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Finland Says It Will Refuse to Play Russia at Next Year’s World Championship

Maja Bodin scores twice as Häcken clinches second straight Swedish league title

Häcken finally had the chance to secure the Swedish Championship title on their own. The team seized it in convincing fashion, beating Kristianstad 4–1 after a dream start to clinch their second straight league title. “It’s incredibly fun to get to decide it like this,” says top scorer Maja Bodin.

Zelenskyy says Russian airstrikes kill 18 in Ukraine’s Komyshuvakha, with 24 killed nationwide Monday

Russia carried out several deadly airstrikes on the town of Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region on Monday, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Additional deaths were reported in several areas of Ukraine.

Olivia Rodrigo to Release Her First Christmas Song, Take Me Home (4 Christmas)

Olivia Rodrigo releases her first Christmas song, the American star says on social media.

Swedish House Prices Fell Sharply in October as Apartment Prices Rose

Villa prices fell unusually sharply in October while apartment prices rose, according to figures from SBAB and housing website Booli.

Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel suffers cardiac arrest after collision in second-division match

Footballer Jesús de Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest after colliding with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono in a Spanish second-division match, Marca and AS report. He was treated in an ambulance at the stadium before being taken to hospital. De Miguel is 30.

Turku Says It Won’t Host 2027-28 World Juniors if Russia Is Allowed to Play

Turku will not host the 2027–2028 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships if Russia is allowed to participate, the Finnish city says on its website.

Oslo District Court Rules Marius Borg Høiby Should Be Released, Prosecution Appeals

Oslo District Court has decided that Marius Borg Høiby, the “bonus prince,” should be released from detention, Norwegian media report.

SMHI warns of strong winds and snow in the Lapland mountains through Thursday

Very strong winds combined with snow are expected in the Lapland mountains in the coming days, SMHI warns. At times, the wind may reach storm force.

Lidingö’s Controversial ‘Russian House’ Handed Back to Owner After Two Decades of Legal Battles

After more than two decades of legal wrangling, the controversial so-called “Russian house” on Lidingö, outside Stockholm, has been handed over to its owner.

Musikhjälpen press conference postponed as David Druid steps away from radio show

Musikhjälpen's press conference this week has been postponed. According to information provided to SVT, David Druid was set to be announced as one of the presenters.

Person found dead after villa fire in Kramfors, missing woman’s identity unconfirmed

A person has been found dead after a fire at a villa in Kramfors on Monday morning.

Thieves Cut Through Sports Shop Roof in Jönköping and Hoist Away 20 Bicycles

A sports shop in Jönköping was targeted in a brazen burglary on Monday night. The thieves broke in through the roof and hoisted about 20 bicycles through the hole, police said.

Chinese Tourist Arrested on Suspicion of Photographing Protected Military Sites in Stockholm

A Chinese citizen has been arrested on suspicion of photographing protected military sites in Stockholm, Expressen reports.

Suspicious powder in letter sent to Malmö prison found to be harmless

Police and emergency services were called to Fosie Prison in Malmö on Monday after a letter containing an unknown powder arrived. By 2 p.m., the danger had passed.

Norwegian Teen Sentenced in Sweden for Preparing to Commit Murder, Faces Deportation

A 16-year-old Norwegian citizen has been sentenced to one and a half years in prison for preparing to commit murder, P4 Östergötland reports.

Zelenskyy says Russian airstrikes kill 18 in Ukraine’s Komyshuvakha, with 24 killed nationwide Monday

Russia carried out several deadly airstrikes on the town of Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region on Monday, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Additional deaths were reported in several areas of Ukraine.

Oslo District Court Rules Marius Borg Høiby Should Be Released, Prosecution Appeals

Oslo District Court has decided that Marius Borg Høiby, the “bonus prince,” should be released from detention, Norwegian media report.

Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Rises to 5,376, Mostly in Congo-Kinshasa

More than 5,300 people have died in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, with the highest number of deaths recorded in Congo-Kinshasa, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Russia Formally Withdraws From European Anti-Torture Convention

Russia has formally withdrawn from the European Convention against Torture, The Kyiv Independent reports.

