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The front page of Svenska Dagbladet focuses heavily on Swedish domestic politics, particularly the upcoming 2026 election, with several articles discussing potential outcomes and political dynamics. International news from the Middle East, specifically the escalating conflict between the USA and…
Figures reveal the dilemma of voters that the political blocks are fighting over, with a small group potentially tipping the balance in the 2026 election, leaning towards the right.
Henrik Torehammar answers reader questions, stating that a certain political cooperation would be an absolute nightmare for the Moderate Party (M).
Jimmie Åkesson states there is no place for those friendly to Russia, and Andersson warns that the Sweden Democrats (SD) will control the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The conflict between the USA and Iran is escalating, with the US attacking Iranian oil tankers and Iran responding with attacks on US warships.
SvD's Måns Wadensjö explains why the idea of having cold beer available at Systembolaget (the state-run alcohol monopoly) is a bad one.
The center of Oslo is closed ahead of the funeral of King Harald, with a large security operation in place.
Serbia will hold a new election in October.
An explosion occurred at an apartment building in Finspång.
Sexologist Tanja Suhinina suggests that some men who complain about their sex lives might benefit from remaining dissatisfied.
Gothenburg has experienced a year without fatal shootings, though young people are still being recruited into criminal activities.
A language column tests readers' knowledge of the most difficult words on the Swedish college entrance exam from the 2020s.
Escalation continues in the Middle East conflicts, with the US promising to retaliate following attacks between Iran and the US overnight.
Jesper Sundén reports on claims that warnings about the Hamas attack were received by Netanyahu but not acted upon.
Iran claims to have seized a US "smart submarine" operating in the Strait of Hormuz, though the US states the drone was older and defective.
Jack Werner analyzes the interview with Carl-Oskar Bohlin, pointing out a clear pattern in the raw, unedited version.
Norway says goodbye to King Harald, described as "bestefar" (grandfather), with a large security operation for the funeral.
Multiple people have reportedly been killed in attacks near the border of Moldova, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues.
Göran Eriksson discusses how President Trump's actions are causing concern within his own party.
