House of Representatives votes against Trump on Iran troop withdrawal
The US House of Representatives has voted to withdraw US troops from the war with Iran.
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Elections, governments and diplomacy around the world, and what they mean for Sweden.
Trump contradicts Iran, says deal could come this weekend
Donald Trump claims that talks with Iran are going "very well" and that an agreement may be in the works. However, Iran says no clear progress has been made - and warns that an escalation in Lebanon could trigger a renewed major war in the Middle East.
World politics
Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, Zimbabwe and Austria elected to the UN Security Council
Starting in the new year and for two years, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, Zimbabwe and Austria will become non-permanent members of the UN Security Council.
World politics
Trump to attend NATO summit in Turkey in early July
U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the NATO summit in Turkey in early July, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says.
World politics
Netanyahu after Trump's harsh words: We have the same goals
Donald Trump admits he got angry with Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel's escalating attacks in Lebanon. But the Israeli prime minister is playing down the harsh exchange of words.
World politics
Trump says he would love to meet Iran's Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei
The US president claims peace talks with Iran are continuing despite repeated clashes. According to Donald Trump, Iran's supreme leader is involved in the decision-making.
World politics
Crown Prince gets key post in Denmark's government
Mette Frederiksen's third Danish government consists of eleven women and ten men. The fact that Peter Hummelgaard will be the new Minister of Finance is interpreted as making him Frederiksen's "crown prince". We have waited a long time, but it has been worth it; the party's youth leader rejoices.
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After Trump's threat, EU to reduce US dependence on cloud services
Europe wants to be independent - but doesn't dare to really break up with the US. President Donald Trump's every move is forcing new demands for independence in cloud services and chip purchases.
World politics
Details: Zelenskyy to attend G7 summit in France
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend the G7 summit in France in a couple of weeks, several officials told Politico.
World politics
Trump's nearly $1.8 billion fund is scrapped, Justice Department says
The criticized billion-dollar fund to support Donald Trump's allies is being stopped, U.S. acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a committee hearing.
World politics
After the attack, Trump to attend rescheduled correspondents' dinner
US President Donald Trump announces that he will attend the correspondents' dinner, which was interrupted by a shooting, when it is rearranged.
World politics
Trump loyalist Bill Pulte appointed acting U.S. intelligence director with no experience
U.S. President Donald Trump appoints a close ally with no experience to head U.S. intelligence.
World politics
Frederiksen says her four-leaf clover coalition did the impossible
It is a coalition that will need support to get its policies through. It is the result of ten weeks of negotiations in Denmark. "We are curious about each other and will try to find new solutions," says Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, equally happy and relieved.
World politics
Trump reportedly scolded Netanyahu, saying everyone hates you
President Donald Trump lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a series of remarks on Monday, according to Axios, which cited sources familiar with the matter. Israel's escalation in Lebanon reportedly prompted Trump to call Netanyahu "absolutely fucking crazy."
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Israel is advancing further into Lebanon, could slow down Trump's talks
Israel is advancing step by step into Lebanon, razing communities to the ground - complicating the highly sensitive negotiations over the broader war in the Middle East. A sharp escalation in Lebanon is not easy to reconcile with an agreement between the US and Iran, says expert Aron Lund.
World politics
US Justice Department pauses criticized nearly $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies
The U.S. Department of Justice says it is temporarily halting implementation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund that would go to Trump allies.
World politics
Attacks between Israel and Lebanon continue despite Trump's promise
Israel has killed at least four people in new attacks on southern Lebanon, local media reports. This comes after Israel was attacked overnight with projectiles from Lebanese Hezbollah - shortly after the US president claimed that both sides had promised to 'cease fire.'
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Frederiksen ready to lead new Danish government after negotiations
Mette Frederiksen will continue to lead the Danish government. The outgoing prime minister has visited King Frederik and announced that negotiations are complete and that she intends to lead the country for the coming years. A government can be formed, she says, according to DR.
World politics
German minister turned in the air as escalating situation halts visit to Lebanon
German minister Reem Alabali Radovan was on her way to Lebanon when the plane turned around.
