The war in Ukraine, the Middle East and the world's other conflicts.
Several energy facilities in Ukraine were attacked overnight, despite Donald Trump’s claim that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to an energy ceasefire. “It is becoming increasingly obvious that Russia does not want a ceasefire,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on X, responding to the US president’s claim.
ConflictsThe shortage of soldiers in Ukraine is becoming increasingly acute. About 200,000 soldiers are reported to have deserted, and ten times as many men are avoiding mobilization. There are simply not enough people, says an anonymous source at Ukraine's Defense Ministry.
ConflictsNorth Korea fired several missiles into the Sea of Japan, South Korea's military said on Monday night, Swedish time.
ConflictsAt least 72 people were killed in an airstrike on a gold mine on the border between Sudan and Egypt, a human rights organization says.
ConflictsUS President Donald Trump claims that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a ceasefire targeting energy facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the news came as a surprise and that Russia attacked energy infrastructure after Trump’s announcement.
ConflictsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will call elections if Russian President Vladimir Putin agrees to a 60-day ceasefire, he tells ABC News.
ConflictsUS President Donald Trump wants Ukraine to stop attacking Russian oil refineries. Volodymyr Zelensky says that will not happen as long as Russia continues to attack Ukrainian energy facilities.
ConflictsRussian IT giant Yandex says it has once again been targeted in a drone attack. The company has reported attacks at least three times this week.
ConflictsRussian President Vladimir Putin wants to see a settlement in the war in Ukraine, at least according to Donald Trump. “Russia wants to make a deal, but for some reason Zelenskyy doesn’t want to,” Trump says of his Ukrainian counterpart.
ConflictsEritrea wants the UN Security Council to take “deterrent measures” after what it describes as a “declaration of war” by Ethiopia.
ConflictsUS President Donald Trump says Ukraine needs a new president.
ConflictsDonald Trump’s proposal to de-escalate the war in Ukraine is said to have received some support from Vladimir Putin.
ConflictsUkrainian negotiators traveled to the United States to meet with President Trump’s envoys. Trump then struck a new “deal” with Vladimir Putin. As the US war with Iran has sent oil prices soaring, Russia has been given new opportunities to replenish its dwindling war chest. Ukrainians feel they are being used.
ConflictsA data center belonging to Russian IT giant Yandex was damaged in a Ukrainian drone attack, the company said Friday.
ConflictsThis year's Nobel Peace Prize goes to one of the world's most experienced human rights defenders. Navanethem "Navi" Pillay is being honored for her long-standing efforts to advance peace and international law. She also stands by her well-known conclusion that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
ConflictsSeveral parts of Ukraine were attacked overnight on Friday.
ConflictsTurkmenistan has become a gathering place for key players in the conflicts in Europe and the Middle East in recent days.
ConflictsUkraine is sending a delegation to the United States for new talks on the war and the state of negotiations.
ConflictsA large data center belonging to Russian IT giant Yandex has reportedly been attacked by Ukraine.
ConflictsYemen’s Houthi movement has attacked Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, again after days of attacks. Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense says shrapnel hit a kindergarten and a medical complex.
ConflictsRussia has carried out sabotage against several Danish companies that supply Ukraine, Denmark’s Security and Intelligence Service (PET) said, according to Reuters.
ConflictsThe Lithuanian government is considering deploying forces to the country's border with the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.
ConflictsNATO member Bulgaria is calling off the search and rescue operation after Tuesday’s drone attack in the Black Sea, AFP reports.
ConflictsNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un congratulates Russian President Vladimir Putin on his 74th birthday.
ConflictsUS soldiers on Okinawa, Japan, are banned from drinking alcohol for 48 hours after a US Marine was arrested for the murder of a woman.
ConflictsAt least three people have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza, Palestinian health authorities say. The attacks come on the anniversary of Hamas’s October 7, 2023, terrorist attack.
ConflictsYemen’s Houthi movement has again attacked Saudi Arabia with missiles, targeting international airports and military facilities. At least three people were killed in the airport attacks, according to Saudi Arabia.
ConflictsAt least 28 people have been killed in Russian airstrikes on several civilian targets in Ukraine. At least five children were among the victims. The youngest, a one-year-old, was killed when a missile hit a residential building, destroying half of it. The massive attacks came on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s birthday.
ConflictsThe German far-right AfD gets its first state parliament presidency as 35-year-old Tobias Rausch takes over in Saxony-Anhalt.
ConflictsFrance has test-fired a new ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
ConflictsIsrael's military is being placed on high alert for the anniversary of the October 7, 2023, attacks, The Times of Israel reports.
ConflictsTwo merchant ships have been hit by drones in the Black Sea off Bulgaria. One of them has sunk, the government of the NATO member country says.
ConflictsRussia has attacked another bridge in Ukraine, this time in Zaporizhia. Hundreds of Ukrainian drones have reportedly been sent to the Moscow region.
ConflictsExplosions were heard again in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on Tuesday, residents told AFP.
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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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