Elections, governments and diplomacy around the world, and what they mean for Sweden.
Large parts of the American political elite gathered at Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday to bid farewell to Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. "He was a friend none of us will forget," President Donald Trump said in his speech.
World politicsKeiko Fujimori has been sworn in as president of Peru.
World politicsThe meeting between Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., went very well, according to spokespeople for both leaders. "It was one of the best conversations I have had with our friend President Trump," Netanyahu said in a recorded speech.
World politicsA state-run Iranian news agency calls for the assassination of US First Lady Melania Trump in a video clip.
World politicsBarely two years after its launch, the dating app Tokyo Enmusubi has led 265 couples to say yes to each other in Japan.
World politicsHaiti will hold its first election in ten years in December, the country's electoral commission says.
World politicsUS President Donald Trump says "nobody is telling me" what to do regarding the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey.
World politicsDonald Trump says the US and Iran are having "good talks" about a possible peace deal, but Iran denies that the two sides are talking to each other.
World politicsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the United Kingdom on Monday to meet with the country's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
World politicsThe former president of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández, has returned to his homeland after being pardoned by President Donald Trump and released from a 45-year prison sentence in the United States.
World politicsUS President Donald Trump is said to have ordered a reduction in attacks on Iran to open the way for new talks. Iran is also said to have stopped its attacks.
World politicsUN Secretary-General António Guterres, who is in the Syrian capital, Damascus, is calling on the world to lift sanctions against the country.
World politicsTroy Jackson will replace Graham Platner as the Democrats' candidate in Maine's Senate election, it was announced after a state convention on Saturday.
World politicsFar-right politician Flávio Bolsonaro officially launches his campaign to become Brazil's next president, following in the footsteps of his father, former president and jailed politician Jair Bolsonaro.
World politicsAfter weeks of massive demonstrations, India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chooses to resign. The "Cockroach People's Party", which had demanded his resignation, celebrates and says that "democracy wins".
World politicsRomania shot down another drone in its airspace on Saturday, the country's defence minister said on Facebook. A drone was also shot down on Friday, the first time since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
World politics"Three months after the drama at the Washington Correspondents' Dinner, the event has now been held again. "Just like with my presidency, the second time is always better," Trump said from the podium.
World politicsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is traveling to the White House on Tuesday to meet President Donald Trump and attend the funeral of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
World politicsThe White House confirmed on Friday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is traveling to Washington, DC, for a meeting with US President Donald Trump.
World politicsThe US Department of Justice has withdrawn its request for legal action against reporters at The New York Times who reported on security problems with the presidential plane Air Force One.
World politicsUS President Donald Trump says Chinese leader Xi Jinping will visit the United States on Sept. 24. The visit is a response to Trump's trip to China in mid-May.
World politicsThe nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia will be approved, but only on the condition that Saudi Arabia normalizes its relationship with Israel, US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social on Thursday.
World politicsBritish pubs must be saved through tax cuts, the British government announced on Thursday.
World politicsAlbanian police used tear gas and water cannons against protesters outside parliament in the capital, Tirana, on Thursday morning as opposition to a tourism project linked to the Trump family escalates.
World politicsAfter weeks of negotiations, the EU has finally agreed on a new sanctions package. The package is the EU's 21st against Russia since the country's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
World politicsNicaragua's Congress will further limit the opposition's ability to operate in the country. The announcement comes after the president said the country would never hold elections again.
World politicsEU ambassadors could not agree on a new sanctions package against Russia on Wednesday.
World politicsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Wednesday.
World politicsEU ambassadors will meet again on Wednesday to reach a compromise on a new sanctions package against Russia.
World politicsCanada and the United States were scheduled to jointly inaugurate a new bridge between the countries on Friday. Following Donald Trump's new tariff threat, Canadian representatives have now announced that they are withdrawing from the ceremony.
World politicsNicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced this week that elections will “never” be held in the country. Now the United States is warning of consequences.
World politicsUS President Donald Trump is threatening to bomb a bridge or power plant in Iran in response to any Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran warns that any US attack will be met with a "strong and decisive" response.
World politicsThe Finnish government and Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will continue to enjoy the confidence of the Riksdag after a vote on Tuesday evening.
World politicsSevere stomach pain, diarrhea and vomiting have affected guests who have visited the fast food chain Taco Bell in the US, among others. The culprit is believed to be pre-cut lettuce - but according to some, also Donald Trump.
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An explosion has occurred 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-chair Ida Gabrielsson says on X. The parties’ red lines must be softened if a government is to be formed, Social Democrat Anders Ygeman says.
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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Ukraine will stop attacking Russian oil refineries if the United States supplies Kyiv with Patriot missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Fox News.
ConflictsThe Ukrainian Air Force is warning citizens that an air-raid alert app has been hacked. “There is no radiation threat! Stay calm!” the air force wrote in a message.
ConflictsDemocrat 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 politicsBulgaria’s incumbent president, Iliana Jotova, will remain in office. “Bulgaria chose the future over the past. They chose a clear path,” Jotova said in her victory speech.
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.
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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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Super talent Kimi Antonelli is the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history. His third-place finish at the Mexican Grand Prix also makes the 20-year-old Italy’s first world champion in 73 years. “It’s a day I’ll remember forever,” says Antonelli.
SportsVictory 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 in 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.
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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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