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Mercedes Fined After George Russell Misses Mexican Grand Prix Press Conference

George Russell failed to show up for the press conference after the Mexican GP. As a result, Mercedes has been fined. The team must pay around 50,000 kronor.

Stockholm Stock Exchange Falls 1.1% at the Open as Boliden Leads Declines

The Stockholm Stock Exchange falls at the open. In early trading, the OMXS index is down 1.1 percent.

Australia Raises Key Interest Rate to Highest Level in 18 Years at 4.85%

The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised its key interest rate again. The new rate, 4.85 percent, is the highest in 18 years.

Spanish Police Clear Madrid Housing Protest Camp in Pre-Dawn Raid

Spanish police have cleared a protest camp in central Madrid, El País reports. The site had been occupied for just over a month in protest against the government's housing policy.

Freezer Cyberattack Is a Wake-Up Call, Sweden’s Cybersecurity Chief Warns

The attacks on refrigerators and freezers in several European countries can be seen as a wake-up call. Cameras and industrial systems are examples of technology that could be attacked in a similar way. If the right type of business is accessed, great damage could be done, says John Billow, head of the National Cyber Security Center.

Paul Anka and Andy Garcia among Kennedy Center honorees as gala moves to arena

Singer Paul Anka and actor Andy Garcia, among others, will be honored at the Kennedy Center's annual awards gala, which for the first time will not be held at the iconic cultural center.

Child Dies of Measles in New York, First Such Death in 30 Years

A child in New York has died after contracting measles, according to local authorities. It is the first such death in 30 years.

Trump Says Greenland Deal Is Worth $5 Trillion, Dismissing Iran War Costs as Peanuts

President Donald Trump claims that US spending on the war in Iran is “peanuts” compared with what the country has earned from Greenland and Venezuela, a few hours before the midterm elections.

Freezer Cyberattack Is a Wake-Up Call, Sweden’s Cybersecurity Chief Warns

The attacks on refrigerators and freezers in several European countries can be seen as a wake-up call. Cameras and industrial systems are examples of technology that could be attacked in a similar way. If the right type of business is accessed, great damage could be done, says John Billow, head of the National Cyber Security Center.

Survey finds declining confidence in Sweden’s electoral system

Over the past year, Swedes’ confidence in the fairness of general elections has fallen, according to a survey conducted by Indikator Opinion on behalf of Ekot.

Gambling problems among teenage boys have doubled in four years, Swedish report finds

Despite the 18-year age limit for gambling, the sharpest increase is among teenage boys. The proportion of upper secondary school students with gambling problems has doubled in four years, and there is a high risk that the problems will continue into adulthood.

Organic food sales rise in Sweden for the first time in eight years, Krav CEO says the rebound is long-awaited

For the first time in eight years, organic food is gaining market share in Sweden. It is a long-awaited development. Organic food has had several tough years in Sweden, says Emma Rung, CEO of Krav.

Even limiting global warming to 1.5°C would leave permanent damage to Earth’s ice sheets, report warns

Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius would not be enough to protect the Earth’s ice-covered regions. Warming would need to be brought down - preferably to below one degree, according to a new report.

Cyclist dies after being hit by car on Rådmansö, driver suspected of causing death and negligent driving

A cyclist died after being hit by a car on Rådmansö, east of Norrtälje, on Monday evening.

SMHI warns of strong winds and snow in the Lapland mountains through Thursday

Very strong winds combined with snow are expected in the Lapland mountains in the coming days, SMHI warns. At times, the wind may reach storm force.

Lidingö’s Controversial ‘Russian House’ Handed Back to Owner After Two Decades of Legal Battles

After more than two decades of legal wrangling, the controversial so-called “Russian house” on Lidingö, outside Stockholm, has been handed over to its owner.

Stockholm Stock Exchange Falls 1.1% at the Open as Boliden Leads Declines

The Stockholm Stock Exchange falls at the open. In early trading, the OMXS index is down 1.1 percent.

Australia Raises Key Interest Rate to Highest Level in 18 Years at 4.85%

The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised its key interest rate again. The new rate, 4.85 percent, is the highest in 18 years.

Lufthansa Cuts Profit Forecast Again as High Fuel Costs Hit Airline Industry

German airline giant Lufthansa has lowered its profit forecast due to high fuel prices.

