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Ukraine stuns Russia to win politically-charged Eurovision INTERNATIONAL

Ukraine stuns Russia to win politically-charged Eurovision

Ukrainian singer Jamala snatched victory from arch-rival Russia to win the Eurovision song contest on Saturday, adding a touch of political drama to the annual kitsch extravaganza.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Pomp as Sweden's king celebrates 70th birthday INTERNATIONAL

Pomp as Sweden's king celebrates 70th birthday

Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf celebrated his 70th birthday Saturday joined by royals from Europe and beyond, as Swedes lined the streets to wish him many happy returns.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Sweden, Denmark extend border controls to deter migrants INTERNATIONAL

Sweden, Denmark extend border controls to deter migrants

Both Sweden and Denmark separately announced the temporary extension of border identification checks on Thursday in a bid to deter the influx of further migrants and refugees.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
British rock band Viola Beach reported killed in Swedish car crash INTERNATIONAL

British rock band Viola Beach reported killed in Swedish car crash

Britain's Foreign Office said five men, which Swedish media reported were the four members and manager of the rock band Viola Beach, were killed when their car crashed in Sweden.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Sweden expects to expel up to 80,000 asylum seekers INTERNATIONAL

Sweden expects to expel up to 80,000 asylum seekers

Sweden said it expects to expel up to 80,000 migrants whose asylum requests will likely be rejected, as another 24 people including children drowned off Greece Thursday in the latest tragedy in the Mediterranean.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Swedish rights activist held in China returns home INTERNATIONAL

Swedish rights activist held in China returns home

A Swedish human rights activist arrested in China earlier this month for allegedly posing a threat to national security has returned home after his expulsion, he said on Tuesday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Bomb threat on Swedish plane: police INTERNATIONAL

Bomb threat on Swedish plane: police

A Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) plane carrying 72 people from London to Stockholm was diverted to Gothenburg on Friday after a bomb threat and passengers were evacuated, police said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016