Heat director Michael Mann taken to hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at Los Angeles shooting range
American film director Michael Mann has accidentally shot himself in the leg, according to TMZ.
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Married at First Sight XL asks Max Turpeinen and Belinda Hillman to leave mid-season
There 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 & film
Criminal Minds to End With Season 20, More Than 20 Years After Its Debut
After more than 20 years, it’s time to say goodbye to “Criminal Minds.” The crime drama will end with its 20th season, which premieres in 2027, The Hollywood Reporter reports.
TV & film
Olivia Colman to receive Stockholm Achievement Award 2026
Oscar-winning British actress Olivia Colman will receive the Stockholm Achievement Award 2026 and attend the Stockholm International Film Festival for Wicker's Nordic premiere. The darkly humorous love story also features Alexander Skarsgård, Gustav Lindh, Peter Dinklage and Elizabeth Debicki.
TV & film
Cynthia Nixon Calls Tech Billionaires ‘Robber Barons’ of Our Time
Tech billionaires are the robber barons of our time. Cynthia Nixon doesn’t mince words when asked about the similarities between today’s America and the society depicted in the TV series “The Gilded Age.”
TV & film
Married at First Sight participant Julia Jansson agrees with criticism that the show has become more like reality TV
This fall’s season of SVT’s “Married at First Sight” has been criticized for increasingly resembling a reality show. Participant Julia Jansson agrees with the criticism.
TV & film
5 New Horror Releases to Watch This Halloween - and Who Should Avoid Them
Are you a femcel, corporate slave or looksmaxxer? If so, you should skip some of the year’s best horror titles - unless you want to trigger your deepest traumas.
TV & film
Hollywood Stars Pay Tribute to Patrick Stewart: ‘One of the Greatest’
Many stars and colleagues are now pouring out tributes to iconic actor Patrick Stewart, who died this week. “He wore his heart on his sleeve,” writes his friend Ian McKellen.
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Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men Actor, Dies at 86 After Short Illness
British actor Patrick Stewart, known for "Star Trek" and "X-Men", has died at the age of 86 after a short illness.
TV & film
Andrew Tate: Toxic Empire Docuseries to Examine the Rise of the Tate Brothers
A four-part documentary series will depict the rise to fame of the infamous social media personality Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan.
TV & film
Netflix Renews The Diplomat for Season 5 Just Two Weeks After Season 4 Premiere
The political thriller series "The Diplomat" is getting a fifth season on Netflix.
TV & film
Kristian Luuk hospitalized with acute spinal cord injury after his arm suddenly went numb
Host Kristian Luuk wrote on Instagram that he had been hospitalized with an acute, spontaneous spinal cord injury, a story first reported by Expressen.
TV & film
SVT Confirms New Season of Married at First Sight XL After Two Experts Leave
Another expert is leaving the controversial reality series "Married at First Sight XL". At the same time, SVT confirms that there will be a new season.
TV & film
German Actress Elke Sommer Dies at 85, Bild Reports
German actress Elke Sommer has died at the age of 85, according to the newspaper Bild.
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Swedish Nursery Rhyme Composer Gullan Bornemark Dies at 98
Nursery rhyme composer Gullan Bornemark has died, her son tells SVT. She was 98.
TV & film
Liev Schreiber Stars in Lars Kepler Adaptation Nocturne, Coming to Apple TV on October 30
Two of Lars Kepler's books have been adapted into a TV series starring Hollywood actor Liev Schreiber. He is a big fan of Nordic noir. “I love the genre. You could smell the snow when you read the books,” he says.
TV & film
Psychologist Anna Bennich Quits Married at First Sight, Criticizes Editing as Clickbait
Psychologist Anna Bennich is leaving “Married at First Sight XL.” “I think it’s been edited like clickbait, with little continuity,” she says.
TV & film
Critics Pan Elon Musk’s AI Version of The Odyssey in Seven-Minute Preview
Elon Musk's AI version of “The Odyssey” is being panned by critics.
TV & film
Linus Sandgren to Shoot Marvel’s Ghost Rider Starring Ryan Gosling
Oscar-winning cinematographer Linus Sandgren has reportedly been hired for the new superhero film starring Ryan Gosling. “Heated Rivalry” star Connor Storrie is also said to be in talks for the project, The Hollywood Reporter reports.
