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Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finnish President Alexander Stubb have spoken by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “Before the call, we informed important allies, including all the Nordic countries, and afterwards we briefed them on the content of the call,” Stubb said in a speech to the Nordic Council.
ConflictsThe Yemeni Houthi movement says Egypt has declared war on Yemen.
ConflictsArmed groups are attacking each other in rural areas of South Sudan. At least 72 people are reported dead following an attack on Monday evening.
ConflictsMany people have been killed in a drone attack on a market in war-torn Sudan, according to information provided to the AFP news agency.
ConflictsSaudi Arabia is facing new attacks from its rivals in Yemen. Loud explosions were heard in Riyadh, and an oil refinery was reportedly set on fire last night.
ConflictsA panel of UN experts accuses Russia of committing crimes against humanity through its repeated attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
ConflictsEgypt is to support Saudi Arabia militarily if it comes under attack from Yemen’s Houthi movement. The Egyptian parliament has approved a request from the president.
ConflictsUkraine has been waiting “almost a month” for missiles for the US-made Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
ConflictsThe war will continue as before, even though Russia and Ukraine are expected to meet for new negotiations soon, Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman says. But he is open to more short ceasefires.
ConflictsIsrael continues to attack the Gaza Strip. At least five people, including a child, were reportedly killed in attacks on Monday.
ConflictsUkraine attacked Russia with a large number of drones overnight into Monday, according to Russian authorities. After the strikes in the city of Voronezh, there were reports of deaths and injuries.
ConflictsSaudi Arabia says it has struck back at the Yemeni Houthi movement as the group continues to attack the capital, Riyadh.
ConflictsThree people were killed on Sunday in an Israeli attack on a university in Gaza City, university employees and a local hospital said.
ConflictsUkraine has attacked Russia’s Belgorod region, according to Russian and Ukrainian reports.
ConflictsThree explosions were heard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. Ten missiles were also shot down as they were fired towards the country’s southern region.
ConflictsTech billionaire Elon Musk says that a loophole Ukraine used to access the Starlink satellite network was “closed last week,” confirming that Ukraine’s access to the service has been affected. The Ukrainian side is questioning his claim.
ConflictsSaudi forces reportedly killed several people in airstrikes on the Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa, and surrounding areas on Saturday. The city of Aden, home to the internationally recognized government, was also attacked.
ConflictsA Ukrainian attack has caused water and power outages on the Russian-occupied Crimean peninsula. Attacks have also been reported in several parts of Russia.
ConflictsAfter several days of disruptions to the Starlink network and its military variant, Starshield, Ukraine now has a “stable connection,” according to the country’s defense minister.
ConflictsUkraine's attacks on Russian data centers have caused damage that could take a long time to repair, experts tell the AP.
ConflictsA Norwegian member of parliament illegally attempted to send drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras to Ukraine.
ConflictsThe aftermath of Monday’s extremely bloody drone attack in Abyei, a disputed border region between Sudan and South Sudan, is still unfolding. The death toll has risen to more than 150, local officials say.
ConflictsWith Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Oslo, Europe wanted to show a united front in support of Ukraine while also reaching out to the United States, according to Ukraine expert Fredrik Wesslau.
ConflictsA village in the Kharkiv region was subjected to a “massive attack” by Russian drones overnight Wednesday, according to the region’s governor, Oleh Synyehubov. At least two people were killed.
ConflictsElon Musk decided to restrict the military version of the Starlink satellite network, hampering Ukraine’s defense capabilities last week, sources familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal.
ConflictsNATO is sending “additional assets” to the Black Sea and member states Bulgaria and Romania following recent drone attacks in the area.
ConflictsWhen Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with King Haakon, he raised the issue of the many children abducted from Ukraine and taken to Russia.
ConflictsAlbanian Prime Minister Edi Rama claims a “hybrid war” is behind the unrest in the country.
ConflictsTwo explosions were heard in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Tuesday, AFP reports. The Saudi-led alliance says it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Houthi movement.
ConflictsThe US and Ukraine are meeting at short notice in Oslo in an effort to break the deadlock in long-running peace talks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is flanked by European leaders as Donald Trump’s envoy sits down at the table.
ConflictsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a Ukrainian delegation may meet US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Norway in the coming days.
ConflictsAt least 53 people have been killed in an attack on Yemeni government forces, and at least 200 others were injured in the Houthi attack.
ConflictsUkraine's armed forces are once again facing limitations in the US satellite networks Starlink and Starshield, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. In Nova Vodolaha, in the Kharkiv region, at least six people, including three children, were killed when a Russian drone struck a park, according to the region's governor.
ConflictsRussian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a meeting with his American and Chinese counterparts to end the war in Ukraine, several sources familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal.
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Police are investigating a suspected murder in Ludvika municipality. A woman is dead, and a man has been arrested.
CrimeA ten-year-old boy has been injured in an accident at a motocross track outside Kalmar. He has been admitted to the intensive care unit, Barometern reports.
SwedenThe Left Party will not back down from its demand to join a red-green government, the party’s vice chairwoman, Ida Gabrielsson, says on X.
Swedish politicsAfter decades of deforestation, drought and fires, the Amazon rainforest is now emitting more carbon dioxide than it absorbs, a new study shows.
