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New Arrest, Motives Emerge; Early Voting Underway

A significant development in the Fagersta school attack investigation saw an additional individual arrested on suspicion of complicity, as authorities revealed the perpetrator had planned the attack for several days, outlining their motives. Meanwhile, a friend of one of the victims underwent surgery due to severe injuries sustained in the incident.

Politically, early voting has officially begun across the country, allowing citizens to cast their ballots ahead of the main election day. This comes as a new poll indicates that the Tidö parties, representing the governing bloc of Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's Moderate Party, Christian Democrats, and Liberals, are gaining ground and closing the gap with the centre-left opposition, which includes Magdalena Andersson's Social Democrats.

In other domestic news, two boys were struck by a car at a pedestrian crossing, and a prominent figure has been indicted in connection with a separate car crash. Also, some high schools have controversially stopped serving meat, leading to dissatisfaction among students.

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Fagersta School Attack Investigation Deepens

The investigation into the Fagersta school attack has seen a new arrest, with an additional suspect apprehended for aiding and abetting the crime. Further details reveal the perpetrator had meticulously planned the attack for several days, outlining their motives. Meanwhile, a friend of one of the victims is undergoing surgery for severe injuries.

Early Voting Begins Amidst Shifting Political Landscape

Early voting has officially commenced across the nation, allowing citizens to cast their ballots. This electoral development coincides with a new poll showing the Tidö parties, forming the current governing bloc, gaining momentum and narrowing the gap with the Social Democrats' led opposition.

Schools Face Backlash Over Meat-Free Menus

Several high schools have made the decision to stop serving meat, a move that has sparked dissatisfaction among some students, despite support from others.

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