

According to Aftonbladet’s information, people were seen running from the scene. Two people were arrested and later detained, suspected of attempted murder and aggravated weapons offences.

The police have been on site during the day to secure leads and talk to witnesses.

They also urge anyone with information about the incident to contact the police.