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Hello Kitty designer Yuko Yamaguchi retires after 40 years

Designer Yuko Yamaguchi, the person responsible for Hello Kitty's appearance, is stepping down after more than four decades in that role, AFP reports.

13-year-old swam for four hours and saved his family in Western Australia

Austin Appelbee swam for hours to save his family. The 13-year-old's heroism in Western Australia is now being recognized worldwide. "I thought about 'Thomas and Friends,' trying to put happy things in my head," he told Australian media.

What has happened around bonus prince Marius Borg Høiby

When Marius Borg Høiby appears in court on Tuesday, it will be the first time in Norwegian history that a person with such close ties to the royal family has been charged in a criminal case. Here's what happened:

Norwegian royal family in turmoil as Crown Princess Mette-Marit linked to Epstein and son Marius Borg Høiby faces trial

Crises have followed one another in the Norwegian royal family in recent years, and the royal court has had to spend more and more time on crisis management. The Norwegian monarchy is the weakest in Europe at present, says royal court expert Roger Lundgren.

Häcken sells the gold hero Carly Wickenheiser, who says she is eternally grateful

Midfielder Carly Wickenheiser has left Swedish women's team Häcken. The Canadian is being sold to a team in the American league.

Budapest mayor prosecuted after urging participation in last year's Pride parade despite ban

Budapest mayor Gergely Karácsony, a progressive, is facing prosecution after urging people to take part in last year's Pride parade despite an official ban.

Zlatan in Kitzbühel: Unfortunately I didn't qualify

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was also present at this year's Kitzbühel downhill race. Unfortunately, I didn't qualify, joked the former Swedish football star.

Greenland's Prime Minister says we choose Denmark over the US

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said that in a dire situation Greenland would choose Denmark over the US. "We choose NATO, we choose the Kingdom of Denmark," he said firmly during a press conference in Copenhagen.

China demands United States immediately release Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro

China wants the US to immediately release Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

Anthony Joshua remains in hospital after car accident in Nigeria that killed two of his friends

Anthony Joshua remains in hospital for observation following the car accident that killed two of his friends.

Swedish Gustafsson in new "old man's film" - "Younger ones are embarrassing"

Ten years ago, “A Man Called Ove” was a hit on the big screen. Now a new “old man’s film”, signed by director Hannes Holm, has premiered. The premise is similar, but in “The Rain Man” there is a new element: the new thing is magic. There is a strangeness in this film that makes it a bit odd, he says.

New coach for Häcken – but not now

Europe wants to see future strength in Ukraine

The talks between the United States and Ukraine in Berlin have been successful, according to both Ukraine and the United States, as well as the host country, Germany. At dinner tonight, several European leaders have agreed with the US envoy on an international force in Ukraine. I think we are closer now than ever before, says President Donald Trump in Washington.

Paying tribute to the faithful servant: “Eternally grateful”

For 20 years he has been part of the organization around the Red Bull Formula 1 team. Now 82-year-old Helmut Marko is retiring – with a monster parachute.

Fabergé egg sold for record price

One of the famous Fabergé eggs has been sold for a record sum at auction in London. An anonymous buyer paid 22.9 million pounds, British media reports.

SJ: Dare to take the train home this Christmas

A chaotic winter two years ago with cancelled trains led to trust in SJ falling to record lows. But the mistakes will not be repeated this year, promises SJ CEO Monica Lingegård. We are much better prepared, she says.

Fiasco for Jakobsen when "the bream" made history

Slalom specialist Kristoffer Jakobsen had a disastrous start to the Olympic season. The Swede was not allowed to run the second run in Levi, Finland. A World Cup debut that ended with a historic Brazilian victory.

Mats Sundin ready as new Olympic expert: "I've been wanting to"

Mats Sundin is HBO Max's new hockey expert during the Winter Olympics in Milan/Cortina. The former NHL superstar participated and won Olympic gold in 2006.

Chelsea coach slams his own player: "Idiotic"

Liam Delap was shown a red card as a substitute in Chelsea's League Cup match against Wolverhampton. Now he is being criticised by his own manager. It was an idiotic red card that was completely unnecessary. It was embarrassing, says Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca.

Two Swedes charged with terrorism in Denmark

Two Swedish citizens are charged with terrorism and attempted terrorism for throwing hand grenades at the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen in October 2024.

US Sanctions on Russian Oil Giants Spark Outrage

Volodymyr Zelenskyj thanks USA's president Donald Trump for the American sanctions against the Russian oil giants Lukoil and Rosneft. From Russian side come angry reactions. Trump's sanctions constitute a war act, claims former president Dmitrij Medvedev.

Three Killed in Explosion at Russian Chemical Plant

Three people have been killed in connection with an explosion at a chemical plant in southern Russia.

Trump Announces 100 Percent Tariffs on Chinese Imports

USA will impose an additional 100 percent in import duties on Chinese goods, announces President Donald Trump. The duties will apply from November 1 – if China does not ease its expanded export control.

Trump Claims Deal Reached for Hostage Release and Gaza Peace

USA's president "believes" that an agreement has been reached on a release of those who have been taken as hostages and on an ending of the war in Gaza.