More than 1,300 people were arrested and 53 members of the security forces were injured during Saturday’s protests in France. Overall, however, the protests were much calmer than feared.
WorldIt was a double Swedish victory in the semi-finals of the European Beach Volleyball Championship. Then Hölting Nilsson/Andersson pulled off the last win against Åhman/Hellvig and are through to the final. Unbelievable to be playing in the European Championship final, says Hölting Nilsson to SVT.
SportsFootballer David Owori has died after being attacked in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, earlier this week, the BBC reports. He was 27 years old.
SportsIn southwestern France, fires are raging out of control - the prefect of Gironde is urging tourists to consider other travel destinations. More than 220,000 people have been evacuated in France and 39 towns or villages in Spain.
WorldThe first halftime show at the World Cup wasn’t enough. Now FIFA has announced that the tournament will also have its first closing ceremony, featuring Tom Cruise and YouTuber Ishowspeed, among others.
EntertainmentArgentina are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup after defeating Switzerland 3-1 in extra time in Sunday morning's quarter-final. The decisive moment came when Swiss star Breel Embolo was sent off for his second yellow card.
SportsA pair with two blockers and another that was set to play together the same week. Double injuries mean beach volleyball stars Jonatan Hellvig and Jacob Hölting Nilsson are paired with new partners in this weekend's tour event in Malmö. We haven't played together yet, we have our first training today, says Jonatan Hellvig.
SportsBig controversy when Fifa lifted the suspension against the American striker. In Texas, Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo face gold favourite Spain - in what could be the star's last World Cup match. Here's everything you need to know ahead of Monday's round of 16 at the World Cup.
SportsBig controversy when Fifa lifted the suspension against the American striker. In Texas, Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo face gold favorite Spain - in what could be the great star's last World Cup match. Here's everything you need to know ahead of Monday's round of 16 in the World Cup.
SportsHow big a shock would it be if Sweden knocked out France in the World Cup? Sports historians say it could be bigger than the bronze in 1994. People will talk about national team captain Graham Potter as a saviour, says Isak Lidström, sports historian at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH).
SportsRomeo Beckham is making the leap from modeling to the big screen. The son of David and Victoria Beckham makes his acting debut in the queer tennis romance “Forty Love.”
EntertainmentSerial killers and mermaids in the 1980s, and a new version of a classic from the '70s - these are just some of the most-talked-about TV ventures. Here are the hottest series of the summer.
EntertainmentSteven Spielberg's new alien movie is coming to theaters, starring Josh O'Connor - who is also in the other big premiere of the week. Here are this week's movies and series.
EntertainmentTens of thousands of people took to the streets of the Spanish capital, Madrid, on Saturday, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
WorldArtist D4vd has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 14-year-old girl who was found in his car in Beverly Hills last year. Defense lawyers say he is innocent.
EntertainmentSeveral different types of missiles used by the US and Israel for both offensive and defensive purposes may be running out, according to a new report. Depleting stockpiles could affect Israel's ability to defend itself against attacks, says air defense expert Andreas Hörnedal.
WorldA feel-good comedy about a derailed Sabbath celebration in New York opens the inaugural Jewish International Film Festival (JIFF) in Malmö.
EntertainmentMircea Cartarescu's novel about a ruthless Ethiopian emperor captures the madness of his time in a way he could not have imagined. "Theodoros" divides Swedish critics, but is the most enjoyable work he has written. This is a novel that shines.
EntertainmentOne straddled a gate and was washed away, and the other fell after a jump. The ski cross brothers Erik and David Mobärg were both eliminated in the round of 16 at the Olympics after dramatic incidents. "I'm so disappointed," Erik said. "I was outclassed," David said.
SportsSweden's men's cross-country skiing team risks a historically poor Olympic Games. But several Swedes have the chance to step onto the podium - in ski cross and biathlon. This evening, Finland and Slovakia play the bronze-medal match in men's ice hockey.
SportsSweden's men's cross-country skiing team risks a historically poor Olympic showing. In addition, several Swedes have the chance to step onto the podium - in ski cross and biathlon. The bronze medal match in men's ice hockey will be decided this evening.
SportsErik, David, and Linnea Mobärg have checked into the Olympic hotel in Livigno. For the first time, three Swedish siblings are competing at the same Winter Games. More family members will also be there.
SportsHe travels around the world to chase success in ski cross. At the same time, his partner is at home and takes care of their two children. When I'm away and can't help, I get a little stressed, says Olympic hopeful Erik Mobärg ahead of this week's World Cup premiere.
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