Sweden Democrats May Drop Demand for Ministerial Posts, Sources Say
The Sweden Democrats are considering dropping their demand for ministerial posts, sources tell Aftonbladet.
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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.
World
Sources: US could resume strikes on Iran the day after the midterm elections, MS NOW reports
The United States may launch attacks on Iran as soon as Wednesday, November 4 - the day after the US midterm elections, according to sources who spoke to MS NOW.
World
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
Ukrainians evacuated from Oleshky arrive in Belarus as local ceasefire takes effect
Ukrainians evacuated from the war-torn town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine have arrived in Belarus.
World
Sweden's All Saints' Day falls on Halloween in 2026
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 Sweden
France prepares for another day of protests as 70,000 police are deployed
Shops are boarding up their windows, 70,000 police officers and gendarmes are being deployed, and around 40 Paris metro stations are closed. France is preparing for another day of demonstrations.
World
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.
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Sweden Democrats May Drop Demand for Ministerial Posts, Sources Say
The Sweden Democrats are considering dropping their demand for ministerial posts, sources tell Aftonbladet.
PoliticsCOP17 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.
Sweden
Man in his 60s taken to hospital after suspected assault in Örebro, woman arrested
A man in his 60s has been taken to hospital after a suspected violent crime in Örebro. Police have arrested a woman in her 20s.
Sweden
Elderly Man Dies in Villa Fire in Kalix as Police Investigate Arson
An elderly man has died in a fire at a villa in Kalix, police have announced.
Sweden
Man Rescued From Göta River in Gothenburg With Life-Threatening Injuries; Police Investigate Attempted Murder
A 35-year-old man is being treated for life-threatening injuries after being rescued from the water in Gothenburg on Friday night. The incident is being investigated as attempted murder.
Sweden
One Seriously Injured in Knife Fight at Stockholm Restaurant, Police Investigate Attempted Murder
Police are investigating attempted murder after a knife fight at a restaurant in Stockholm early Saturday morning. One person is seriously injured.
Sweden
Swedish Military Chief Warns Russia Is Adapting Its Tactics in Ukraine
The Swedish Defense Ministry is concerned about how well the Russian army has adapted to warfare in Ukraine, Ewa Skoog Haslum, head of the Swedish Armed Forces’ Operations Command, tells Ekot in an interview on Saturday.
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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.
WorldUkrainians evacuated from Oleshky arrive in Belarus as local ceasefire takes effect
Ukrainians evacuated from the war-torn town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine have arrived in Belarus.
WorldFrance prepares for another day of protests as 70,000 police are deployed
Shops are boarding up their windows, 70,000 police officers and gendarmes are being deployed, and around 40 Paris metro stations are closed. France is preparing for another day of demonstrations.
World
Norway’s Public Toilet Campaign Goes Viral After Trump Calls Country a ‘Shithole’
Norway is responding to US President Donald Trump’s statement that the country is a “shithole country” by promoting public toilets on social media.
World
Justice Department Seeks to Set Aside Alaska Ballots Cast for Dan J. Sullivan Amid Voter Confusion Probe
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking a court order to set aside some ballots in Alaska to investigate possible voter confusion, while a criminal investigation has been launched in the state into a Senate candidate with the same name as incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan.
World
Young Children Face Higher Ebola Death Rate in Congo, Doctors Without Borders Warns
The mortality rate is high among children affected by the unusual Bundibugyo Ebola variant in the Democratic Republic of Congo. To prevent the infection from spreading, they are kept isolated from their families. Young children in particular are very vulnerable, says nurse Anneli Eriksson, who is helping them in Butembo.
World
Kaja Kallas accuses Lavrov of lying at G20 foreign ministers’ meeting
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas accuses Russia's foreign minister of lying during Friday's G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, USA.
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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.
Business
Nasdaq Falls 2.9% as Intel Plunges 28.6% and AI Stocks Slide
The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell sharply in Friday trading, with several AI companies dropping by double digits. The broader stock market also fell heavily.
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Malmö FF and Hammarby Take First-Leg Wins, Could Meet in European Cup Quarter-finals
Both Malmö FF and Hammarby have one foot in the quarter-finals of the European Cup after winning their first legs in the round of 16. The two Swedish clubs meet in the next round.
Sports
Halmstad face relegation after 3-0 defeat as Superettan looms
Halmstad are bottom of the Swedish league table and facing relegation. The Superettan is looming after a clear 0-3 home defeat to Malmö FF.
