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.
WorldA 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.
WorldFalkenberg 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.
SportsAnxiety decreases almost as much with feedback from AI as with feedback from a human therapist, new research from Stockholm University shows.
SwedenHackers 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.
BusinessNearly 200,000 people took part in demonstrations across Germany on Saturday, inspired by recent protests in France.
WorldLiverpool'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.
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Anxiety 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.
PoliticsCOP17, 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.
PoliticsSeveral 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.
SwedenA man in his 60s has been taken to hospital after a suspected violent crime in Örebro. Police have arrested a woman in her 20s.
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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.
WorldA 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.
WorldNearly 200,000 people took part in demonstrations across Germany on Saturday, inspired by recent protests in France.
WorldDespite growing concerns that the war could resume, there are no plans for new talks between Tehran and Washington, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
WorldThe 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.
WorldThe US could launch strikes on Iran as soon as Wednesday, November 4 - the day after the US midterm elections - according to sources who spoke to MS Now. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says no decision has been made.
WorldUkrainians evacuated from the war-torn, Russian-occupied city of Oleshky have arrived in Ukraine after being evacuated via Belarus, according to AFP.
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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.
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.
BusinessApple is once again the world’s largest company by market capitalization.
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The Swedish Olympic Committee (SOC) condemns the decision to award the World Weightlifting Championships to Russia. However, a boycott is not an option. “We will support him in every way we can,” says Fredrik Joulamo, acting secretary general of the SOC.
SportsUkraine's Sports Minister Matviy Bidny is furious about the announcement that Russia will host the 2030 World Weightlifting Championships. In a social media statement, Bidny said Ukraine would appeal “the shameful decision.”
SportsIce hockey star Fredrik Claesson has finished playing in Russia’s KHL. He is leaving after four years in Moscow, where he moved in a controversial transfer after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
SportsSandra Näslund has found the fun in the boring. The ski cross star’s love of CrossFit makes the long period without skiing more bearable - and could extend her career. “The fitness period isn’t always fun. But I think I’ve found something,” says the Olympic gold medalist.
SportsAn interview ahead of this weekend’s UFC event in Abu Dhabi sparked debate. TV personality “Nina Drama” wore a hijab when she interviewed Russian fighter Movsar Yevloyev, who had made it a condition of the interview.
SportsSwedish national team star Felicia Schröder, who plays for Real Madrid, made a cutting remark to the opposing team’s coach, who responded by grabbing her. Real Madrid fitness coach Jairo Huerta then lost his temper. “Let her go, or I’ll punch you in the face,” he said, according to the referee’s report.
SportsThe Guardian reports that Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is at risk of being sacked after the team went eight consecutive games without a win. United’s management held an emergency meeting after Sunday’s 0-3 home defeat to Bournemouth.
SportsFilip Forsberg led Nashville to a long-awaited victory in tonight’s NHL game. The Swede scored three points at home against Colorado.
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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.
EntertainmentAmerican actor Selma Blair has apologized after being accused of assaulting people during a disturbance on a plane.
EntertainmentTech 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.”
EntertainmentThis 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.
EntertainmentWhile 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.
EntertainmentA 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."
EntertainmentAre you a femcel, corporate slave or looksmaxxer? If so, you should skip some of the year’s best horror titles - unless you want to trigger your deepest traumas.
EntertainmentMany stars and colleagues are now pouring out tributes to iconic actor Patrick Stewart, who died this week. “He wore his heart on his sleeve,” writes his friend Ian McKellen.
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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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The Swedish Olympic Committee (SOC) condemns the decision to award the World Weightlifting Championships to Russia. However, a boycott is not an option. “We will support him in every way we can,” says Fredrik Joulamo, acting secretary general of the SOC.
SportsUkraine's Sports Minister Matviy Bidny is furious about the announcement that Russia will host the 2030 World Weightlifting Championships. In a social media statement, Bidny said Ukraine would appeal “the shameful decision.”
SportsIce hockey star Fredrik Claesson has finished playing in Russia’s KHL. He is leaving after four years in Moscow, where he moved in a controversial transfer after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
SportsSandra Näslund has found the fun in the boring. The ski cross star’s love of CrossFit makes the long period without skiing more bearable - and could extend her career. “The fitness period isn’t always fun. But I think I’ve found something,” says the Olympic gold medalist.
SportsAn interview ahead of this weekend’s UFC event in Abu Dhabi sparked debate. TV personality “Nina Drama” wore a hijab when she interviewed Russian fighter Movsar Yevloyev, who had made it a condition of the interview.
SportsSwedish national team star Felicia Schröder, who plays for Real Madrid, made a cutting remark to the opposing team’s coach, who responded by grabbing her. Real Madrid fitness coach Jairo Huerta then lost his temper. “Let her go, or I’ll punch you in the face,” he said, according to the referee’s report.
SportsThe Guardian reports that Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is at risk of being sacked after the team went eight consecutive games without a win. United’s management held an emergency meeting after Sunday’s 0-3 home defeat to Bournemouth.
SportsFilip Forsberg led Nashville to a long-awaited victory in tonight’s NHL game. The Swede scored three points at home against Colorado.
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