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Ukrainian MP: 'We are working on a possible international tribunal for Putin's crimes'

Ukrainian MP: 'We are working on a possible international...

Ukrainian MP Maria Mezentseva is part of a working group, created by President Volodymyr...

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Live: Western leaders reject Russia's 'dirty bomb' claim, warn against escalation

Live: Western leaders reject Russia's 'dirty bomb' claim,...

Ukraine has slammed Russia's unsubstantiated claims that Kyiv is planning to use...

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October 23, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

October 23, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

A fresh wave of attacks on energy infrastructure brought more blackouts to Ukraine....

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Sweden Elects: Liberals face questions over Sweden Democrat links

Sweden Elects: Liberals face questions over Sweden Democrat...

The Local's editor Emma Löfgren explains the key events to keep an eye on in Swedish...

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Live: Kyiv slams Russia's 'dirty bomb' claim as West warns Moscow against escalation

Live: Kyiv slams Russia's 'dirty bomb' claim as West warns...

Ukraine has slammed Russia's unsubstantiated claims that Kyiv is planning to use...

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Sunak favourite to be UK PM after Johnson drops out

Sunak favourite to be UK PM after Johnson drops out

Rishi Sunak looked set to become Britain's next prime minister after Boris Johnson...

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Boris Johnson tries to win support for comeback bid, as Sunak enters race to be Britain's next PM

Boris Johnson tries to win support for comeback bid, as...

Boris Johnson was on Sunday battling to win enough support to make what would be...

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Right-wing candidate in lead as Slovenia heads for runoff vote

Right-wing candidate in lead as Slovenia heads for runoff...

Slovenia's conservative candidate Anze Logar was headed for a first-round victory...

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Macron meets with far-right Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

Macron meets with far-right Italian Prime Minister Giorgia...

French President Emmanuel Macron promised Sunday to work with Giorgia Meloni with...

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Boris Johnson drops out of contest to replace Tory prime minister

Boris Johnson drops out of contest to replace Tory prime...

Former prime minister Boris Johnson pulled out of the contest to become Britain's...

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Ex-chancellor Sunak enters race to become next British prime minister

Ex-chancellor Sunak enters race to become next British...

Britain's former finance minister Rishi Sunak confirmed on Sunday he was standing...

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October 22, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

October 22, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

Rolling blackouts are set to begin Thursday across Ukraine after the nation lost...

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Protesters take to streets in Europe, US in fresh rallies over Mahsa Amini's death

Protesters take to streets in Europe, US in fresh rallies...

Chanting crowds marched in the streets of Berlin, Washington DC and Los Angeles...

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Kherson resident describes a ghost town of exhausted people, with acute shortages of medicine

Kherson resident describes a ghost town of exhausted people,...

A resident of Kherson has described the situation in the Russian-occupied city as...

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Fresh solidarity rallies in Europe, US over Mahsa Amini's death

Fresh solidarity rallies in Europe, US over Mahsa Amini's...

Chanting crowds marched in the streets of Berlin, Washington DC and Los Angeles...

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Ukrainian military says 18 Russian cruise missiles destroyed amid attacks on energy infrastructure

Ukrainian military says 18 Russian cruise missiles destroyed...

The Ukrainian military said it used anti-aircraft missile units and mobile fire...

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Zelensky says Russia launched 36 rockets in 'massive attack' on Ukraine

Zelensky says Russia launched 36 rockets in 'massive attack'...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday Russia carried out a "massive...

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'The response in Sweden is just incredibly racist and it proves my point'

'The response in Sweden is just incredibly racist and it...

Since speaking out about receiving racist abuse in Sweden, the tech worker Kat Zhou...

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Are Sweden's disappearing speed cameras inside Russian homemade drones?

Are Sweden's disappearing speed cameras inside Russian...

Around one hundred speed cameras around Sweden have been stolen over the last few...

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EU chiefs congratulate far-right Meloni as she is sworn in as Italy's PM

EU chiefs congratulate far-right Meloni as she is sworn...

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni was sworn in as Italian prime minister on Saturday,...

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Live: Zelensky says Russia launched 36 rockets in 'massive attack' on Ukraine

Live: Zelensky says Russia launched 36 rockets in 'massive...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday Russia carried out a "massive...

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Parents of slain girl beg French politicians not to exploit their daughter's death

Parents of slain girl beg French politicians not to exploit...

The parents of a French schoolgirl whose gruesome murder has shocked the country,...

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Giorgia Meloni sworn in as Italy's prime minister. Some fear the hard-right turn she's promised to take

Giorgia Meloni sworn in as Italy's prime minister. Some...

Giorgia Meloni, the hard-right leader who was sworn in as Italy's first female prime...

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UK's Sunak qualifies for PM race as Johnson returns to London

UK's Sunak qualifies for PM race as Johnson returns to...

Former prime minister Boris Johnson on Saturday returned to Britain from a holiday...

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First on CNN: Russian mercenary group constructs anti-tank fortification, satellite images show

First on CNN: Russian mercenary group constructs anti-tank...

An almost two-kilometer fortification has been constructed outside the Russian-occupied...

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Ancient DNA reveals first Neanderthal family portrait

Ancient DNA reveals first Neanderthal family portrait

For the first time, scientists have been able to directly document the fabric of...

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EU chiefs congratulate right-wing Meloni on becoming Italian PM

EU chiefs congratulate right-wing Meloni on becoming Italian...

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday congratulated far-right...

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Why Macron sees an ally in Rome-based Catholic charity

Why Macron sees an ally in Rome-based Catholic charity

French President Emmanuel Macron will be in Rome on Sunday for the start of a three-day...

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The best podcasts for learning and perfecting your Swedish

The best podcasts for learning and perfecting your Swedish

Once you've learned the basics of Swedish, listening to podcasts is one of the best...

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Live: Russian strikes target Ukraine energy infrastructure

Live: Russian strikes target Ukraine energy infrastructure

Critical infrastructure across Ukraine was pounded again on Saturday, with several...

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Italy's Berlusconi boasts about his friendship with Putin in leaked audio

Italy's Berlusconi boasts about his friendship with Putin...

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi sparked controversy this week when...

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Live: European countries urge UN inquiry into Iranian drones in Ukraine

Live: European countries urge UN inquiry into Iranian drones...

France, Britain and Germany called Friday in a letter to the United Nations for...

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This teacher was tortured by the Russians and held for six months before returning to her town in Ukraine in a prisoner swap

This teacher was tortured by the Russians and held for...

The letter had just three words: mama, alive, healthy. But Olena Yuzvak had no doubt...

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LISTEN: Does Sweden's new coalition deal threaten basic rights?

LISTEN: Does Sweden's new coalition deal threaten basic...

In this week's episode we discuss Sweden's new government ministers, work permit...

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October 21, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

October 21, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

More than 6,000 civilians have been killed since Russia invaded Ukraine, the UN's...

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Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni named as Italy's first female prime minister

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni named as Italy's first...

Populist firebrand Giorgia Meloni has been named as Italy's first female prime minister,...

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Fierce fighting continues in Ukraine's south and east

Fierce fighting continues in Ukraine's south and east

Fierce fighting continued in southern and eastern Ukraine as both sides looked to...

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Ukrainian MP Maria Mezentseva: ‘We are working on a possible international tribunal for Putin’s crimes’

Ukrainian MP Maria Mezentseva: ‘We are working on a possible...

Ukrainian member of parliament Maria Mezentseva is part of a working group, created...

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan: World’s municipal leaders plan to create 50 million ‘green good jobs’

London Mayor Sadiq Khan: World’s municipal leaders plan...

FRANCE 24’s Marc Perelman interviewed London Mayor Sadiq Khan in Buenos Aires, where...

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‘I’m not sure I would’ve voted’: Vote from Abroad helps Americans in Paris register for midterms

‘I’m not sure I would’ve voted’: Vote from Abroad helps...

Turnout for US elections among overseas voters tends to be very low compared to...

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​​Swedish word of the day: vandel

​​Swedish word of the day: vandel

The word of the day is a matter of conduct.

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Italy’s far-right Meloni becomes country’s first female PM

Italy’s far-right Meloni becomes country’s first female...

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni was named Italian prime minister Friday, becoming...

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Kherson civilian 'evacuations' by Russia 'outrageous': EU Commission VP Jourova

Kherson civilian 'evacuations' by Russia 'outrageous':...

Speaking to FRANCE 24, Vera Jourova, a Vice-President of the European Commission,...

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Italy's Meloni accepts mandate to form govt, set to become country’s first woman PM

Italy's Meloni accepts mandate to form govt, set to become...

Giorgia Meloni has accepted a mandate to form Italy’s next government, a presidential...

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Belarus: More sanctions could be on the way, EU external action service boss says

Belarus: More sanctions could be on the way, EU external...

Catherine Nicholson interviews Stefano Sannino, the head of the EU's global network...

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Turkey's President ready for Nato talks with new Swedish PM

Turkey's President ready for Nato talks with new Swedish...

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accepted a request from Sweden's new prime minister...

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Eight unwritten rules that explain how Sweden works

Eight unwritten rules that explain how Sweden works

Having trouble understanding Sweden and Swedes? These unwritten rules - some of...

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The culture of incest: Ending the system of victim-blaming

The culture of incest: Ending the system of victim-blaming

The French government proposes new laws on dealing with incest as figures reveal...

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Former PM Johnson eyes comeback as UK Tories scramble to replace Truss

Former PM Johnson eyes comeback as UK Tories scramble to...

Britain’s divisive former leader Boris Johnson on Friday received heavyweight Conservative...

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Boris Johnson eyes sensational comeback as UK Tories scramble to replace Liz Truss

Boris Johnson eyes sensational comeback as UK Tories scramble...

