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Gunilla Persson in hospital after inhaling smoke
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Gunilla Persson in hospital after inhaling smoke

Gunilla Persson and her daughter Erika Persson were forced to flee their home in Högsjö after a neighboring apartment caught fire. They are now in hospital after inhaling smoke, Aftonbladet reports
Swedish Gripen in Israel - potentially hot potato
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Swedish Gripen in Israel - potentially hot potato

A Swedish man has been arrested by Israeli authorities in connection with the operation against the Gaza convoy Global Sumud Flotilla. He has been taken to Israel and is being investigated for links to a group Israel has designated a terrorist organization
Magdalena Andersson on TV: Who is Brad Pitt?
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Magdalena Andersson on TV: Who is Brad Pitt?

"So, who is Brad Pitt?" - Magdalena Andersson reveals limited knowledge of popular culture when it's her turn on "The Prejudice Show" on SVT.
Sofia Persson carried Luleå to their 10th Swedish Championship gold medal
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Sofia Persson carried Luleå to their 10th Swedish Championship gold medal

Luleå's women's basketball team won its tenth Swedish Championship gold medal. After a crushing 94–64 home win against Södertälje, the Norrbotten club won the final series 3–0
Expert: This is what Israel wants with the Lebanon war
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Expert: This is what Israel wants with the Lebanon war

House by house, village by village. Israeli bulldozers are demolishing communities in southern Lebanon - civilians are fleeing in terror
Expert: Lebanon ceasefire increases chances for peace in Iran
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Expert: Lebanon ceasefire increases chances for peace in Iran

The ceasefire in Lebanon is a triumph for US President Donald Trump - but also for Iran, which manages to link the wars. Anders Persson, a Middle East expert, says, "I believe it increases the possibilities for a more lasting ceasefire between the US and Iran
Middle East expert Anders Persson: Ceasefire a victory for Trump
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Middle East expert Anders Persson: Ceasefire a victory for Trump

The announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war could be seen as a victory for Donald Trump's negotiating strategy, says Middle East expert Anders Persson. At the same time, Persson says, there is a gigantic trust gap between all sides
Government's climate policy rated insufficient by Climate Policy Council
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Government's climate policy rated insufficient by Climate Policy Council

The government's climate policy has not led to any significant emission reductions, according to the expert body, the Climate Policy Council. "We see that the policy during this mandate has been insufficient and has actually made it harder to achieve the climate goals," says the council's chairwoman Åsa Persson
Trio takes over after Khamenei as cracks form in the regime
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Trio takes over after Khamenei as cracks form in the regime

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and two senior officials are reportedly leading Iran's transition following the death of Ali Khamenei. This is creating cracks within the regime that could lead to a palace coup, says Middle East expert Anders Persson
Trump says Ali Khamenei is dead
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Trump says Ali Khamenei is dead

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, is dead, Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social. The claim by the US president comes after hours of speculation and anonymous Israeli reports about the Ayatollah's death
Expert: Pandora's box is wide open after Israel and the US launched attack on Iran
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Expert: Pandora's box is wide open after Israel and the US launched attack on Iran

Israel and the US have launched a joint attack on Iran, which is being rocked by nationwide explosions. The goal is regime change, without a doubt, says Middle East expert Anders Persson
Swedish artist Roland Persson receives Finland's biggest art prize
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Swedish artist Roland Persson receives Finland's biggest art prize

Swedish sculptor Roland Persson has been awarded Finland's largest art prize, Ars Fennica. The prize is €50,000
Sabotage at snowmobile trail - moose suspected
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Sabotage at snowmobile trail - moose suspected

Several trail markers have been bent and pose a hazard on a snowmobile trail in Alajaure, north of Kiruna. A number of moose are suspected to be responsible
Many questions as Trump's Peace Council meets on Gaza
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Many questions as Trump's Peace Council meets on Gaza

Donald Trump's "peace council" is now meeting in Washington, DC. The key question is how Hamas' disarmament will actually take place, according to Middle East expert Anders Persson, who calls the guest list "thin
Price collapse and stock market turmoil - the new Fed chief looms
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Price collapse and stock market turmoil - the new Fed chief looms

A stronger dollar triggered a plunge in gold and other commodity prices. The new head of the US Federal Reserve looms in the background
Malmö's successful tour continues with third straight victory
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Malmö's successful tour continues with third straight victory

Fifth straight away game and third straight victory. Malmö's long away tour in the SHL continues to yield three points after a late winning goal from Carl Persson, 3–2, against Timrå
Stock market crash expected after tariff threats - here's what you should think
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Stock market crash expected after tariff threats - here's what you should think

A price drop is expected when stock markets open on Monday after a new US tariff threat against Europe, but it could be short-lived. Experience suggests this after a year of constant threats from Donald Trump, analysts say
Star Economist: The gaps in Sweden are narrowing slightly
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Star Economist: The gaps in Sweden are narrowing slightly

Income gaps in Sweden have narrowed slightly over the past ten years, according to a new edition of the World Inequality Report from star French economist Thomas Piketty and his team. And the richest 1%'s share of total wealth is shrinking slightly, according to the report
The Swedish star misses the long-distance race premiere
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The Swedish star misses the long-distance race premiere

Alvar Myhlback will lose a tough competitor – and a teammate – in this weekend's premiere of the long-distance race cup. Emil Persson will not be at the start
Gestblom's comeback delighted: "I'm very happy"
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Gestblom's comeback delighted: "I'm very happy"

Linn Gestblom made a long-awaited comeback in the World Cup, but was given a thankless task in the mixed relay. When she set off on the third leg, the men had already pushed Sweden out of the close battle
Gestblom back in the World Cup – after 21 months
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Gestblom back in the World Cup – after 21 months

After 21 months out with an injury, Linn Gestblom is back on the starting line in the Biathlon World Cup. She has been selected for the premiere in Östersund, which starts on Saturday
Took revenge on sister: "Means a lot"
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Took revenge on sister: "Means a lot"

Biathlete Elvira Öberg took revenge on her big sister. Elvira Öberg won the sprint competition in the Swedish premiere in Idre and was over a minute ahead of Hanna Öberg at the finish
Hanna Öberg superior: "Very positive"
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Hanna Öberg superior: "Very positive"

Hanna Öberg was superior in the biathlon's Swedish premiere in Idre. She shot hard and won the sprint competition ahead of her little sister Elvira Öberg
Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas Remains Intact Despite Tensions
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Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas Remains Intact Despite Tensions

Israel carries out attacks in Gaza on Tuesday evening, after allegations that Hamas is supposed to have opened fire on Israeli soldiers. But neither Hamas nor Israel claims that the ceasefire is broken
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