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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The case that shocked Florida 30 years ago: when Cuba shot down two planes with American citizens

The article reflects on the 1996 incident in which Cuba shot down two civilian planes, reigniting discussions about justice for the victims and U.S.-Cuba relations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Michael Stone's sister breaks silence as Lin and Megan Russell murders re-examined

Barbara Stone speaks out as investigators re-examine the 1996 murders of Lin and Megan Russell, for which her brother Michael Stone was convicted.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Cult classic from 1994 is back. Behind the scenes, there has been a storm.

The 1996 cult classic horror movie series 'Scream' returns amidst conflicts involving actress Melissa Barrera and its producers.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Two EastEnders icons unrecognisable in 90s movie that includes 'half the soap's cast'

Two actresses from EastEnders are highlighted for their roles in the 1996 LGBTQ+ film 'Beautiful Thing', showcasing their long-standing relationship that predates the soap opera.

Feb 15 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Gammelstad Church Town Celebrates 30 Years as a World Heritage Site โ€“ Now It's Time to Celebrate

Gammelstad Church Town, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996, is celebrating its 30th anniversary while addressing the challenges of sustainable tourism.

Feb 15 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Congress Members Demand Prosecution of Raul Castro from Trump

Four members of Congress, including Nicole Malliotakis, are urging President Trump to charge Raul Castro over a 1996 incident involving the downing of a humanitarian aid aircraft.

Feb 14 โ€ข 12:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court determines that block led by Daniela Mercury will return to open parades in Barra

A Bahian court ruled that the Crocodilo block will resume its position as the first to parade in the Circuit Barra-Ondina in Salvador, a tradition maintained since 1996.

Feb 13 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Dream like itโ€™s 1996, Azzurra: "My first time, with Nico. I still have his plaid shirt"

A commemorative initiative invites people to share their memories of 1996, reflecting on their experiences, fashion, music, and hopes for the future.

Feb 12 โ€ข 23:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Life & Tech

For the thirty years of d, we ask you to go back to 1996 and tell us your story

A new exhibition in Los Angeles explores 1990s fashion and its cultural significance, particularly focusing on the transition from analog to digital culture.

Feb 12 โ€ข 23:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Dream like itโ€™s 1996, Alice and the anxiety of Tamagotchi: โ€œI thought I had let it dieโ€

The article reflects on the memories of 1996, inviting readers to share their own stories from that year in celebration of the anniversary of a newspaper's first issue.

Feb 12 โ€ข 23:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Nineteen ninety-six, not just any year

The article recounts iconic events from 1996, including cultural milestones and scientific breakthroughs.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

ET: Juha Mieto became a single father with an 8-year-old son โ€“ sauna ritual kept the family together

Finnish skier Juha Mieto became a single father to his 8-year-old son after the sudden death of his wife Minna in 1996.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Lola Odusoga speaks out about a tormenting situation โ€“ my bank account emptied before my eyes

Lola Odusoga, Miss Finland 1996, reveals on Instagram that she fell victim to a cyber thief, resulting in significant unauthorized bank card charges.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The Rain Train Darkens Spain: The Peninsula Experiences the January with the Least Sunshine Since 1996

Spain has recorded its darkest January since 1996 due to a series of storms, resulting in significantly reduced sunshine hours across the peninsula.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

ร„ssรคt Remembers Tragically Injured Player

The ร„ssรคt hockey team commemorated former player Jaroslav Otevrel on the 30th anniversary of his serious injury during a match in 1996.

Feb 11 โ€ข 12:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Sri Lanka Happy About India-Pakistan Match, Talks About 1996

Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumar Dissanayake expressed gratitude to Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif for his role in ensuring that the highly anticipated T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan goes ahead as scheduled.

Feb 10 โ€ข 07:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

For the first time under the single-member district system, the Liberal Democratic Party monopolizes seats in Kanagawa Prefecture - reactions from party officials

In the recent House of Representatives election, the Liberal Democratic Party secured all seats in Kanagawa Prefecture, marking a historic first since the introduction of the single-member district system in 1996.

Feb 9 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

I was in Docklands when horror bomb went off - I'll never forget that sound

A Mirror journalist recalls the traumatic experience of the 1996 IRA bombing in Docklands, which killed two and injured over 100 people.

Feb 9 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'IRA tried to kill me 30 years ago and I thought I was dead - I still want justice'

A survivor of a 1996 IRA bombing reflects on the attack's lasting impact as he seeks justice and remembers his fallen friends ahead of a memorial service.

Feb 8 โ€ข 18:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The four districts in Okinawa are monopolized by the LDP, all losses for 'All Okinawa' - the first time since 1996

In the recent elections in Okinawa, all candidates supported by the 'All Okinawa' coalition lost to the LDP, marking the first such occurrence since the electoral system was changed in 1996.

Feb 8 โ€ข 15:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

After 30 years, has the time finally come for a national gun register?

The national gun register, first proposed in Australia after the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, is seeing renewed hope for implementation as the national cabinet accelerates its delivery timeline to 2028.