Britain’s divisive former leader Boris Johnson on Friday received heavyweight Conservative...

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Which UK benefits can Brits keep if they move to Sweden?

Which UK benefits can Brits keep if they move to Sweden?

You may be surprised to find out that there are a handful of UK benefits Britons...

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Six tips for selling property in Sweden's current housing market

Six tips for selling property in Sweden's current housing...

The Local's reporter Becky Waterton was brave (or stupid) enough to sell her apartment...

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The dead with no names: Identifying the lost migrants of the Mediterranean

The dead with no names: Identifying the lost migrants of...

Thousands of men, women and children die trying to cross the Mediterranean every...

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'Civil rights groups in Sweden can fight this government's repressive proposals'

'Civil rights groups in Sweden can fight this government's...

From deportation without trial and stripping away citizenships to stop and search...

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Live: Fierce fighting continues in Ukraine's south and east

Live: Fierce fighting continues in Ukraine's south and...

Fierce fighting continued in southern and eastern Ukraine on Thursday as both sides...

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The dead with no names: Identifying the lost refugees of the Mediterranean

The dead with no names: Identifying the lost refugees of...

Thousands of men, women and children die trying to cross the Mediterranean every...

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Dead with no names: Identifying the missing migrants of the Mediterranean

Dead with no names: Identifying the missing migrants of...

Every year, thousands of men, women and children die trying to cross the Mediterranean....

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'Lettuce rejoice': UK PM Liz Truss outlived by vegetable

'Lettuce rejoice': UK PM Liz Truss outlived by vegetable

IN THE PRESS – Friday, 21.10.2022: We take a look at how the British papers are...

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Britain's leadership crisis: 'We need to drop the ego'

Britain's leadership crisis: 'We need to drop the ego'

A day after declaring she was "a fighter not a quitter", Liz Truss resigned, becoming...

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Swedish PM calls for 'permanent border control' with Denmark

Swedish PM calls for 'permanent border control' with Denmark

Sweden's prime minister Ulf Kristersson has called for the temporary border controls...

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'Everyone does what they can': Ukraine's Mikhailivka recovers from occupation

'Everyone does what they can': Ukraine's Mikhailivka recovers...

Mikhailivka, a quiet town on the Dnipro river in southern Ukraine, was one of the...

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'Lettuce rejoice': Liz Truss, the 'iceberg lady', steps down

'Lettuce rejoice': Liz Truss, the 'iceberg lady', steps...

IN THE PRESS – Friday, 21.10.2022: We take a look at how the British papers are...

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Live: Fierce fighting continues in Ukraine's south, east

Live: Fierce fighting continues in Ukraine's south, east

Fierce fighting continued in southern and eastern Ukraine on Thursday as both sides...

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Leadership crisis: What next for the UK after Liz Truss?

Leadership crisis: What next for the UK after Liz Truss?

Despite record brevity, Liz Truss's 44 days in office will long be remembered. The...

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US tech worker’s account of racist abuse in Sweden goes viral

US tech worker’s account of racist abuse in Sweden goes...

An Asian-American tech worker's 25-tweet diatribe against the racist abuse she claims...

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Germany's cybersecurity chief fired following reports of alleged Russian ties

Germany's cybersecurity chief fired following reports of...

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser sacked Arne Schönbohm, the head of the Federal...

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October 20, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

October 20, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

Rolling blackouts are set to begin Thursday across Ukraine after the nation lost...

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European Union leaders struggle to find solutions at energy crisis summit

European Union leaders struggle to find solutions at energy...

European Union leaders struggled to find immediate practical solutions at their...

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UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after six weeks in office

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after six weeks in...

British Prime Minister Liz Truss quit on Thursday — bowing to the inevitable after...

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Devastation on Ukraine's eastern front, where the notorious Wagner group is making gains

Devastation on Ukraine's eastern front, where the notorious...

The weather in Bakhmut deceives the senses, sunny and warm -- almost peaceful.

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European Union leaders struggle to find solution at energy crisis summit

European Union leaders struggle to find solution at energy...

European Union leaders struggled to find immediate practical solutions at their...

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EU leaders struggle to find solution on gas price cap at energy crisis summit

EU leaders struggle to find solution on gas price cap at...

European Union leaders struggled to find immediate practical solutions at their...

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Ukraine warns of threat from Belarus, US says Iran helped Russia operate drones from Crimea

Ukraine warns of threat from Belarus, US says Iran helped...

Ukraine on Thursday warned of a “growing” threat of a new Russian offensive from...

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US tech worker’s tale of ‘racist’ Swedes goes viral

US tech worker’s tale of ‘racist’ Swedes goes viral

An Asian-American tech worker's 25-tweet diatribe about the racist abuse she claims...

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Live: Ukraine warns of threat from Belarus, US says Iran helped Russia operate drones from Crimea

Live: Ukraine warns of threat from Belarus, US says Iran...

Ukraine on Thursday warned of a “growing” threat of a new Russian offensive from...

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Live: Ukraine warns of threat from Belarus, US says Iran helped Russia pilot drones from Crimea

Live: Ukraine warns of threat from Belarus, US says Iran...

EU countries agreed on new measures against Iran following reports that it is supplying...

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UK’s Sunak ‘certain’ to seek PM job as Johnson loyalists tweet #bringbackboris

UK’s Sunak ‘certain’ to seek PM job as Johnson loyalists...

Liz Truss said on Thursday she would resign as British prime minister just six weeks...

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British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after six weeks in office

British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after six weeks...

British Prime Minister Liz Truss quit on Thursday — bowing to the inevitable after...

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Meeting Ukraine's resistance fighters behind Russian enemy lines

Meeting Ukraine's resistance fighters behind Russian enemy...

In Ukraine's southern Kherson region, Ukrainian troops are making progress and the...

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France sends gas to Germany, another step towards energy solidarity

France sends gas to Germany, another step towards energy...

Faced with a complete cut to Russian gas supplies, European countries are relying...

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How to deal with high import fees on non-EU parcels to Sweden

How to deal with high import fees on non-EU parcels to...

Residents of Sweden have been complaining of high charges levied on items sent from...

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Readers reveal: The songs that will help get you to Swedish fluency fast

Readers reveal: The songs that will help get you to Swedish...

What Swedish music has inspired you to learn the language?

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Swedish Ericsson sees shares sink after missing expectations

Swedish Ericsson sees shares sink after missing expectations

Swedish telecom giant Ericsson reported lower-than-expected profits for the third...

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TEST: Is your Swedish good enough for citizenship?

TEST: Is your Swedish good enough for citizenship?

To become a Swedish citizen, you may soon need to prove your language skills. Do...

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Sweden's Snälltåget to offer night trains to Austria via Denmark

Sweden's Snälltåget to offer night trains to Austria via...

The Snälltåget service, running from Malmö in Sweden via Høje Taastrup, Odense and...

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British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after 44 days in office

British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after 44 days...

Liz Truss said on Thursday announced she was resigning as prime minister, brought...

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Live: EU further sanctions Iran for supplying drones to Russia

Live: EU further sanctions Iran for supplying drones to...

EU countries agreed on new measures against Iran following reports that it is supplying...

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Live: EU sanctions Iran further for supplying drones to Russia

Live: EU sanctions Iran further for supplying drones to...

EU countries agreed on new measures against Tehran, in which the members accused...

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Sweden's train companies start sales of Christmas tickets

Sweden's train companies start sales of Christmas tickets

MTRX train company has released its tickets for the Christmas period, and SJ's tickets...

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Putin turns to Tehran: Can Iranian drones offset Moscow's losses in Ukraine?

Putin turns to Tehran: Can Iranian drones offset Moscow's...

How will a Russia in retreat react? Vladimir Putin’s brand new military commander...

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October 19, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

October 19, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

Russia struck more infrastructure targets in Ukraine and at least three cities,...

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Live: Ukraine curbs power usage after Russia attacks energy plants

Live: Ukraine curbs power usage after Russia attacks energy...

Ukraine has urged residents to drastically restrict their electricity consumption...

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Explosions heard in Kyiv as Putin declares martial law in 'annexed' regions

Explosions heard in Kyiv as Putin declares martial law...

Several loud explosions have been heard in central Kyiv, according to AFP reporters....

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Meloni rages as Berlusconi’s ‘vodka gifts’ from Putin hijack Italy’s coalition talks

Meloni rages as Berlusconi’s ‘vodka gifts’ from Putin hijack...

If there was ever any doubt that Silvio Berlusconi would make an awkward “junior”...

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The Queen was a 'shining example' of female leadership, says Meghan

The Queen was a 'shining example' of female leadership,...

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has opened up about the loss of Britain's Queen Elizabeth...

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Russia says its chaotic military draft is starting to wind down. Has it actually helped Putin?

Russia says its chaotic military draft is starting to wind...

The "partial mobilization" of Russian citizens to fight in the country's war on...

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Putin declares martial law in four occupied regions as Kyiv presses offensive

Putin declares martial law in four occupied regions as...

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law Wednesday introducing martial law...

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Europe joins the ‘white gold’ rush for lithium and faces an energy transition challenge

Europe joins the ‘white gold’ rush for lithium and faces...

With the EU committed to making electric vehicles widely available by 2035, the...

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Russia ramps up relocation of civilians in Kherson. It may soon lose one of the biggest prizes of its war

Russia ramps up relocation of civilians in Kherson. It...

The Russian-installed leaders in Ukraine's Kherson region on Wednesday began massively...

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Swedish Liberals face expulsion from EU's liberal party group

Swedish Liberals face expulsion from EU's liberal party...

