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Israel’s Foreign Ministry posted an image of activist Greta Thunberg on its X account early on Tuesday (AEST).

Israel says Greta Thunberg has been deported after seizure of Gaza-bound ship

The Swedish activist was one of 12 passengers on board the Madleen, a boat carrying aid destined for people in war-torn Gaza. 

  • Yesica Fisch and Tia Goldenberg

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Thunberg with part of the crew of the boat Madleen, shortly before their departure for Gaza.

What happened when Greta Thunberg was detained by Israel – and who she was with

Thunberg’s interception on a ship in international waters has devolved into a saga playing out through official diplomatic channels as much as on social media – even Conor McGregor was involved.

  • Bronte Gossling
Swedish group Kaj perform Bara Bada Bastu at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest.

Sweden’s the song to beat as Australia’s Go-Jo generates buzz at Eurovision

The first semi-final also saw strong performances from Belgium and Netherlands, and a video appearance from iconic Canadian singer Celine Dion.

  • Michael Idato
Lapland, Sweden.

This stunning winter wonderland is actually more magical in autumn

Autumn in the far north of Scandinavia means crisp mornings, warm sunny days and a colourful fanfare of foliage. It’s the ideal time to venture outdoors.

  • Rob McFarland
A Swedish teenager was hiding out in Australia after his parents tried to prevent him from falling in with gangs - but he allegedly spent his time recruiting hitmen from a home in Sydney’s west.

Teen accused of hiring hitmen revealed as Swede living in Sydney’s west

A 15-year-old boy accused of recruiting hitmen for the Scandinavian underworld was living with family in Sydney.

  • Perry Duffin
A 15-year-old teenager is arrested in Sydney after allegedly recruiting hitmen for gang warfare in Nordic countries.

Teen in Sydney ‘facilitated murder plots’ for European gangsters

A Scandinavian teenager has been arrested in Sydney for allegedly helping European gangsters organise murders.

  • Perry Duffin
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Moose in Junsele, Sweden, during preparations for the livestream.

‘Sleep? Forget it’: Millions tune in for 24-hour live coverage of epic moose migration

Who would spend all hours day watching moose trudge through Sweden on their annual migration? Heaps of people, it turns out.

  • Stafanie Dazio
Destroyed Teslas after a fire at a company’s dealership in Rome, Italy, on Monday.

Teslas burn in Rome, Stockholm as protests escalate

The cars have become targets for vandalism across several countries in response to Elon Musk’s right-wing activism and his influence on Donald Trump.

  • Paolo Chiriatti and Philippe Leroy Beaulieu
The scenic Archipelago Trail.

Now you can hike from island to island in Sweden

The new Stockholm Archipelago Trail connects 225 kilometres of new and existing trails across 22 islands.

  • Julietta Jameson
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Food flak is just a red herring

And a case of the pot calling the vattentät black.

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