Sweden voted in a close general election that could bring the far-right Sweden Democrats into government for the first time. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s right-wing alliance faces a center-left bloc led by Magdalena Andersson’s Social Democrats.
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BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration despite deep splits over Iran, Ukraine and trade. The summit showed the bloc can bring rivals together, but its consensus depended on carefully general language.
Indonesian rescuers searched the Java Sea after the Virgo Transport 8 ferry lost contact in bad weather while carrying more than 240 people. Officials reported one death and 102 rescues, with the search continuing for others aboard.
A regional train carrying 186 passengers derailed near Cléon, injuring 44 people. Investigators are examining whether a fragment of rail found on the tracks points to sabotage or another cause.
Donald Trump said during a Dublin visit that he would “love” to see a united Ireland, calling unification “fantastic.” The remarks prompted rebuttals from Downing Street and Northern Ireland unionists, who said any constitutional change must be decided by voters there.
Six Nigerian nationals accused of defrauding more than 100 American women of over $6 million through online romance scams were extradited from South Africa to the United States. The men face wire fraud and money laundering charges and are alleged to be linked to the Black Axe criminal network.
President Trump arrived in Dublin for meetings with Irish leaders before heading to his Doonbeg golf resort during the Irish Open. The visit prompted security cordons, planned protests and criticism from some Dublin residents.
BRICS leaders are meeting in New Delhi for a summit focused on trade, energy, technology and global conflicts. The gathering comes as wars in Ukraine and Iran, sanctions and U.S.-China tensions test the expanded bloc’s unity.