The Liberal Party's colleagues in Renew Europe, the EU parliament's liberal party...

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Sweden Democrat slammed for denying climate crisis in parliament

Sweden Democrat slammed for denying climate crisis in parliament

The new Sweden Democrat MP Elsa Widding has been attacked as "shameful" and "deplorable",...

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People of Ukraine win EU Sakharov prize for their fight against Russia

People of Ukraine win EU Sakharov prize for their fight...

The European Parliament awarded the people of Ukraine on Wednesday its annual Prize...

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Two Spanish tourists killed in hot air balloon landing in Turkey

Two Spanish tourists killed in hot air balloon landing...

Two Spanish tourists were killed and three were injured on Tuesday when the hot...

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Friend recalls 'wonderful couple' killed in Russian drone attack on Kyiv

Friend recalls 'wonderful couple' killed in Russian drone...

A pregnant woman and her husband killed in Kyiv by what Ukrainian officials said...

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EXPLAINED: Who will be affected by Sweden's new immigration policy?

EXPLAINED: Who will be affected by Sweden's new immigration...

Are you already in Sweden? Are you wondering whether changes to citizenship and...

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Live: Explosions heard in Kyiv as Putin declares martial law in 'annexed' regions

Live: Explosions heard in Kyiv as Putin declares martial...

Several loud explosions have been heard in central Kyiv, according to AFP reporters....

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Embattled UK leader Liz Truss says she's 'not a quitter' in Parliament

Embattled UK leader Liz Truss says she's 'not a quitter'...

British Prime Minister Liz Truss described herself as “a fighter and not a quitter”...

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Live: Explosions heard in Kyiv as Putin declares martial law in 'annexed' territories

Live: Explosions heard in Kyiv as Putin declares martial...

Several loud explosions have been heard in central Kyiv, according to AFP reporters....

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Body of girl found in plastic box in a case that has shocked France

Body of girl found in plastic box in a case that has shocked...

In a case that has gripped France, Lola's body was found mutilated and stuffed into...

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Live: Several explosions heard in central Kyiv

Live: Several explosions heard in central Kyiv

Several loud explosions have been heard in central Kyiv, according to AFP reporters....

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Swedish word of the day: brittsommar

Swedish word of the day: brittsommar

Today, a word that will help you partake in a popular Swedish activity: discussing...

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Live: Pro-Kremlin officials evacuate southern Ukrainian city of Kherson

Live: Pro-Kremlin officials evacuate southern Ukrainian...

The head of the Russian-controlled region of Kherson in southern Ukraine said that...

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Live: Pro-Kremlin leader announces mass evacuation of Kherson

Live: Pro-Kremlin leader announces mass evacuation of Kherson

The head of the Russian-controlled region of Kherson in southern Ukraine said that...

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'Sweden's new migration policy will have huge impact on competitiveness'

'Sweden's new migration policy will have huge impact on...

With a sharp hike in the work permit salary threshold and tougher rhetoric and rules...

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Figurehead prime minister? Liz Truss and the UK's political instability

Figurehead prime minister? Liz Truss and the UK's political...

We knew about the figurehead king. But does Britain now have a figurehead prime...

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When will Christmas rail tickets be released in Sweden?

When will Christmas rail tickets be released in Sweden?

The Swedish Transport Administration has finally released its train plan for next...

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October 18, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

October 18, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

Russia struck more infrastructure targets in Ukraine on Tuesday and at least three...

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Live: IAEA chief hopes to return to Ukraine 'soon' to continue nuclear plant talks

Live: IAEA chief hopes to return to Ukraine 'soon' to continue...

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi expects to return...

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Ukraine says situation 'critical' after Russia attacks power grid

Ukraine says situation 'critical' after Russia attacks...

Ukraine warned Tuesday of an emerging "critical" risk to its electricity grid after...

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'Massive blackouts' as 30% of Ukraine's power stations destroyed in just over a week

'Massive blackouts' as 30% of Ukraine's power stations...

Thirty percent of Ukraine's power stations have been destroyed in just over a week,...

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14 killed as military jet crashes into apartments in western Russia

14 killed as military jet crashes into apartments in western...

A Russian SU-34 fighter jet crashed into a residential building in the western city...

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Live: Ukraine says situation 'critical' after Russia attacks power grid

Live: Ukraine says situation 'critical' after Russia attacks...

Ukraine warned Tuesday of an emerging "critical" risk to its electricity grid after...

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Schools, transport disrupted as French workers strike for higher wages

Schools, transport disrupted as French workers strike for...

Thousands of people took to the streets across France on Tuesday and commuters faced...

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October 17, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

October 17, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

At least four people were killed after Russia attacked Kyiv with Iranian-made "kamikaze"...

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War in Ukraine: Russian occupation leaves Donbas town of Sviatohirsk deeply divided

War in Ukraine: Russian occupation leaves Donbas town of...

Once so picturesque it was nicknamed the "Switzerland of the Donbas", the eastern...

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'Stop killing us': Ukrainians vent fury at Iran over ‘kamikaze’ drones

'Stop killing us': Ukrainians vent fury at Iran over ‘kamikaze’...

After a wave of attacks on Kyiv with what Ukraine says are Iranian-made "kamikaze"...

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KEY POINTS: Everything you need to know about Sweden’s new government

KEY POINTS: Everything you need to know about Sweden’s...

Which political heavyweights were given positions in the new government? How many...

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Live: Germany sacks cybersecurity chief over suspected Russia ties

Live: Germany sacks cybersecurity chief over suspected...

The head of Germany's national cybersecurity agency has been dismissed following...

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Sweden's new government to abolish stand-alone Environment Ministry

Sweden's new government to abolish stand-alone Environment...

Sweden's new government will abolish the country's environment ministry and instead...

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France faces transport disruptions on day of nationwide strike

France faces transport disruptions on day of nationwide...

France faced disruptions on Tuesday after unions called a nationwide transport strike,...

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France braces for disruptions on day of nationwide strike and amid fuel shortage tensions

France braces for disruptions on day of nationwide strike...

France braced for nationwide transport strike action as the government and unions...

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'For the time being, the situation is very quiet'

'For the time being, the situation is very quiet'

FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali reports from the Gare de Austerlitz.

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Author Nicola Rollock on everyday racism in her new book 'The Racial Code'

Author Nicola Rollock on everyday racism in her new book...

It’s a book that’s been described by one critic as helping them to understand the...

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Live: Ukraine endures power cuts after Russian strikes on energy plants

Live: Ukraine endures power cuts after Russian strikes...

Several regions of Ukraine and the capital Kyiv were experiencing power cuts after...

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Live: Power cuts in several Ukrainian regions after Russian strikes on energy sites

Live: Power cuts in several Ukrainian regions after Russian...

Several regions of Ukraine and the capital Kyiv were experiencing power cuts after...

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Sweden gets its youngest-ever government minister

Sweden gets its youngest-ever government minister

Sweden's new Climate and Environment Minister, Romina Pourmokhtari, aged 26, is...

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Russian military jet crash leaves at least 13 dead as rescue operation ends

Russian military jet crash leaves at least 13 dead as rescue...

A Russian military plane crashed on Monday (October 17) into a residential area...

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Images released of Nord Stream leak sites as Danish police confirm explosions

Images released of Nord Stream leak sites as Danish police...

At least 50 metres of the Nord Stream 1 pipeline has been destroyed or buried under...

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Sweden's new PM warns gang crime 'may get worse before it gets better'

Sweden's new PM warns gang crime 'may get worse before...

Sweden's incoming Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has warned that the new government's...

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LIST: Here are the new ministers in Sweden's next government

LIST: Here are the new ministers in Sweden's next government

Sweden's new prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, has announced his new government to...

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Woman charged in Paris over rape and murder of 12-year-old girl

Woman charged in Paris over rape and murder of 12-year-old...

Paris investigators on Monday charged a woman suspected of raping and murdering...

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Debunking claims that Ukraine staged injuries following Russian missile strike on Kyiv

Debunking claims that Ukraine staged injuries following...

Pro-Russian accounts claim that Ukrainian "propaganda" and mainstream Western media...

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More than half of Swedes in the UK unable to renew their passports

More than half of Swedes in the UK unable to renew their...

Sweden's Embassy in London is only able to renew 7,000 Swedish passports a year:...

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​​Swedish word of the day: kränkt

​​Swedish word of the day: kränkt

Today's word of the day is one born out of a medieval code of honour.

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France braces for major disruptions on day of nationwide transport strike

France braces for major disruptions on day of nationwide...

France was preparing for a day of major disruptions on Tuesday after unions called...

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France braces for major disruptions as unions call transport strike

France braces for major disruptions as unions call transport...

France was preparing for a day of major disruptions on Tuesday after unions called...

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October 17, 2020 Russia-Ukraine news

October 17, 2020 Russia-Ukraine news

At least four people were killed after Russia attacked Kyiv with Iranian-made "kamikaze"...

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Live: Russian military jet crash leaves at least 13 dead as rescue operation ends

Live: Russian military jet crash leaves at least 13 dead...

A Russian military plane crashed on Monday into a residential area of Yeysk, a town...

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Live: Russian military jet crash leaves 13 dead as search operations end

Live: Russian military jet crash leaves 13 dead as search...

A Russian military plane crashed on Monday into a residential area of Yeysk, a town...

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Russian ‘kamikaze’ drones strike Kyiv, Zelensky says attacks ‘won’t break’ Ukrainians

Russian ‘kamikaze’ drones strike Kyiv, Zelensky says attacks...

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky’s chief of staff said Russian “kamikaze drones”...

