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Vasaloppet

Vasaloppet is an annual long distance cross-country ski race held on the first Sunday of March. The 90 km (56 mi) course starts in the village of Berga, just south of Sälen in western Dalarna, Sweden, and ends in the town of Mora in the central part of the province. It is the oldest cross-country sk...

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Sports6d ago

Emma Raducanu parts with coach, opts for solo approach amid instability concerns

Emma Raducanu has split with coach Francisco Roig and is not actively seeking a replacement, instead working informally with mentors like Mark Petchey while embracing a period of self-reliance. This move comes amid a pattern of frequent coaching changes that has drawn advice from tennis legends and contrasts with the stable setups of top rivals.

Conflict & war6d ago

Russia shares intelligence with Iran to target US assets in Middle East conflict

Russia is supplying Iran with intelligence to help target US warships and aircraft in the Middle East, according to reports, as the conflict escalates with new retaliatory attacks and warnings of surging strikes.

SocietyApr 7

Royal Easter Absences Spark Scrutiny Amid Epstein File Revelations

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie were absent from the royal Easter service at St George's Chapel, with their names appearing extensively in newly released Jeffrey Epstein files. King Charles approved their absence as the family navigates ongoing scandals linked to Prince Andrew.

SocietyApr 6

CalMac ferry crisis leaves seven major vessels out of action

Scotland's ferry operator CalMac faces an unprecedented crisis with seven of its ten main vessels out of service, disrupting critical island routes. The situation involves four ferries in scheduled overhaul and three sidelined by technical failures.

Conflict & warApr 5

Iranian drone attack on Erbil base injures US personnel, UK boosts defenses amid Russian links

A joint British and Coalition Forces base in Erbil, northern Iraq, was attacked overnight by Iranian drones, injuring US personnel but causing no British casualties. The UK has responded with defensive actions and additional military deployments while investigating potential Russian influence on Iranian tactics and considering patrols in the Strait of Hormuz.

SportsApr 4

Salah injury adds to Liverpool's squad crisis ahead of critical fixtures

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed Mohamed Salah is injured and will miss this weekend's match, creating uncertainty over his availability for upcoming key games, as the club grapples with multiple key absences.

PoliticsApr 1

Sweden protests Austria's snus restrictions, France enforces total ban

Sweden has protested Austria's proposed white snus and nicotine restrictions, arguing they hinder EU free movement, while France has banned white snus with penalties for users. The Social Democrats are challenging France's ban, questioning its scientific basis.

Arts & entertainmentMar 28

Netflix unveils trailer for thriller 'Unchosen', sparking fan excitement

Netflix has unveiled the first look and a trailer for its upcoming original drama series 'Unchosen', a six-part thriller that has already generated buzz among viewers. Reactions to the trailer show fans are excited and have added the series to their watchlists.

Crime & justiceMar 27

Kalmar Region Reports Two Hospital Employees for Misconduct to IVO

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SportsMar 23

Mjällby AIF defeats GAIS 3-0 to reach Svenska Cupen final

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PoliticsMar 15

Sweden Enters Multinational Protection Pact with Nine Nations

Sweden has entered into an agreement on protection with nine other countries, according to sources. The pact includes Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, and Germany.

SportsMar 15

Brother Horses A Fair Day and Maroon Day Win V85 Races at Halmstad

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SportsMar 14

Hamilton vows to stay in F1 until he races in Africa

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SocietyMar 14

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PoliticsMar 14

UK Updates Travel Advice Amid Middle East Crisis

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Conflict & warMar 12

War Escalation Damages Health Infrastructure, Disrupts Global Aid

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Human interestMar 12

Kylian Mbappe Declines Real Madrid's BMW i7, Chooses iX3 After Getting Licence

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Crime & justiceMar 11

Journalist Refuses to Testify in Oslo Court Citing Source Protection

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Crime & justiceMar 11

Daughter Charged with Fatal Assault on Mother in Norberg Apartment

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Accidents & disastersMar 11

Weston General Hospital evacuated after early morning fire

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