Elections, governments and diplomacy around the world, and what they mean for Sweden.
In late June, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to limit citizenship rights for people born in the country. Now Trump says he will seek a review of the court's ruling, which he calls "crazy."
World politicsTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan offered a gun as a gift to each of the leaders attending the NATO summit in Ankara, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.
World politicsPresident Donald Trump is warning that attacks on Iran may escalate. On Thursday evening, there were also reports of explosions in several places in Iran.
World politicsThe United States will no longer list Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced after approval from the US Congress.
World politicsDespite strict security checks surrounding the NATO summit in Ankara, there were some who got through them all: the cats.
World politicsNATO leaders did their best to project unity after the summit, despite earlier harsh statements from the US president. "There was a lot of love in the room," says Donald Trump.
World politicsThe war in the Persian Gulf is escalating again. Both Iran and the United States have carried out intense attacks, and President Donald Trump is threatening more. We hit hard last night, and we will hit hard again tonight, he said at the NATO summit in Turkey.
World politicsFrance and Syria are reestablishing ambassadors in each other's countries, says Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
World politicsTwo Hungarian public service media outlets suspended their news broadcasts on Tuesday, part of Prime Minister Péter Magyar's efforts to clean up after his predecessor Viktor Orbán.
World politicsDonald Trump is once again threatening to take over Greenland. According to the U.S. president, Denmark has failed to invest enough in the self-governing territory.
World politicsAfter arriving at the NATO summit in Ankara, President Donald Trump again hinted that the United States may be about to sell the F-35 fighter jet to Turkey.
World politicsNigel Farage, leader of the British right-wing populist party Reform UK, says he is resigning as MP for the Clacton constituency. But he is not giving up - and intends to run again.
World politicsThe NATO summit could be unpleasant for some member countries when the most powerful of them, the United States, is set to grade their defense efforts. I don't think we should expect a courtesy meeting, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) in an interview with TT in Ankara.
World politicsThe figurehead of the French far right, Marine Le Pen, says in an interview with LCI that despite Tuesday's verdict against her, she intends to run in the next presidential election. “I am happy that the French are being given the freedom to vote and that I am getting my candidacy back. I want to go all the way with the opportunities I have been given to be able to defend my innocence,” Le Pen says.
World politicsThe European Parliament says yes to a vote on the internet giants' voluntary search for child abuse material.
World politicsUnder the influence of alcohol, he is said to have forced his way into her home and forced her to have sex - despite her refusal. The accusations from a former girlfriend are directed at Democratic oyster farmer and Senate candidate Graham Platner in Maine. Party leaders are now urging him to suspend his campaign.
World politicsWill far-right figure Marine Le Pen be allowed to run in France's presidential election - or will the door be opened for her heir apparent Jordan Bardella? Regardless of today's judge's decision, one of them is expected to be the favorite in the 2027 election.
World politicsThe US Treasury Department has lifted a waiver that temporarily allowed Iran to produce, sell and transport oil, in response to attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.
World politicsThe European Parliament will vote on a temporary extension of the measures against child abuse that critics call "chat control".
World politicsAhead of the NATO summit in Ankara, hundreds of arrests have been made, including journalists and up to 50 elderly environmentalists, as well as a very popular comedian who is facing prison on charges of insulting religion and President Erdogan.
World politicsHungary must come to terms with 16 years of abuse of power and corruption - over the course of a summer. It needs to happen quickly, but above all, it needs to be done right, emphasize leading voices in civil society. Otherwise, it could be a disaster, says human rights lawyer Márta Pardavi.
World politicsUS President Donald Trump will meet Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky and Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey, the White House announced.
World politicsFor Secretary General Mark Rutte, there is no shortage of challenges ahead of next week’s NATO summit in Turkey. After demanding higher defense budgets from other member states, US President Donald Trump is now demanding “loyalty” from his allies - or he is once again threatening to leave the alliance.
World politicsA massive Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall in Washington was evacuated because of a thunderstorm, just hours before US President Donald Trump was due to deliver a speech there. "We cannot be deterred," Trump said as he began his speech later than planned.
World politicsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may meet with Donald Trump at the White House next week, the U.S. president told Axios.
World politicsTens of thousands of protesters are trying to disrupt the Alternative for Germany (AfD) congress in Erfurt on Saturday, where the party re-elected its leaders.
World politicsPatriotism, gold glitter and giant monuments. America’s 250th birthday on July 4 is here, with a celebration like no other, Donald Trump claims. “I have promised America the most spectacular birthday party,” the president says.
World politicsPresident Donald Trump reveals in a children’s podcast that he usually reads about himself in newspapers instead of books.
World politicsUS President Donald Trump says it is "ridiculous" for the United States to continue its relationship with the NATO defense alliance.
World politicsLebanon will not give up "a single inch" of its territory to Israel, says President Joseph Aoun.
World politicsEU Foreign Affairs Chief Kaja Kallas proposes new sanctions against entities that support Russia's military-industrial complex.
World politicsUS President Donald Trump wants to stop pregnant foreign women from entering the US. Statements to that effect are being made after the Supreme Court recently ruled that children born in the US have the right to citizenship.
World politicsThe plane Donald Trump received as a gift from Qatar has made its maiden voyage with the president on board.
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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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The 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 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.
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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 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.
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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