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Remembering Hayden Panettiere: A Star's Struggle Ends at 36. Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, dies at 36 after battling mental health issues and personal hardship, sparking widespread grief and reflection.

Sverigedemokraterna Candidate with Criminal Past Stirs Ludvika Election Debate. A Sverigedemokraterna politician convicted for unlawful threats and knife violations runs for office in Ludvika, igniting public controversy and political debate.

Brattås Double Murder Trial Opens with New DNA Evidence After 21 Years. The long-awaited trial for the 2005 Brattås double murder begins featuring fresh DNA findings and emotional family testimonies amid the defendant's denial, marking a turning point in justice.

Sweden Misses Medal Goals at European Athletics Championships with Five Fourth Places. Despite earning five medals including two golds, Sweden's performance at the 2026 European Athletics Championships is marred by multiple near misses and consistent fourth-place finishes.

Investigations Launched into Failures in Sweden's Elderly and Disability Care. Serious incidents in elderly and disability care have triggered probes into emergency alarm failures and unexplained deaths, highlighting critical welfare system flaws.