NCC’s order intake rises for fourth straight quarter amid brighter economic outlook

Disney Plans to Cut Thousands of Jobs as Departments Face 20% Savings Targets

Entertainment giant Disney plans to cut thousands of jobs, with some departments facing annual savings targets of around 20%, Bloomberg reports.

Seven in 10 students say their finances are good, CSN survey finds

The concept of the “poor student” may be less relevant today. Seven out of ten students rate their finances as “fairly good” or “very good”, according to a new report from CSN.

Asian markets mostly fall, led by South Korea’s Kospi

Stock markets in Asia that are open are mostly lower.

Apple Beats Quarterly Expectations as Revenue Rises 12% to $114.48 Billion

Technology giant Apple beat expectations in its quarterly report after the New York Stock Exchange closed on Monday evening.

Mercedes Fined After George Russell Misses Mexican Grand Prix Press Conference

George Russell failed to show up for the press conference after the Mexican GP. As a result, Mercedes has been fined. The team must pay around 50,000 kronor.

Olympic Gold Medalist Britta Curl-Salemme Pregnant, Will Miss World Championship in Denmark

American hockey star Britta Curl-Salemme, 26, is pregnant and will miss the World Championship in Denmark, which starts this week.

Asian Football Championships postponed by a year amid regional unrest

The Asian Football Championships in Saudi Arabia have been postponed by a year because of unrest in the region.

Detroit Beats Florida 5-3 to Snap Panthers’ Three-Game Winning Streak

Swedes Viktor Arvidsson and Lucas Raymond each had an assist as Detroit beat Florida 5–3.

Anthony Elanga makes first start since injury as Newcastle lose to Everton

National team winger Anthony Elanga made his first start since returning from injury. He came close to earning Newcastle a point, but the team lost 1-0 at home to Everton in the Premier League.

Sweden Captain Ludvig Håkanson to Miss Crucial World Cup Qualifiers With Foot Injury

The Swedish basketball team will have to do without captain Ludvig Håkanson in the crucial World Cup qualifiers against Hungary and France. The key player injured his foot more than two weeks ago, he tells Aftonbladet. “It sucks,” Håkanson says.

Four Swedes get wild cards for Stockholm Open tennis

Stockholm Open is among the last few events on the ATP Tour and therefore it is difficult to attract the best players on the tour, especially those who have already qualified for the ATP Playoffs.

Häcken retain Swedish title despite selling players for nearly 30 million kronor

Häcken are defending their Swedish Championship title despite selling players for 30 million kronor this year. Club manager Marcus Jodin says this is the way forward for other clubs too. “I believe it is a prerequisite for both the men’s and women’s sides,” he says.

Paul Anka and Andy Garcia among Kennedy Center honorees as gala moves to arena

Singer Paul Anka and actor Andy Garcia, among others, will be honored at the Kennedy Center's annual awards gala, which for the first time will not be held at the iconic cultural center.

Gert Lengstrand, Streaplers Singer and Eurovision Songwriter, Dies at 84

Artist and songwriter Gert Lengstrand, former lead singer of Streaplers, has died. Among the many songs he wrote was Charlotte Perrelli’s Eurovision-winning song “Tusen och en natt.”

Georgi Gospodinov and translator Hanna Sandborgh win Stockholm literature prize for The Gardener and Death

The melancholic book of mourning *The Gardener and Death* has won the Kulturhuset Stadsteatern International Literature Prize. The prize is shared by Bulgarian author Georgi Gospodinov and translator Hanna Sandborgh.

Swedish Publishers Turn to AI for Romance and Crime Fiction Translations, Prompting Criticism

Novels should still be written by people. But Swedish publishers are using AI to translate romance and feel-good fiction, among other genres. The translations may be “good enough,” but is that what we should be aiming for? asks Anja Gatu, chair of the Swedish Writers’ Association.

Deep Purple Postpones Rest of European Tour After Ian Gillan Falls Ill

Meta postpones new service terms after media criticism and Norwegian court ruling

Meta is postponing the introduction of new terms of service for companies following harsh criticism from media outlets in Europe and the US.

Olivia Rodrigo to Release Her First Christmas Song, Take Me Home (4 Christmas)

Olivia Rodrigo releases her first Christmas song, the American star says on social media.

Steve Ellis, Love Affair singer behind Everlasting Love, dies aged 76

Steve Ellis, who rose to fame as the lead singer of Love Affair, has died, The Guardian reports. The British artist was 76.