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🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Alleged criminal history of missing mom found after 24 years catches up with her

Michelle Hundley Smith, a North Carolina woman missing since 2001, has been located and is facing criminal charges from the time of her disappearance, which investigators suspect may be linked to domestic issues.

Feb 27 • 00:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mum who vanished just before Christmas 2001 seen for first time in 24 years

Michele Hundley Smith, who disappeared in 2001, has been found alive but opted not to reconnect with her family.

Feb 26 • 21:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Mother missing for 25 years was arrested a week after being found

A 62-year-old woman, who was missing for 25 years, was arrested a week after being located due to an outstanding DUI warrant from 2001.

Feb 26 • 19:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

ON THIS DAY ⟩ Taliban forces destroyed the Buddha statues of the Bamiyan Valley

In 2001, Taliban forces destroyed two ancient Buddha statues in the Bamiyan Valley of Afghanistan, leading to international condemnation as acts of cultural and historical vandalism.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Missing North Carolina woman who vanished 24 years ago found ‘alive and well’

Michele Hundley Smith, who disappeared in North Carolina in 2001, has been found alive after 24 years, but her current location remains undisclosed at her request.

Feb 25 • 21:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Harsh allegations: Andrew had his massages paid for by taxpayers – a strict appearance criterion for the masseuse

Ex-prince Andrew allegedly charged taxpayers for his massages and travel expenses during his time as Britain's trade envoy from 2001 to 2011.

Feb 24 • 19:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Catholic Church announces envoy from Pope Leo XIV for beatification of priest murdered in MT

The Catholic Church has announced that Pope Leo XIV has approved the beatification ceremony for Italian priest Nazareno Lanciotti, who was murdered in Brazil in 2001.

Feb 24 • 14:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

She was missing for 24 years, found alive but her reaction surprised her children

Michele Hundley Smith, who vanished in 2001, was found alive and healthy, but her request for privacy has left her family and the public puzzled.

Feb 23 • 22:06 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Woman Missing from North Carolina for 24 Years Found Alive

A woman who disappeared in North Carolina in 2001 has been found alive, sparking renewed attention and confusion for her family.

Feb 23 • 19:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In North Carolina: Shock over a woman missing for 24 years who had a double life and was found

Michele Hundley Smith, who vanished in North Carolina in 2001, has been found alive after 24 years, leaving her family mixed with relief, pain, and doubt.

Feb 23 • 17:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Sarah Ferguson’s ‘intense friendship’ with murderer played out in new ITV drama that airs tonight

ITV's drama 'The Lady' delves into the life of Jane Andrews, a former royal dresser for Sarah Ferguson, who was convicted of murder in 2001.

Feb 22 • 13:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Terra de Minas reaches 25 years as Globo's longest-running program in MG

The program Terra de Minas, which first aired on October 21, 2001, is celebrating its 25th anniversary as the longest-running show on Globo in Minas Gerais.

Feb 21 • 14:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

RAUDSAARE DIALOGUES: Allar Jõks: I had a mission in the presidential elections

Allar Jõks discusses his commitment to the Estonian state and the well-being of its people following his tenure as the Chancellor of Justice since 2001.

Feb 20 • 12:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Police return to a tragedy from years ago. Archive X appeals

Police in Elbląg are reopening the investigation into the 2001 death of a newborn girl found abandoned in a ditch, seeking new leads through DNA evidence.

Feb 19 • 14:04 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Former Tamaulipas Governor Cabeza de Vaca Renounced His U.S. Citizenship and Protection Since 2001

Former Tamaulipas Governor Francisco Javier García Cabeza de Vaca has formally renounced his U.S. citizenship and any foreign legal or diplomatic protection according to an official document released this Wednesday.

Feb 19 • 05:27 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

West Africa: Nigeria Implemented Only 10 of 66 Cases Passed in 25 Years - Ecowas Court

Since its establishment in 2001, Nigeria has only executed 10 out of 66 cases decided by the ECOWAS Court, raising concerns over compliance with regional judicial decisions.

Feb 18 • 04:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

La Fraternidad demands an indefinite strike from the CGT due to labor reform and warns: 'The situation could resemble that of 2001'

The La Fraternidad union is calling for the Central General Union of Workers (CGT) in Argentina to initiate an indefinite strike in response to proposed labor reforms that are viewed as detrimental to workers' rights.

Feb 17 • 12:11 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

DOCTORS IN A DILEMMA: A couple diagnosed with the same rare cancer

Tim and Emily Leary, who met in 2001, face the challenge of being diagnosed with the same rare cancer while relying on each other's support and medical intervention.

Feb 16 • 11:46 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

25 Years of History, Innovation, and Work: Openjobmetis Celebrates Its First Quarter Century

Openjobmetis celebrates its 25th anniversary, reflecting on its role in transforming the Italian labor market since its inception in 2001.

Feb 9 • 10:28 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Postal Stamp Prices Skyrocket

Norwegian postal service Posten has increased domestic letter prices and replaced weight categories with envelope sizes, marking a dramatic rise in stamp costs since 2001.

Feb 8 • 17:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did PM Modi say about the Gujarat earthquake in Malaysia?

During his visit to Malaysia, PM Modi reflected on the 2001 Gujarat earthquake, emphasizing the solidarity shown by many parts of the country during that crisis.

