There is a major shortage of meteorologists in Sweden. Tough university studies and dropouts have created a recruitment gap. SMHI and the Armed Forces are taking creative measures - such as hiring retirees and paying salaries during their studies.
SwedenFlávio Bolsonaro - the son of Brazil's jailed former president - is a leading candidate in this fall's presidential election. But a family feud and his close relationship with Donald Trump could hurt his chances of winning.
World politicsStarting today, the requirements for residence permits will be tightened. Foreigners with a "lack of good character" may be expelled from Sweden. This may involve unpaid debts, association with criminal networks or statements that show links to extremism.
SwedenThe death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham means Ukraine loses one of its defenders in Washington. His passing may also give Democrats a new opportunity in the midterm elections this fall.
ConflictsToday, 307,000 applicants will be notified that they have been accepted to a higher education programme this autumn. Compared with last autumn, competition has become tougher, as a record number of applicants applied but fewer were admitted.
SwedenIt is still unclear whether Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded his father Ali Khamenei as Iran's supreme leader, will appear at the funeral ceremonies for his father, which begin on Saturday. There is a clear threat against him, says Mohammad Fazlhashemi, a professor and expert on political Islam.
WorldDark war headlines can make the world feel dark - and it's not just a feeling. In 2025, there were a record number of conflicts between states, and the year was the bloodiest in over 30 years. It's a very worrying trend, says Therese Pettersson at Uppsala University's Conflict Data Program, UCDP.
WorldTensions are high as the hearing in the record-breaking Lundin case is about to conclude. A research group following the trial notes that, after almost three years, the parties still have completely different descriptions of reality. "This is not a case where the parties will meet later in a café and have a little chat," says researcher Isabel Schoultz.
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