Police shoot knifeman outside Royal Palace
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A man was shot and seriously injured by police outside the Royal Palace in Stockholm after allegedly acting threateningly with a knife; he has not yet been interviewed due to his condition.
In economic news, the state treasury has received more tax revenue than initially anticipated, while inflation has seen a significant increase, doubling its rate during September.
Ulf Kristersson currently serves as the caretaker Prime Minister, and HM Carl XVI Gustaf is the head of state. Government formation talks are ongoing following the recent general election where the left-leaning opposition secured a narrow parliamentary majority.