Feb 7 โ€ข 21:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

The classic sports cars that win the hearts of millennials

Classic sports cars from the late 80s and early 2000s, such as the Porsche Carrera 911, McLaren F1, and Ferrari Testarossa, are particularly favored by millennials born between 1981 and 1996.

Feb 6 โ€ข 23:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

When the dream vacation in the Dominican Republic ended fatally

On February 6, 1996, a Boeing 757 crashed shortly after takeoff in the Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of 189 people due to human error and negligence.

Feb 6 โ€ข 06:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

The minority opinion in the High Court of Justice calls not to close one's eyes to reality

Former State Service Commissioner Yitzhak Gal-Nor reflects on his advice to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 1996 to prioritize good people over loyal ones, which seems to have been ignored in light of current scandals.

Feb 4 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Climatologist on weather: cold temperatures linger and it is still unclear when it will end

Climatologist Arลซnas Bukantis noted that many in Lithuania have become unaccustomed to such cold winters, reminiscent of those seen in 1996 and 2012, and that both psychological and agricultural preparedness for the cold have diminished.

Feb 3 โ€ข 12:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

Middlesbrough superfan hasn't missed a competitive game since 1996

Nick Waites, a devoted Middlesbrough FC supporter, celebrated his remarkable milestone of attending 1,400 consecutive competitive matches since 1996.

Jan 16 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Nada Cella killed, after 30 years Cecere sentenced

Annalucia Cecere has been sentenced for the 1996 murder of 24-year-old Nada Cella, whose case remained cold for nearly three decades until recent judicial findings revealed the perpetrator's identity.

Jan 16 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Murder of Nada Cella: Cecere sentenced to 24 years. Sentence also for Soracco

Anna Lucia Cecere received a 24-year sentence for the 1996 murder of Nada Cella, while Marco Soracco was sentenced to 2 years for aiding and abetting the crime, marking a significant development in one of Italy's notable cold cases.

Jan 15 โ€ข 15:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Marinakis' Arrows Against the KKE: '2026 is Not 1996 or 2006'

Pavlos Marinakis asserts that government statements are undermining dialogue with the agricultural sector, predicting dramatic developments ahead.

Jan 13 โ€ข 08:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

At the auction of Tupac's Hummer, it hasnโ€™t changed since the 1990s

Tupac's 1996 Hummer, purchased shortly before his death, remains unchanged and is set to be auctioned this month in Scottsdale.

Jan 12 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

The communication strategy of Costas Simitis (1996-2004)

The article examines Costas Simitis's communication strategy during his tenure as Prime Minister of Greece, highlighting its methodical and organized approach aimed at achieving clear objectives, particularly in relation to his modernization agenda and European integration.

Jan 11 โ€ข 09:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Costas Simitis: The Age of Europe โ€“ New Episode on January 11

The second episode of the documentary series on Costas Simitis focuses on his decisions that reshaped Greece and marks a political turning point during the PASOK conference in 1996.

Jan 9 โ€ข 16:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Horror movie with very unexpected leading man airing on Film4 tonight

The 1996 horror film 'The Frighteners,' directed by Peter Jackson and featuring Michael J. Fox, combines humor with horror and is set to air on Film4.

Jan 8 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Counter Story of the Flag of United Italy

The article discusses the significance and history of the Italian Flag Day, celebrated on January 7, established by law in 1996, commemorating the tricolor of the Cispadane Republic.

Jan 6 โ€ข 23:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

'Epic' spy thriller that launched a Hollywood franchise is on BBC tonight

The original 'Mission: Impossible' film from 1996, which initiated a highly successful franchise, will be aired on BBC tonight.

Jan 5 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Is Michael Stone still in prison for Chillenden murders nearly 30 years on?

A Netflix documentary has sparked renewed interest in the case of Michael Stone, who was convicted for the 1996 Chillenden murders of Lin Russell and her daughter Megan.

Jan 4 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Inside Josie Russell's life now after surviving Lin and Megan Russell murder

The article discusses the current life of Josie Russell, the sole survivor of the tragic 1996 Chillenden Murders of her mother and sister, as a new documentary about the case becomes available on Netflix.

Jan 4 โ€ข 10:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

The Murals of Sijena: Chronology of an Artistic, Political, and Judicial Conflict That Will Continue in 2026

The article discusses the long-standing and ongoing legal dispute over the murals of Sijena, involving the communities of Catalonia and Aragon, which dates back to 1996 and is set to continue through 2026.

Jan 3 โ€ข 21:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Sports

PHOTO: Zlatko Daliฤ‡ without a shirt 30 years ago. Do you recognize the iconic Dinamo player in his company?

The article discusses a nostalgic photo of current Croatian coach Zlatko Daliฤ‡ alongside legendary Dinamo player Damir Krznar, reflecting on their shared time as teammates at Varteks from 1992 to 1996.

Dec 28 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

One of the best blockbusters ever made on E4 tonight

The iconic 1996 sci-fi action film 'Independence Day' is set to air on E4 tonight, showcasing its enduring legacy as a blockbuster classic.

Dec 27 โ€ข 08:00 UTC

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