Kylian Mbappé was forced to apologize for his comment about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. Now the soccer star is receiving support from political circles in France. “Kylian Mbappé is absolutely right to call Mao Zedong a dictator,” Marine Tondelier, leader of the French Green Party, writes on X.
SportsThe American pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly, Danish Novo's main competitor, is beating profit expectations and raising its forecast for the year.
BusinessThe Christian Democrats believe Sweden should explore the possibility of deporting people to countries other than their countries of origin. The proposal is included in the party’s “Security Report,” released last week.
SwedenThe Riksteatern has received a donation worth several million kronor from the Erling-Persson Foundation. The gift of 18 million kronor will be used to reach more children and young people across the country.
EntertainmentSweden's transport infrastructure is not adequately prepared for extreme weather, the Swedish Accident Investigation Board has concluded after an investigation. The board is criticizing the Swedish Transport Administration.
SwedenThe Strömsund Bridge will reopen to pedestrians and cyclists on Friday, according to the Swedish Transport Administration. Cars are expected to be allowed back on January 31.
SwedenAs a child, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) played Gullan Bornemark's songs to tease his tired parents.
EntertainmentOne of the heavyweights of the financial world, Christine Lagarde, is stepping down early as head of the European Central Bank (ECB). She will leave her post on February 7, according to an ECB press release.
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A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Umeå, police said.
SwedenSeven weeks have passed since election day. Here are the developments in the government formation process - and what is happening now.
PoliticsThe Speaker's announcement that he would try the C leader as prime minister has been met with criticism. The parties are upset and surprised, and so on, but the important thing is that there will be a vote, says political scientist Jonas Hinnfors.
PoliticsA hunter in Sollefteå municipality has shot a bear that attacked him, Tidningen Ångermanland reports.
SwedenNew 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.
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Violence erupted in several places in Germany during large demonstrations on Saturday. In Frankfurt, masked demonstrators threw Molotov cocktails, smashed shop windows and looted stores.
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.
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.
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The number of bankruptcies fell by 15 percent in October compared with the same month last year, according to statistics from credit reporting company Syna.
BusinessThe decision will be made on Tuesday. Donald Trump could then lose the midterm elections. A setback for the Republican president could lead to new threats of tariffs, analysts say. But it’s not certain that a Democratic victory in Congress would calm things down, says SEB chief economist Jens Magnusson.
BusinessThe European Commission, the Council president, the European Parliament and scores of member states are pushing for new EU revenue to secure agreement on a new long-term budget. Sweden is firmly resisting - but for how long?
BusinessBinance announces that withdrawals from the crypto exchange will gradually resume on Sunday. At the same time, the FBI says North Korean hackers are behind the multi-billion-dollar heist targeting the crypto platform.
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.
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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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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.
EntertainmentThere 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.
EntertainmentAfter two weeks of duels, “Idol” has now started its “real” Saturday finals.
EntertainmentOscar-winning British actress Olivia Colman will receive the Stockholm Achievement Award 2026 and attend the Stockholm International Film Festival for Wicker's Nordic premiere. The darkly humorous love story also features Alexander Skarsgård, Gustav Lindh, Peter Dinklage and Elizabeth Debicki.
EntertainmentIan Gillan, lead singer of British rock band Deep Purple, has been hospitalized. The band is canceling two concerts because of his illness.
EntertainmentPernilla Wahlgren has reunited with her brothers Vito and Emilio Ingrosso. The trio performed their 1980s hit “Piccadilly Circus” to acclaim at her son Benjamin Ingrosso’s concert at Malmö Arena on Friday night.
EntertainmentAmerican actor Selma Blair has apologized after being accused of assaulting people during a disturbance on a plane.
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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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Kylian Mbappé was forced to apologize for his comment about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. Now the soccer star is receiving support from political circles in France. “Kylian Mbappé is absolutely right to call Mao Zedong a dictator,” Marine Tondelier, leader of the French Green Party, writes on X.
SportsThe Christian Democrats believe Sweden should explore the possibility of deporting people to countries other than their countries of origin. The proposal is included in the party’s “Security Report,” released last week.
SwedenThe Riksteatern has received a donation worth several million kronor from the Erling-Persson Foundation. The gift of 18 million kronor will be used to reach more children and young people across the country.
EntertainmentSweden's transport infrastructure is not adequately prepared for extreme weather, the Swedish Accident Investigation Board has concluded after an investigation. The board is criticizing the Swedish Transport Administration.
SwedenThe Strömsund Bridge will reopen to pedestrians and cyclists on Friday, according to the Swedish Transport Administration. Cars are expected to be allowed back on January 31.
SwedenAs a child, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) played Gullan Bornemark's songs to tease his tired parents.
EntertainmentOne of the heavyweights of the financial world, Christine Lagarde, is stepping down early as head of the European Central Bank (ECB). She will leave her post on February 7, according to an ECB press release.
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