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First British case of mpox confirmed

The first confirmed case of the new variant of mpox has been reported from the United Kingdom. The British health authority Health Security Agency announced on Wednesday that a traveler from Africa had tested positive for mpox of variant clade 1b.

First British case of mpox confirmed

Execution of German citizen in Iran causes concern

The execution of Jamshid Sharmahd in Iran causes a diplomatic storm in Germany. The carrying out of the death penalty also worries Iranians with dual citizenship.

Execution of German citizen in Iran causes concern

Significantly reduced profit for Volkswagen

The German automotive giant Volkswagen's profitability sank to its lowest level since the pandemic, according to its report for the third quarter. The car giant reports an operating profit of 2.

Significantly reduced profit for Volkswagen

Decisive meeting against Serbia: "Tougher task"

Luxembourg was no greater concern as expected for Sweden. It can become much harder against Serbia, which now awaits in a decisive European Championship playoff.

Decisive meeting against Serbia: "Tougher task"

Orbán in Georgia: Free and Fair Election

Large parts of the Western world accuse Georgia's ruling party of electoral fraud. But not Hungary's leader Viktor Orbán – who instead visits Tbilisi.

Orbán in Georgia: Free and Fair Election

Few countries pay "their fair share" of nature conservation

One of the major questions at the UN meeting on biological diversity is how the money that is supposed to save the environment will be collected. A report shows that only three countries have paid their fair share.

Few countries pay "their fair share" of nature conservation

"Putin's Beach Property" Seized – Russian Protest

Finland has launched a larger effort to confiscate Russian property. Among the current properties is an area on Åland that has come to be called "Putin's beach plot".

"Putin's Beach Property" Seized – Russian Protest

The Political Scientist: "UNRWA is an Easy Punching Bag"

The announcement that the UN's aid organization for Palestine refugees, Unrwa, is banned in Israel was expected – and can have enormous consequences, according to Middle East expert Anders Persson. But my feeling is that the last word has not been said yet, he says.

The Political Scientist: "UNRWA is an Easy Punching Bag"

Eriksson ready for play again

Magdalena Eriksson is ready to play again, after a knee injury that has kept her away from football during the autumn. It has been tough, among the toughest I've experienced, says the national team star.

Eriksson ready for play again

Israel stops UNRWA with new laws

Israel's parliament has voted through new legislation that prevents Unrwa, the UN's aid organization for Palestine refugees, from operating in the country. .

Israel stops UNRWA with new laws

Multiple shootings in Austria – perpetrator being hunted

Several people have been shot in the countryside in northern Austria. At least two people have been killed – one of whom is a local mayor.

Multiple shootings in Austria – perpetrator being hunted

The Trade Union: Volkswagen Wants to Close Several Factories

Volkswagen is planning to close at least three factories in Germany, according to the car group's union. .

The Trade Union: Volkswagen Wants to Close Several Factories

Georgia: Protests against electoral fraud – demands new election

Georgia's EU-friendly president rejects the election result and claims it was marred by "sophisticated fraud". Thousands have heeded her call to protest and demonstrated on the streets.

Georgia: Protests against electoral fraud – demands new election

Portrait of Gustav Badin for Sale in the Netherlands

A "lost" portrait of Gustav Badin, known as King Gustav III's black foster brother, is being sold at an antique dealer's in the Netherlands, reports Dagens Nyheter. .

Portrait of Gustav Badin for Sale in the Netherlands

G7 agrees on Russian funds to Ukraine

The G7 countries confirm that they will lend 50 billion dollars, approximately 530 billion Swedish kronor, to Ukraine. The agreement concerns profits from Russian assets that were frozen by Western allies and will now be available for use by Ukraine.

G7 agrees on Russian funds to Ukraine

Gas price at an all-time high – electricity prices rise

The price of fossil gas in Europe has risen by 9 percent this week. Concerns about the development in the Middle East, production that has been knocked out, and a long-term forecast from Maxar Technologies pointing to a cold and windy winter are pushing up the price.

Gas price at an all-time high – electricity prices rise

The German Bottom May Have Been Reached

There are signals that the bottom of the German economy's recession may have been passed. .

The German Bottom May Have Been Reached

One Billion Dollars Pledged to Lebanon

A support conference in Paris for crisis-stricken Lebanon has gathered promises of a billion dollars – nearly eleven billion kronor. The message from the French Foreign Ministry implies necessary help to Lebanon's afflicted.

One Billion Dollars Pledged to Lebanon

The United Kingdom and Germany in New Defence Pact

The United Kingdom and Germany are entering into a new defence pact. The agreement aims, according to the countries' defence ministers, to strengthen European security due to the growing threat from Russia.

The United Kingdom and Germany in New Defence Pact

Hard for Sweden to protect nature on land

The world's countries have agreed to protect 30 percent of land and sea areas by 2030. The Environment Minister admits that it will be difficult to achieve for Sweden's part.

Hard for Sweden to protect nature on land

MI ahead of the wage movement: Strengthened competitiveness

The wage increase rate in Sweden is around four percent per year. It is higher than the agreed wage increases, the industry's benchmark, at 3.

MI ahead of the wage movement: Strengthened competitiveness

Sweden develops medium-range robots

Sweden has joined a project to develop European medium-range robots together with France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, and Italy, reports [Ekot](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/sverige-ska-vara-med-och-ta-fram-europeisk-medeldistansrobot).

Sweden develops medium-range robots

Second case of new mpox in Europe

Germany has got its first case of the new variant of the disease mpox, previously called monkeypox. It is the second case in Europe.

Second case of new mpox in Europe

The IMF's call: Lower interest rates

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is lowering the global growth forecast slightly for next year and is urging central banks to stop tightening. The IMF sees increasing risks of setbacks due to regional conflicts, particularly in the Middle East.

The IMF's call: Lower interest rates