Heidi Klum is known for her spectacular Halloween costumes, and this year was no exception. The supermodel was unrecognizable at her annual party, where she appeared as a giant severed hand.
EntertainmentNew technology has quietly revolutionized the police’s ability to identify suspects from complex DNA traces. Since spring 2025, the number of search hits has increased by 150 percent. “This has had a very significant effect,” says Staffan Jansson of the National Forensic Centre (NFC).
SwedenThere has been quite a storm surrounding “Married at First Sight XL”. This week, two of the show’s experts announced that they would not return for the next season. Now the couple Max Turpeinen and Belinda Hillman are being asked to leave the SVT production mid-season.
EntertainmentModerate Party leader Ulf Kristersson is overtaking Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson in voter confidence, according to a new survey by Indikator Opinion.
PoliticsAn oil refinery in Kstovo, just east of Moscow, is reportedly in flames after a Ukrainian drone attack overnight Sunday, Kyiv Independent reports.
WorldPresident Donald Trump has shut out European election observers and sought to limit mail-in voting ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Some groups are increasingly concerned that Trump will claim election fraud, as he did in 2020. People still have vivid memories of the January 6 storming of Congress, says Kate Mason, a lawyer who works on election security in Michigan.
WorldIt wouldn't work. Oliver Solberg was born prematurely, and doctors said an elite sports career was impossible. But he has proved them wrong and came within seconds of winning rally World Championship gold a few weeks ago. Now he aims to follow in his father's footsteps next year.
SportsAfter more than 20 years, it’s time to say goodbye to “Criminal Minds.” The crime drama will end with its 20th season, which premieres in 2027, The Hollywood Reporter reports.
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New technology has quietly revolutionized the police’s ability to identify suspects from complex DNA traces. Since spring 2025, the number of search hits has increased by 150 percent. “This has had a very significant effect,” says Staffan Jansson of the National Forensic Centre (NFC).
SwedenModerate Party leader Ulf Kristersson is overtaking Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson in voter confidence, according to a new survey by Indikator Opinion.
PoliticsFour elderly people died at a nursing home in Mölndal in January after an outbreak of norovirus, reports Göteborgs-Posten.
SwedenAnxiety decreases almost as much with feedback from AI as with feedback from a human therapist, new research from Stockholm University shows.
SwedenThe Left Party’s website was hijacked on Saturday. Anyone who clicked on the page about party leader Nooshi Dadgostar was met with advertisements for Indonesian gambling sites.
SwedenA man has died after being struck during a rally competition outside Nässjö. He was a spectator at the event.
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.
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President Donald Trump has shut out European election observers and sought to limit mail-in voting ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Some groups are increasingly concerned that Trump will claim election fraud, as he did in 2020. People still have vivid memories of the January 6 storming of Congress, says Kate Mason, a lawyer who works on election security in Michigan.
WorldPresident Donald Trump says Flávio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil's presidential election, can stay in the United States “as long as he wants.”
WorldIn San Francisco, the company Dimensional has advertised a somewhat unusual job: walking robot dogs. The hourly wage of $20 has attracted interest, The New York Times reports. “My son is interested and can start immediately,” one woman commented on the job ad.
WorldThere are still one or two Iranian targets the United States needs to “take care of,” President Donald Trump says. They include Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La, also known as Pickaxe Mountain, near the Natanz nuclear facility.
WorldProtests at Poland’s Constitutional Court continued on Saturday. President Karol Nawrocki’s emergency meeting on the court does not appear to have resolved the deadlock, and the EU is now urging Nawrocki to approve the judges nominated by parliament.
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North Korean hackers are being blamed by the FBI for the billion-dollar heist at crypto exchange Binance earlier this week.
TechnologyHackers stole nearly $6.2 billion worth of assets from cryptocurrency exchange Binance earlier this week. The company has now announced that it will cover the financial losses.
BusinessRecurring heatwaves and extreme heat are posing new challenges for the fashion industry. Which materials and garments work best, and when should fall and winter collections be launched? H&M is one of several companies trying to find answers.
BusinessOpenAI has raised less than half of the $30 billion it is seeking in its new investment round, sources told the Wall Street Journal. The tech giant is now reportedly lowering its target.