World politics
Péter Magyar wants to change the constitution to remove Hungary's president
Péter Magyar, the newly appointed prime minister, announced that the constitution will be rewritten to make it possible to remove Hungary's president.
World politics
Russian oil tanker Tagor seized, Kremlin furious
France, together with its allies, has seized a Russian oil tanker that is on Western sanctions lists, President Emmanuel Macron announced.
World politics
Petro does not accept Colombia first-round presidential election results
Colombia's outgoing president, Gustavo Petro, does not accept the results of the first round of the presidential election. He said this after his supporter Iván Cepeda performed worse than expected.
World politics
Malta's Labour wins fourth consecutive parliamentary election
Malta's social-democratic Labour Party has won the parliamentary election, its fourth in a row. Prime Minister Robert Abela called the election citing the geopolitical situation.
World politics
Colombians choose direction in violence-torn country in presidential election
Colombians went to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president. The election is largely a choice about how to break the country's drug-fueled cycles of violence.
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Jungle election in California - who will succeed Newsom?
The job of leading the world's fourth-largest economy, the U.S. state of California, is coming up soon. But the process of choosing the next governor is unusually messy. Tuesday will see a primary election unlike any other.
World politics
Opposition figure Edmundo González Urrutia calls for new presidential election in Venezuela
Former presidential candidate Edmundo González Urrutia wants to see a new presidential election in Venezuela.
World politics
Shaky public support for Donald Trump as approval ratings fall
The unpopular Iran war and rising gas prices are causing U.S. President Donald Trump's public support to decline. But support is stable among core voters, the Republican Party chairman emphasizes.
World politics
White House doctor: Trump's health excellent, but needs to lose weight
Donald Trump's health is excellent, but the 79-year-old president is being urged to lose weight, his doctor says.
World politics
Trump demands Iran deal must meet all his conditions
U.S. President Donald Trump will only approve a deal with Iran if the agreement meets all of his conditions, a White House official told AFP.
World politics
Ghana's parliament passes anti-LGBTQ law
Ghana's parliament voted on Friday to pass a law that severely restricts the rights of LGBTQI people.
World politics
Putin demands Armenia hold referendum on future EU membership
President Vladimir Putin and three Russian political allies are demanding that Armenia hold a referendum on future EU membership. The move comes as Armenia, previously loyal to Moscow, turns its sights to Brussels.
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Trump's crucial meeting on Iran ends with no decision
U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with his closest advisers in the Situation Room has ended. However, Trump has reportedly not reached a decision on the agreement with Iran that is on the table, a senior White House source told The New York Times.
World politics
Record-breaking on Everest - that's how quickly the summit was reached
An American mountaineer has broken the speed record for climbing Mount Everest. Tyler Andrews took 9 hours and 55 minutes to climb the world's highest mountain.
World politics
Trump wants his face on new $250 bill
U.S. President Donald Trump's portrait is set to grace a brand-new $250 bill. But the plans have run into trouble.
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Explosion Damages Apartment Building Entrance in Malmö’s Rosengård District, No Injuries Reported
Something has exploded outside the entrance to an apartment building in Rosengård, Malmö, police say.
Crime
Woman in her 60s found dead in Ludvika home, man arrested on suspicion of murder
Police are investigating a suspected murder in Ludvika municipality. A woman is dead, and a man has been arrested.
Crime
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.
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Defeated Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race
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 politics
Exit polls show Ilijana Jotova set to win Bulgaria’s presidential election
President 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.
Conflicts
Israeli President Urges Party Leaders to Accept Election Results and Avoid Snap Vote
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 politics
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.
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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.
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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’s New York Marathon win could open the door to millions in sponsorships and appearance fees
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.
Sports
Andoni Iraola says Alexander Isak should go to ground to win penalties after Arsenal beat Liverpool
Reigning 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.
Football
Andreas Almgren hailed after New York Marathon win: ‘It’s actually impossible’
Andreas Almgren has won the New York Marathon on his marathon debut. “It’s actually impossible,” running icon Anders Gärderud tells Radiosporten.
Sports
15 arrested after unrest in stands leaves police and spectators injured in Gothenburg derby
Both 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.
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 City Marathon on his debut, qualifies for 2028 Olympics
Andreas 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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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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