SwedenThe scent of grazing crustaceans can be used in a warning system for toxic algal blooms. The method could provide up to seven weeks’ advance warning of outbreaks.
SwedenA man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Umeå, police said.
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The rival political sides in Israel must accept the election results and do what they can to avoid a snap election, President Isaac Herzog says.
World politicsThe flare-up in fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi movement has forced more than 300,000 people to flee their homes in Yemen, according to the UN.
ConflictsBritish police have arrested 325 people in connection with a demonstration on Saturday in support of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action.
ConflictsFrench prosecutors have decided to open an attempted murder investigation after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at gendarmes during clashes at a large demonstration in Paris.
WorldPortuguese police have stormed tent camps in Lisbon and Porto set up in protest against soaring housing prices. Thirteen people have been arrested, and several are reported to have been injured.
ConflictsViolence broke out in several places in Germany in connection with large demonstrations on Saturday. There are now calls for harsh punishments for those responsible. The rioters and looters will be identified and held accountable. This violence must be met with harsh punishments, says Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt.
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The stock market has turned downwards after several AI-linked companies failed to meet expectations. Tech giants have invested trillions in a short time, and investors now want to know whether it is worth it. “The big cloud of concern is the enormous investments American companies are currently making in data centers and AI,” says Maria Landeborn, a savings economist at Danske Bank.
TechnologyHandelsbanken's currency forecast suggests the euro and US dollar could weaken against the Swedish krona by summer 2027, potentially making holidays abroad somewhat cheaper for people spending kronor. The forecast is conditional, not a promise.
BusinessThe number of bankruptcies fell by 15 percent in October compared with the same month last year, according to statistics from credit reporting company Syna.
BusinessThe decision will be made on Tuesday. Donald Trump could then lose the midterm elections. A setback for the Republican president could lead to new threats of tariffs, analysts say. But it’s not certain that a Democratic victory in Congress would calm things down, says SEB chief economist Jens Magnusson.
BusinessThe European Commission, the Council president, the European Parliament and scores of member states are pushing for new EU revenue to secure agreement on a new long-term budget. Sweden is firmly resisting - but for how long?
BusinessBinance announces that withdrawals from the crypto exchange will gradually resume on Sunday. At the same time, the FBI says North Korean hackers are behind the multi-billion-dollar heist targeting the crypto platform.
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Andreas Almgren has won the New York Marathon - on his marathon debut. It’s practically impossible, says running icon Anders Gärderud to Radiosporten.
SportsThe Swedish football derby between Häcken and IFK Göteborg was halted after unrest broke out in the stands. Several people were arrested.
FootballVäxjö are 12th in the SHL standings after 14 games. The Småland club is now taking action: coach Björn Hellkvist has been fired.
Ice hockeyAndreas Almgren wins the New York Marathon. The Swede dominated the race, winning the major event in his marathon debut in 2:06:01. The victory also qualifies him for the marathon at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
SportsHammarby beat Swedish champions Uppsala 7–0 away, as expected. Despite the win, Häcken can secure the league title on its own on Monday.
FootballTeam Oskar Eriksson bounced back immediately after losing in the semifinals. The Swedish men won the bronze medal match against hosts the Czech Republic, 6–4.
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Radio personality David Druid is taking a break from hosting “Morgonpasset i P3” after video clips of him were shared on social media.
EntertainmentAmerican film director Michael Mann has accidentally shot himself in the leg, according to TMZ.
TV & filmThe year's best book for nine- to twelve-year-olds has been chosen. “Smoke” by Linda Johansson has won the Children's Radio Book Prize.
EntertainmentHeidi Klum is known for her spectacular Halloween costumes, and this year was no exception. The supermodel was unrecognizable at her annual party, where she appeared as a giant severed hand.
EntertainmentThere has been quite a storm surrounding “Married at First Sight XL”. This week, two of the show’s experts announced that they would not return for the next season. Now the couple Max Turpeinen and Belinda Hillman are being asked to leave the SVT production mid-season.
TV & filmAfter two weeks of duels, “Idol” has now started its “real” Saturday finals.
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Sweden's All Saints' Day (Alla helgons dag) is a public holiday and falls on Saturday, October 31, the same day as Halloween. The Church of Sweden observes All Souls' Day (Alla själars dag) the following day, Sunday, November 1.
Living in SwedenIn Sweden, All Saints' Day is a time to remember those who are no longer with us and place a candle at their graves.
Living in SwedenSweden has been named the country with the world's strongest passport in the Global Passport Report 2026
SwedenThere are a few things that Swedes don't really want to compromise on when it comes to their Midsummer table. Pickled herring, new potatoes, sour cream, chives, and of course strawberries.
SwedenSwedish Pick and mix candy has gone from being an integral part of Saturday treats to becoming an international sensation. On TikTok, feeds are filled with colorful bags, foam skulls, sour bottles, and Americans discovering that candy doesn't have to taste like it was designed in a laboratory with neon lights.
Living in SwedenSweden is entering the 2026 World Cup with a strong offense that will likely keep many defenders up at night. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres are the big stars in the squad, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf is the team captain with extensive experience, and Graham Potter has assembled a team with maximum Premier League weight.
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