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The Houthi movement’s rise from local insurgency to Yemen’s dominant power player

From a local Islamist insurgency to an authoritarian, militarized global player, the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen has undergone an astonishing transformation. In practice, it is the closest thing Yemen has to a government, says Middle East analyst Aron Lund.

Man in his 40s suspected of rape at Klippan festival area

A man is suspected of rape in connection with a festival area in Klippan, several media outlets report.

Swedish sensation Elias Ranefur knocked out after thriller in Malmö

It stopped Swedish sensation Elias Ranefur in the quarterfinals of Europe Smash in Malmö. Japanese world No. 3 Sora Matsushima proved too difficult and won a thrilling 4-3 match. It feels quite empty right now. Very sad that it's ending now, Ranefur tells SVT.

Malmö advises against swimming at all municipal beaches due to algal bloom

Black flags are now hoisted at all municipal bathing areas in Malmö. Swimming is advised against from noon on Saturday due to algal blooms.

25-year-old man dies in single-car crash in Eslöv municipality

Dramaten actor Örjan Ramberg has died at 78

Dramaten actor Örjan Ramberg has died. He was 78 years old. "The grief and loss are indescribable. Love you!", his daughter Tilde Fröling writes on social media.

Malmö crush crisis-hit Uppsala 6-0 in Swedish women's league

Malmö FF won a crushing 6-0 against Uppsala in the women's Swedish league. We have a new team under construction so things are running a bit smoothly, says Uppsala chairwoman Linda Zillén to SVT.

Syria Eyes Iraq Oil Pipeline to the Mediterranean as Gulf Tensions Rise

The war between Iran and Israel and the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz have rocked global oil markets. Now Syria hopes to open an oil pipeline from Iraq to the Mediterranean and thereby establish itself as a force in the energy market. But the challenges are many.