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After Freezer Hacks, Cybersecurity Expert Warns Against Unnecessary Internet Connections

A day after a large number of fridges and freezers were hacked, it is still unclear who or what was behind the attacks. But it seems certain that similar things will happen in the future. “We will see more digital attacks that affect the physical world,” says cybersecurity expert David Jacoby.

Borås man jailed for embezzling nearly 2 million kronor from clothing company

A man in Borås transferred nearly two million kronor from his employer to himself over five years. He has now been sentenced to prison.

Uppsala circumcision investigation closed for two suspects; doctor remains under investigation

The preliminary investigation into two of the suspects following circumcisions in Uppsala has been closed, DN reports. The doctor remains a suspect.

51 days after Sweden’s election, here’s what happens next in the government formation process

More than seven weeks have passed since election day, and two prime ministerial candidates have been voted down so far. Here’s what happens next.

Doctor convicted of 10 more sexual offences against patients, but gets no extra prison time

A doctor is convicted of two more counts of rape against patients and eight counts of aggravated sexual assault, but receives no additional prison time.

ICA Recalls Nine Grill Brush Models Over Risk of Steel Bristles Getting Into Food

ICA is recalling nine models of grill brushes with steel bristles because the bristles can come loose and end up on the grill grate and in food.

SMHI Upgrades Lapland Mountains Weather Warning to Orange for Strong Winds and Snow

SMHI has upgraded its warning for severe weather in the Lapland mountains from yellow to orange for the coming days.

Coughing statue urges Gothenburg drivers to switch to studless winter tires

Can a coughing statue persuade more Gothenburgers to choose studless winter tires? That’s what the Environmental Administration hopes, having fitted a statue of inventor John Ericsson with a sound installation.

King Charles Calls Transatlantic Slavery a “Terrible Injustice,” Stops Short of Apology

British King Charles III calls transatlantic slavery a “terrible injustice” in a statement but does not apologize.

Trump has limited power to influence US midterm election results, professor says

After a bitter election campaign, there is concern in the US that Donald Trump will try to overturn the results of the midterm elections if they are unfavorable to Republicans. But the president has little opportunity to influence the outcome, according to political science professor William Bianco.

Israeli opposition parties reaffirm pledge to oust Netanyahu, but path remains uncertain

Israel’s opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot says the country’s four opposition parties still stand by their pledge to remove Benjamin Netanyahu from power - but the path to doing so through parliament remains uncertain.

Trump Says US Will End $3.8 Billion in Annual Aid to Israel at Year’s End

US President Donald Trump said the United States will end its annual $3.8 billion in aid to Israel and support for Israeli security efforts.

Tusk Says Poland Thwarted Possible Provocation on Border With Kaliningrad

Poland has prevented what appears to have been an attempted Russian provocation, Prime Minister Donald Tusk says.

Lukashenko says Ukraine war will end within months, warns of world war risk

Belarusian leader Aleksandr Lukashenko claims the war in Ukraine will be over within a few months.

Melania Trump to Host Russian and Ukrainian Representatives at White House, Officials Say

The White House announced that US First Lady Melania Trump will host a meeting between Russian and Ukrainian representatives.

US midterm elections explained: What’s at stake for Trump and Congress?

After a bitter election campaign, the United States heads to the midterm elections on Tuesday. Held every two years, the elections are particularly significant this year because President Donald Trump’s Republican Party could lose control of Congress. Here’s a quick guide.

Holmen to lay off around 50 workers as it plans to close sawmill near Skellefteå

Forest industry group Holmen is laying off around 50 employees at its sawmill in Kroksjön, outside Skellefteå.

Taco Bell Sales Fall 4% After Lettuce-Linked Illness Outbreak, Then Recover in September

This summer’s outbreak of illness linked to pre-cut lettuce hit Taco Bell’s sales hard. However, the fast-food chain has since recovered.

Markets expect the Swedish Central Bank to raise rates more than any other major Western central bank

The market expects the Swedish Central Bank to raise the key interest rate at least four times - perhaps five - over the next year. That is more increases than expected in any other major Western economy.

Swedish Gasoline Prices Hit Lowest Level Since August After 95-Öre Cut

The price of gasoline will be cut by 95 öre per litre on Tuesday, bringing it to its lowest level since the end of August.

Strikes Intensify at German Carmakers as IG Metall Demands Pay Rises and Job Guarantees

German metalworkers have stepped up strikes to press for wage increases and job guarantees. Carmakers including Volkswagen's Audi and Mercedes-Benz Group, as well as component maker Schaeffler, were hit on Monday and Tuesday after a strike ban expired in October.

