Four Elderly Residents Die After Norovirus Outbreak at Mölndal Nursing Home
Four elderly people died at a nursing home in Mölndal in January after an outbreak of norovirus, reports Göteborgs-Posten.
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Judge Dismisses Trump’s $10 Billion Lawsuit Against The Wall Street Journal Again, This Time With Finality
A federal judge in Florida has dismissed Donald Trump’s lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal for the second time this year.
World
Olivia Colman to receive Stockholm Achievement Award 2026
Oscar-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.
Entertainment
Truls Möregårdh rallies from 11–1 loss to beat Lin Shidong and reach Montpellier semifinals
Table 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.
Sports
Deep Purple Singer Ian Gillan Hospitalized, Two Concerts Canceled
Ian Gillan, lead singer of British rock band Deep Purple, has been hospitalized. The band is canceling two concerts because of his illness.
Entertainment
Man dies in accident involving weights at Sats gym in Oslo
A man has died in an accident at a Sats gym in central Oslo.
World
Andy Burnham open to British apology for slave trade, rules out reparations
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is open to the idea of Britain apologising for its role in the slave trade, which enriched the country for centuries, but rules out financial compensation.
World
UN employee dies in Houthi captivity in Yemen, human rights chief calls for investigation
A UN employee detained by the Houthi movement in Yemen has died in captivity. The organization's human rights chief, Volker Türk, is calling for an investigation into his death.
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Four Elderly Residents Die After Norovirus Outbreak at Mölndal Nursing Home
Four elderly people died at a nursing home in Mölndal in January after an outbreak of norovirus, reports Göteborgs-Posten.
Sweden
Study: AI Feedback Can Help People With Social Anxiety Almost as Much as a Therapist's
Anxiety decreases almost as much with feedback from AI as with feedback from a human therapist, new research from Stockholm University shows.
Sweden
Left Party Website Hijacked to Show Ads for Indonesian Online Casinos
The 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.
Sweden
Spectator in his 60s dies after being struck at rally near Nässjö
A man has died after being struck during a rally competition outside Nässjö. He was a spectator at the event.
Sweden
Police Raid Cargo Ship Off Gotland Amid Reported Russia Links
Police 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.
Sweden
Sweden Democrats May Drop Demand for Ministerial Posts, Sources Say
The Sweden Democrats are considering dropping their demand for ministerial posts, sources tell Aftonbladet.
Politics
COP17 biodiversity summit ends with limited progress as critics warn time is running out for nature goals
COP17, 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.
Politics
Police investigate possible arson link after fires in Stockholm’s Södermalm district
Several 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.
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Judge Dismisses Trump’s $10 Billion Lawsuit Against The Wall Street Journal Again, This Time With Finality
A federal judge in Florida has dismissed Donald Trump’s lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal for the second time this year.
WorldMan dies in accident involving weights at Sats gym in Oslo
A man has died in an accident at a Sats gym in central Oslo.
WorldAndy Burnham open to British apology for slave trade, rules out reparations
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is open to the idea of Britain apologising for its role in the slave trade, which enriched the country for centuries, but rules out financial compensation.
WorldUN employee dies in Houthi captivity in Yemen, human rights chief calls for investigation
A UN employee detained by the Houthi movement in Yemen has died in captivity. The organization's human rights chief, Volker Türk, is calling for an investigation into his death.
World
Nearly 200,000 join protests across Germany as clashes erupt in several cities
Nearly 200,000 people took part in demonstrations across Germany on Saturday, inspired by recent protests in France.
World
Iran has no plans for new talks with the US, foreign minister says
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.
World
Democratic Socialists gain momentum in the US with promises of affordable care and housing
The 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.
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Binance to cover losses after $6.2 billion crypto theft, resume withdrawals Sunday
Hackers 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.
Business
Extreme heat is forcing H&M to rethink clothing and collection timing
Recurring 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.
Business
OpenAI Raises Less Than Half of $30 Billion Investment Goal, WSJ Reports
OpenAI 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.
BusinessTop news
Riksbank Rate Hike Expected Wednesday as Economists Warn of Tougher Times for Households
Three 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.
Business
Meta settles with 18-year-old over Instagram’s allegedly harmful algorithms days before trial
Meta settles with teenager who sued Instagram owner over harmful algorithms, days before trial.
Business
Swedish Halloween spending forecast at 1.2 billion kronor
Sweden’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.
Business
Securitas supplied surveillance equipment to notorious Turkish prison where Swedish journalist was detained
Swedish 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.
Business
Apple Regains Title as World’s Largest Company, Overtaking Nvidia in Market Value
Apple is once again the world’s largest company by market capitalization.
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Truls Möregårdh rallies from 11–1 loss to beat Lin Shidong and reach Montpellier semifinals
Table 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.
Sports
Falkenberg return to Allsvenskan after dramatic win over Sandviken
Falkenberg 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.
Sports
Swedes in the Premier League: Isak scores, Kulusevski returns
Liverpool'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.
Sports
Yasin Ayari scores as Brighton stun Premier League leaders Manchester City at the Etihad
Yasin Ayari brought down Premier League leaders Manchester City. The Swedish midfielder scored the only goal as Brighton won away from home.
Sports
Skellefteå beats Björklöven 5–3 in second Västerbotten derby after 8–1 rout
Newcomers 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.
