US President Donald Trump has signalled a potential breakthrough in relations with Iran, indicating that new negotiations could begin within 36 to 72 hours. According to The New York Post, positive signals from mediators in Pakistan have paved the way for possible talks. When asked by the newspaper whether a breakthrough is imminent, Trump responded in a text message: "It's possible!" On Tuesday, the president announced that the ceasefire with Iran is extended by "three to five days," according to a statement from Trump. The exact status of the negotiations remains unclear, but the signals suggest a shift in the US approach.
In Sweden, several forest fires are currently burning across the country. A forest fire outside Boxholm was reported at around 11 am on Wednesday after a passing airplane noticed smoke in the area, according to SVT. The location of the fire is difficult to access, and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) has announced that they have chosen to send two of their helicopters to help extinguish the fire. There is currently no forecast for when the fire is expected to be extinguished. Rescue services were alerted to a fire in Råby-Rekarne west of Eskilstuna on Saturday afternoon, where a fire had started in the forest and there was a building nearby. Another forest fire at Riseberga outside Ljungbyhed was reported at 15:43 on Wednesday. At 13:22 on Sunday, SOS was alerted about a satellite-detected fire just outside Malmköping, followed by another alarm at 13:51 a bit further away. On Friday evening, SOS received an alarm about a forest fire in Hol, between Vårgårda and Alingsås. Rescue services have also responded to a forest fire northeast of Osby. The causes of these fires remain unknown, and the total area burned has not been confirmed.
In Skillinge, 20 degrees Celsius were measured for the first time this year, according to multiple reports. SMHI has issued a risk of forest fire in the southern parts of Sweden, reflecting the dry conditions.
In other news, Herrljunga Drycker AB is recalling a limited batch of its Herrljunga Apple Cider in 1-liter PET bottles, according to the Swedish Food Agency. The reason is that the product may have received the wrong label: the content is cider without added sugar, but the bottle may be labeled as classic apple cider with sugar. The company wrote in a separate statement: "We regret the incident and take this deviation seriously. We are investigating the root cause and taking measures to prevent this from happening again." The specific measures the company will take to prevent future mislabeling have not been disclosed.
An employee at a state youth home has been caught sleeping on the job on two occasions, according to news agency Siren. The first time, the employee was responsible for checking on a resident who needed extra supervision due to a suicide attempt, and the nap caused the supervision to be delayed. The second time occurred five months later, when the employee's colleagues heard snoring from the office and found the employee sleeping. The Sis-home has applied to fire the employee. The exact timeline and outcome of the case are not yet known.
British musician Dave Mason, co-founder of the rock group Traffic, has died at the age of 79, according to the BBC. The guitarist and songwriter co-founded the band in 1967 together with Steve Winwood and contributed to the group's first two albums. He was behind several of the band's most famous songs, including "Hole In My Shoe" and "Feelin' Alright?" After his time in Traffic, which was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, he also had a successful solo career with hits like "We Just Disagree" and collaborated with artists such as Jimi Hendrix and The Rolling Stones. Mason died at his home in Nevada on Sunday from complications of a "serious heart problem," according to a post on his Instagram.
Finally, Ryanair has tightened the time limits for check-in and baggage drop, according to multiple reports. The specific changes have not been detailed, but the airline is enforcing stricter deadlines for passengers.