Trump vows to protect Elon Musk if Democrats win control of Congress in midterms

US President Donald Trump promises to “protect” Elon Musk if Democrats investigate the tech billionaire after the midterm elections.

EU and UK seek closer defence ties ahead of November summit

The EU and the UK are working to strengthen defence cooperation ahead of the November summit, says EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.

Key Senate races to watch in the US midterm elections

A series of high-stakes races are taking place in the US midterm elections. The contests expected to determine whether Democrats or Republicans control the Senate are especially worth watching:

Swedish House Prices Fell Sharply in October as Apartment Prices Rose

Villa prices fell unusually sharply in October while apartment prices rose, according to figures from SBAB and housing website Booli.

Wall Street rises as oil prices fall, while Apple slips ahead of earnings report

The trading week has started on an upswing on the New York Stock Exchange, driven by falling oil prices. Apple, the world’s most valuable listed company, is down ahead of its quarterly report this evening.

Ecco to close factories in Portugal and Vietnam, cutting 2,400 jobs amid cost-cutting drive

Danish shoe manufacturer Ecco is closing two factories, one in Portugal and one in Vietnam. The move means 2,400 employees will leave the company, Ecco says in a press release.

Estée Lauder raises sales forecast as beauty industry holds up despite inflation

Rising inflation worldwide does not seem to be affecting the beauty industry. Estée Lauder is the latest beauty company to report strong results.

Swedish Industry Unions Demand 3.9% Pay Rise in One-Year Deal

The industry unions are demanding a 3.9 percent wage increase in a one-year agreement, they announced at a press conference. Tough negotiations with employers lie ahead. “Anything can happen, and we have to be prepared for that,” says IF Metall chair Marie Nilsson.

New Swedish rules will slow future electricity grid fee increases, but not lower bills

Years of “overcompensation” for electricity grid companies have unnecessarily pushed up grid charges for Swedish businesses and households, according to the Energy Markets Inspectorate (Ei). It has now developed a new method to limit the scope for future fee increases.

AI Has Yet to Reshape Sweden’s Job Market, but Some Graduates Face Risks

Many analysts warn that AI will outcompete entire professional groups. But so far, the Swedish labor market seems to have weathered the technology, and some jobs are standing firm. If you are very afraid of uncertainty, there are some safe bets, says Oskar Nordström Skans, professor of economics at Uppsala University.

Lord Moyne, face of Sweden’s Trustor fraud affair, dies at 96

Lord Moyne has died at the age of 96. In Sweden, he became known as the face of the high-profile Trustor affair in the late 1990s.

Maja Bodin scores twice as Häcken clinches second straight Swedish league title

Häcken finally had the chance to secure the Swedish Championship title on their own. The team seized it in convincing fashion, beating Kristianstad 4–1 after a dream start to clinch their second straight league title. “It’s incredibly fun to get to decide it like this,” says top scorer Maja Bodin.

Turku Says It Won’t Host 2027-28 World Juniors if Russia Is Allowed to Play

Turku will not host the 2027–2028 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships if Russia is allowed to participate, the Finnish city says on its website.

Michael Carrick Says He Can’t Predict His Future as Manchester United Manager Amid Pressure

Does Michael Carrick have only two games left as Manchester United manager? The Englishman has brushed off questions about whether he will be sacked. “I don't know what will happen,” he says.

FIFA Yet to Answer UEFA’s 42 Questions on Governance and Controversies

The European football governing body Uefa has demanded answers to 42 questions about the governance of Fifa and several controversies. A few hours before the deadline, it had yet to receive a response.

Nina Koppang Returns to Sweden’s Squad for the European Handball Championship After Mental Health Break

Nina Koppang took a break from handball earlier this year to focus on her mental health. Now she has been selected for the European Championship and is ready to return to the national team.

Swedish World Championship Sponsor AJ to Remove Logos Over Russia’s Return

Several major sponsors are now protesting Russia’s participation in the Ice Hockey World Championship. Swedish company AJ has decided to remove its logos. “It’s a very sad decision,” CEO Enock Johansson told TV4.