Team Isabella Wranå is through to the first championship final of her career. The blue-and-yellow women beat Latvia 7–3 in the European Championship semifinals.
SportsDespite growing concerns that the war could resume, there are no plans for new talks between Tehran and Washington, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
WorldThe worst start to a season in 40 years got even worse. Manchester United lost 2-0 away to Chelsea in the Premier League.
SportsA spectator has been seriously injured after being hit during a rally outside Nässjö.
SwedenThe Norwegian Ski Association looks set to lose between 5 and 9 million Norwegian kroner. “We always knew 2026 would be a tough year financially, but it has become even tougher than expected,” the association’s secretary general, Ola Keul, tells Adresseavisen.
SportsThe injuries Tadej Pogacar suffered in a crash in Spain in August were worse than the cycling star - and his doctors - could have imagined. “When I saw that I had three broken vertebrae, I thought: I’m just happy to be alive, or even to be able to stand up,” the Slovenian told The Athletic.
SportsPolice carried out a raid on a cargo ship off Gotland overnight, TV4 reports. The ship’s shipping company has previously been investigated in connection with Russian hybrid attacks, according to information provided to the channel.
SwedenThe Sweden Democrats are considering dropping their demand for ministerial posts, sources tell Aftonbladet.
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A spectator has been seriously injured after being hit during a rally outside Nässjö.
SwedenPolice carried out a raid on a cargo ship off Gotland overnight, TV4 reports. The ship’s shipping company has previously been investigated in connection with Russian hybrid attacks, according to information provided to the channel.
SwedenThe Sweden Democrats are considering dropping their demand for ministerial posts, sources tell Aftonbladet.
PoliticsCOP17, the summit to protect biodiversity, is over, but critics say progress was limited. “Time is running out to achieve the goals governments around the world have set to reverse the nature crisis,” says Ulrik Westman, a representative of the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation.
PoliticsSeveral fires in a short period on Södermalm in Stockholm have led police to suspect an arsonist is on the loose, TV4 Nyheterna and Expressen report.
SwedenA man in his 60s has been taken to hospital after a suspected violent crime in Örebro. Police have arrested a woman in her 20s.
SwedenAn elderly man has died in a fire at a villa in Kalix, police have announced.
SwedenA 35-year-old man is being treated for life-threatening injuries after being rescued from the water in Gothenburg on Friday night. The incident is being investigated as attempted murder.
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Despite growing concerns that the war could resume, there are no plans for new talks between Tehran and Washington, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
WorldThe Democratic left is generating enthusiasm - and Republican anger. The movement is riding high ahead of the midterm elections, promising free childcare, universal health care and affordable rents. “Both Republicans and Democrats have failed us,” says Donovan McKinney of the Detroit Left.
WorldUkrainians evacuated from the war-torn, Russian-occupied city of Oleshky have arrived in Ukraine after being evacuated via Belarus, according to AFP.
WorldShops are barricaded, 70,000 police officers and gendarmes have been deployed, and around 40 Paris metro stations are closed. Another day of demonstrations has begun in France, but the afternoon has been calm.
WorldNorway is responding to US President Donald Trump’s statement that the country is a “shithole country” by promoting public toilets on social media.
WorldThe U.S. Department of Justice is seeking a court order to set aside some ballots in Alaska to investigate possible voter confusion, while a criminal investigation has been launched in the state into a Senate candidate with the same name as incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan.
WorldThe mortality rate is high among children affected by the unusual Bundibugyo Ebola variant in the Democratic Republic of Congo. To prevent the infection from spreading, they are kept isolated from their families. Young children in particular are very vulnerable, says nurse Anneli Eriksson, who is helping them in Butembo.
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On November 12, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) will present a transitional budget - with no election promises or new policies. But funding for Crown Princess Victoria’s 50th birthday celebration is included. She turns 50 only once, and that’s next year, so I think it’s completely reasonable, Svantesson says.
BusinessInterest in Labubu dolls is cooling. Pop Mart International Group, the Chinese company behind the big-eyed dolls with sharp teeth, reports a sharp drop in sales in the third quarter.
BusinessNorwegian has decided to cut 123 positions.
BusinessGerman carmaker Mercedes-Benz Group has taken aim at rivals Volkswagen and BMW and lowered its profit forecast. The stock, which has lost more than a third of its value so far this year, fell more than 5 percent after the announcement.
BusinessShares in US appliance manufacturer Whirlpool, one of Electrolux's major competitors, are plummeting after the company's third-quarter report on Monday evening.
BusinessGerman technology manufacturer Infineon Technologies is investing the equivalent of just over 12 billion kronor to expand its semiconductor factory in Villach, Austria.
BusinessFewer cars sold, especially in China, but significantly higher profit margins characterized the third quarter for German sports carmaker Porsche. The share rose 3.3 percent in futures trading on the Tradegate platform after the company's interim report.
BusinessAudiobook app Storytel added 80,000 paying subscribers in the third quarter, its biggest increase in new subscribers since 2023.
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Team Isabella Wranå is through to the first championship final of her career. The blue-and-yellow women beat Latvia 7–3 in the European Championship semifinals.
SportsThe worst start to a season in 40 years got even worse. Manchester United lost 2-0 away to Chelsea in the Premier League.
