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A Russian war drone crossed the border so quickly that Romanian forces did not have time to shoot it down. Two civilians were injured when it crashed into an apartment complex in the city of Galati. The drone was part of a Russian attack on the Odesa area, wrote President Volodymyr Zelenskyy - and he offered Romania help.
ConflictsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to expand control of the Gaza Strip, saying the Israeli army will take control of 70 percent of the territory.
ConflictsU.S. and Iranian negotiators have agreed on a memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire, sources told the news site Axios. Only approval from President Donald Trump and Iran's leader remains. At the same time, an Iranian source denied to Iranian state media that a finished text exists.
ConflictsThe Israeli military said in a statement on Wednesday evening that two high-ranking members of the terrorist group Hamas have been killed in Gaza.
ConflictsNearly half a million Russian soldiers are estimated to have been killed in Ukraine since Russia began the offensive over four years ago, according to the British intelligence and security service, GCHQ.
ConflictsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has, in an unusual move, turned to both the US Congress and President Donald Trump with a plea: send more ammunition.
ConflictsUkraine's wait to start formal membership negotiations with the EU may soon be over. A proposal for the go-ahead is expected on June 16.
ConflictsMohammed Odeh, the newly appointed leader of Hamas' armed wing, was killed in an Israeli strike on Tuesday.
ConflictsFamilies in Gaza are still living in tents and bombed-out ruins. And as months pass, new plagues are appearing. In the past, children might have seen the occasional rat, says Salim Oweis of UNICEF, who is on the ground in Khan Yunis. But now new varieties are appearing. Nothing can stop them.
ConflictsIsrael has carried out an attack on the head of Hamas's military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
ConflictsNorwegian People's Aid's mine-clearance office in Sumy, in northeastern Ukraine, has been subjected to a Russian drone attack, the humanitarian organization says.
ConflictsGermany's proposal to grant Ukraine "associated" membership in the EU has been met with skepticism. However, there is hope that negotiations will soon begin in earnest.
ConflictsRussian President Vladimir Putin promises new recruits will have their debts forgiven in a new effort to attract more people to fight in Ukraine.
ConflictsU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. is still willing to mediate in Russia's war against Ukraine. He says it must end.
ConflictsBenjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli military to “accelerate its operations” in Lebanon with the goal of “crushing” Hezbollah, Netanyahu said in a video posted on social media.
ConflictsA walk in a forest near Berlin led to an unusual find: 59 Soviet-made grenades from World War II.
ConflictsTwo people have been killed in Ukrainian attacks on Russia's border regions, local authorities report.
ConflictsRussia has fired the Oreshnik hypersonic missile against Ukraine for the third time. The missile, which travels at many times the speed of sound, is often cited in Moscow as an appropriate retaliation after high-profile Ukrainian attacks, according to expert Jörgen Elfving. It has received considerable attention in the Russian media.
ConflictsRussia has carried out extensive drone and missile attacks on several locations in Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, during the evening and overnight. Four people have been killed. Russia has used the hypersonic missile Oreshnik in the attack.
ConflictsSix activists from the Gaza convoy returned to Spain, leading to clashes with Spanish police. Israel then demanded an explanation for Spain's treatment of the activists.
ConflictsFive police officers and a child were killed in Israeli strikes in the northern Gaza Strip on Saturday, the Gaza Defense Authority said.
ConflictsUkraine should be granted full EU membership, wrote President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on X on Saturday. "Ukraine is fighting for its life, for its independence and for Europe, which has lived in peace the longest."
ConflictsRussia accused Ukraine of war crimes at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. "Pure propaganda," Ukraine’s envoy Andriy Melnyk said.
ConflictsTwo people have been injured in a Ukrainian attack on an oil depot in the southern Russian port city of Novorossiysk, the city's mayor said. Ukraine's president also said an attack had been directed at a chemical plant inside Russia.
ConflictsRussia accuses Ukraine of attacking student housing in the Russian-occupied Luhansk region. The Ukrainian military denies the claim.
ConflictsThe situation is deadlocked over peace talks in Ukraine, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. If conditions change, we are ready to try again, Rubio said at a press conference after the NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Helsingborg.
ConflictsAnger over the way Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir treated detained Gaza activists could unite the EU behind new sanctions.
ConflictsThe United States has paused arms deals with Taiwan worth more than $13 billion to ensure the U.S. military has enough weapons for the Iran war, according to Acting U.S. Navy Secretary Hung Cao.
ConflictsTwo people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon, the Israeli military (IDF) said.
ConflictsThe United States will deploy 5,000 additional troops to Poland, President Donald Trump says.
ConflictsThe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to an area in South Kivu province controlled by the M23 rebel movement, a spokesperson for the group said.
ConflictsForeign activists from the Gaza convoy Global Sumud Flotilla who were arrested by Israeli authorities have been deported.
ConflictsU.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a sensitive phone call on Wednesday night in which Netanyahu reportedly railed against a plan to end the war with Iran, sources told the Wall Street Journal and Axios.
ConflictsPolice 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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