BusinessThree increases in the Swedish Central Bank’s key interest rate are on the horizon, experts say. Or four, if you look at what fixed-income traders are expecting. The first increase, from 1.75 to 2.00 percent, is expected as early as Wednesday.
BusinessMeta settles with teenager who sued Instagram owner over harmful algorithms, days before trial.
BusinessSweden’s trade federation expects Halloween spending to reach about 1.2 billion kronor, and a Stockholm shop worker says the holiday is a major part of her store’s business. The forecast year and its dollar and pound equivalents still need to be established.
BusinessSwedish security company Securitas has been selling surveillance equipment to Turkish prisons for several years, according to an investigation by the French-German channel Arte, Sveriges Radio Ekot reports.
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It wouldn't work. Oliver Solberg was born prematurely, and doctors said an elite sports career was impossible. But he has proved them wrong and came within seconds of winning rally World Championship gold a few weeks ago. Now he aims to follow in his father's footsteps next year.
SportsToronto bounced back from two straight losses with a 4-2 road win over Vancouver last night. Swedish NHL star William Nylander scored and assisted for the winners.
SportsTable tennis star Truls Möregårdh has reached the semifinals of the World Tour event in Montpellier. The world number four beat Chinese player Lin Shidong 4–3 in a thrilling match, despite being outplayed at times.
SportsFalkenberg are back in Sweden’s top flight. Centre-back Alexander Salo came to the rescue as the Halland side secured second place in the Superettan with a 2-1 home win over Sandviken. “It’s the happiest day of my life,” Salo tells TV4.
SportsLiverpool's Alexander Isak scored against Brighton on 25 October, while Tottenham's Dejan Kulusevski recently returned from a long injury absence. Arsenal's Viktor Gyökeres scored his first goal of the season in the League Cup.
SportsYasin Ayari brought down Premier League leaders Manchester City. The Swedish midfielder scored the only goal as Brighton won away from home.
SportsNewcomers Björklöven were humiliated last time, but managed an honorable defeat in the return match. Skellefteå also won the second Västerbotten derby of the SHL season, 5–3.
SportsFormer powerhouse Rosengård are still struggling in Sweden’s women’s top flight. The Malmö team drew 1-1 at home with second-placed Växjö.
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Lawyer, activist and former handball player Linnéa Claeson was forced to hide in a shelter after receiving death threats from a man accused of being a Nazi who had stalked her for a long time. She has now written a book about the experience.
EntertainmentActor RJ Mitte, known for the television series "Breaking Bad", has died at the age of 34.
EntertainmentActress Selma Blair was taken into police custody after allegedly acting violently toward cabin crew on a plane.
EntertainmentAmerican country artist Doug Seegers will not take part in a planned tour of Sweden because he has been banned from entering the country.
EntertainmentA descendant of a 19th-century artist is demanding the removal of Marc Chagall's canvases, which cover the original fresco on the ceiling of the Paris Opera.
EntertainmentTwo paintings by Auguste Renoir, stolen from a museum in southern France in September, have been found hidden behind a wall.
EntertainmentComposer Maria Lithell Flyg has died after a period of illness, Sveriges Radio's Kulturnytt reports.
EntertainmentBritney Spears has released a previously unreleased song she co-wrote with her ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake, as part of an anniversary edition of her album "Britney," according to Billboard.
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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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Lawyer, activist and former handball player Linnéa Claeson was forced to hide in a shelter after receiving death threats from a man accused of being a Nazi who had stalked her for a long time. She has now written a book about the experience.
EntertainmentActress Selma Blair was taken into police custody after allegedly acting violently toward cabin crew on a plane.
EntertainmentAmerican country artist Doug Seegers will not take part in a planned tour of Sweden because he has been banned from entering the country.
EntertainmentA descendant of a 19th-century artist is demanding the removal of Marc Chagall's canvases, which cover the original fresco on the ceiling of the Paris Opera.
EntertainmentTwo paintings by Auguste Renoir, stolen from a museum in southern France in September, have been found hidden behind a wall.
EntertainmentComposer Maria Lithell Flyg has died after a period of illness, Sveriges Radio's Kulturnytt reports.
EntertainmentBritney Spears has released a previously unreleased song she co-wrote with her ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake, as part of an anniversary edition of her album "Britney," according to Billboard.
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