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Expert: “A setback for Trump”
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Expert: “A setback for Trump”

The Democrats are headed for a grand slam in the local elections in the US. US expert Erik Åsard describes it as a setback for Donald Trump
The expert on Trump's crusade in Africa: "Empty threat"
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The expert on Trump's crusade in Africa: "Empty threat"

Threats of religious war in Nigeria and attacks on drugs and socialism in Venezuela. US President Donald Trump is on the warpath in several parts of the world
Here are the birth control pills that can increase the risk of breast cancer
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Here are the birth control pills that can increase the risk of breast cancer

Researchers have managed to pinpoint which birth control pills increase the risk of breast cancer. Those with a family history of breast cancer may want to be extra careful with their choice
Ukrainian Author Sofia Andruchovytj Wins International Literature Prize
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Ukrainian Author Sofia Andruchovytj Wins International Literature Prize

The Ukrainian author Sofia Andruchovytj and translator Nils Håkanson receive the Culture House City Theatre's international literature prize, for the book "Amadoka I".
Activists Disrupt Uppsala University Lecture Causing Commotion
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Activists Disrupt Uppsala University Lecture Causing Commotion

A lecture at Uppsala University has been interrupted after about 20 activists in the audience disrupted the order, according to the police.
Researcher: Women Politicians Face More Threats and Harassment
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Researcher: Women Politicians Face More Threats and Harassment

It is shocking that Anna-Karin Hatt is leaving after such a short time as party leader for the Center Party, but it is not surprising that she has been exposed to threats and harassment. This is what Sandra Håkansson says, who researches threats against politicians
Venezuelan Politician María Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize
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Venezuelan Politician María Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize

Nobel Peace Prize goes to the Venezuelan opposition politician María Corina Machado. For over a decade, she has fought against Venezuela's authoritarian rule under President Nicolás Maduro
Sweden's Karolinska Institute Drops Out of Top 50 in 2026 Rankings
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Sweden's Karolinska Institute Drops Out of Top 50 in 2026 Rankings

Swedish Karolinska Institute continues to decline while universities in Denmark, Finland and Norway advance. However, none seem to be able to threaten the world's best university, which tops Times Higher Education's ranking for the tenth year in a row
Study Shows Heatwave Deaths in Europe Can Be Predicted
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Study Shows Heatwave Deaths in Europe Can Be Predicted

Researchers at Uppsala University have developed a prognosis system that can predict deaths related to heatwaves in Europe, the university writes in a press release.
Trump's UN Speech Targets Domestic Audience, Expert Says
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Trump's UN Speech Targets Domestic Audience, Expert Says

Donald Trump's boastful speech in the UN reflects his will to dominate world politics. But the attacks on international cooperation are also directed at the home audience, believes US expert Dag Blanck: It reminds of the election meetings in the USA
Reduced Benefits Linked to Poorer School Results and Increased Crime
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Reduced Benefits Linked to Poorer School Results and Increased Crime

The Tidö parties want to change the benefit systems, among other things, by introducing a cap for social benefits. When Denmark made a similar change, it led to an unwanted effect, according to economics professor Olof Åslund
US Expert: Polarization No Longer Describes America's Divisions
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US Expert: Polarization No Longer Describes America's Divisions

The murder of Charlie Kirk is seen as another sign of the US's divisions and unforgiveness that just keeps growing. And US expert Erik Åsard sees at present no signs that it could turn
Uppsala University Proposed for New Police Training Program
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Uppsala University Proposed for New Police Training Program

Uppsala University is to be assigned the task of being the educational institution for police training, proposes the Police Authority in a report submitted to the government.
Christian Democrats Lead in Taxpayer-Funded Party Expenses
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Christian Democrats Lead in Taxpayer-Funded Party Expenses

Over 180 politicians have let taxpayers foot the bill for the parties' activities and parties, shows a DN-examination. Half of them are Christian Democrats
Government Faces Criticism Over Costly Unused Venue for Customs Meeting
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Government Faces Criticism Over Costly Unused Venue for Customs Meeting

After the summer's Swedish customs meeting between the USA and China, the Government Offices are forced to pay over half a million in cancellation fees for a course room that was never used, reports SR Ekot which has requested invoices.
Zelenskyj Prepares for Crucial Meeting with Trump Amid Tensions
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Zelenskyj Prepares for Crucial Meeting with Trump Amid Tensions

Interpreter and a European leader, that is the support that Ukraine's president Zelenskyj needs at the meeting with USA's president Donald Trump on Monday, according to USA expert Erik Åsard.
Heat Waves to Hit Europe Earlier as Summers Lengthen
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Heat Waves to Hit Europe Earlier as Summers Lengthen

Summer's heat waves continue to press Europe – and this year they struck extra early. The clear trend shows that the European summer will become increasingly longer
Presidential Meeting Deemed a Tragedy for Ukraine by Experts
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Presidential Meeting Deemed a Tragedy for Ukraine by Experts

Trump wanted to be on the same team as Putin, according to defense professor Kjell Engelbrekt and US expert Erik Åsard believes that the prospects for a ceasefire are now worse than before the meeting in Alaska.
Drones to Replace Security at Sahlgrenska Hospital, Sparking Criticism
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Drones to Replace Security at Sahlgrenska Hospital, Sparking Criticism

Drones are to replace security personnel in forensic psychiatry at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg. The goal is to increase safety on the hospital grounds and use the personnel for something else
Study Finds Children Can Drink Clear Liquids Before Surgery
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Study Finds Children Can Drink Clear Liquids Before Surgery

How Frontotemporal Dementia Alters Personality
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How Frontotemporal Dementia Alters Personality

Frontal lobe dementia, or frontotemporal dementia, which Björn Skifs is now affected by, means that the personality changes. Some become impulsive, others apathetic
Record Number of Applicants for Summer Courses Amid Tough Job Market
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Record Number of Applicants for Summer Courses Amid Tough Job Market

College Admissions: Opportunities Remain Despite Increased Competition
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College Admissions: Opportunities Remain Despite Increased Competition

Barely 317,000 people have now received the message that they have been admitted to a college education in the fall. Just over 90,000 received a negative message
Meteor Likely Causes Light Phenomenon Over Sweden
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Meteor Likely Causes Light Phenomenon Over Sweden

Several people testify that they saw a "fireball" in the sky during Tuesday evening and SOS Alarm has received several calls about the incident, writes Aftonbladet.
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