Centre Left coalition in Sweden on course for victory

Sweden’s general election remains too close to call as the left-wing bloc and the far-right Sweden Democrats await final counts, with the Social Democrats maintaining their status as the largest party despite a historic decline. Meanwhile, a Russian drone strike near the Ukrainian-Polish border targeted a train carrying senior European diplomats, signaling a potential escalation in Russia’s tactics to deter Western visitors. In Russia, the economic strain of the war is manifesting through fuel shortages and business failures, while the Kremlin intensifies its crackdown on dissent. Turkey has launched a sweeping campaign against the LGBT community under the guise of protecting traditional family values, leading to widespread arrests. Additionally, the death of anti-mafia witness Denise Cosco highlights the enduring trauma of organized crime, and Alexander Zverev secured his second Grand Slam title at the US Open after a bizarre finish against Ben Shelton.