WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will attempt to win a seat in Australian Senate elections while still confined to Ecuador’s embassy in London.

As the interest in Nordic detectives and killers wanes, publishers are looking across the Channel for the next wave of crime thrillers.

Authorities 'intercepted violent comments' on messages transmitted by Vikernes on the internet

New figures will ease pressure on Mr Carney to pump more stimulus into the economy

Storage is coming out of the shadows with a blaze of bright boxes and chic cupboards, says Trish Lorenz

Warg was not charged for matters related to The Pirate Bay but for fraud and illegal bank transfers

The cultural phenomenon from the region which has given us series such as The Bridge, Borgen and The Killing shows no sign of slowing

Any flight that travels over the country affected

British Airways passengers will be able to fly to popular Thailand hotspots thanks to a new airline link-up.

London-based Irish designer Orla Kiely began her career in fashion, but has since become a legend within the interior circle. Her quirky and recognisable prints have featured on various objects from kitchenware and lamps to cars and wallpaper. Her pop-up shops at John Lewis are open until 16 June.

The population of Iceland is one of the most content in the world

Norwegian duo Kings of Convenience last released an album in 2009, but there's no sense of moving forward tonight – it's a comfy old jumper of a show, which at times could do with smartening up, but which swaddles committed fans (of which there are enough to sell-out this substantial venue) in a cosy embrace.

More young Brits are choosing to do their degrees in Sweden than ever before. There's a reason for that, says Catherine Adams; it's a much better place to live and learn

Are Volvos too Swedish? They are, according to Li Shufu, head of the Chinese firm that bought the car manufacturer in 2010. He told a TV interview that the interiors “feel too Scandinavian”, and the management’s a bit Swedish, too, whatever that means. Volvo’s PR team has swung into action to insist Mr Shufu’s comments got lost in translation, but maybe he’s onto something. Here, Trending presents a handy guide to what is and isn’t  “too Scandinavian”.