Several people were killed and injured when a bus hit a bus stop in central Stockholm on Friday, Swedish police said, adding that they had no information pointing to it being an attack.
There were six casualties in the incident, a spokesperson for Stockholm's rescue services said, without giving the numbers of those killed or those injured. The spokesperson said there were no passengers on the bus at the time.

Sweden: Double-decker bus rams into bus shelter in Ostermalm, police arrested the driver

Several People Killed as Bus Crashes Into Stop in Stockholm

Without an agreement by August 12, existing US tariffs on Chinese imports could escalate significantly. While previous talks led to temporary tariff pauses, core ideological issues remain unresolved. 

US, China seek 90-day trade ceasefire in fresh round of talks

Swedish police have cordoned off an area in Stockholm after a patrol heard suspected gunshots, they said on Friday, with the Israeli embassy located in the closed-off area.

Suspected gunshots near Israeli embassy in Stockholm prompt police cordon

The terrorist threat level against Sweden remains high, security police said on Sunday. The Swedish Security Service said in a statement its assessment of the terrorist threat against the Nordic country remained at level 4 on a 5-degree scale, to which it was raised last year.

Swedish security service says threat level still high

Turkey has warned Sweden that it must take "concrete steps" against terrorism — which Ankara claims is supported by Stockholm in the name of free speech — if it is to garner its support to enter the US-led NATO alliance amid the ongoing Russian offensive in Ukraine.

Turkey asks Sweden to take 'concrete steps' against terrorism to garner support for NATO bid

At least three people were killed in Sweden in separate incidents after deadly violence, which was linked to a rivalry between criminal gangs, aggravated. In one of the incidents, an 18-year-old man was shot dead in a Stockholm suburb late on Wednesday (Sept 27).

Deadly violence continues in Sweden, claims lives of three in separate overnight attacks

In 2022, the number of shootings in Sweden reached 391, the highest observed in the period between 2017 and 2022. Moreover, 62 of the shootings were fatal, meaning that there were 17 more fatal shootings in Sweden in 2022 compared to the previous year.

Stockholm new crime capital of the world?

African rivalries played out in Europe as at least 50 people were injured and more than 100 detained in the Swedish capital Stockholm after a clash broke out between supporters and opponents of the Eritrean government.

Sweden: 100 detained, over 50 injured as riot breaks out over Eritrean festival

Sweden has authorised a protest in front of the Israeli embassy which may involve the burning of sacred Jewish scripture Torahs and Bibles. Sweden’s national broadcaster Sveriges Radio reported that a person has sought permission to hold a protest near the Israeli embassy, which was later granted by Swedish authorities.

Sweden allows burning of Torahs and Bibles outside Israeli embassy, Israel condemns

Swedish police on Wednesday granted permission to burn the holy book Quran as part of a protest outside Stockholm’s main mosque, ahead of the Muslim’s three-day Eid Al-Adha holiday, AFP reported.

Sweden police allow Quran burning protest outside Stockholm’s main mosque

As fans from around the world spent money to witness Beyoncé's concert in Stockholm. The 'BeyHives' may have been a factor that caused the country’s inflation rate to stay higher than expected.

Gravitas: Did Beyonce cause inflation in Sweden?

Continuing the rather absurd trend of targeting popular paintings and art pieces, two women climate activists on Wednesday vandalised a Monet painting at Stockholm's National Museum.

WATCH | Climate activists smear paint over Monet painting in Stockholm

Stockholm became the first city in the world to deploy self-driving electric ferry to sail between islands in the Swedish capital. Sweden's self-driving electric ferry: How does it work?

World's first self-driving electric ferry service deployed in this European capital

In a bid to expand its footprint in the Indo-Pacific, the European Union (EU) is offering closer political and investment ties to around 20 countries in the region.

In Stockholm, EU promises to invest more in Indo-Pacific, pledges to cut reliance on China

An Air India flight that took off from Newark in New Jersey, United States, for Delhi was diverted to Sweden capital Stockholm on Wednesday (February 22) following an oil leak incident.

Why an Air India Newark-Delhi flight was diverted to Stockholm

Tension in Sweden and Turkey are worsening just hors after Turkey called off a visit by Sweden's Defence Minister to the country. They called it off over a planned demonstration by a right-wing extremist in Stockholm. Watch the video to know more.

Tensions escalate between Turkiye, Sweden; far-right politician burns Quran in Stockholm

A couple has been arrested by the Swedish security forces in Stockholm as the married couple in their 60s are suspected of spying for Russia, according to authorities local media reported. Reportedly, the couple belongs to Russia and had moved to Sweden shortly before 2000.

Sweden: Couple arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia; third suspect bought in

In a rare discovery, Swedish maritime archaeologists have found the wreck of Applet, the long-lost sister ship of Vasa, a 17th-century warship. The discovery has elated the archaeologists who believe that Applet could provide more answers regarding the history of Swedish ship making.

Wreckage of the sister ship of 17th-century Vesa warship discovered in Sweden

The World Water week is the leading conference on Global water issues held every year since 1991. This year the event will take place from August 23 to September 1 in Sweden and for the first time it will be hosted in a hybrid manner.

WION Climate Tracker | Stockholm to host water week in hybrid manner

Neeraj Chopra continues to make waves in the sporting fraternity. Early in June, the 24-year-old superstar javelin thrower secured silver with his national record-breaking throw of 89.

SIMPLY UNBELIEVABLE! Neeraj Chopra's national record-breaking throw at Stockholm Diamond League - WATCH

Neeraj Chopra remains the darling of the masses. Ever since his gold medal win in Tokyo 2020, the 24-year-old continues to impress one and all with his consistency.

VIRAL: Neeraj Chopra takes blessings from elderly fan after national record-breaking throw - WATCH

Sweden's government said Tuesday it had clinched a last-minute deal to ensure its justice minister would survive a no-confidence vote in parliament, averting a political crisis.

Swedish government averts political crisis with last-minute deal

Global leaders have arrived in Stockholm for the United Nations climate conference. The two-day conference will mark 50 years since the UN held its first environment meeting.

Stockholm climate conference: Ukraine overshadows climate meet

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