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Egyptian TV star Sarah Khalifa has been sentenced to death. Along with 11 others, she has been implicated in a drug case and they will all be hanged, according to Egyptian media.
TV & filmMaggie Gyllenhaal was asked to use AI to recreate Marilyn Monroe in her short film "Flesh Impact." But the effort failed.
TV & filmNine couples would become eight after Friday night's "Let's Dance." And when the viewers voted, it was clear that it was the humorous character Lilla Al-Fadji who had to take off his dancing shoes.
TV & filmFilm director Tony Gatlif has died, according to AFP. His best-known film was "Gadjo Dilo - The Stranger," the last in his trilogy about the Roma.
TV & filmSwedish "Love Is Blind" is on hold. Netflix confirms this to TT.
TV & filmAnyone who wants to know how Cloud and the others in Square Enix's epic saga are doing will just have to wait until this spring.
TV & filmThis year's surest Oscar contender so far: John Malkovich. The 72-year-old veteran is being praised for his role as a terminally ill CIA agent in the black comedy "Wild Horse Nine," which is being shown at the Venice Film Festival.
TV & filmPopular YouTube series "Chicken Shop Date" is being canceled. "It's time for me to move on from this adventure to a new one," host Amelia Dimoldenberg wrote on Instagram.
TV & filmAxel Arnö becomes the new consultant for documentary films at the Swedish Film Institute.
TV & filmAfter "The History of Sweden" comes "The Future of Sweden" on SVT.
TV & filmWith her own ADHD diagnosis and personal experience behind her, Mia Skäringer steps out of the comedy box. In SVT's drama series "Diagnoser", she portrays the difficult struggle to fit in.
TV & filmGeorge Clooney was awarded an honorary Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. In his acceptance speech, the actor highlighted the importance of storytelling in a tumultuous world.
TV & filmJury president Maggie Gyllenhaal used humor to comment on why there are so few female filmmakers at this year’s Venice Film Festival. "Maybe it’s finally clear that men make better films than women," she said, laughing.
TV & filmMany people flocked to Dolly Parton's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame after her death. But the plaque was also vandalized and now needs to be repaired, TMZ reports.
TV & film"Archipelago" directed by Alex Schulman will be Sweden's Oscar entry in the category of best international film. It feels incredible. Since this is my first film, it's completely overwhelming, Alex Schulman tells TT.
TV & filmEurope opens and The Soundtrack of Our Lives closes. Here are all the house bands and guest artists in this year's "On the Track".
TV & filmA three-part documentary series about the life of "Friends" star Matthew Perry will premiere on Netflix next month, Variety writes.
TV & filmHans Petter Moland's film "The Crop of the Field" has been selected as Norway's Oscar entry, the Norwegian Film Institute announced.
TV & filmStudents from Malmö Latin School strike in support of the school janitor - actor Mohammed Nour Oklah faces deportation.
TV & filmThe publishing group Bonnier Books is investing in digital expansion and acquiring Nextory, one of Europe’s largest streaming services for books, Bonnier Books writes in a press release.
TV & filmArtist Josefine "Little Jinder" Jinder and comedian and actor Jonatan Unge have broken up, Hänt writes.
TV & filmMia Skäringer in a rare dramatic role and Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as - perhaps - brothers are two of the talk of the town on TV this fall. And then Harry Potter returns. Here is the guide to the hottest TV series of the fall.
TV & filmSweden's biggest TV gala is not known for controversy. But this year, Kristallen delivers not only industry backslapping but also some friction. Here are the talking points for the evening.
TV & filmJonas Fagerström from the comedy group JLC is getting a role in three new "Johan Falk" films, which start filming now. "I'm ridiculously excited. This is going to be so much fun," he says on Instagram.
TV & filmGabriel Pagés reveals a big secret about his life in this week's episode of "Married at First Sight XL" on SVT, which airs on Sunday.
TV & filmThere is a sequel to the racing film "Days of Thunder." Tom Cruise will reprise his original role alongside Anne Hathaway, reports Variety.
TV & filmComedian Sacha Baron Cohen's upcoming film "Ali G: Who Iz I?" has stirred up strong emotions in his home country, where a campaign has been launched to keep cinemas from showing the film, writes Variety.
TV & film70 reports have been received by the Review Board for "Married at First Sight XL", Expressen writes.
TV & filmJosephine Bornebusch has landed her next directing assignment - a new dark comedy series for Netflix.
TV & film"Alien", "The Martian" - and the new "The Dog Stars". These are the three films that 88-year-old veteran director Ridley Scott says already worked at the script stage. On page 50, I started sweating and thought, "I hope it lasts." And it did, he says.
TV & filmBritish actor Tim Curry, best known as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has died at the age of 80.
TV & filmFathers who aren’t quite enough are a big theme in this fall’s most notable Swedish films, including Alex Schulman’s directorial debut, “Arkipelag.” “I hope people will receive it well even though I come with baggage that has been sitting in my lap for quite a few years,” says Alex Schulman.
TV & filmDavid Hellenius and Peter Magnusson's first film together in 17 years is about a Swedish man who falls in love with the president of the United States. Dating presidents is complicated, especially if they are American, says Peter Magnusson.
TV & filmThe new Swedish crime series "Blood Sisters" has gone straight to number one among non-English-language TV series on Netflix globally.
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Something has exploded outside the entrance to an apartment building in Rosengård, Malmö, police say.
CrimePolice 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.
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Democrat Haley Stevens lost the Democratic primary for the Michigan Senate seat to Abdul El-Sayed. She is now endorsing the state’s Republican candidate, Mike Rogers.
World politicsPresident Ilijana Jotova looks set to win Bulgaria’s election. According to two exit polls, she is expected to receive between 51 and 53 percent of the vote.
ConflictsThe 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.
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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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Victory in the New York Marathon brings nearly one million kronor in prize money. But the big money is likely still to come for Andreas Almgren after his success. “All doors will open,” says his manager, Daniel Wessfeldt.
SportsReigning champions Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 away in the Premier League. Afterwards, Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola said that striker Alexander Isak needs to start going to ground.
FootballAndreas Almgren has won the New York Marathon on his marathon debut. “It’s actually impossible,” running icon Anders Gärderud tells Radiosporten.
SportsBoth police officers and spectators were injured when unrest broke out in the stands during the Allsvenskan derby between Häcken and IFK Göteborg. A total of 15 people have been 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 City Marathon. The Swede crushed the opposition to win the major race on his marathon debut in a time of 2:06:01. The victory also qualifies him for the marathon at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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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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