Elections, governments and diplomacy around the world, and what they mean for Sweden.
The US Department of Justice has reportedly launched a criminal investigation into author and journalist E. Jean Carroll, whom Donald Trump has been found guilty of sexually assaulting.
World politicsFormer U.S. first lady Jill Biden watched her husband Joe Biden's televised debate with Donald Trump in June 2024 with horror.
World politicsHungary's parliament has voted by a large majority to suspend the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
World politicsDonald Trump underwent a health check-up on Tuesday. "Everything was perfect," he wrote on Truth Social.
World politicsBolivian President Rodrigo Paz is cutting his own and his ministers' salaries by 50 percent, a move that is seen as an attempt to quell weeks of protests that have rocked the country.
World politicsIranians have been cut off from the internet for almost three months. Now, President Masoud Pezeshkian wants to restore internet access.
World politicsRussia will launch a "systematic attack" on Kyiv and is urging foreign citizens to leave the Ukrainian capital, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.
World politicsAs part of a peace deal with Iran, Donald Trump is demanding that leaders of several Muslim-majority countries sign the so-called Abraham Accords.
World politicsA man was shot and killed outside the White House over the weekend. A bystander was injured in the incident and is reported to be in serious condition.
World politicsThe ruling right-wing Democratic Rally party once again emerged as the largest party in Cyprus's parliamentary elections. Behind it, a far-right party made strong gains.
World politicsThe first negotiations for a center-left government in Denmark have now been concluded.
World politics"Both sides need to be able to take their time and make sure it's done right," Donald Trump writes on Truth Social about a possible deal with Iran, signaling that a final agreement is not as fully negotiated as previously suggested.
World politicsA man was shot dead by Secret Service personnel outside the White House in Washington, D.C. on Saturday evening, local time. The man is suspected of opening fire on Secret Service personnel, who returned fire.
World politicsAn estimated tens of thousands of people participated in anti-government demonstrations in Belgrade, the Serbian capital - after which violence erupted once again.
World politicsTens of thousands of people took to the streets of the Spanish capital, Madrid, on Saturday, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
World politicsA deal between the US and Iran is largely done. Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social. The president said he had held a multi-party meeting with leaders from the Persian Gulf and that only final details remain. According to Trump, the agreement means the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened.
World politicsFrance has banned Israeli security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country, the foreign minister wrote on X.
World politicsDenmark's outgoing Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) will make another attempt to form a government.
World politicsSenegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed the country's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government on Friday.
World politicsJanez Janša can call himself Slovenia's prime minister for the fourth time. The 67-year-old right-wing populist has managed to form a minority government.
World politicsThe foreign ministers of the Nordic and Baltic countries "strongly condemn" Russia's threats following a recent drone alarm.
World politicsFormer French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced on Friday that he will run in the 2027 presidential election.
World politicsThere will be a new round of exploratory talks to find a Danish government, Venstre party leader Troels Lund Poulsen says after his attempt to form a government failed. "I have insisted that it should be about politics, not people. I must say it did not work," he says.
World politicsHungary's new government has taken the first step towards changing the country's constitution to limit the prime minister to a maximum of eight years in office.
World politicsUS President Donald Trump is no longer considering taking over Greenland by military force, the country's ambassador to Denmark says.
World politicsA Turkish journalist working for German broadcaster Deutsche Welle has been put on trial in Ankara on charges of "insulting" President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
World politicsU.S. President Donald Trump says he will speak to Taiwan's leader, Lai Ching-te. "I will speak to him. I speak to everybody," Trump tells reporters.
World politicsBolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday presented plans to reshuffle the government after weeks of widespread protests.
World politicsThe US Department of Justice has indicted Cuba's 94-year-old former president, Raúl Castro. Donald Trump called it "a big moment." Cuba called it political theater to justify military aggression.
World politicsNegotiations between the United States and Iran may soon be concluded, according to President Donald Trump. At the same time, Iran announced that it had received a new U.S. draft peace proposal.
World politicsBritain is easing its sanctions on Russian oil due to rising fuel prices, which are a result of the war in Iran.
World politicsHe has criticized the Iran war and Donald Trump's handling of the so-called Epstein files - and last year he voted against the president's major tax cuts. Now Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie is being forced to leave Congress.
World politicsUS President Donald Trump will attend the G7 summit in France in June, the White House has announced.
World politicsPolice 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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