World through the Swedish lens

Russian investigation confirms Prigozhin's death : Forensic examinations have confirmed the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of Wagner, a private military company. The cause of the plane crash that killed Prigozhin and six others, including founder Dmitry Utkin, is still unknown. There are speculations that Russia may have caused the crash to eliminate Prigozhin.

Japan plans to combat overtourism : Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announces a plan to reduce the number of foreign visitors in response to overcrowding, noise, and waste management issues caused by the record number of tourists. The government aims to develop an action plan against overtourism by fall.

Niger expels ambassadors : Niger has expelled the ambassadors of France, Germany, Nigeria, and has given the United States a 48-hour ultimatum to recall its ambassador. The expulsion follows a series of protests and hostile statements against France by the military junta, accusing France of planning a military intervention to reinstate the pro-Western president. France has denied the allegations and stated that the coup makers do not have the authority to expel the ambassador.

Canadian company developing AI servant : Sanctury AI is developing an AI servant that CEO Geordie Rose believes will tap into a massive market for "household AI". However, experts predict it will take at least ten more years for AI robots like Phoenix to be available for sale. Other companies, such as Dyson and Tesla, are also investing in AI and robotics for household chores.