Russia is set to take “adequate countermeasures” to oppose military threats near its western borders posed by Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership.

Swedish foreign minister Ann Linde says Finland will almost certainly apply for membership in NATO, raising the expectation that both countries will join the military alliance despite Moscow’s warnings.

At least three people have been injured in fresh clashes between Swedish police and protesters in the city of Norrkoping over a far-right Danish group's intention to desecrate the Holy Qur'an.

Fierce clashes have broken out between police and protesters in central Sweden’s Muslim-dominated area during demonstrations against a far-right group's intention to burn the Holy Qur'an.

Sweden’s first female prime minister, Magdalena Andersson, resigns just hours after she is appointed, as her budget fails to pass and a coalition partner quits.