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‘A case of when, not if’ Tories oust Truss amid plotting

‘A case of when, not if’ Tories oust Truss amid plotting

British Prime Minister Liz Truss is trying to rescue her premiership after the tax...

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‘A case of when, not if’ Truss leaves Downing Street amid Tory plotting

‘A case of when, not if’ Truss leaves Downing Street amid...

British Prime Minister Liz Truss is trying to rescue her premiership after the tax...

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Russia launches 'kamikaze' drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 4

Russia launches 'kamikaze' drone attack on Kyiv, killing...

Ukrainian officials said at least four people were killed when Russia launched a...

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Ukraine looks anxiously towards its northern border, and a fresh influx of Russian troops into Belarus

Ukraine looks anxiously towards its northern border, and...

The announcement last week by Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko that his country...

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The ultimate guide to getting a work permit in Sweden

The ultimate guide to getting a work permit in Sweden

Are you considering moving to Sweden on a work permit but don't know how to apply?...

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'Insane prices': Can Australians in Sweden make it home for Christmas?

'Insane prices': Can Australians in Sweden make it home...

Foreigners living in Sweden who had hoped to fly home for Christmas in Australia...

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Who is Ulf Kristersson, Sweden's new PM?

Who is Ulf Kristersson, Sweden's new PM?

Sweden's conservative leader Ulf Kristersson was on Monday elected prime minister...

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'Kamikaze' drones are the latest threat for Ukraine. Here's what we know

'Kamikaze' drones are the latest threat for Ukraine. Here's...

Russia has launched a series of "kamikaze" drone attacks across Ukraine in recent...

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Sweden's Ulf Kristersson elected PM with support from far right

Sweden's Ulf Kristersson elected PM with support from far...

Sweden's parliament on Monday narrowly elected conservative leader Ulf Kristersson...

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Kyiv's air raid sirens ring out as Russia launches kamikaze drone strikes

Kyiv's air raid sirens ring out as Russia launches kamikaze...

Russia launched a barrage of kamikaze drone attacks in Kyiv on Monday, killing at...

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New UK finance minister scraps more tax cuts in further government U-turn

New UK finance minister scraps more tax cuts in further...

Britain's new finance chief Jeremy Hunt on Monday axed debt-fuelled tax cuts to...

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France orders more fuel depot staff back to work as nationwide strikes loom

France orders more fuel depot staff back to work as nationwide...

France on Monday braced for nationwide transport strike actions as the government...

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'Liz Truss is fighting to keep her premiership'

'Liz Truss is fighting to keep her premiership'

In an extraordinary reversal, new finance minister Jeremy Hunt announced the scrapping...

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Swedish parliament votes in first far-right backed PM in its history

Swedish parliament votes in first far-right backed PM in...

Sweden's parliament has voted in the Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson as Prime...

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France to order more fuel depot staff back to work as nationwide strikes loom

France to order more fuel depot staff back to work as nationwide...

France on Monday braced for nationwide transport strike actions as the government...

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EXPLAINED: How can people overseas get an IT job in Sweden?

EXPLAINED: How can people overseas get an IT job in Sweden?

So you’ve got a degree in computer science, data analytics, or something similarly...

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Live: Russian ‘kamikaze’ drones strike Kyiv, Zelensky says attacks ‘won’t break’ Ukrainians

Live: Russian ‘kamikaze’ drones strike Kyiv, Zelensky says...

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky’s chief of staff said Russian “kamikaze drones”...

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Russian forces intensify shelling of Ukraine's strategic eastern town of Bakhmut

Russian forces intensify shelling of Ukraine's strategic...

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said his forces were still holding the strategic...

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Russian forces intensify shelling of Ukraine's strategic eastern city of Bakhmut

Russian forces intensify shelling of Ukraine's strategic...

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said his forces were still holding the strategic...

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Greece and Turkey trade blame after dozens of nearly naked migrants found on border

Greece and Turkey trade blame after dozens of nearly naked...

Ninety-two migrants were found almost naked and bruised after allegedly being forced...

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Sweden Elects: Reactions as parliament set to vote on right-wing government

Sweden Elects: Reactions as parliament set to vote on right-wing...

The Local's editor Emma Löfgren explains the key events to keep an eye on in Swedish...

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Live: Several explosions heard in Kyiv; war has thrown 4 million children into poverty, says UN

Live: Several explosions heard in Kyiv; war has thrown...

Several explosions were heard Monday morning in Kyiv, exactly a week after Russian...

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Live: Several explosions heard in Kyiv; conflict has thrown 4 million children into poverty, says UN

Live: Several explosions heard in Kyiv; conflict has thrown...

Several explosions were heard Monday morning in Kyiv, exactly a week after Russian...

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UN refugee agency 'deeply distressed' by reports of nearly 100 stripped migrants at Greece-Turkey border

UN refugee agency 'deeply distressed' by reports of nearly...

The United Nations' refugee agency (UNHCR) has said it is "deeply distressed" by...

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October 13, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

October 13, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

Moscow's deadly strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine continued Thursday, including...

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October 16, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

October 16, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

Two gunmen opened fire on recruits at a Russian military training ground, killing...

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Russian forces intensify shelling of Ukraine's strategic eastern city Bakhmut

Russian forces intensify shelling of Ukraine's strategic...

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said his forces were still holding the strategic...

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Turbulent times for Truss as Tories plot mutiny against UK leader

Turbulent times for Truss as Tories plot mutiny against...

When Liz Truss was running to lead Britain this summer, an ally predicted her first...

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Protesters march in Paris as fuel shortages add to anger over inflation

Protesters march in Paris as fuel shortages add to anger...

Three weeks into a refinery strike that has caused fuel shortages across the country,...

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Live: Russian forces intensify shelling of Ukraine's strategic eastern city Bakhmut

Live: Russian forces intensify shelling of Ukraine's strategic...

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said his forces were still holding the strategic...

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Live: Russian forces advance towards Ukraine's strategic eastern city of Bakhmut

Live: Russian forces advance towards Ukraine's strategic...

At least 11 people were killed and 15 more wounded at a training ground in south-western...

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Protestors march in Paris as fuel shortages add to anger over inflation

Protestors march in Paris as fuel shortages add to anger...

Three weeks into a refinery strike that has caused fuel shortages across the country,...

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Iran denies supplying Russia with weapons for use in Ukraine

Iran denies supplying Russia with weapons for use in Ukraine

Iran has denied supplying Russia with weapons for use in Ukraine, saying it "has...

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Protestors set to march in Paris as fuel shortages add to anger over inflation

Protestors set to march in Paris as fuel shortages add...

Three weeks into a refinery strike that has caused fuel shortages across the country,...

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Protestors set to march in Paris as as fuel shortages add to anger over inflation

Protestors set to march in Paris as as fuel shortages add...

Three weeks into a refinery strike that has caused fuel shortages across the country,...

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Protestors set to march in Paris as as fuel shortages fuel anger over inflation

Protestors set to march in Paris as as fuel shortages fuel...

Three weeks into a refinery strike that has caused fuel shortages across the country,...

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'Cultural cleansing': New Russian attacks on Ukraine spur cultural preservation efforts

'Cultural cleansing': New Russian attacks on Ukraine spur...

As missile strikes in Ukraine this week damaged libraries, museums and universities,...

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October 15, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

October 15, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

Russia launched hundreds of missile strikes in Ukraine over the past week, most...

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Russia's new top commander in Ukraine, Sergei Surovikin, has a reputation for brutality

Russia's new top commander in Ukraine, Sergei Surovikin,...

Russian President Vladimir Putin's devastating war on Ukraine is faltering. Now,...

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Russia's hit-and-miss missile blitz forces a frantic race to shore up Ukrainian defenses

Russia's hit-and-miss missile blitz forces a frantic race...

The Russian military appears to have embarked on a new tactic in its efforts to...

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Live: At least 11 dead, 15 wounded in shooting at Russian military training ground

Live: At least 11 dead, 15 wounded in shooting at Russian...

At least 11 people were killed and 15 more wounded at a training ground in south-western...

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What's the difference between being a resident and a citizen in Sweden?

What's the difference between being a resident and a citizen...

Once you've lived in Sweden for a certain amount of time, you'll become eligible...

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Russia using rape as 'military strategy' in Ukraine: UN envoy

Russia using rape as 'military strategy' in Ukraine: UN...

Russia is using rape and sexual violence as part of its "military strategy" in Ukraine,...

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First Russian soldiers arrive in Belarus for new joint force

First Russian soldiers arrive in Belarus for new joint...

The first Russian soldiers have arrived in Belarus to take part in a new joint force...

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October 14, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

October 14, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

Moscow's deadly strikes on civilian targets have continued through the week, and...

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Live: First Russian soldiers arrive in Belarus for new joint force

Live: First Russian soldiers arrive in Belarus for new...

The first Russian soldiers have arrived in Belarus to take part in a new joint force...

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UK's new Finance Minister Hunt acknowledges 'mistakes', warns of tax hikes

UK's new Finance Minister Hunt acknowledges 'mistakes',...

Britain's new finance minister warned Saturday of tax hikes to come as he admitted...

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Live: First Russian soldiers arrive in Belarus for joint force

Live: First Russian soldiers arrive in Belarus for joint...

Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday $400 million in humanitarian aid for Kyiv. Crown...

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Rescue efforts in Turkey coal mine blast continue as death toll tops 40

Rescue efforts in Turkey coal mine blast continue as death...

The death toll from a coal mine explosion in northern Turkey rose to at least 40...

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Wrap up warm: How to dress for the cold winter in Sweden

Wrap up warm: How to dress for the cold winter in Sweden

Dress warm for the cold season... but how can we do it like the Swedes do? Fear...

