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Philippe Jaenada wins Goncourt Prize for novel on 1949 unsolved murder of Louise Cansot

SHL Tells Clubs to Keep Players From Commenting on Russia Issue, Email Shows

The SHL is urging clubs to keep their players silent on the Russia issue, according to an internal email obtained by Aftonbladet.

Strikes Intensify at German Carmakers as IG Metall Demands Pay Rises and Job Guarantees

German metalworkers have stepped up strikes to press for wage increases and job guarantees. Carmakers including Volkswagen's Audi and Mercedes-Benz Group, as well as component maker Schaeffler, were hit on Monday and Tuesday after a strike ban expired in October.

Coughing John Ericsson statue aims to persuade Gothenburg drivers to switch to studless winter tires

Can a coughing statue encourage more Gothenburgers to choose studless winter tires? That’s what the Environmental Administration hopes, having equipped a statue of inventor John Ericsson with a sound installation.

Petter Northug’s Janteloppet ski race declared bankrupt, trustee says it ran at creditors’ expense for two years

Ski star Petter Northug’s Janteloppet has gone bankrupt, Norwegian newspaper Finansavisen reports.

US midterm elections explained: What’s at stake for Trump and Congress?

After a bitter election campaign, the United States heads to the midterm elections on Tuesday. Held every two years, the elections are particularly significant this year because President Donald Trump’s Republican Party could lose control of Congress. Here’s a quick guide.

US Midterm Elections Begin as Democrats Aim to Take Control of Congress from Trump’s Republicans

The first polling stations are now opening in the United States. On Tuesday, 245 million eligible Americans can make their voices heard as the country goes to the midterm elections. Control of Congress is at stake. But the election is just as much about President Donald Trump.

Norway and Denmark Join Finland in Refusing to Play Russia at 2027 Ice Hockey World Championship

The announcement that Russia will be allowed to play in the Ice Hockey World Championship is causing chaos in the hockey world. Now Norway and Denmark are following Finland's example and refusing to play Russia.

Coughing John Ericsson statue aims to persuade Gothenburg drivers to switch to studless winter tires

Can a coughing statue encourage more Gothenburgers to choose studless winter tires? That’s what the Environmental Administration hopes, having equipped a statue of inventor John Ericsson with a sound installation.

Sweden Democrats May Withdraw Millions in Funding for Riks Media Channel

The SD-affiliated media channel Riks may lose millions in party support. “Sometimes the suit gets bigger and sometimes you manage to slim down a little. That’s life,” says Riks CEO Jacob Hagnell.

Gothenburg Politicians to Cut Their Salaries by 5% Next Year

The ruling politicians in Gothenburg are cutting their salaries, Dagens Nyheter and Göteborgs-Posten report.

Sollentuna School Evacuated After Alarm Over Suspected Leak, No Hazardous Substances Found

A school in Sollentuna, north of Stockholm, was evacuated on Tuesday morning after an alarm about a suspected leak.

Center Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist set to lose prime minister vote

Today, Center Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist is expected to lose a vote on becoming prime minister.

Swedish privacy watchdog orders Lexbase and Krimfup to restrict searches of criminal records

The Swedish Privacy Authority (IMY) has reviewed the legal databases Lexbase and Krimfup and found that the services have processed information about crimes “without legal support”.

Dalen network leader Ildar Galiyev goes on trial over 24 serious charges

Gang leader Ildar Galiyev is suspected of playing a key role in the Dalen network’s conflict with Foxtrot, which shook Sweden in 2023. Now the 26-year-old is on trial in Stockholm on 24 serious criminal charges, accused of involvement in some of the network’s most high-profile murders and bombings. He sees himself as a “sicario” - an assassin, prosecutor Lukas Tigerstrand says in court.

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.

Strikes Intensify at German Carmakers as IG Metall Demands Pay Rises and Job Guarantees

German metalworkers have stepped up strikes to press for wage increases and job guarantees. Carmakers including Volkswagen's Audi and Mercedes-Benz Group, as well as component maker Schaeffler, were hit on Monday and Tuesday after a strike ban expired in October.

Apple Shares Fall 5.1% in Premarket Trading After Sales Growth Slows in China

Apple falls sharply in premarket trading on Wall Street after Monday’s interim report.

Sweden’s October electricity subsidy delayed until next year, Busch says

A detached house with direct electric heating in southern Sweden could receive around SEK 100 in electricity subsidies for October, according to Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD). But the payment will be delayed until next year, as the government wants to combine it with any subsidies for November and December.

Stockholm Stock Exchange pares losses after report Iran and US are reviewing peace proposal

The Stockholm Stock Exchange is recovering. At lunchtime, the OMXS index is down 0.2 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.

SHL Tells Clubs to Keep Players From Commenting on Russia Issue, Email Shows

The SHL is urging clubs to keep their players silent on the Russia issue, according to an internal email obtained by Aftonbladet.

Petter Northug’s Janteloppet ski race declared bankrupt, trustee says it ran at creditors’ expense for two years

Ski star Petter Northug’s Janteloppet has gone bankrupt, Norwegian newspaper Finansavisen reports.

Norway and Denmark Join Finland in Refusing to Play Russia at 2027 Ice Hockey World Championship

The announcement that Russia will be allowed to play in the Ice Hockey World Championship is causing chaos in the hockey world. Now Norway and Denmark are following Finland's example and refusing to play Russia.

18-year-old Michael Odinks named in Sweden’s World Cup qualifying squad

18-year-old prospect Michael Odinks has been named to Sweden’s squad for the World Cup qualifying games against Hungary and France.

LIV Golf Defectors Seek DP World Tour Returns Amid Player Frustration, Marcus Kinhult Says

The future of the LIV Tour is uncertain, and now one player after another wants to return to the European Tour. They won’t be welcomed with open arms. There’s quite a bit of irritation among many members, says Marcus Kinhult.

Tenerife Footballer Jesús de Miguel Dies After Cardiac Arrest Following On-Field Collision

Tenerife’s Jesús de Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest after colliding with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono in Spain’s second division. The 30-year-old footballer was pronounced dead at 8 a.m. Tuesday, the club said.

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.

Philippe Jaenada wins Goncourt Prize for novel on 1949 unsolved murder of Louise Cansot

Neve Campbell Confirms She Will Return for Scream 8

Earlier this year, she returned as Sidney Prescott in “Scream 7.” Now, actress Neve Campbell confirms that she will also appear in an eighth installment of the horror franchise.

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 Critics to Warn of Wider Impact

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 aim 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.