Apple shares fall 3.1% despite beating earnings expectations as New York stocks rise

Trading on the New York Stock Exchange mostly started on a high note. But two technology companies, including giant Apple, dampened the mood after reporting quarterly results on Monday evening.

Sweden’s October electricity subsidy delayed until next year, Busch says

A detached house with direct electric heating in southern Sweden could receive around SEK 100 in electricity subsidies for October, according to Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD). But the payment will be delayed until next year, as the government wants to combine it with any subsidies for November and December.

Stockholm Stock Exchange Ends Lower After Volatile Trading, OMXS Down 0.1%

The Stockholm Stock Exchange’s broad OMXS index first fell, then rose, before turning down again. It closed down 0.1 percent.

Truls Möregårdh withdraws from Frankfurt World Tour event with shoulder overexertion

Table tennis star Truls Möregårdh is withdrawing from this week’s World Tour competition in Frankfurt because of an overstrained shoulder, SVT reports.

Svenska Spel Says CAS Ruling Allowing Russia Into Ice Hockey World Championship Tarnishes Sport

Several of ice hockey’s biggest sponsors welcome the Swedish Ice Hockey Association’s decision not to face Russia. At the same time, they criticise CAS’s decision to allow Russia to participate in the World Championship. “The decision by CAS tarnishes the sport,” Svenska Spel wrote to TT.

Hammarby’s 17-year-old talent Fanny Peterson to undergo knee surgery after ligament tear

With only two rounds left in the women's Swedish league, Hammarby has announced that 17-year-old talent Fanny Peterson has suffered a knee injury and will undergo surgery.

TV4 Reorganises Sports Coverage, Putting Six Positions at Risk

TV4 wants to reorganise its sports coverage. Six positions are affected, TV4 Nyheterna reports. Reporter Mattias Tjernström says the situation is uncertain and a bit strange.

Sweden Drawn With Germany, Netherlands and Scotland in Women’s Nations League

Germany, the Netherlands and Scotland will be Sweden’s opponents in the Women’s Nations League this spring.

Sweden Refuses to Play Russia in Ice Hockey, but Won’t Boycott Entire Tournament

Sweden will not play Russia in the Ice Hockey World Championship, the Swedish Ice Hockey Association says. But boycotting entire tournaments is not an option. “In the current situation, we do not intend to play against Russia,” association chairman Anders Larsson told TT.

SHL Tells Clubs to Keep Players From Commenting on Russia Issue, Email Shows

The SHL is urging clubs to keep their players silent on the Russia issue, according to an internal email obtained by Aftonbladet.

Petter Northug’s Janteloppet ski race declared bankrupt, trustee says it ran at creditors’ expense for two years

Ski star Petter Northug’s Janteloppet has gone bankrupt, Norwegian newspaper Finansavisen reports.

Danish TV 2 Withdraws Comedy Show After Backlash Over Deceiving Comedian Rasmus Wallbridge

A Danish comedian was duped for months and unknowingly filmed for an entertainment program. After facing massive criticism, Danish TV 2 has backed down and withdrawn the program.

Philippe Jaenada wins Goncourt Prize for novel about unsolved 1949 murder of Louise Cansot

Neve Campbell Confirms She Will Return for Scream 8

Earlier this year, she returned as Sidney Prescott in “Scream 7.” Now, actress Neve Campbell confirms that she will also appear in an eighth installment of the horror franchise.

Paul Anka and Andy Garcia among Kennedy Center honorees as gala moves to arena

Singer Paul Anka and actor Andy Garcia, among others, will be honored at the Kennedy Center's annual awards gala, which for the first time will not be held at the iconic cultural center.

Gert Lengstrand, Streaplers Singer and Eurovision Songwriter, Dies at 84

Artist and songwriter Gert Lengstrand, former lead singer of Streaplers, has died. Among the many songs he wrote was Charlotte Perrelli’s Eurovision-winning song “Tusen och en natt.”

Georgi Gospodinov and translator Hanna Sandborgh win Stockholm literature prize for The Gardener and Death

The melancholic book of mourning *The Gardener and Death* has won the Kulturhuset Stadsteatern International Literature Prize. The prize is shared by Bulgarian author Georgi Gospodinov and translator Hanna Sandborgh.

Swedish Publishers Turn to AI for Romance and Crime Fiction Translations, Prompting Critics to Warn of Wider Impact

Novels should still be written by people. But Swedish publishers are using AI to translate romance and feel-good fiction, among other genres. The translations may be “good enough,” but is that what we should aim for? asks Anja Gatu, chair of the Swedish Writers’ Association.

Deep Purple Postpones Rest of European Tour After Ian Gillan Falls Ill