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Coal mine blast in Turkey kills at least 40

Coal mine blast in Turkey kills at least 40

The death toll from a coal mine explosion in northern Turkey rose to at least 40...

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UK's new finance minister Hunt acknowledges 'mistakes', warns of tax hikes

UK's new finance minister Hunt acknowledges 'mistakes',...

Britain's new finance minister warned Saturday of tax hikes to come as he admitted...

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LISTEN: How will the new government affect foreigners' lives in Sweden?

LISTEN: How will the new government affect foreigners'...

In this episode we discuss how the incoming right-wing government has said it plans...

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UK PM Truss U-turns on mini budget, raises corporation tax and names Hunt finance minister

UK PM Truss U-turns on mini budget, raises corporation...

Embattled UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has appointed Jeremy Hunt to replace Kwasi...

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Live: Saudi Arabia announces $400 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine

Live: Saudi Arabia announces $400 million in humanitarian...

Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday $400 million in humanitarian aid for Kyiv. Crown...

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EXPLAINED: How to apply for a work permit in Sweden

EXPLAINED: How to apply for a work permit in Sweden

Applying for a work permit in Sweden can seem confusing, with different rules applying...

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At least 28 killed, dozens trapped in Turkey mine blast

At least 28 killed, dozens trapped in Turkey mine blast

Rescuers desperately searched for signs of life on Saturday after a methane blast...

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Putin says no need for more 'massive' strikes in Ukraine 'at least for now'

Putin says no need for more 'massive' strikes in Ukraine...

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he had "no regrets" over his deadly...

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Live: Saudi Arabia announces $400 mn in humanitarian aid for Ukraine

Live: Saudi Arabia announces $400 mn in humanitarian aid...

Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday $400 million in humanitarian aid for Kyiv. Crown...

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Saudi Arabia announces $400 mn in humanitarian aid for Ukraine

Saudi Arabia announces $400 mn in humanitarian aid for...

Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday $400 million in humanitarian aid for Kyiv. Crown...

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Dutch Crown Princess moves back to palace due to security concerns

Dutch Crown Princess moves back to palace due to security...

Dutch Crown Princess Catharina-Amalia is under heightened security due to concern...

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Putin sees ‘no need’ for Biden talks, undecided on whether he will attend G20

Putin sees ‘no need’ for Biden talks, undecided on whether...

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he sees “no need” to hold talks with...

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Rescuers in Turkey race to reach trapped coal miners after deadly blast

Rescuers in Turkey race to reach trapped coal miners after...

An explosion inside a coal mine in northern Turkey on Friday left 14 people dead,...

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Brothers sentenced to 40 years in prison for murdering Maltese journalist Caruana Galizia

Brothers sentenced to 40 years in prison for murdering...

Two brothers were on Friday jailed for 40 years each for the car bomb murder of...

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Climate activists target art: Van Gogh’s masterpiece 'Sunflowers' defaced

Climate activists target art: Van Gogh’s masterpiece 'Sunflowers'...

Environmental protesters threw tomato soup over one of Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers"...

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Climate activists target art: Van Gogh’s masterpiece “Sunflowers” defaced

Climate activists target art: Van Gogh’s masterpiece “Sunflowers”...

Environmental protesters threw tomato soup over one of Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers"...

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Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in Harry Potter films, dies at 72

Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in Harry...

Scottish-born actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in the Harry Potter films,...

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Live: Putin sees ‘no need’ for Biden talks, undecided as to whether he will attend G20

Live: Putin sees ‘no need’ for Biden talks, undecided as...

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he sees “no need” to hold talks with...

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“Cultural cleansing”: New Russian attacks on Ukraine spur cultural preservation efforts

“Cultural cleansing”: New Russian attacks on Ukraine spur...

As missile strikes in Ukraine this week damaged libraries, museums and universities,...

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Live: Putin sees ‘no need’ for talks with Biden, ‘still thinking’ about attendance at G20 summit

Live: Putin sees ‘no need’ for talks with Biden, ‘still...

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he sees “no need” to hold talks with...

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​​Swedish word of the day: ända in i kaklet

​​Swedish word of the day: ända in i kaklet

Today's word of the day is a phrase taken from swimming competitions.

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How does Sweden's new government want to change migration policy?

How does Sweden's new government want to change migration...

Tougher work permit requirements, a longer qualifying period for citizenship, permanent...

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Sweden's winning right-bloc agrees to form government with far-right backing

Sweden's winning right-bloc agrees to form government with...

Three Swedish right-wing parties have agreed to form a minority government with...

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UK PM Truss U-turn on mini budget, raises corporation tax and names Hunt finance minister

UK PM Truss U-turn on mini budget, raises corporation tax...

British Prime Minister Liz Truss fired her finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng on Friday,...

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UK PM Truss sacks finance minister Kwarteng before expected ‘U-turn’ in economic plan

UK PM Truss sacks finance minister Kwarteng before expected...

British Prime Minister Liz Truss fired her finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng on Friday,...

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Sweden opts out of joint Nord Stream probe with Germany and Denmark

Sweden opts out of joint Nord Stream probe with Germany...

Sweden has decided against taking part in a joint investigation of the Nord Stream...

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Live: Rape used in Ukraine as part of Russian 'military strategy', says UN envoy

Live: Rape used in Ukraine as part of Russian 'military...

Rapes and sexual assaults attributed to Moscow's forces in Ukraine are part of a...

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Live: Rape used in Ukraine as part of Russian 'military strategy': UN envoy

Live: Rape used in Ukraine as part of Russian 'military...

Rapes and sexual assaults attributed to Moscow's forces in Ukraine are part of a...

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Russia's war against Ukraine: Putin intensifies attacks after Crimea bridge blasts

Russia's war against Ukraine: Putin intensifies attacks...

A wave of missile attacks the likes of which had not been seen in months: Russian...

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Sweden’s Moderates party strikes minority govt deal with far-right backing

Sweden’s Moderates party strikes minority govt deal with...

The leader of Sweden's Moderates party, Ulf Kristersson, said on Friday he had agreed...

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KEY POINTS: How will Sweden's new government coalition deal affect foreigners?

KEY POINTS: How will Sweden's new government coalition...

Tougher work permit requirements, a longer qualifying period for citizenship, permanent...

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Swedish Politics: Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson wins backing to form government

Swedish Politics: Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson wins...

The far-right Sweden Democrats will get the right to appoint civil servants in government...

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Sweden’s Moderates strikes minority govt deal with far-right backing

Sweden’s Moderates strikes minority govt deal with far-right...

The leader of Sweden's Moderates party, Ulf Kristersson, said on Friday he had agreed...

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Russia to help evacuate civilians from occupied Kherson as Ukraine makes gains

Russia to help evacuate civilians from occupied Kherson...

Russia said Thursday its forces would help evacuate residents of occupied Kherson...

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Live: Erdogan orders technical study on Russian gas hub proposal

Live: Erdogan orders technical study on Russian gas hub...

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has ordered the energy ministry to begin...

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KEY POINTS: What do we know about Sweden's new government coalition deal?

KEY POINTS: What do we know about Sweden's new government...

Tougher work permits, a longer qualifying period for citizenship, permanent residency...

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Russian war against Ukraine: Putin intensifies attacks after Crimea bridge blasts

Russian war against Ukraine: Putin intensifies attacks...

A wave of missile attacks the likes of which had not been seen in months: Russian...

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Sweden’s Moderates party strikes minority government deal

Sweden’s Moderates party strikes minority government deal

The leader of Sweden's Moderates party, Ulf Kristersson, said on Friday he had agreed...

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Insurance in times of crisis: Survey shows growing mistrust of insurance industry

Insurance in times of crisis: Survey shows growing mistrust...

Insurance policies are indispensable for most consumers and businesses around the...

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Visas to qualifications: How foreign residents in Europe can get help with paperwork problems

Visas to qualifications: How foreign residents in Europe...

Foreign nationals living across Europe regularly have to overcome hurdles with paperwork...

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Swedish Politics: Far-right Sweden Democrats get civil servants in government offices

Swedish Politics: Far-right Sweden Democrats get civil...

The far-right Sweden Democrats will get the right to appoint civil servants in government...

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Swedish Politics: New coalition will include Liberal Party, backed by 50 page agreement

Swedish Politics: New coalition will include Liberal Party,...

According to a story from Sweden's state radio broadcaster SR, the Liberal Party...

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Live: Evacuees from ‘annexed’ Kherson head to Russia as Ukrainians advance

Live: Evacuees from ‘annexed’ Kherson head to Russia as...

Evacuees from Ukraine's southern Kherson region were expected to begin arriving...

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Vladimir Putin Fast Facts

Vladimir Putin Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts about Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Live: Evacuees from ‘annexed’ Kherson flee to Russia as Ukrainians advance

Live: Evacuees from ‘annexed’ Kherson flee to Russia as...

Evacuees from Ukraine's southern Kherson region were expected to begin arriving...

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NATO chief says Russia would cross ‘very important line’ with nuclear strike

NATO chief says Russia would cross ‘very important line’...

Russian President Vladimir Putin would be crossing a “very important line” if he...

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Turkey adopts new 'disinformation' law that could jail journalists

Turkey adopts new 'disinformation' law that could jail...

Turkey's parliament on Thursday adopted a law proposed by President Tayyip Erdogan...

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Russia is bruised as winter approaches. Can Ukraine land another blow?

Russia is bruised as winter approaches. Can Ukraine land...

The relative calm in Ukrainian cities far from the country's battlefields was shattered...

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Live: NATO chief says Russia would cross ‘very important line’ with nuclear strike

Live: NATO chief says Russia would cross ‘very important...

Russian President Vladimir Putin would be crossing a “very important line” if he...

