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  • YellowWind · Eastern Götaland's coastal region, Oland, Eastern parts of Stockholm County and Sörmland County and 4 more areasUntil 22:00
  • YellowHigh sea level · West Coast21:00 to 00:00
  • YellowHigh water discharge · Värmland County00:00 to 23:59

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Brazil runoff election set for 25 Oct with voters nearly split

Brazil's presidential runoff is scheduled for 25 Oct, with almost 160 million voters expected to cast ballots. Incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 80, faces Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, 45, and recent polls show the candidates virtually tied.

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Why it matters: A Flávio Bolsonaro win could bring Brazil closer to U.S. security and economic interests.

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Swedish water alert and drill contrast with Singapore tap safety claim

Swedish water authority reminds the public to boil tap water, while SGS lab in Linköping runs a large preparedness drill to test rapid safety checks, senior specialist Markus Axelsson calls drinking water society’s most important food. Singapore’s Grace Fu says its tap water remains safe despite haze.

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Police say joint exercise boosts northern Sweden's defence cooperation

Police report that the drill conducted by Polisregion Nord together with the Swedish Armed Forces in Lycksele and nearby areas during week 40 enhanced cooperation and total defence capabilities in northern Sweden.

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Small house prices rise 2% in Q3 2026

In the third quarter of 2026, prices for permanent small houses in Sweden increased by two percent compared with the previous quarter, according to the national property price index released by SCB.

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Swedish agency warns of high sea levels on West Coast

Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute issues a yellow warning for elevated sea levels along Sweden’s West Coast, indicating increased risk of coastal flooding. The alert advises authorities and residents to monitor conditions and prepare for possible impacts.

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