Stockholms Dagblad - 24/7 news from Stockholm, Sweden and the world in six languages

Stockholm -
Ecuador refuses to end state of emergency as 18 police 'missing' after attack

Ecuador refuses to end state of emergency as 18 police 'missing' after attack

Ecuador on Wednesday refused to end its state of emergency and said 18 police officers are "missing" following an attack by Indigenous protesters on a police station in the eastern Amazon region.

Read more
Dressel quits World Swimming Championships for 'medical reasons'

Dressel quits World Swimming Championships for 'medical reasons'

Seven-times Olympic gold medallist Caeleb Dressel withdrew from the rest of the World Swimming Championships on Wednesday for "medical reasons".

Read more
French co-discoverer of 'Lucy' dies at 87

French co-discoverer of 'Lucy' dies at 87

French palaeontologist Yves Coppens, credited with the co-discovery of the famous fossil find known as "Lucy", died on Wednesday aged 87 after a long illness, his publisher said.

Read more
Fresh turmoil for Bulgaria as govt loses confidence vote

Fresh turmoil for Bulgaria as govt loses confidence vote

Bulgaria's coalition government collapsed Wednesday after just six months when it lost a vote of confidence among MPs, bringing fresh political turmoil and the increased likelihood of an early general election.

Read more
Wales skipper Bale in talks with Cardiff over potential move

Wales skipper Bale in talks with Cardiff over potential move

Gareth Bale's representatives said on Wednesday they have held talks with Cardiff over a potential move to the Championship club after the Wales captain's departure from Real Madrid.

Read more
Ghana veteran Kevin-Prince Boateng signs new Hertha deal

Ghana veteran Kevin-Prince Boateng signs new Hertha deal

Hertha Berlin have given experienced midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng a one-year contract extension after he played a key role in helping them avoid relegation from the Bundesliga.

Read more
Ukrainian swimmers seek pool success under shadow of war

Ukrainian swimmers seek pool success under shadow of war

Racked by worry for family, anger at Russian colleagues, and uncertainty about the future, Ukrainian swimmers are seeking world championship success in Budapest under the shadow of war.

Read more
'Right moment' for Mane to leave Liverpool for Bayern Munich

'Right moment' for Mane to leave Liverpool for Bayern Munich

Sadio Mane said it was the "right moment" to join Bayern Munich from Liverpool after he completed his move to the Bundesliga champions on Wednesday.

Read more
Roy and Buttler tame Netherlands bowlers as England sweep ODI series

Roy and Buttler tame Netherlands bowlers as England sweep ODI series

Jason Roy and Jos Buttler demolished the Netherlands on Wednesday as England coasted to an eight-wicket victory with nearly 20 overs to spare in the third one-day international, sealing the series 3-0.

Read more
Troubled Canada pipeline no longer profitable: budget watchdog

Troubled Canada pipeline no longer profitable: budget watchdog

The controversial Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, now under construction in western Canada after being nationalized, is no longer profitable as costs have spiralled, Parliament's budget watchdog said Wednesday.

Read more