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Russia's 'kamikaze drones' are the latest threat for Ukraine. Here's what we know about them

Russia's 'kamikaze drones' are the latest threat for Ukraine....

Ukraine has asked its allies to supply it with more air defense systems and ammunition...

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'Perfect climate': Global warming heats up UK winemaking

'Perfect climate': Global warming heats up UK winemaking

With climate change bringing higher temperatures, UK winemakers are increasingly...

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Number of crime victims in Sweden hits lowest level in six years

Number of crime victims in Sweden hits lowest level in...

The proportion of Swedes who report being a victim of a crime has fallen for the...

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Far-right politician appointed to lead Sweden in OSCE

Far-right politician appointed to lead Sweden in OSCE

One of the leading politicians in the far-right Sweden Democrats has been appointed...

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October 12, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

October 12, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels reaffirmed their commitment to support...

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Strikes in Ukraine shine a spotlight on dwindling Russian missile stocks

Strikes in Ukraine shine a spotlight on dwindling Russian...

Russia has unleashed a deluge of missile strikes on Ukraine in retaliation for the...

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Far-fight politician appointed to lead Sweden in OSCE

Far-fight politician appointed to lead Sweden in OSCE

One of the leading politicians in the far-right Sweden Democrats has been appointed...

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Swedish Politics: Liberals 'still not ready' to back Kristersson as PM

Swedish Politics: Liberals 'still not ready' to back Kristersson...

The leader of Sweden's Liberal Party said on Thursday that it was still "not clear"...

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Russia aggrieved at Germany, Denmark and Sweden over Nord Stream probe

Russia aggrieved at Germany, Denmark and Sweden over Nord...

Russia's foreign ministry said Thursday it had summoned envoys of Germany, Denmark...

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Europe set for unusually warm winter but faces cold blast in December

Europe set for unusually warm winter but faces cold blast...

Europe faces a higher-than-usual chance of a cold blast of weather before the end...

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Live: Erdogan defends ties with Russia during talks with Putin

Live: Erdogan defends ties with Russia during talks with...

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday defended Ankara's booming trade...

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New dinosaur finds in Sweden 'completely rewrite history'

New dinosaur finds in Sweden 'completely rewrite history'

Researchers have uncovered some of the oldest fossils of large predatory dinosaurs...

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New dinosaur finds in Skåne 'completely rewrite history'

New dinosaur finds in Skåne 'completely rewrite history'

Researchers have uncovered some of the oldest fossils of large predatory dinosaurs...

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Live: Zelensky says Ukraine has only 10% of what it needs for air defences

Live: Zelensky says Ukraine has only 10% of what it needs...

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said Ukraine has only about 10% of what...

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New dinosaur finds in Skåne 'completely rewrite history': researcher

New dinosaur finds in Skåne 'completely rewrite history':...

Researchers have uncovered some of the oldest fossils of large predatory dinosaurs...

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More rate hikes on cards as Swedish inflation nears 10 percent

More rate hikes on cards as Swedish inflation nears 10...

Inflation in Sweden hit a higher than expected 9.7 percent in September, making...

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Russian authorities arrest eight people following Crimea bridge blast

Russian authorities arrest eight people following Crimea...

Eight people have been detained over Saturday's blast that damaged the only bridge...

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Live: ‘Kamikaze drones’ hit critical infrastructure facilities in Kyiv region

Live: ‘Kamikaze drones’ hit critical infrastructure facilities...

Critical infrastructure facilities in the Kyiv region were hit by loitering munitions,...

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Live: Drone strikes hit ‘critical’ infrastructure facilities in Kyiv region

Live: Drone strikes hit ‘critical’ infrastructure facilities...

Critical infrastructure facilities in the Kyiv region were hit by drone strikes...

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UN General Assembly condemns Russia's 'illegal annexation' of Ukrainian regions

UN General Assembly condemns Russia's 'illegal annexation'...

The UN General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly in support of a resolution demanding...

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France to supply air defence systems to Ukraine after wave of Russian strikes

France to supply air defence systems to Ukraine after wave...

France will deliver radar and air defence systems to Ukraine in the coming weeks...

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Live: UN General Assembly condemns Russia's 'illegal annexation' of Ukrainian regions

Live: UN General Assembly condemns Russia's 'illegal annexation'...

The UN General Assembly has voted in support of a resolution demanding that Russia...

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Live: UN General Assembly condemns Russian annexation of Ukrainian regions

Live: UN General Assembly condemns Russian annexation of...

The UN General Assembly has voted in support of a resolution demanding that Russia...

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Live: Putin must 'return to the table' for Ukraine talks, says France's Macron

Live: Putin must 'return to the table' for Ukraine talks,...

France will supply air defence systems to Ukraine in the coming weeks, French President...

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Ukrainian PM calls for 25% cut in electricity use during peak hours to avoid outages

Ukrainian PM calls for 25% cut in electricity use during...

Ukraine's government has appealed to people to reduce their electricity consumption...

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Live: France to supply air defence systems to Ukraine, Macron says

Live: France to supply air defence systems to Ukraine,...

France will supply radars and air defence systems to Ukraine in the coming weeks,...

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Volodymyr Zelensky Fast Facts

Volodymyr Zelensky Fast Facts

Read Fast Facts from CNN about Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky

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‘When will it be over?’: Desperate Ukrainian civilians trapped on the front line

‘When will it be over?’: Desperate Ukrainian civilians...

Recent Russian missile attacks on power plants across Ukraine threaten cities with...

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Where can you get authentic Indian food in Sweden's big cities?

Where can you get authentic Indian food in Sweden's big...

A lot of Indian food you find here has been ‘Swedified’ – code for minimising spice...

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How citizenship rules affect voting rights in the Nordic countries

How citizenship rules affect voting rights in the Nordic...

Denmark, Norway and Sweden have different criteria for when foreign residents can...

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‘Russian pressure is too strong’: Is Putin pulling Belarus into the war in Ukraine?

‘Russian pressure is too strong’: Is Putin pulling Belarus...

President Alexander Lukashenko announced on Monday that Belarus will more actively...

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H&M planning to slash staff numbers at shops in Sweden

H&M planning to slash staff numbers at shops in Sweden

The Swedish clothing giant H&M is planning to slash the number of staff at its shops...

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Swedish chain banned from opening new schools for 'serious failings'

Swedish chain banned from opening new schools for 'serious...

One of Sweden's leading free school chains has been banned from opening new schools...

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EU extends deadline for Hungary to implement anti-corruption reforms

EU extends deadline for Hungary to implement anti-corruption...

An EU deadline for Hungary to show it has implemented anti-corruption reforms in...

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Several killed by shelling in eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka

Several killed by shelling in eastern Ukrainian town of...

Several people were killed by shelling in the eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka...

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Germany’s new military strategy: Ukraine war serves as a wake-up call for the Bundeswehr

Germany’s new military strategy: Ukraine war serves as...

It's a revolution in a country with a pacifist tradition. In June, the German parliament...

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Russia hits multiple cities: Kyiv presses allies for more military aid

Russia hits multiple cities: Kyiv presses allies for more...

Ukraine says its air defence systems shot down a majority of Russian rockets that...

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Live: Russia will not supply countries imposing oil price cap, warns Putin

Live: Russia will not supply countries imposing oil price...

President Vladimir Putin warned on Wednesday that Moscow will not supply countries...

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Swedish Politics: Moderate leader gets two more days to strike coalition deal

Swedish Politics: Moderate leader gets two more days to...

The Swedish parliament's speaker, Andreas Norlén, has given the Moderate Party's...

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Swedish Politics: Moderate leader given two more days to strike coalition deal

Swedish Politics: Moderate leader given two more days to...

Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson on Wednesday asked the parliament's speaker...

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Swedish Politics: Moderates 'a little stressed' ahead of Wednesday talks deadline

Swedish Politics: Moderates 'a little stressed' ahead of...

The Moderate party are "a little stressed" and the party's leader Ulf Kristersson...

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Live: Russia arrests eight suspects over Crimea bridge blast

Live: Russia arrests eight suspects over Crimea bridge...

Russia has detained eight suspects over the deadly explosion on the Kerch bridge...

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Live: Russia arrests eight suspects over Ukraine’s Crimea bridge blast

Live: Russia arrests eight suspects over Ukraine’s Crimea...

Russia has detained eight suspects over the deadly explosion on the bridge linking...

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SWEDISH POLITICS: Moderates 'a little stressed' ahead of Wednesday talks deadline

SWEDISH POLITICS: Moderates 'a little stressed' ahead of...

The Moderate party are "a little stressed" and the party's leader Ulf Kristersson...

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October 11, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

October 11, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

US President Joe Biden said in an exclusive CNN interview he believed Russian President...

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Live: Biden does not rule out meeting Putin at G20, ‘would depend’

Live: Biden does not rule out meeting Putin at G20, ‘would...

US President Joe Biden left the door open Tuesday to diplomacy with Moscow to end...

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G7 leaders say they will hold Putin 'to account' for Ukraine missile strikes

G7 leaders say they will hold Putin 'to account' for Ukraine...

Russian missile strikes on the Lviv region on Tuesday left parts of the western...

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Live: Biden says he would meet Putin at November summit to discuss Griner release

Live: Biden says he would meet Putin at November summit...

US President Joe Biden left the door open Tuesday to diplomacy with Moscow to end...

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Zelensky asks G7 for 'air shield' as rockets rain down on Ukraine

Zelensky asks G7 for 'air shield' as rockets rain down...

As deadly Russian airstrikes continued into a second day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr...

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Putin's show of strength in Ukraine's skies distracts from signs of weakness on the ground

Putin's show of strength in Ukraine's skies distracts from...