Sports
Djurgården’s title hopes hit after loanee Nino Zugelj scores and celebrates for IFK Göteborg in 1-1 draw
Djurgården’s title hopes suffered a major blow after a 1-1 draw away to IFK Göteborg in the Swedish Football League. The culprit? Their own player Nino Zugelj, who is on loan to Blåvitt.
Sports
FIFA’s World Cup ticket revenue reportedly reached 50 billion kronor, five times Qatar 2022 total
The high ticket prices for this summer’s World Cup drew heavy criticism. But FIFA can laugh all the way to the bank. According to The Times, ticket revenue totaled 50 billion kronor.
Sports
Takeshi Okada Quits Japan Football Association Role Over AFC Support for Infantino
Takeshi Okada is stepping down as vice-president of the Japan Football Association in protest at the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) support for the re-election of scandal-plagued FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Sports
Sven-Göran Eriksson’s father dies aged 97
Sven-Göran “Svennis” Eriksson’s father, Sven Eriksson, has died, Nya Wermlands-Tidningen reports. He was 97 and died on Wednesday night, the newspaper writes.
Sports
Hammarby Can Cut Sirius’ Allsvenskan Lead to Three Points in Crucial Title Clash
Hammarby have been invited back into the Allsvenskan title race. On Thursday night, the gap to Sirius could shrink to three points. “That thought is very exciting,” says Bajen coach Henrik Rydström.
Sports
Modo Star Måns Carlsson Has Entire Colon Removed After Losing 20 Kilos
Modo forward Måns Carlsson lost 20 kilos. He has now had surgery to remove his entire colon. “I was at the end of the road,” he tells Expressen.
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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."
Entertainment
5 New Horror Releases to Watch This Halloween - and Who Should Avoid Them
Are 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.
Entertainment
Hollywood Stars Pay Tribute to Patrick Stewart: ‘One of the Greatest’
Many 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.
Entertainment
Swedish Academy of Letters Warns Museum Closures Would Be a Scandal, Calls for Rent Reform
If the Mediterranean and East Asian Museums were to close, it would be a scandal, says Karin Sidén, a board member of the Swedish Academy of Letters, which has appointed a special working group to get politicians to act. “We will not let this go.”
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Sweden's All Saints' Day falls on Halloween in 2026
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 Sweden
Skogskyrkogården’s 2026 programme and opening details
In 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 Sweden
Sweden Now Has the World’s Most Powerful Passport, New Ranking Shows.
Sweden has been named the country with the world's strongest passport in the Global Passport Report 2026
Sweden
Strawberries will be extra expensive for Midsummer celebrations
There 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.
Sweden
Swedish pick and mix candy Conquers the USA
Swedish 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 Sweden
Sweden's World Cup Team: Expected Starting Lineup, Squad, and Clubs
Sweden 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.
Sweden
K-Pop Fever Hits Stockholm: Gröna Lund Unveils Vibrant “K-Street” for 2026 Season
STOCKHOLM - 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 Sweden
Spring warmth tempts to tire change - but it can be too early
When 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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Sports
Djurgården’s title hopes hit after loanee Nino Zugelj scores and celebrates for IFK Göteborg in 1-1 draw
Djurgården’s title hopes suffered a major blow after a 1-1 draw away to IFK Göteborg in the Swedish Football League. The culprit? Their own player Nino Zugelj, who is on loan to Blåvitt.
SportsFIFA’s World Cup ticket revenue reportedly reached 50 billion kronor, five times Qatar 2022 total
The high ticket prices for this summer’s World Cup drew heavy criticism. But FIFA can laugh all the way to the bank. According to The Times, ticket revenue totaled 50 billion kronor.
SportsTakeshi Okada Quits Japan Football Association Role Over AFC Support for Infantino
Takeshi Okada is stepping down as vice-president of the Japan Football Association in protest at the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) support for the re-election of scandal-plagued FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
SportsSven-Göran Eriksson’s father dies aged 97
Sven-Göran “Svennis” Eriksson’s father, Sven Eriksson, has died, Nya Wermlands-Tidningen reports. He was 97 and died on Wednesday night, the newspaper writes.
SportsHammarby Can Cut Sirius’ Allsvenskan Lead to Three Points in Crucial Title Clash
Hammarby have been invited back into the Allsvenskan title race. On Thursday night, the gap to Sirius could shrink to three points. “That thought is very exciting,” says Bajen coach Henrik Rydström.
SportsModo Star Måns Carlsson Has Entire Colon Removed After Losing 20 Kilos
Modo forward Måns Carlsson lost 20 kilos. He has now had surgery to remove his entire colon. “I was at the end of the road,” he tells Expressen.
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