World News Today Live Updates on August 22, 2026 : Sweden school attack: One dead, three injured after 18-year-old former student goes on rampage with sword

World News Today Live Updates on August 22, 2026: Stay informed on global events with our in-depth world news coverage, bringing you the latest developments across politics, economy, and culture. Discover insights into international affairs, breaking news, and the trends shaping our interconnected world, all in one place.

livemint.com ·2h ago

World News Today Live Updates on August 22, 2026 : Sweden school attack: One dead, three injured after 18-year-old former student goes on rampage with sword

On August 22, 2026, a tragic incident unfolded at Brinell High School in Sweden, leaving one person dead and three others injured. The assailant was an 18-year-old former student who executed a violent rampage using a sword. Authorities swiftly arrested the suspect and are now conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.

Written by urgent.news from Live Mint's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

This story

This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.

Sweden school attack: One dead, three injured after 18-year-old former student goes on rampage with sword livemint.com

Read the original at livemint.com →

More in World

Sweden school attack: One dead, three injured after 18-year-old former student goes on rampage with sword

At least one person was killed, while three others were injured after an 18-year-old man, who was a former student at Brinell High School, went on a rampage on Friday.

2h ago ·livemint.com

Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge

Federal officials announced sharp water cuts for the next two years on Friday for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River .

California, Nevada, and Arizona must cut water usage by 1.25 million acre-feet annually.
Arizona bears the largest share of the water reduction at 1.05 million acre-feet.
Mexico reduces intake by 250,000 acre-feet under U.S.-Mexico treaty.

2h ago ·apnews.com

TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children’s privacy

TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children’s privacy laws.

TikTok settles $400 million lawsuit with DOJ over children’s privacy violations.
DOJ to receive $300 million upfront and $100 million after consent decree is vacated.
U.S. Attorney General praises settlement as major victory for children’s online safety.