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William Nylander scores and assists in Toronto Maple Leafs’ win over Vancouver

Toronto 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.

Trump Says Flávio Bolsonaro Can Stay in US “As Long as He Wants”

President Donald Trump has promised Flávio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil’s presidential election, that he can stay in the United States “as long as he wants,” Reuters reports.

San Francisco company offers $20-an-hour job walking robot dogs

In 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.

Trump says US still has one or two targets to “take care of” in Iran, including Pickaxe Mountain

There are still one or two targets the US needs to “take care of,” President Donald Trump says. One is Pickaxe Mountain, also known as Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La, near the Natanz nuclear facility.

Bolivia Declares State of Emergency to Address El Niño’s Effects

36 Migrants Rescued From Boat Off Dutch Coast in North Sea; Two Arrested on Suspicion of Smuggling

Thirty-six people have been rescued from a boat drifting off the Dutch coast in the North Sea, local authorities said on Saturday. Two others have been arrested on suspicion of human smuggling.

FBI Blames North Korean Hackers for $6.3 Billion Binance Heist

North Korean hackers are being blamed by the FBI for the billion-dollar heist at crypto exchange Binance earlier this week.

Poland’s Constitutional Court deadlock persists as EU urges president to approve judges

Protests 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Democrats May Drop Demand for Ministerial Posts, Sources Say

The Sweden Democrats are considering dropping their demand for ministerial posts, sources tell Aftonbladet.

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.

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.

Trump Says Flávio Bolsonaro Can Stay in US “As Long as He Wants”

President Donald Trump has promised Flávio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil’s presidential election, that he can stay in the United States “as long as he wants,” Reuters reports.

San Francisco company offers $20-an-hour job walking robot dogs

In 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.

Trump says US still has one or two targets to “take care of” in Iran, including Pickaxe Mountain

There are still one or two targets the US needs to “take care of,” President Donald Trump says. One is Pickaxe Mountain, also known as Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La, near the Natanz nuclear facility.

Bolivia Declares State of Emergency to Address El Niño’s Effects

Poland’s Constitutional Court deadlock persists as EU urges president to approve judges

Protests 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.

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.

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.

FBI Blames North Korean Hackers for $6.3 Billion Binance Heist

North Korean hackers are being blamed by the FBI for the billion-dollar heist at crypto exchange Binance earlier this week.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

William Nylander scores and assists in Toronto Maple Leafs’ win over Vancouver

Toronto 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Two contestants eliminated as Idol begins Saturday finals

After two weeks of duels, “Idol” has now started its “real” Saturday finals.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.