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An 18-year-old man has been arrested over a sword attack at Brinell High School in Fagersta, central Sweden. Three others are injured, two seriously. Police are investigating online communities for possible influence; authorities are coordinating with national leaders who are visiting the scene as Sweden’s general election approaches on Sept. 13.
Sweden’s centre‑left bloc has secured a narrow majority in the Riksdag after the Sept. 18–20 vote, giving Magdalena Andersson the lead to form a government. The Social Democrats and allied Centre, Left and Green parties hold 176 seats to the right‑wing bloc’s 173. Andersson has invited partners to coalition talks; Ulf Kristersson has resigned.