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Russian players allowed to compete under their flag in Malmö, Swedish federation says it’s unfortunate
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Russian players allowed to compete under their flag in Malmö, Swedish federation says it’s unfortunate

When the world’s best table tennis players come to Malmö for the major tournament Europe Smash, Russians are allowed to compete under their own flag. “It’s unfortunate,” says Tomas Eriksson, chairman of the Swedish Table Tennis Association, to Expressen
Magdalena Andersson sets out plan to govern Sweden on security, prosperity and cohesion
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Magdalena Andersson sets out plan to govern Sweden on security, prosperity and cohesion

Safer, richer and more cohesive. It is with these three principles and promises that the Social Democrats' party leader, Magdalena Andersson, wants to govern Sweden
World Rally Championship in Finland suspended after Sébastien Ogier crash
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World Rally Championship in Finland suspended after Sébastien Ogier crash

The World Rally Championship in Finland had to be temporarily suspended after superstar Sébastien Ogier crashed and was taken to hospital, Finnish Yle reports.
Captain in Tjörn collision sought detained on manslaughter suspicion
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Captain in Tjörn collision sought detained on manslaughter suspicion

The captain of the ship after the Tjörn accident is being remanded in custody, the Swedish Prosecution Authority announced on Saturday.
134 Swedes evacuated from Lesbos after wildfire breaks out
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134 Swedes evacuated from Lesbos after wildfire breaks out

134 Swedes were evacuated on Wednesday from the Greek island of Lesbos, according to tour operator Apollo.
Man in his 80s dies in motorcycle crash in Smedjebacken, Dalarna
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Man in his 80s dies in motorcycle crash in Smedjebacken, Dalarna

Bianca Salming misses European Championships after Swedish Championships setback: Very disappointed
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Bianca Salming misses European Championships after Swedish Championships setback: Very disappointed

There will be no European Championships in heptathlon for Bianca Salming. She only reached 5,856 points and had to settle for second place at the Swedish Championships in Uppsala
SD and L want state-run personal assistance and higher compensation
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SD and L want state-run personal assistance and higher compensation

Let the state take over responsibility for personal assistance and increase assistance compensation. This is what Jimmie Åkesson (SD) and Simona Mohamsson (L) propose in a joint statement on Saturday
Hammarby sign Amin Boudri in record Swedish transfer deal
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Hammarby sign Amin Boudri in record Swedish transfer deal

Midfielder and former Gais player Amin Boudri has signed for Hammarby. The 21-year-old has signed a four-year contract
Ingmar Bergman’s housekeeper Anita Haglöf dies at 88
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Ingmar Bergman’s housekeeper Anita Haglöf dies at 88

Ingmar Bergman's housekeeper Anita Haglöf has died, her son Roger Haglöf tells Expressen. She was 88 years old
World Cup could expand to 64 teams, but logistical nightmare looms
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World Cup could expand to 64 teams, but logistical nightmare looms

The World Cup could be expanded again - from 48 teams to 64 in the next tournament. There are pros and cons to the arrangement, says Expressen football columnist Noa Bachner
Swedish model scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in France
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Swedish model scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in France

The Swedish model scout linked to the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead in his home in France, French media report.
WTA introduces gender testing for players, Caijsa Hennemann says news came as a shock
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WTA introduces gender testing for players, Caijsa Hennemann says news came as a shock

The WTA, the women's professional tennis tour, is introducing gender testing. "We recognize that this is a sensitive topic and are committed to treating all players with dignity," the WTA wrote, according to Reuters
Swedish Gripen jets intercept Russian bombers over the Baltic Sea
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Swedish Gripen jets intercept Russian bombers over the Baltic Sea

Swedish JAS 39 Gripen aircraft took off to meet Russian bombers over the Baltic Sea on Tuesday morning, the Swedish Armed Forces told Expressen.
Hundreds of young football players delayed in train jam after Gothia Cup trip home to Stockholm
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Hundreds of young football players delayed in train jam after Gothia Cup trip home to Stockholm

An electrical fault in Pålsboda on Saturday evening caused significant delays in train traffic overnight, several media outlets report. Among the affected passengers were young people on their way home from the Gothia Cup football tournament in Gothenburg
Social media dispute preceded deadly beach stabbing in Stenungsund
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Social media dispute preceded deadly beach stabbing in Stenungsund

A young man died after being seriously injured during a fight at a swimming area in Stenungsund. The prosecutor now says the incident was preceded by a conflict on social media, writes Göteborgs-Posten
Explosion on boat in northern Vättern, four people safe ashore
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Explosion on boat in northern Vättern, four people safe ashore

An explosion has occurred on a boat in northern Vättern, reports P4 Örebro.
Wrong version of Sommar broadcast on P1, Swedish Radio says
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Wrong version of Sommar broadcast on P1, Swedish Radio says

On Thursday, Swedish Radio broadcast the wrong version of "Sommar" on P1 with journalist and author Elaf Ali, reports Expressen.
TV4 regrets airing episode after participant’s death in Spain wildfire
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TV4 regrets airing episode after participant’s death in Spain wildfire

A woman who appeared in "A Place in the Sun" died in the forest fire in Spain. Barely a week later, TV4 aired the episode with her - which sparked reactions among viewers
National Security Unit opens investigation into alleged threats against MP Malcolm Momodou Jallow
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National Security Unit opens investigation into alleged threats against MP Malcolm Momodou Jallow

The National Security Unit has opened a preliminary investigation into unlawful threats against MP and political commentator Malcolm Momodou Jallow, according to information provided to Expressen.
King Carl Gustaf mourns Bonnie Tyler, who inspired the royal family’s dog’s name
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King Carl Gustaf mourns Bonnie Tyler, who inspired the royal family’s dog’s name

King Carl Gustaf mourns the death of Bonnie Tyler. "She was a fantastic and much-loved singer who was active and influential during the King's upbringing," the court wrote in a statement to Kulturnytt on Sveriges Radio
Kristersson to receive revolver gift from Erdogan after NATO summit in Ankara
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Kristersson to receive revolver gift from Erdogan after NATO summit in Ankara

All the leaders at the NATO summit in Ankara received a revolver engraved with their names as a gift from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) will take his home - with a slight delay
Kygo releases house version of Haaland’s viral rap song
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Kygo releases house version of Haaland’s viral rap song

Erling Braut Haaland's rap video from his teenage years has long gone viral. But after his World Cup success, it could become a real hit when it is released as a house version by Norwegian star DJ Kygo, writes Expressen
Pelle Larsson leads Sweden past Slovenia and into World Cup qualifying second round
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Pelle Larsson leads Sweden past Slovenia and into World Cup qualifying second round

Pelle Larsson is the big name for Swedish basketball. The NBA player was the key man when Sweden defeated Slovenia 88-79 (50-45) away and advanced further in the World Cup qualifiers
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