Sports
Rosengård held to 1-1 draw by Växjö, remain in relegation battle
Former powerhouse Rosengård are still struggling in Sweden’s women’s top flight. The Malmö team drew 1-1 at home with second-placed Växjö.
Sports
Sweden’s Women Reach First European Curling Final, While Men Lose to Scotland
Team Isabella Wranå is through to the first championship final of her career after a convincing 7–3 win over Latvia in the European Championship semi-final. However, the Swedish men’s curling team lost 7–5 to Scotland in their semi-final.
Sports
Manchester United’s Nightmare Continues With 2-0 Defeat at Chelsea
The worst start to a season in 40 years got even worse. Manchester United lost 2-0 away to Chelsea in the Premier League.
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Olivia Colman to receive Stockholm Achievement Award 2026
Oscar-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.
EntertainmentDeep Purple Singer Ian Gillan Hospitalized, Two Concerts Canceled
Ian Gillan, lead singer of British rock band Deep Purple, has been hospitalized. The band is canceling two concerts because of his illness.
Entertainment
Pernilla Wahlgren reunites with brothers Vito and Emilio Ingrosso on stage at Benjamin’s Malmö concert
Pernilla 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.
Entertainment
Selma Blair apologizes after alleged outburst on plane, says she never meant to hurt anyone
American actor Selma Blair has apologized after being accused of assaulting people during a disturbance on a plane.
Entertainment
Cynthia Nixon Calls Tech Billionaires ‘Robber Barons’ of Our Time
Tech 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.”
Entertainment
Married at First Sight participant Julia Jansson agrees with criticism that the show has become more like reality TV
This 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.
Entertainment
Louvre Reaches Deal With Unions, Averting Strike Threat After Months of Tension
While 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.
Entertainment
Call of Duty to remove Seoul crowd crush footage after families’ outcry
A 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."
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Christmas Markets In Sweden - The Cosiest of Traditions
Christmas in Sweden is a bit different than many other countries, in the sense that we celebrate Advent - making the whole month of December one cozy Christmas month. During this time there are plenty of Christmas markets to visit to experience Swedish Christmas culture at its finest.
Living in Sweden
Italians Are Known for Gesturing When They Speak - But What About Swedes?
It’s no secret that Italians are famous for their expressive hand gestures while speaking. But how does that compare to Swedes? Do Swedes gesture much at all, or is gesturing a mostly Italian phenomenon?
Living in Sweden
Sweden's most important trading partners
There's a lot of buzz in the media about what it means for Swedish companies' trade with the USA now that Trump is about to take office as president. We list the most important trading partners for Sweden.
Living in Sweden
Good jobs with good pay that don't require long education
Do you aim to get a well-paid job but lack college degree? We list a few professions to focus on.
Living in Sweden
Why Are Swedish Houses Red?
Swedish houses are famously recognized for their deep red color with white accents, dotting the landscape like little red dots. In fact, there is even a special word in Swedish for this specific shade, Faluröd, or in English, Falu red.
Living in Sweden
Black Friday & Week - How Do You Find The Best Deals
Despite Black Friday being originally an American shopping tradition, Swedish stores and companies have fully embraced this discount day. But do all stores participate? And how do you find the best deals?
Living in Sweden
What is Swedish Filmjölk?
When I try to describe Swedish filmjölk to my foreign friends I usually describe it as thick soured milk. I realize that that does not sound very appetizing, and this might be the reason I have yet to convince any of my expat friends to try this Swedish staple.
Living in Sweden
7 Difficult Swedish Idioms And Expressions
One of the most difficult things about learning a new language is learning to understand, and use, local idioms and expressions. Here are some of the most difficult to understand Swedish idioms and expressions!
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Living in Sweden
Christmas Markets In Sweden - The Cosiest of Traditions
Christmas in Sweden is a bit different than many other countries, in the sense that we celebrate Advent - making the whole month of December one cozy Christmas month. During this time there are plenty of Christmas markets to visit to experience Swedish Christmas culture at its finest.
Living in SwedenSweden's most important trading partners
There's a lot of buzz in the media about what it means for Swedish companies' trade with the USA now that Trump is about to take office as president. We list the most important trading partners for Sweden.
Living in SwedenGood jobs with good pay that don't require long education
Do you aim to get a well-paid job but lack college degree? We list a few professions to focus on.
Living in SwedenWhy Are Swedish Houses Red?
Swedish houses are famously recognized for their deep red color with white accents, dotting the landscape like little red dots. In fact, there is even a special word in Swedish for this specific shade, Faluröd, or in English, Falu red.
Living in SwedenBlack Friday & Week - How Do You Find The Best Deals
Despite Black Friday being originally an American shopping tradition, Swedish stores and companies have fully embraced this discount day. But do all stores participate? And how do you find the best deals?
Living in SwedenWhat is Swedish Filmjölk?
When I try to describe Swedish filmjölk to my foreign friends I usually describe it as thick soured milk. I realize that that does not sound very appetizing, and this might be the reason I have yet to convince any of my expat friends to try this Swedish staple.
Living in Sweden7 Difficult Swedish Idioms And Expressions
One of the most difficult things about learning a new language is learning to understand, and use, local idioms and expressions. Here are some of the most difficult to understand Swedish idioms and expressions!
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