Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1359, Erik Magnusson, king of Sweden (born 1339) passed away. In 1867, William Brede Kristensen, Norwegian historian of religion (died 1953) was born. In 1951, Ville Kiviniemi, Finnish politician (born 1877) passed away. In 1954, Már Guðmundsson, Icelandic economist, former Governor of Central Bank of Iceland was born. In 1961, Joko Widodo, Indonesian businessman and politician, 7th President of Indonesia was born. In 1985, Tage Erlander, Swedish lieutenant and politician, 25th Prime Minister of Sweden (born 1901) passed away. In 1985, Braathens SAFE Flight 139 is hijacked on approach to Oslo Airport, Fornebu. Special forces arrest the hijacker and there are no fatalities. In 2000, Section 28 (of the Local Government Act 1988), outlawing the 'promotion' of homosexuality in the United Kingdom, is repealed in Scotland with a 99 to 17 vote. In 2009, Greenland assumes self-rule. In 2012, A boat carrying more than 200 migrants capsizes in the Indian Ocean between the Indonesian island of Java and Christmas Island, killing 17 people and leaving 70 others missing. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Swedish government passes controversial bill, new offenders risk going to jail

Yen.com.gh

June 21, 2026

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Swedish government passes controversial bill, new offenders risk going to jail

A major legal overhaul has generated widespread debate after Sweden passed a new bill banning cousin marriages, with violators facing potential imprisonment.

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