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Artemis II Returns After Historic Mission, Sets Distance Record

Artemis II Crew Returns After Historic Moon Flyby

Meteors Hit US and Europe, Damage Property, Spark Searches

Artemis II Crew Returns to Earth After Historic Lunar Mission

NASA picks 22 student teams as aerospace competition finalists

Webb and Hubble reveal new Saturn atmospheric details

Truck with flat tire blocks road 56, causing traffic disruption

A truck with a flat tire has stopped traffic on road 56 between Kvicksund and Gröndal junctions, causing a one-way blockage toward Norrköping. Trafikverket reports a tow truck is en route and forecasts the road will be passable again by 13:30.

Swedish Birdhouse Competition Draws Record 977 Entries from Schools Nationwide

Students across Sweden have participated in the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation's nationwide birdhouse competition, aiming to create nesting sites for small birds and foster children's interest in nature. A record 977 birdhouses were submitted, with public voting open until April 12 before winners are announced on April 21.

Iran Seeks Vance in Ceasefire Talks Amid US War Costs and Political Tensions

Iran has expressed a preference for Vice President J.D. Vance to lead ceasefire negotiations, citing distrust of other U.S. envoys, as the White House asserts President Trump alone decides negotiators. The request comes amid a costly war with Iran that has claimed American lives and triggered political attacks on Vance, who publicly defends the conflict despite past anti-interventionist views.

CMA launches major crackdown on fake reviews, investigating five UK companies

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has launched investigations into five prominent companies—Autotrader, Feefo, Dignity, Just Eat, and Pasta Evangelists—as part of a major crackdown on fake and misleading online reviews. This action leverages new legal powers that since April 2024 have banned practices like undisclosed paid reviews and hiding negative feedback.

Secret Surveillance Surges After 2023 Legal Amendment, Sparking Criticism

Secret surveillance has become more common following a 2023 legal amendment, with permits for electronic monitoring and camera surveillance rising sharply, according to official sources. The increase is driven by organized crime and technological advances, but has drawn criticism and prompted an ongoing legal review.

Valter Nilsson Announces New Album 'Högsbo Riviera' After Decade Milestone

Valter Nilsson is releasing the album 'Högsbo Riviera', marking a career milestone ten years after his debut breakthrough.

Zara Larsson loses $3 million ad deal over abortion joke on TikTok

Swedish singer Zara Larsson says a joke about abortion on social media cost her an advertising deal worth 28 million kronor, or about three million dollars. She has not revealed which company withdrew the collaboration.

Archaeologists find royal decree of mythical African king in Sudan

A Polish research team has discovered a royal decree bearing the signature of King Qashqash, a previously mythical African monarch, at Old Dongola in northern Sudan. The document, found in the House of the Mekk complex, offers a rare glimpse into royal administration during a sparsely recorded period.

Young Biathletes Shine in Holmenkollen World Cup with Breakthroughs and Debuts

Young athletes like Rihards Lozbers and Philip Lindkvist-Fløtten made notable impacts in Holmenkollen World Cup events, with Lozbers becoming the youngest to score points and Lindkvist-Fløtten debuting for Sweden amid team changes.

Swedish Olympic Athletes Under-Tested Before Winter Games

Only 30% of Swedish Olympic athletes were tested as many times as recommended by the International Testing Agency before the Winter Olympics, according to ITA statistics.

Man assaulted in Överkalix on Sunday evening

A man was assaulted in Överkalix on Sunday evening, according to reports from major media. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear.

School absenteeism rises sharply in Sweden since 2019

School absenteeism has increased in Sweden since 2019, with a significant rise in students missing more than half of school time. The pandemic's shift to distance learning brought changes that have persisted into a flexible post-pandemic approach.

Scotland leads UK in local government AI adoption, study finds

Scotland is the UK's leading nation for local government adoption of artificial intelligence, according to a study. Almost a third of Scottish councils are piloting or using AI, with more than a fifth employing it for day-to-day work.

Live Nation Reaches Tentative Settlement in US Antitrust Case

Live Nation has reached a tentative settlement with the US Justice Department in an antitrust case targeting its dominance of the live events industry, triggered by the chaotic ticket sale for Taylor Swift's Eras tour.

Burning Vehicle Halts Traffic on Swedish Road 97, Incident Cleared Within Hours

A burning vehicle caused traffic disruptions on Road 97 between Rasmyran and N Bredåker on Saturday, March 7, 2026, with rescue services responding and the incident cleared by early afternoon.