Elections, governments and diplomacy around the world, and what they mean for Sweden.
More than 60 people died in Wednesday’s collision between two high-speed trains in Spain. Spain expert Thomas Gustafsson believes the fatal accident could be used to score political points in the upcoming parliamentary election. “It’s clear that the opposition will try to blame the government,” he tells TT.
World politicsMore than 41,000 names of employees at the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have been leaked in a cyberattack, The Washington Post reports. The leak includes the names of people whose identities are secret.
World politicsThe President of Finland and the Prime Minister of Norway chose to speak by phone with Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine this week. Finland’s Foreign Minister will now follow up with a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
World politicsA suspected neo-Nazi has been acquitted of charges of wearing illegal Nazi symbols and possessing Nazi propaganda, sparking anger in Austria.
World politicsPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party claims the elections in Israel “have been stolen by Arab parties.”
World politicsThe Arab parties appear to be the winners in Israel’s election, while the far right is the loser. But who will take power remains an open question the day after the country’s “destiny” election.
World politicsDonald Trump claims a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be arranged soon.
World politicsFlávio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil’s presidential election, has fled the country while claiming he won. Bolsonaro is in the United States, thanking Donald Trump for welcoming him.
World politicsThe blocs are evenly matched as votes are counted in Israel's parliamentary elections. Benjamin Netanyahu's side looks set to win slightly more seats, but a deadlock is likely. Parties that have so far been left out could become kingmakers.
World politicsThe election results in Israel appear “unclear,” according to Middle East expert Anders Persson. Exit polls suggest that neither of the two blocs - one supporting incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the other opposing him - will win a majority in the Israeli parliament, the Knesset.
World politicsDefeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has left the country for the United States, several media outlets report. The U.S. State Department says his family will be granted visas to enter the country, AP reports.
World politicsThe EU urges Europe to prepare better for global warming, but its new measures are drawing criticism.
World politicsNeither bloc will win a majority in Israel’s election, according to exit polls. But most major TV channels’ exit polls show challenger Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s.
World politicsThere is a fierce battle for voters in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is being challenged in Tuesday’s election by an opposition led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party. “He is running for office on an eternal war,” Eisenkot said of Netanyahu at a campaign rally.
World politicsRight-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro’s PL party recognizes the results of Brazil’s presidential election, despite Bolsonaro himself previously calling for the election to be annulled.
World politicsUS President Donald Trump is offering $1 million to anyone who reports election fraud that leads to a conviction.
World politicsVenezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado is ready to meet with the country’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, her spokesperson said, the day after Machado returned home after nearly a year in exile.
World politicsAfter weeks of protests in France, President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that the government would address the students’ demands.
World politicsThe re-election of incumbent President Lula da Silva in Brazil has brought a sigh of relief to the environmental movement.
World politicsSerbs woke up to a new reality after Aleksandar Vucic and his nationalist party, the SNS, conceded defeat to the Student List. In Belgrade, the streets were filled with celebrating voters. “There were very strong emotions. We’re not even close to understanding what has happened,” says Nikola Zivkovic.
World politicsAnother incident in which an AI acted on its own has come to light. Anthropic’s AI model Claude downloaded voter data in Georgia, Axios reports.
World politicsSeveral hundred people were injured during this weekend's demonstrations and protests that turned violent in France.
World politicsTens of thousands of people fill the streets of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo to celebrate Lula da Silva’s election victory in Brazil. “I’m so happy!” exclaims Lula voter Anna Zanatta.
World politicsIt is described as the most important election in Israel’s history - an election that tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad are expected to travel home to vote in. Many feel this is when the country’s future will be decided and that too much is at stake, says Yael Shomer, an associate professor of political science at Tel Aviv University.
World politicsUS President Donald Trump lashes out at Norway during a campaign rally on Sunday. “Frankly, Norway sucks,” the American president says.
World politicsBrazilian President Lula da Silva has won the presidential runoff and will be re-elected, the country’s electoral court says. The people voted to “secure democracy,” Lula said after his victory. Right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro wants the election annulled.
World politicsMaría Corina Machado, who received the Nobel Peace Prize last year, has returned to Venezuela after almost a year in exile.
World politicsTwo days before Israel’s election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns citizens of a “second Holocaust” at the hands of Iran.
World politicsAleksandar Vucic and his nationalist ruling party, the SNS, concede defeat in Sunday's snap parliamentary elections in Serbia.
World politicsUS President Donald Trump has once again referred to migrants from “shithole countries” - and instead called for immigrants from Scandinavia, several media outlets report.
World politicsIncumbent President Ilijana Yotova looks set to win the first round of Bulgaria’s presidential election by a narrow margin, AFP reports.
World politicsFormer US President Barack Obama takes several swipes at incumbent President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Ohio ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
World politicsThe United States “got” Greenland from Denmark, US President Donald Trump claimed at an election rally in Georgia, Danish newspaper BT reports.
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Police 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.
SwedenA man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Umeå, police said.
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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.
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.
WorldPortuguese 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.
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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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Reigning champions Arsenal sit alone at the top of the Premier League. The London club beat Liverpool, featuring Alexander Isak, 1-0 - Arsenal’s first win at Anfield in 14 years.
FootballAndreas Almgren has won the New York Marathon - on his marathon debut. It’s practically impossible, says running icon Anders Gärderud to Radiosporten.
SportsThe Swedish football derby between Häcken and IFK Göteborg was halted after unrest broke out in the stands. Several people were 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 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.
SportsHammarby beat Swedish champions Uppsala 7–0 away, as expected. Despite the win, Häcken can secure the league title on its own on Monday.
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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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