SportsThe Norwegian Ski Association looks set to lose between 5 and 9 million Norwegian kroner. “We always knew 2026 would be a tough year financially, but it has become even tougher than expected,” the association’s secretary general, Ola Keul, tells Adresseavisen.
SportsThe injuries Tadej Pogacar suffered in a crash in Spain in August were worse than the cycling star - and his doctors - could have imagined. “When I saw that I had three broken vertebrae, I thought: I’m just happy to be alive, or even to be able to stand up,” the Slovenian told The Athletic.
SportsNew York, New York… It’s no coincidence that Andreas Almgren is making his marathon debut there on Sunday. There’s an incredible atmosphere around the whole race, says the Swedish running enthusiast.
SportsAlthough things can be tough on the road, Calgary continues to rule at home. The NHL team earned its fifth straight home win last night, beating Seattle 6-2.
SportsSwedish NBA star Pelle Larsson’s Miami has secured its second victory of the season.
SportsLeksand drew 2–2 with AIK in the red-hot Hockey Allsvenskan series final before 13,950 spectators at Avicii Arena. In the end, the home team won 3–2 in a penalty shootout.
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American actor Selma Blair has apologized after being accused of assaulting people during a disturbance on a plane.
EntertainmentTech billionaires are the robber barons of our time. Cynthia Nixon doesn’t mince words when asked about the similarities between today’s America and the society depicted in the TV series “The Gilded Age.”
EntertainmentThis fall’s season of SVT’s “Married at First Sight” has been criticized for increasingly resembling a reality show. Participant Julia Jansson agrees with the criticism.
EntertainmentWhile nationwide protests continue to threaten France, with the next action scheduled for Saturday, October 31, at least one contentious issue has been resolved at the country’s premier museum.
EntertainmentA video clip showing the aftermath of the 2022 crowd crush in Seoul, South Korea, has been removed from the latest edition of "Call of Duty."
EntertainmentAre you a femcel, corporate slave or looksmaxxer? If so, you should skip some of the year’s best horror titles - unless you want to trigger your deepest traumas.
EntertainmentMany stars and colleagues are now pouring out tributes to iconic actor Patrick Stewart, who died this week. “He wore his heart on his sleeve,” writes his friend Ian McKellen.
EntertainmentIf the Mediterranean and East Asian Museums were to close, it would be a scandal, says Karin Sidén, a board member of the Swedish Academy of Letters, which has appointed a special working group to get politicians to act. “We will not let this go.”
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Sweden's All Saints' Day (Alla helgons dag) is a public holiday and falls on Saturday, October 31, the same day as Halloween. The Church of Sweden observes All Souls' Day (Alla själars dag) the following day, Sunday, November 1.
Living in SwedenIn Sweden, All Saints' Day is a time to remember those who are no longer with us and place a candle at their graves.
Living in SwedenSweden has been named the country with the world's strongest passport in the Global Passport Report 2026
SwedenThere are a few things that Swedes don't really want to compromise on when it comes to their Midsummer table. Pickled herring, new potatoes, sour cream, chives, and of course strawberries.
SwedenSwedish Pick and mix candy has gone from being an integral part of Saturday treats to becoming an international sensation. On TikTok, feeds are filled with colorful bags, foam skulls, sour bottles, and Americans discovering that candy doesn't have to taste like it was designed in a laboratory with neon lights.
Living in SwedenSweden is entering the 2026 World Cup with a strong offense that will likely keep many defenders up at night. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres are the big stars in the squad, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf is the team captain with extensive experience, and Graham Potter has assembled a team with maximum Premier League weight.
SwedenSTOCKHOLM - A burst of neon, music and Korean pop culture is set to transform one of Sweden’s most iconic amusement parks this summer. Gröna Lund has introduced “K-Street,” a limited-edition, K-pop-inspired zone opening exclusively for the 2026 season.
Living in SwedenWhen the sun comes out and the temperature rises, many drivers are eager to switch to summer tires. But those who hurry too much can both break the law and be forced to make an expensive double change.
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On November 12, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) will present a transitional budget - with no election promises or new policies. But funding for Crown Princess Victoria’s 50th birthday celebration is included. She turns 50 only once, and that’s next year, so I think it’s completely reasonable, Svantesson says.
BusinessNorwegian has decided to cut 123 positions.
BusinessGerman carmaker Mercedes-Benz Group has taken aim at rivals Volkswagen and BMW and lowered its profit forecast. The stock, which has lost more than a third of its value so far this year, fell more than 5 percent after the announcement.
BusinessShares in US appliance manufacturer Whirlpool, one of Electrolux's major competitors, are plummeting after the company's third-quarter report on Monday evening.
BusinessGerman technology manufacturer Infineon Technologies is investing the equivalent of just over 12 billion kronor to expand its semiconductor factory in Villach, Austria.
BusinessFewer cars sold, especially in China, but significantly higher profit margins characterized the third quarter for German sports carmaker Porsche. The share rose 3.3 percent in futures trading on the Tradegate platform after the company's interim report.
BusinessAudiobook app Storytel added 80,000 paying subscribers in the third quarter, its biggest increase in new subscribers since 2023.
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