Elections, governments and diplomacy around the world, and what they mean for Sweden.
Skyrocketing fuel prices are expected to be one of the issues that determine the U.S. midterm elections. “It sucks,” says Michigan documentary filmmaker Josh Gaudette about the cost of gasoline.
World politicsThey prioritize buying milk and eggs and are grateful for school lunches. They run errands a few days a week to save on gas. “Everything is tough now. Most people are fighting to get by,” says Michael Howard, a self-employed father of four in Michigan.
World politicsCorruption and increasingly difficult living conditions - voters in Serbia want to fundamentally change the country. Many see today’s election as a possible historic turning point. “For the first time, I feel hope,” says Milica.
World politicsPresidential candidates Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro met voters one last time on Saturday ahead of Sunday's decisive runoff election in Brazil.
World politicsUS President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, have cast early votes ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
World politicsThousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Tel Aviv to express their dissatisfaction with Israel’s current government.
World politicsHe is young, energetic and perhaps the most talked-about candidate in the US election campaign. If Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins in Michigan, the Senate could end up in Democratic hands. Supporters describe him as a progressive force - Republicans see him as both radical and dangerous.
World politicsRussian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will meet in Moscow next week, according to Iranian media.
World politicsColombia's conservative president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has begun what he calls a cultural “counter-revolution.” Exhibits at the country's national museum have been removed.
World politicsWashington has ordered all its diplomats and their families in Saudi Arabia to leave the country, a diplomatic source told AFP. Late Wednesday evening, Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry said two people had been killed when air defenses shot down a drone.
World politicsDemonstrations will be banned in parts of Paris on Thursday, police said, as the French government prepares for further protests in the coming days.
World politicsThe Israeli military planned a major attack on Iran earlier in October, but the plans were halted by US President Donald Trump, who does not want the conflict to escalate before the midterm elections.
World politicsMarine Le Pen’s far-right group in the European Parliament is now larger than Giorgia Meloni’s - thanks to a Czech communist.
World politicsPoland's parliament voted on Tuesday to pass two bills that would liberalize the country's strict abortion laws.
World politicsDonald Trump is pressuring Ukraine and considering a summit with Putin and Xi. After an urgent meeting with Trump’s envoy in Oslo, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his European counterparts say they have a counterproposal. “We’ll see what Putin says about it,” the Ukrainian president says.
World politicsFrench Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says the authorities will make a massive effort ahead of Saturday’s planned demonstrations.
World politicsLast night, curfews were imposed in several French cities after a weekend of destructive protests. They had an effect, according to the prime minister.
World politicsAlberta does not want to become independent from Canada. A referendum on starting the process ended in a “no” vote, according to preliminary results.
World politicsDonald Trump says he is open to meeting with the presidents of Russia and China in November.
World politicsMeta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has 24 hours to prove its impartiality in the Brazilian election.
World politicsHe is young, energetic and perhaps the most talked-about candidate in the US election campaign. If Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins in Michigan, the Senate could end up in Democratic hands. Supporters describe him as a progressive force - Republicans see him as both radical and dangerous.
World politicsThe first television debate ahead of the decisive round of Brazil’s presidential election was marked by a frosty atmosphere between the two candidates, Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro.
World politicsViolent protests erupted on Sunday in the Albanian capital, Tirana. Riot police responded with tear gas. Prime Minister Edi Rama rejected all calls for his resignation.
World politicsNobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado of Venezuela has been chosen to lead a coalition of opposition groups, increasing pressure on the Caracas regime to let her return to her homeland.
World politicsUS President Donald Trump says he is giving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu his full political support in the parliamentary elections on October 27.
World politicsSweden's foreign minister, Maria Malmer Stenergard (M), takes a serious view of Israeli settlers' attack on European diplomats in the West Bank and demands that Israel act.
World politicsThe suspension of the new US sanctions package against Russia will last 60 days, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says. The aim is to “analyze” its potential impact on the global economy.
World politicsIsraeli settlers have attacked vehicles in a diplomatic convoy in the West Bank. European reactions have been strong, and Israel's foreign minister has condemned the “rioters.” But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes the criticism is part of a “smear campaign” against settlers.
World politicsSweden’s Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) regrets the US decision to block the introduction of several new sanctions against Russia.
World politicsThe internet giant Meta is accused of favoring right-wing leader Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil's election campaign.
World politicsAfter just five days on the job, the White House’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, was fired on Friday, according to several media outlets. Now she is speaking out for the first time since the announcement. “It was an honor to work for him,” Zacharia wrote about President Donald Trump on X.
World politicsDonald Trump is blocking the new US sanctions on Russia from taking effect. Approved by Congress, the sanctions were intended to further punish Russia for its war of aggression in Ukraine.
World politicsThe White House's new press secretary did not last long. Katie Zacharia was fired after just one press briefing and only a few days on the job, according to multiple reports in U.S. media.
World politicsItaly and Spain have agreed to end the extra controls they imposed on each other. Nevertheless, migration was the subject of a long and heated debate at the EU summit in Brussels.
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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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