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Supreme Court refuses appeal, verdict on ambulance paramedic murder in Harmånger remains firm
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Supreme Court refuses appeal, verdict on ambulance paramedic murder in Harmånger remains firm

The Supreme Court (HD) will not grant leave to appeal the verdict in the murder of an ambulance paramedic who was killed while on duty in Harmånger in September last year, reports Hudiksvalls Tidning.
Peace-loving Russians labeled extremists in Russia
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Peace-loving Russians labeled extremists in Russia

The peace prize-winning human rights organization Memorial is labeled as extremist in Russia.
Right to citizenship up in Supreme Court, Trump present
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Right to citizenship up in Supreme Court, Trump present

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Sharp increase in seizures of narcotic mushrooms in Sweden in 2025
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Sharp increase in seizures of narcotic mushrooms in Sweden in 2025

Customs seizures of narcotic mushrooms increased sharply in 2025. Many who ordered the mushrooms said they wanted to self-medicate and did not understand that it was illegal
Spanish Supreme Court: Kissing someone's hand without consent is sexual assault
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Spanish Supreme Court: Kissing someone's hand without consent is sexual assault

Anyone who kisses someone's hand without consent is guilty of sexual assault, Spain's Supreme Court has ruled.
Convicted of murdering Swedish tourists - now the verdict is overturned
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Convicted of murdering Swedish tourists - now the verdict is overturned

In 1990, a man in New Zealand was convicted of murdering two Swedish tourists. Now, the verdict is being overturned by the country's highest court
Reduced sentence for sleep rape - may affect Høiby
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Reduced sentence for sleep rape - may affect Høiby

Norway's Supreme Court has ruled that the sentence can be reduced for rapes in which the victims were asleep, Norwegian media report.
State taken to the European Court of Justice over Falcon Funds tangle
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State taken to the European Court of Justice over Falcon Funds tangle

The legal fallout from the Falcon Funds scandal continues. The case has now been taken to the European Court of Justice
Nanny's lawyer seeks to reopen Knutby case
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Nanny's lawyer seeks to reopen Knutby case

Lawyer Johan Eriksson will submit a request on Friday to reopen the preliminary investigation in the Knutby case - with the goal of overturning the murder conviction against the nanny. "My view is that she did not commit murder
Daniel Kindberg's prison sentence upheld
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Daniel Kindberg's prison sentence upheld

Daniel Kindberg will not be heard by the Supreme Court. The prison sentence against the former Östersunds FK chairman remains in effect, reports SVT
John Walter case forwarded to the European Court of Justice
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John Walter case forwarded to the European Court of Justice

The Supreme Court will not take up the case over the 2021 death of five-year-old John Walter at an HVB home in Hagfors. The parents are now taking their case to the European Court of Justice to seek justice against Falu Municipality
Bonnesen back in court - lawyer says chances of acquittal are good
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Bonnesen back in court - lawyer says chances of acquittal are good

She was convicted by the Court of Appeal. Now Swedbank's former CEO, Birgitte Bonnesen, hopes that the Supreme Court (HD) will overturn her prison sentence
Donald Trump will now address the nation in this year's State of the Union
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Donald Trump will now address the nation in this year's State of the Union

The Supreme Court's customs ruling, the shooting deaths of immigration police, the Epstein files and an upcoming congressional election dominate the agenda. The pressure is enormous as U
FedEx sues US government, seeks refund of tariffs imposed last year
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FedEx sues US government, seeks refund of tariffs imposed last year

Transport giant FedEx will become the first company to sue the US government and seek a refund of tariffs imposed last year, several international media outlets report.
It is a crime to order a murder even if no one responds, Supreme Court rules
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It is a crime to order a murder even if no one responds, Supreme Court rules

Posting a "wanted" message in a closed chat group seeking someone willing to carry out an assassination is a crime, even if no one responds, the Supreme Court has ruled in a landmark decision.
Trump says he can do terrible things to other countries after Supreme Court ruling on tariffs
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Trump says he can do terrible things to other countries after Supreme Court ruling on tariffs

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US customs agreements remain in effect despite Supreme Court ruling
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US customs agreements remain in effect despite Supreme Court ruling

The tariff agreements that the United States has entered into with other parts of the world remain in effect - despite the Supreme Court ruling and President Trump's plans for new tariffs, the country's trade representative, Jamieson Greer, tells CBS.
After Trump's tariff announcement, the EU outlines how it wants to fight back
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After Trump's tariff announcement, the EU outlines how it wants to fight back

President Donald Trump's new tariff announcement is causing a stir worldwide. Japan describes the situation as "a real mess
Trump's tariff weapon: a veil over global growth
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Trump's tariff weapon: a veil over global growth

President Donald Trump's counter-move on the tariff issue came after just a couple of hours. The uncertainty surrounding the new announcement will remain for much longer, Persson says
Convicted SVT profile Micke Leijnegard appeals to the Supreme Court
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Convicted SVT profile Micke Leijnegard appeals to the Supreme Court

SVT personality Micke Leijnegard and his lawyer Johan Eriksson are appealing the sexual harassment verdict to the Supreme Court, Expressen reports.
Disbarred lawyer wins in Supreme Court, keeps her job
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Disbarred lawyer wins in Supreme Court, keeps her job

The Bar Association disbarred a lawyer who passed information from a murder suspect's client to a relative. The Supreme Court reversed that decision and announced that she can continue as a lawyer
After the dispute over the paradise island, the Swedish state is being sued
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After the dispute over the paradise island, the Swedish state is being sued

Strengthened by an international ruling that found the residents of a paradise island had been discriminated against, a new attempt is now under way to sue the Swedish state. "We believe our chances of winning are greater than ever," says Ida Edling, spokesperson for the youth organization Aurora
Swedes stand out in the EU - the environment is most important
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Swedes stand out in the EU - the environment is most important

Values and climate issues are more important to Swedes than to other Europeans, a major new survey from the European Parliament shows.
Kaunis Iron ready for continued mining operations in Pajala after Supreme Court declines review of environmental permit
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Kaunis Iron ready for continued mining operations in Pajala after Supreme Court declines review of environmental permit

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