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July 4, 2026
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Masses of Iranians defy heatwave on second day of Khamenei’s funeral

Iran held a second day of funeral processions for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Large crowds participated despite a heatwave. The events followed …
July 4, 2026
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'Lot of work' needed to resolve Europe's border travel woes, EU chief admits

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged on Friday that significant work remains to fix problems with the new Entry/Exit System …
July 4, 2026
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Inside Sweden: Were we right to do a 'softball interview' with the migration minister?

Emma Löfgren, editor of The Local Sweden, reflects on the publication's most controversial article of the week, possibly the year. The piece examines…
July 4, 2026
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Boost your Swedish and test your Sweden knowledge with The Local Games

The Local has launched The Local Games, a new collection of puzzles and word teasers designed with a Swedish language twist. The games aim to help …
July 4, 2026
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Swedish citizenship test on language skills can be delayed even further

Sweden's Migration Minister Johan Forssell says Stockholm University has had enough time to develop the language portion of the new citizenship test,…
July 4, 2026
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'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts

Temperature records were broken across Europe in June, with scientists indicating this trend is likely to continue. The article presents seven charts…