TV & film
New This Week: Netflix Thriller Series Follows a House Swap Gone Wrong
A new Swedish thriller series on Netflix about an ill-fated house swap, and several Swedish sports stars playing themselves on SVT. Here are this week’s movies and series.
TV & film
Australian Death Cap Mushroom Murders to Become Paramount+ Miniseries
The case of a woman in Australia who murdered three people with a poisonous mushroom is to be made into a television series, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
TV & film
HBO to Remake Hitchcock’s The Birds as a Series Starring Sarah Snook
Hitchcock's horror classic "The Birds" is to be remade for HBO, Variety reports.
TV & film
Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything to open in Swedish cinemas on November 21
The documentary "You Can See Everything", about con artist Elizabeth Holmes, has become the big movie buzz of the fall. It will be released in Swedish cinemas on November 21, writes Moviezine.
TV & film
Ali G Film Who Iz I to Premiere on Prime Video in Sweden This Week
The much-talked-about film about Sacha Baron Cohen’s character Ali G will premiere on Prime Video this week, the film company says.
TV & film
Star Trek Actor Walter Koenig, Who Played Pavel Chekov, Dies at 90
Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov in the original “Star Trek,” has died at the age of 90, Variety reports.
TV & film
Two Couples, One House Swap and a Web of Secrets in Netflix Thriller The Bargain
The new Swedish Netflix series “Bytet” is a thriller with unexpected twists and dark secrets. “It’s an intense chamber drama,” says Jakob Oftebro, who plays one of the lead roles.
TV & film
Writers Guild Says Major Platforms Censored Alex Gibney’s Elon Musk Documentary
Alex Gibney's acclaimed documentary "Musk", about tech billionaire Elon Musk, has been subjected to a censorship campaign on major technology platforms, according to the Writers Guild of America (WGA).
TV & film
Liam Rasmussen and Moa Erlandsen Eliminated From Idol After Second Live Final
Liam Rasmussen and Moa Erlandsen were the contestants eliminated in the second live final of “Idol” on Saturday.
TV & film
Uppsala Short Film Festival Announces This Year’s Winners, Including Oscar-Eligible Films
This year's winners have been announced at the Uppsala Short Film Festival. Best Swedish Short Film went to Maria Tórgarð's "Mother Creature".
TV & film
Tom Cruise to Receive AFI Life Achievement Award in April Next Year
Tom Cruise will receive the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in film.
TV & film
U2 to Headline Netflix’s Live NFL Halftime Show in Los Angeles in November
U2 will perform live in Los Angeles in November, in a show that will be streamed live on Netflix.
TV & film
Glee Sequel Greenlit for Disney+ and Hulu, 17 Years After the Original Series Premiered
The musical series “Glee” is getting a sequel. Disney+ and Hulu have greenlit a new series, 17 years after the original premiered, The Wrap reports.
TV & film
Helena Bergström and Bahar Pars Join Sunil Munshi in New Feel-Good Film Out of Fashion
Sunil Munshi stars opposite Helena Bergström and Bahar Pars in the new feel-good film “Out of Fashion”, which has begun filming. The film is directed by Jens Jonsson.
TV & film
This Week’s Movies and Series: Clayface Goes Into Body Horror, Lupin Returns on Netflix
Batman's enemy Clayface stars in a body horror film, and on Netflix, gentleman thief Lupin is back. Here are this week's movies and series.
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10-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured in Motocross Accident Near Kalmar, Admitted to Intensive Care
A 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.
Sweden
Ida Gabrielsson: Left Party Will Not Back Down on Demand to Join Government
The 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 politics
Amazon Rainforest Now Emits More Carbon Dioxide Than It Absorbs, Study Finds
After decades of deforestation, drought and fires, the Amazon rainforest is now emitting more carbon dioxide than it absorbs, a new study shows.
Sweden
Crustacean Scent Could Warn of Toxic Algal Blooms Up to Seven Weeks in Advance
The 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.
Sweden
Man in His 20s Detained on Suspicion of Rape in Umeå
A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Umeå, police said.
Crime
49 Days After Sweden’s Election, What Happens Next in the Government Formation Process?
Seven weeks have passed since election day. Here are the developments in the government formation process - and what is happening now.
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Fighting Forces More Than 300,000 People to Flee Their Homes in Yemen, UN Says
The 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.