The message Moscow sent to Kyiv was not a vast change over the past seven months...

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'Germany's nuclear shutdown was a mistake': Greta Thunberg

'Germany's nuclear shutdown was a mistake': Greta Thunberg

Climate activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday said it was a "mistake" for Germany to...

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Love and Grad rockets: The husband and wife fighting on Ukraine's frontline

Love and Grad rockets: The husband and wife fighting on...

Andriy Dolgopolov, a Grad rocket battery commander, and his wife Tetiana Dolgopolova,...

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Live: G7 leaders say they will hold Putin 'to account' for Ukraine missile strikes

Live: G7 leaders say they will hold Putin 'to account'...

Russian missile strikes on the Lviv region on Tuesday left parts of the western...

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October 10, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

October 10, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

At least 14 people were killed after Russia launched a wave of missile strikes on...

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Will Sweden's right-bloc meet the deadline to strike a government deal?

Will Sweden's right-bloc meet the deadline to strike a...

With only one day left until Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson is due to submit his...

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Oxfam: Economic inequality in Sweden has increased 'significantly'

Oxfam: Economic inequality in Sweden has increased 'significantly'

Sweden is getting worse and worse at fighting economic inequality, according to...

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POLITICS LATEST: Liberals 'convinced' they will be in Swedish government

POLITICS LATEST: Liberals 'convinced' they will be in Swedish...

Sweden's Liberal Party has broken the silence surrounding the four-party negotiations...

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Lithuanian PM Ingrida Simonyte: ‘Russia is losing, so Putin is attacking civilians’

Lithuanian PM Ingrida Simonyte: ‘Russia is losing, so Putin...

In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24 following Russia’s recent missile attacks...

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POLITICS LATEST: Liberals still 'convinced' they will be part of Sweden's government

POLITICS LATEST: Liberals still 'convinced' they will be...

Sweden's Liberal Party has broken the silence surrounding the four-party negotiations...

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Live: Russian missile strikes hit Lviv's power supply

Live: Russian missile strikes hit Lviv's power supply

Russian missile strikes on the Lviv region on Tuesday left parts of the western...

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'Anger and frustration': Swedes in UK struggle to book passport times

'Anger and frustration': Swedes in UK struggle to book...

Swedish citizens living in the UK are finding it near-impossible to book times to...

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Should foreigners trapped in Sweden by permit delays risk a one-way visa?

Should foreigners trapped in Sweden by permit delays risk...

One solution for foreigners unable to leave Sweden due to delays processing work...

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Live: Russian strike on Ukraine’s Lviv hits power supply, says mayor

Live: Russian strike on Ukraine’s Lviv hits power supply,...

A Russian missile strike on Lviv on Tuesday left part of the western Ukrainian city...

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France in for a tough winter as energy savings loom

France in for a tough winter as energy savings loom

With energy prices in Europe and around the world rising, there are concerns that...

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The woman who introduced undercover journalism to Sweden

The woman who introduced undercover journalism to Sweden

In the early 1900s, a motorcycle-riding, tobacco-smoking young woman changed Swedish...

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The Crimea attack triggered a wave of strikes on Ukraine. But mystery swirls over who blew up Putin's bridge

The Crimea attack triggered a wave of strikes on Ukraine....

The huge explosion on the Crimea bridge shortly before dawn on Saturday severely...

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POLITICS LATEST: Sweden's right-bloc leaders hold weekend talks at castle

POLITICS LATEST: Sweden's right-bloc leaders hold weekend...

Party leaders from the four parties pushing to form Sweden’s next government met...

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Germany opens probe of likely 'blasts' against Nord Stream

Germany opens probe of likely 'blasts' against Nord Stream

German federal prosecutors said Monday they had joined European partners in formally...

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Drone operators play a key role in Ukraine's counteroffensive

Drone operators play a key role in Ukraine's counteroffensive

Drone operators have played a key role in Ukrainian forces' counteroffensive in...

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Drone operators play key role in Ukraine

Drone operators play key role in Ukraine

Drone operators have played a key role in Ukrainian forces' counteroffensive in...

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Vanessa Redgrave Fast Facts

Vanessa Redgrave Fast Facts

Read CNN Fast Facts about the life of award-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave.

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Live: Ukraine pledges to bolster its armed forces after Russian air strikes

Live: Ukraine pledges to bolster its armed forces after...

Ukraine vowed to strengthen its armed forces after Russia launched its biggest aerial...

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Putin warns of more attacks after strikes rock Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities

Putin warns of more attacks after strikes rock Kyiv and...

Multiple explosions rocked Kyiv and several other Ukrainian cities reported blasts...

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Biden promises 'advanced air defense systems' in talks with Zelensky

Biden promises 'advanced air defense systems' in talks...

Russia struck cities across Ukraine during rush hour on Monday morning, killing...

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Live: Biden promises 'advanced air defense systems' in talks with Zelensky

Live: Biden promises 'advanced air defense systems' in...

Russia struck cities across Ukraine during rush hour on Monday morning, killing...

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Reader question: What can I do if given a work permit not permanent residency?

Reader question: What can I do if given a work permit not...

If the Migration Agency decides to extend your work permit for two further years...

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Live: Russia ‘won’t break us down’, says Ukraine FM after wave of air strikes

Live: Russia ‘won’t break us down’, says Ukraine FM after...

Russia struck cities across Ukraine during rush hour on Monday morning, killing...

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Live: Russia ‘won’t break us down’ says Ukraine FM after wave of air strikes

Live: Russia ‘won’t break us down’ says Ukraine FM after...

Russia struck cities across Ukraine during rush hour on Monday morning, killing...

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Swedish word of the day: utsatt område

Swedish word of the day: utsatt område

Today's word is a troubled suburb.

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Crimea: Vast exit queues after bridge explosion

Crimea: Vast exit queues after bridge explosion

With the bridge connecting Crimea to Russia partially reopened following the massive...

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What schools do foreigners in Sweden send their children to and are they happy?

What schools do foreigners in Sweden send their children...

Most foreign parents in Sweden told The Local's survey they take advantage of the...

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Live: Russian strikes signal 'profound change' in Ukraine war, Macron says

Live: Russian strikes signal 'profound change' in Ukraine...

Russia struck cities across Ukraine during rush hour on Monday morning, killing...

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Stockholm to Oslo train links 'would save half a million plane journeys'

Stockholm to Oslo train links 'would save half a million...

A faster train service between Stockholm and Oslo could save half a million journeys...

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A blast hit a key bridge linking Crimea to Russia. Here's what we know

A blast hit a key bridge linking Crimea to Russia. Here's...

A huge blast Saturday damaged the only bridge connecting annexed Crimea to the Russian...

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Spain’s wetlands are drying up: heat and intense farming threaten the Donana

Spain’s wetlands are drying up: heat and intense farming...

In southern Spain, the Donana National Park, one of the largest wetlands in Europe,...

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Moderate party's mortgage pledge 'would harm Sweden': Riksbank chief

Moderate party's mortgage pledge 'would harm Sweden': Riksbank...

The head of Sweden's central bank, the Riksbank, has warned that suspending rules...

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Live: West slams Russian ‘war crimes’ as missiles strike Ukrainian cities

Live: West slams Russian ‘war crimes’ as missiles strike...

Russia struck cities across Ukraine during rush hour on Monday morning, killing...

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Former Fed chief Ben Bernanke wins Sweden's Nobel Economics prize

Former Fed chief Ben Bernanke wins Sweden's Nobel Economics...

A trio that included Ben Bernanke, former head of the US Federal Reserve, on Monday...

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Live: Russia says Ukraine strikes only 'first episode' of response

Live: Russia says Ukraine strikes only 'first episode'...

Russia struck cities across Ukraine during rush hour on Monday morning, killing...

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Crimean bridge attack highlights Russian setbacks in Ukraine

Crimean bridge attack highlights Russian setbacks in Ukraine

The Kerch bridge linking Russia to the Crimean Peninsula was once a symbol of Russian...

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Live: Russia strikes cities across Ukraine in major escalation of war

Live: Russia strikes cities across Ukraine in major escalation...

Russia struck cities across Ukraine during rush hour on Monday morning, killing...

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Putin to chair Russia Security Council meeting after humiliating explosion on strategic Crimea bridge

Putin to chair Russia Security Council meeting after humiliating...

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold an operational meeting of his Security...

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Live: Multiple blasts rock central Kyiv, several Ukrainian cities

Live: Multiple blasts rock central Kyiv, several Ukrainian...

Several loud blasts rocked central Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities early on Monday,...

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October 9, 2022 Russia-Ukraine News

October 9, 2022 Russia-Ukraine News

A huge explosion caused parts of the bridge connecting Crimea and the Russian mainland...

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Live: Blasts rock Ukraine's capital Kyiv

Live: Blasts rock Ukraine's capital Kyiv

Several loud blasts rocked central Kyiv early on Monday, local officials said, as...

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Live: Loud blasts rock central Kyiv as UN set to debate Russian annexations

Live: Loud blasts rock central Kyiv as UN set to debate...

Several loud blasts rocked central Kyiv early on Monday, local officials said, as...

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Sweden Elects: What happens if the right wing fails to form a government?

Sweden Elects: What happens if the right wing fails to...

The Local's editor Emma Löfgren explains the key events to keep an eye on in Swedish...

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Live: UN to open debate on Russian annexations in Ukraine

Live: UN to open debate on Russian annexations in Ukraine

The UN General Assembly on Monday will open debate on a draft resolution condemning...

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Putin denounces Kerch Bridge attack as a ‘terrorist act’ by Kyiv

Putin denounces Kerch Bridge attack as a ‘terrorist act’...

