Woman, child die after falling from ferry; murder inquiry launched
Initial media reports said a child fell into the sea and the woman jumped in after him -- but video from the ship did not match this version of events, a spokesperson said.
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Roller coaster derailment in Sweden kills 1, injures several others
A roller coaster train derailed at a Stockholm amusement park Sunday, sending some passengers plunging to the ground in an accident that left 1 dead and 9 injured.
Beyoncé concerts blamed for Swedish inflation
In May, Sweden reported an inflation rate of 9.7%, and analysts say about 0.2% of that was due to Beyoncé starting her "Renaissance" world tour in Stockholm. The concerts sparked a frenzy that drove demand for hotels and restaurants, making prices soar to new highs.
Expert: Beyoncé caused Sweden inflation bump
According to reports, Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” tour has been linked to a notable increase in Sweden’s inflation rate, raising it by approximately two-tenths of a percentage point last month. An economist suggests that the influx of Beyoncé fans who traveled to Stockholm and the surge in hotel prices during her tour on May 10th and 11th played a significant role in this effect.
Beyoncé single-handedly raised a country's inflation
Sweden sees 0.2% "Beyoncé blip" in inflation as fans flock to Stockholm for singer's World Renaissance Tour.
Greta Thunberg says she's graduating from school strikes for climate
Young Swedish activist Greta Thunberg says a major landmark in her life means she'll "no longer be able to school strike for the climate."
U.S. offers $5M reward for fugitive who sold encrypted phones to traffickers
Maximilian Rivkin has escaped arrest since the 2021 takedown of the ANOM network, which saw 800 arrested on three continents.
Biden to discuss Ukraine war this week with Denmark and U.K. leaders
Biden welcomes Denmark, U.K. prime ministers this week to White House for talks focusing on war in Ukraine —including effort to train and eventually equip Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets.
Sweden close to becoming "smoke free" country
Sweden is on the verge of declaring itself smoke-free, or when less than 5% of Swedes smoke daily. Ian Lee reports from London.
Sweden close to becoming first "smoke free" country in Europe
Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke free."
"Russian spy" whale surfaces off Sweden, fueling more guesswork
"It could be hormones driving him to find a mate. Or it could be loneliness," one marine biologist said of the wayward Beluga.
Swedish singer wins Eurovision competition
Eurovision will take place in Sweden next year, after Swedish singer Loreen won the song contest. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio shares what it was like seeing the final performances in person.
Beyoncé kicks off Renaissance World Tour in Sweden
Beyoncé kicked off her first solo world tour since 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden, performing all the songs on her latest album, "Renaissance."
Swedish research rocket flies off course, accidentally lands in Norway
The rocket was recovered in good condition and transported back to Sweden, the Swedish Space Corporation said.
How Finland's NATO membership could impact region
Russian's invasion of Ukraine helped push Finland into becoming the 31st member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Tuesday. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reported from Kyiv, Ukraine, on the move. Then, Elisabeth Braw, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the impact of NATO's expansion to the European region.
As Finland joins NATO, here's what it means and why it matters
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Russia's war on Ukraine "precipitated the very thing President Putin wanted to avoid: a stronger, more unified, Transatlantic Alliance."
Woman was among victims on doomed 17th century warship, DNA shows
Dozens of people died when the Vasa keeled over and sank just minutes after leaving port in 1628.
Turkey approves Finland's NATO bid
Finland is closer to becoming a NATO member after Turkey's parliament voted to approve the Nordic nation's application on Thursday. CBS News anchors Weijia Jiang and Jim Axelrod spoke with senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata about the next steps for the country and Sweden's stalled application.
Turkey backs Finland's bid to join NATO
Turkey announced it will support Finland's bid to join NATO. Both Finland and Sweden applied to become part of the military alliance 10 months ago in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Heather Conley, president of the German Marshall Fund of the U.S., joins CBS News to discuss.
Mikaela Shiffrin sets World Cup skiing record
American skier Mikaela Shiffrin on Saturday set the World Cup record for most career victories with 87 when she won a slalom event in Sweden.
Rare earth elements discovered in Sweden
Sweden's national mining company says it has found "significant" deposits of rare earth elements, which are vital to technology like cellphones. As CBS News' Tina Kraus reports, it could give Europe a boost in the race to transition to clean energy.
Huge deposits of vital rare earth elements found in Arctic Sweden
"The EU's self-sufficiency and independence from Russia and China will begin in the mine," said Sweden's energy and business minister.
Tatjana Patitz, one of the "original" supermodels, dies at age 56
Tatjana Patitz appeared in George Michael's music video "Freedom! '90" with Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford.
4 chimps euthanized after escaping from zoo and roaming freely
The animals had to be euthanized because there was not enough tranquilizer for all of them, a spokesperson told Swedish media.
Missing cobra nicknamed "Houdini" is finally located — only to escape again
Customs officers looking for the snake used "X-ray machines and wire cameras commonly used to search for drugs and other prohibited goods."
Elon Musk says SpaceX throttled Ukraine Starlink speeds over drone strikes
More than 1,000 arrested in France as protesters and police clash
In the Venezuelan stronghold of Doral, some voters discouraged by Trump's policies
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