Conflicts
325 Arrested at London Protest in Support of Banned Palestine Action Group
British police have arrested 325 people in connection with a demonstration on Saturday in support of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action.
Conflicts
French prosecutors open attempted murder investigation after Molotov cocktail attack on gendarmes in Paris
French 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.
World
Portuguese Police Clash With Housing Protesters as Camps Are Cleared in Lisbon and Porto
Portuguese 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.
Conflicts
Violence and Looting Erupt at Protests in Several German Cities
Violence erupted in several places in Germany during large demonstrations on Saturday. In Frankfurt, masked demonstrators threw Molotov cocktails, smashed shop windows and looted stores.
World
Many fear Trump will claim election fraud if Democrats win midterms
President Donald Trump has shut out European election observers and sought to limit mail-in voting ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Some groups are increasingly concerned that Trump will claim election fraud, as he did in 2020. People still have vivid memories of the January 6 storming of Congress, says Kate Mason, a lawyer who works on election security in Michigan.
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AI Stocks Slide as Investors Question Big Tech’s Trillion-Dollar Spending
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.
Technology
Handelsbanken forecast points to cheaper holidays abroad in 2027
Handelsbanken'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.
Business
Swedish Bankruptcies Fall 15% in October to Lowest Level in Five Years
The number of bankruptcies fell by 15 percent in October compared with the same month last year, according to statistics from credit reporting company Syna.
BusinessTop news
How Trump Could Respond if Republicans Lose Control of Congress, Analysts Warn of Tariff Threats
The 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.
Business
EU weighs new taxes to fund 2028-2034 budget as Sweden resists
The 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?
Business
FBI Blames North Korean Hackers for $6.3 Billion Binance Heist as Withdrawals Resume
Binance 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 praised after winning New York Marathon on debut: ‘Actually impossible’
Andreas Almgren has won the New York Marathon in his marathon debut. “It’s actually impossible,” running icon Anders Gärderud tells Radiosporten.
Sports
Häcken-IFK Göteborg derby stopped after unrest breaks out in stands
The derby between Häcken and IFK Göteborg has been stopped after unrest broke out in the stands at Häcken’s home stadium.
Football
Växjö Fire Head Coach Björn Hellkvist After Poor Start to SHL Season
Växjö are 12th in the SHL standings after 14 games. The Småland club is now taking action: coach Björn Hellkvist has been fired.
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Andreas Almgren Wins New York Marathon in Stunning Debut, Qualifies for 2028 Olympics
Andreas 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.
Sports
Hammarby thrash Uppsala 7-0, but Häcken can clinch the title on Monday
Hammarby beat Swedish champions Uppsala 7–0 away, as expected. Despite the win, Häcken can secure the league title on its own on Monday.
Football
Swedish Men’s Curling Team Wins European Championship Bronze in 6–4 Victory Over Czech Republic
Team 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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David Druid to Take Break From Swedish Radio’s Morgonpasset i P3 After Videos Surface
Radio personality David Druid is taking a break from hosting “Morgonpasset i P3” after video clips of him were shared on social media.
Entertainment
Heat director Michael Mann taken to hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at Los Angeles shooting range
American film director Michael Mann has accidentally shot himself in the leg, according to TMZ.
TV & film
Linda Johansson’s Smoke wins the Children’s Radio Book Prize
The 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.
Entertainment
Heidi Klum Wows at Her Halloween Party as a Giant Severed Hand
Heidi 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.
Entertainment
Married at First Sight XL asks Max Turpeinen and Belinda Hillman to leave mid-season
There 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 & film
Two contestants eliminated as Idol begins Saturday finals
After two weeks of duels, “Idol” has now started its “real” Saturday finals.
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Sweden's All Saints' Day falls on Halloween in 2026
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 Sweden
Skogskyrkogården’s 2026 programme and opening details
In 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 Sweden
Sweden Now Has the World’s Most Powerful Passport, New Ranking Shows.
Sweden has been named the country with the world's strongest passport in the Global Passport Report 2026
Sweden
Strawberries will be extra expensive for Midsummer celebrations
There 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.
Sweden
Swedish pick and mix candy Conquers the USA
Swedish 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 Sweden
Sweden's World Cup Team: Expected Starting Lineup, Squad, and Clubs
Sweden 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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