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Trump has limited power to influence US midterm election results, professor says

After a bitter election campaign, there is concern in the US that Donald Trump will try to overturn the results of the midterm elections if they are unfavorable to Republicans. But the president has little opportunity to influence the outcome, according to political science professor William Bianco.

Svenska Spel Says CAS Ruling Allowing Russia Into Ice Hockey World Championship Tarnishes Sport

Several of ice hockey’s biggest sponsors welcome the Swedish Ice Hockey Association’s decision not to face Russia. At the same time, they criticise CAS’s decision to allow Russia to participate in the World Championship. “The decision by CAS tarnishes the sport,” Svenska Spel wrote to TT.

Sweden heads into darker days with Father’s Day and winter preparations

Father’s Day falls on Sunday 8 November in Sweden, where families may mark it with breakfast in bed or a coffee break together. As evenings grow darker, drivers are also being urged to plan their winter tyre changes.

Uppsala circumcision investigation closed for two suspects; doctor remains under investigation

The preliminary investigation into two of the suspects following circumcisions in Uppsala has been closed, DN reports. The doctor remains a suspect.

Hammarby’s 17-year-old talent Fanny Peterson to undergo knee surgery after ligament tear

With only two rounds left in the women's Swedish league, Hammarby has announced that 17-year-old talent Fanny Peterson has suffered a knee injury and will undergo surgery.

Israeli opposition parties reaffirm pledge to oust Netanyahu, but path remains uncertain

Israel’s opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot says the country’s four opposition parties still stand by their pledge to remove Benjamin Netanyahu from power - but the path to doing so through parliament remains uncertain.

51 days after Sweden’s election, here’s what happens next in the government formation process

More than seven weeks have passed since election day, and two prime ministerial candidates have been voted down so far. Here’s what happens next.

Doctor convicted of 10 more sexual offences against patients, but gets no extra prison time

A doctor is convicted of two more counts of rape against patients and eight counts of aggravated sexual assault, but receives no additional prison time.

Uppsala circumcision investigation closed for two suspects; doctor remains under investigation

The preliminary investigation into two of the suspects following circumcisions in Uppsala has been closed, DN reports. The doctor remains a suspect.

51 days after Sweden’s election, here’s what happens next in the government formation process

More than seven weeks have passed since election day, and two prime ministerial candidates have been voted down so far. Here’s what happens next.

Doctor convicted of 10 more sexual offences against patients, but gets no extra prison time

A doctor is convicted of two more counts of rape against patients and eight counts of aggravated sexual assault, but receives no additional prison time.

ICA Recalls Nine Grill Brush Models Over Risk of Steel Bristles Getting Into Food

ICA is recalling nine models of grill brushes with steel bristles because the bristles can come loose and end up on the grill grate and in food.

SMHI Upgrades Lapland Mountains Weather Warning to Orange for Strong Winds and Snow

SMHI has upgraded its warning for severe weather in the Lapland mountains from yellow to orange for the coming days.

Coughing statue urges Gothenburg drivers to switch to studless winter tires

Can a coughing statue persuade more Gothenburgers to choose studless winter tires? That’s what the Environmental Administration hopes, having fitted 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.

Taco Bell Sales Fall 4% After Lettuce-Linked Illness Outbreak, Then Recover in September

This summer’s outbreak of illness linked to pre-cut lettuce hit Taco Bell’s sales hard. However, the fast-food chain has since recovered.

Markets expect the Swedish Central Bank to raise rates more than any other major Western central bank

The market expects the Swedish Central Bank to raise the key interest rate at least four times - perhaps five - over the next year. That is more increases than expected in any other major Western economy.

Swedish Gasoline Prices Hit Lowest Level Since August After 95-Öre Cut

The price of gasoline will be cut by 95 öre per litre on Tuesday, bringing it to its lowest level since the end of August.

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 3.1% despite beating earnings expectations as New York stocks rise

Trading on the New York Stock Exchange mostly started on a high note. But two technology companies, including giant Apple, dampened the mood after reporting quarterly results on Monday evening.

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.

Svenska Spel Says CAS Ruling Allowing Russia Into Ice Hockey World Championship Tarnishes Sport

Several of ice hockey’s biggest sponsors welcome the Swedish Ice Hockey Association’s decision not to face Russia. At the same time, they criticise CAS’s decision to allow Russia to participate in the World Championship. “The decision by CAS tarnishes the sport,” Svenska Spel wrote to TT.

Hammarby’s 17-year-old talent Fanny Peterson to undergo knee surgery after ligament tear

With only two rounds left in the women's Swedish league, Hammarby has announced that 17-year-old talent Fanny Peterson has suffered a knee injury and will undergo surgery.

TV4 Reorganises Sports Coverage, Putting Six Positions at Risk

TV4 wants to reorganise its sports coverage. Six positions are affected, TV4 Nyheterna reports. Reporter Mattias Tjernström says the situation is uncertain and a bit strange.

Sweden Drawn With Germany, Netherlands and Scotland in Women’s Nations League

Germany, the Netherlands and Scotland will be Sweden’s opponents in the Women’s Nations League this spring.

Sweden Will Not Play Russia at Ice Hockey World Championship, but Rules Out Full Tournament Boycott

Sweden will not play Russia at the Ice Hockey World Championship, the Swedish Ice Hockey Association says. But boycotting entire tournaments is not an option. “In the current situation, we do not intend to play against Russia,” says Anders Larsson, chairman of the Swedish Ice Hockey Association, to TT.

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 Ice Hockey World Championship

The announcement that Russia will be allowed to compete 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 against Russia.

Philippe Jaenada wins Goncourt Prize for novel about unsolved 1949 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.