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday blamed Ukrainian secret services for...

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Live: Putin denounces Kerch Bridge attack as a ‘terrorist act’ by Kyiv

Live: Putin denounces Kerch Bridge attack as a ‘terrorist...

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday blamed Ukrainian secret services for...

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Live: Putin denounces Kerch Bridge attack "a terrorist act" by Kyiv

Live: Putin denounces Kerch Bridge attack "a terrorist...

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday blamed Ukrainian secret services for...

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October 8, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

October 8, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

An explosion early Saturday caused part of Europe's longest bridge that links Russia...

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Austrian president obtains re-election with clear win, avoiding runoff

Austrian president obtains re-election with clear win,...

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has been re-elected, projections showed...

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Projections show Austrian president Alexander Van der Bellen re-elected

Projections show Austrian president Alexander Van der Bellen...

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has been re-elected, projections showed...

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Austrian president re-elected on promises of 'stability' and 'clarity'

Austrian president re-elected on promises of 'stability'...

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has been re-elected, projections showed...

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Live: Putin to convene Russian Security Council following Crimea bridge blast

Live: Putin to convene Russian Security Council following...

At least 17 people were killed in an overnight "missile attack" in the city of Zaporizhzhia,...

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Live: New missile strike hits Zaporizhzhia city centre, Putin to convene Russian Security Council

Live: New missile strike hits Zaporizhzhia city centre,...

At least 17 people were killed in an overnight "missile attack" in the city of Zaporizhzhia,...

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Euro 2024 qualifiers: Defending champions Italy to again face England

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Defending champions Italy to again...

Defending champions Italy will face England in their Euro 2024 qualifying group,...

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Euro 2024 qualifiers: European champion Italy to again face England

Euro 2024 qualifiers: European champion Italy to again...

Defending champions Italy will face England in their Euro 2024 qualifying group,...

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French PM Borne visits Algeria in push for better ties

French PM Borne visits Algeria in push for better ties

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne starts a visit to Algeria on Sunday with a...

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French Nobel Prize winner Ernaux endorses inflation, climate protest against Macron

French Nobel Prize winner Ernaux endorses inflation, climate...

French author Annie Ernaux, who was awarded the Nobel Literature Prize this week,...

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French PM Borne heads to Algeria in push for better ties

French PM Borne heads to Algeria in push for better ties

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne starts a visit to Algeria on Sunday with a...

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Live: New missile strike kills at least 17 in Zaporizhzhia city

Live: New missile strike kills at least 17 in Zaporizhzhia...

At least 17 people were killed in an overnight "missile attack" in the city of Zaporizhzhia,...

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Austrians vote in presidential election with incumbent set for first-round win

Austrians vote in presidential election with incumbent...

Austria's liberal president is hoping to be reelected on Sunday without the need...

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Austrians vote in presidential election with incumbent positioned for first-round win

Austrians vote in presidential election with incumbent...

Austria's liberal president is hoping to be reelected on Sunday without the need...

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How to visit your Swedish in-laws and get invited back

How to visit your Swedish in-laws and get invited back

If your relatives are aged over 70, you should follow coronavirus guidelines such...

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Live: More than a dozen people killed after missile strike in Zaporizhzhia city

Live: More than a dozen people killed after missile strike...

At least 17 people were killed in an overnight "missile attack" in the city of Zaporizhzhia...

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Huge blast cripples parts of Crimea-Russia bridge, in blow to Putin's war

Huge blast cripples parts of Crimea-Russia bridge, in blow...

In a major blow for Russian President Vladimir Putin, a huge explosion early Saturday...

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Live: Traffic resumes over blast-hit Kerch bridge between Crimea and Russia

Live: Traffic resumes over blast-hit Kerch bridge between...

At least 17 people were killed in an overnight “missile attack” in the city of Zaporizhzhia...

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Live: Traffic resumes over blast-hit Kerch bridge linking Crimea and Russia

Live: Traffic resumes over blast-hit Kerch bridge linking...

At least 17 people were killed in an overnight “missile attack” in the city of Zaporizhzhia...

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Putin faces more grim choices after blast hits his prized Crimea bridge

Putin faces more grim choices after blast hits his prized...

An explosion that severely damaged parts of the road and rail bridge between annexed...

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Explosion damages Kerch bridge linking Crimea to Russia

Explosion damages Kerch bridge linking Crimea to Russia

An explosion on the Kerch road-and-rail bridge, the sole land link between Crimea...

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Petrol station blast kills 10 in northwest Ireland

Petrol station blast kills 10 in northwest Ireland

 Ten people, including a schoolgirl, were killed in an explosion at a petrol station...

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Massive blast hits bridge linking Crimea and Russia. Here's what we know

Massive blast hits bridge linking Crimea and Russia. Here's...

A huge blast early Saturday has severely damaged the only bridge connecting annexed...

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France's fuel shortage causes frustration for motorists, anxiety for government

France's fuel shortage causes frustration for motorists,...

Petrol pumps have been running dry in France as striking energy workers disrupt...

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Two teens and a child among 10 people killed in Ireland gas station explosion

Two teens and a child among 10 people killed in Ireland...

Ten people were killed and eight people hospitalized in an explosion at a gas filling...

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Was Sweden better off before it became dependent on electricity?

Was Sweden better off before it became dependent on electricity?

Sweden is facing a winter characterized by sky-high electricity prices. Were things...

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Petrol station blast kills at least 10 in northwest Ireland

Petrol station blast kills at least 10 in northwest Ireland

Ten people, including two teenagers and a younger girl, were killed in an explosion...

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Petrol station blast kills at least nine in northwest Ireland

Petrol station blast kills at least nine in northwest Ireland

At least nine people have been killed in an explosion at a petrol station in County...

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Rail traffic in northern Germany disrupted by 'sabotage'

Rail traffic in northern Germany disrupted by 'sabotage'

"Sabotage" targeting communications infrastructure was to blame for major disruption...

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France is a friend, says UK’s Truss, in a bid to turn page on bilateral strains

France is a friend, says UK’s Truss, in a bid to turn page...

French President Emmanuel Macron is a friend of Britain, Prime Minister Liz Truss...

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Russia Fast Facts

Russia Fast Facts

See CNN's Russia Fast Facts for a glimpse at the Russian Federation, which is the...

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‘Important for the victims’: Former Liberian rebel leader Kamara faces trial in Paris

‘Important for the victims’: Former Liberian rebel leader...

The trial of former Liberian rebel leader Kunti Kamara opens on Monday in Paris....

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Sweden launches new energy-saving campaign

Sweden launches new energy-saving campaign

Turning off the lights can contribute to reducing electricity consumption in Sweden....

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Live: Explosion damages Kerch bridge linking Crimea to Russia

Live: Explosion damages Kerch bridge linking Crimea to...

An explosion on the Kerch road-and-rail bridge, the sole land link between Crimea...

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October 7, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

October 7, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

As Ukraine continues to press its offensives in the east and south, criticism of...

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A prize for peace in a time of war. Who will win Friday's coveted Nobel?

A prize for peace in a time of war. Who will win Friday's...

A Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded in Norway on Friday, as Europe's biggest war...

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Electricity crisis forces hundreds of churches in Sweden to close doors

Electricity crisis forces hundreds of churches in Sweden...

High electricity prices are forcing churches to shut down again during winter, especially...

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Ukraine police say over 500 civilian bodies found in Kharkiv

Ukraine police say over 500 civilian bodies found in Kharkiv

The bodies of more than 500 civilians have been discovered in territory in northeast...

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Live: Fire breaks out on bridge linking Crimea and Russia, causing ‘significant damage’

Live: Fire breaks out on bridge linking Crimea and Russia,...

A fuel tank was on fire early Saturday on the Kerch bridge linking Crimea and Russia,...

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Ukraine says 2,400 square kilometers of territory recaptured in south

Ukraine says 2,400 square kilometers of territory recaptured...

The Ukrainian military has recaptured 2,400 square kilometers of territory in Kherson...

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October 5, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

October 5, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news

Ukraine's forces are pressing forward with territorial gains in the south and east,...

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Russia increasingly isolated on world stage as Putin turns 70

Russia increasingly isolated on world stage as Putin turns...

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday celebrated turning 70 with a ceremony...

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Covid wave looms in Europe as booster campaign makes slow start

Covid wave looms in Europe as booster campaign makes slow...

A new Covid-19 wave appears to be brewing in Europe as cooler weather arrives, with...

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Pro-Russia media slam war setbacks as Putin predicts annexed Ukrainian regions will stabilize

Pro-Russia media slam war setbacks as Putin predicts annexed...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he expects the situation to stabilize...

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Russia increasing isolated on world stage as Putin turns 70

Russia increasing isolated on world stage as Putin turns...

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday celebrated turning 70 with a ceremony...

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Morale is plummeting in Putin's private army as Russia's war in Ukraine falters

Morale is plummeting in Putin's private army as Russia's...

The Ukrainians' bodies lay side-by-side on the grass, the earth beside them splayed...

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Crimean beauty queen fined for singing patriotic Ukrainian song

Crimean beauty queen fined for singing patriotic Ukrainian...

A Crimean beauty queen has been fined 40,000 Russian rubles (around $680) by occupying...

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Ukraine faces new Russian threat from Iran-made ‘kamikaze’ drones

Ukraine faces new Russian threat from Iran-made ‘kamikaze’...

The Russian army has stepped up the number of attacks by Iranian-made “kamikaze”...

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Macron announces €100-million fund for Ukraine to buy arms

Macron announces €100-million fund for Ukraine to buy arms

France has created a fund, initially worth €100 million ($98 million), for Ukraine...