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Bridge closed – car hit the barriers
Traffic over the Dalbo Bridge in Vänersborg has been completely closed since 5 p.m.
The police speak up P4 West that a car ran over the barriers.
There is no forecast for when traffic can resume. According to Sweden’s Radio traffic editor, it may take until the morning.
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Famous Russian military blogger killed in explosion
One person has died and at least six are injured after an explosion at a cafe in Saint Petersburg.
This is reported by Reuters and refers to Russian state media.
The cafe is owned by the leader of the Wagner Group Yevgeny Prigozhin, according to Echo.
A well-known Russian military blogger is said to have died in the explosion, sources told the state news agency Ria.
Boat drove into Årstabron
Boat drove into Årstabron during Sunday evening. Photo: Björn Lindahl
Train traffic at Årstabron in Stockholm was stopped on Sunday.
According to Aftonbladet’s readers, SJ has called out over the loudspeakers that a boat has driven into the bridge.
– There is something wrong that is being investigated. I have not yet received any information about any forecast, says Ronny Hörstrand at SJ’s press service.
Trafikverket’s press manager Bengt Olsson stated that the bridges were being investigated.
By 6:30 p.m., traffic was back on track.
Trump addresses the nation on Tuesday
On Tuesday, Donald Trump will make his first public statement after being impeached.
This is reported by the Reuters news agency.
Trump was indicted Thursday on suspicion of making illegal payments to porn star Stormy Daniels to hush up an affair they had.
It is the first time a former US president has been charged in a criminal case.
Body found in search for missing woman
The police have found a dead woman outdoors in the Gävle area.
The find is linked to the search effort for a woman from Västernorrland who had been missing since March 22.
The identity has not been established, but relatives of the missing woman have been informed of the development, the police say.
According to the police, there is no indication that the dead woman was the victim of a crime.
US and Russia in talks: Concern for arrested journalist
Sergey Lavrov and Antony Blinken. Photo: Olivier Douliery
US Foreign Minister Antony Blinken has spoken on the phone with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, reports Reuters.
Blinken states that he expressed concern about the American Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich who was arrested on suspicion of espionage.
Russia has reportedly maintained that Gershkovich’s future will be decided in court.
Woman found dead – suspected murder
A woman has been found dead in a home in Falkenberg.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder as crime cannot be ruled out.
– It does not have to mean that a crime has been committed, but we do it to gather a wider toolbox, says police spokesperson Anna Hammarbäck.
The police have cordoned off the residence and will carry out a technical investigation.
According to the police, the man and woman must be familiar with each other.
– I can’t say more than that. It could disrupt the investigative work, says Anna Hammarbäck.
New candidate in the US presidential election
Asa Hutchinson. Photo: Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson is now announcing that he is running for the Republican nomination in the 2024 US presidential election.
He thereby challenges ex-president Donald Trump.
– I am sure that people want leaders who want the best for the United States. Not the ones that speak to their worst sides, he tells AP.
Great rescue effort by the water
A large rescue operation was underway at the water’s edge near Stora Essingen in Stockholm after an alarm about a loud splash in the lake.
Both divers and helicopters participated in the operation.
At 6 p.m., the emergency services announced that they had left the scene.
– We have done a proper investigation and found nothing at all, says commanding officer Henrik Jynnesjö.
Negotiations completed for employees in trade
The employers’ organization Svensk handel and the National Confederation of Trade Unions have agreed on a new collective agreement.
The agreement follows the so-called “mark” and provides a salary increase of 7.4 percent over two years. 4.1 percent in the first year and 3.3 percent in the second year.
In total, the new agreement covers 200,000 employees in trade.
– These are the highest salary increases that we have ever received, says Linda Palmetzhofer, president of the Confederation of Trade Employees.
Accident on the E6 – one to hospital
At 2 p.m., there was a call about a single accident on the E6 at the height of Torp in Uddevalla.
SOS alarm states for Bohusläningen that a person has been taken to hospital by ambulance.
The extent of the injury is currently unclear.
The paper industry’s agreement in port
The pulp and paper industry has agreed with the Industrial Employers on a new collective agreement.
The agreement follows the “mark” with a salary increase of 7.4 percent over two years
– We now have an agreement in place which means that the companies in the Swedish pulp and paper industry get stability and predictability both in terms of conditions and wage costs, says Industriarbetsgivarna’s head of negotiations Per Widolf.
The agreement covers approximately 12,000 workers.
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How many people are affected by dwarf tapeworm? It’s good that you’re writing about this so people will pay attention, but are you going to be scared again?
Pontus
Hello Pontus! In Europe, 100–150 new cases are reported annually, it is rare for people to become infected. Here you can read more!
Is it really true that Russia will become the President of the UN Security Council, or is it just a rare bad April Fool’s joke…?
Norrbottning
It is true that Russia is taking over as chairman of the UN Security Council, you can read more about it here!
How does a dog or cat, for example, infect humans with the fox’s dwarf tapeworm?
The gold
According to the Public Health Agency, people become infected by swallowing worm eggs. The eggs from the fox’s dwarf tapeworm are very cold-resistant and can live for a long time in the open while maintaining infectivity. On The Public Health Agency’s website you can read more about the fox’s dwarf tapeworm.
Hello! Sitting and waiting for this week’s Celebrity Quiz. Is Olle there? 🙂
Veronica
Hi Veronica!
Olle is on vacation 🙁 so there will be no quiz this week!
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Can a convicted felon run for president in the United States?
Lasse K
Yes, it seems so.
There is nothing in the constitution that prevents a person who has been charged or convicted of a crime from standing for election, or taking office as president.
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