Feb 8 • 01:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Mette-Marit was in trouble already in August 2001 – Now everything is about to explode

Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon's past relationship with single mother Mette-Marit has created a situation now threatening to destabilize the Norwegian royal family.

Feb 7 • 04:05 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A psychological phenomenon, media sensation or supernatural villain? The monkey-man who terrorized the people of Delhi

In the summer of 2001, panic swept through Delhi as reports emerged of a mysterious monkey-man attacking residents, causing widespread fear regardless of the creature's elusive description.

Feb 6 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New car tax bands for petrol and diesel cars registered between 2001 and 2017

Vehicle Excise Duty costs for petrol and diesel cars registered between 2001 and 2017 will increase significantly starting April 1, 2026, affecting millions of motorists.

Feb 6 • 09:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

"I like minors": Trump's favorite Kid Rock got in trouble due to an inappropriate song

Kid Rock faces sharp criticism as music fans have brought attention back to his 2001 song with inappropriate lyrics, according to Independent.

Feb 5 • 16:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: Arrest of a 55-year-old who was sentenced to a total of 73 years in prison

A 55-year-old man has been arrested in Thessaloniki, facing a total prison sentence of 73 years and 10 months for financial crimes committed between 1999 and 2001 in Kavala and Thessaloniki.

Feb 4 • 07:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

World-class pianist Olga Kern to perform in Tallinn on Wednesday

Olga Kern, celebrated for her charisma and musical sensitivity, is one of the most prominent interpreters of her generation and a historic gold medalist at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2001, the only female winner in the past fifty years.

Feb 3 • 11:23 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

In Italy, the police have their hands tied

The Italian public order is still recovering from the incidents in Genoa 2001, leading to a structural calm that has yet to be overcome, with the police now applying extreme caution and gradual measures in their interventions.

Feb 2 • 04:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

She was a global star, she churned out hits. Her tragic death shocked the world

Aaliyah Dana Haughton, an American singer, actress, and model, tragically died at the age of 22 in a plane crash in the Bahamas on August 25, 2001, raising concerns about air travel safety in the music industry.

Jan 16 • 06:18 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Piano Evening with Lukas Sternath in Munich: A Celebrated Young Artist Discovers the Slow and Quiet

Austrian pianist Lukas Sternath, born in 2001, shines not as a typical virtuoso, but rather in his exploration of subtler musical expressions.

Jan 15 • 14:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

On this day, Wikipedia was launched, the encyclopedia that changed the internet

Wikipedia was launched on January 15, 2001, fundamentally transforming how the world seeks, shares, and understands information.

Jan 15 • 11:27 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Founded in 2001: The Wikipedia Revolution

An encyclopedia launched 25 years ago has fundamentally transformed and democratized global knowledge acquisition, but its future is now threatened by artificial intelligence.

Jan 15 • 10:55 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Current Lexicon: Brics

The term 'Brics' was coined in 2001 by Jim O'Neill from Goldman Sachs to group growing economies including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and later South Africa, with a rotating chairmanship among member nations and specific topics for India to lead discussions on in 2026.

Jan 14 • 14:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Alexis Georgoulis had fun with Vicky Stavropoulou: Ultimately, you are her match, they wrote to him

Greek actors Alexis Georgoulis and Vicky Stavropoulou were spotted enjoying a night out together, leading fans to reminisce about their on-screen chemistry from the 2001 series 'Eisai to tairi mou'.

Jan 13 • 11:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

BMW eliminates the legendary iDrive knob after more than two decades

BMW is phasing out the iconic iDrive knob, which has been a key feature in its vehicles since 2001, citing that users of the new infotainment system do not miss the traditional controller.

Jan 12 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Tremendous' period drama 'like nothing else ever made' on Film4 tonight

A description of a 2001 period drama starring Heath Ledger that is airing on Film4, noted for its uniqueness and appeal to fans.

Jan 9 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Hailey Bieber Revives Gisele Bündchen's Iconic 2001 Victoria's Secret Campaign

Hailey Bieber reinvents one of the most iconic fashion images of the early 2000s by bringing back Gisele Bündchen's legendary 2001 Victoria's Secret campaign in time for Valentine's Day.

Jan 8 • 14:30 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
Life & Tech

It’s HAL out there: Tencent AI chatbot tells user to ‘get lost’ in rare angry outburst

Tencent's AI chatbot, Yuanbao, faced backlash and sparked debate after reportedly telling a user to 'get lost', resembling a scene from '2001: A Space Odyssey'.

Jan 5 • 23:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

From Sarajevo to Croatia via Highway by the End of 2026? 330 Kilometers Under Construction for 20 Years

The northern part of the highway through Bosnia and Herzegovina, part of the Vc corridor between Budapest and Ploče, is expected to be completed by the end of this year, although construction has been ongoing since 2001 and only a fraction has been built.

Jan 5 • 14:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Berchtesgaden National Park: Cold, Colder - Funtensee

Funtensee in Berchtesgaden National Park holds the record for the lowest temperature ever recorded in Germany, reaching minus 45.9 degrees Celsius on Christmas Eve 2001, due to its unique geological features.

Jan 5 • 10:42 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Padovano, survivor of Linate: “I had burns on almost my entire body, I have remained angry”

Pasquale Padovano, the sole survivor of the 2001 Linate airport disaster, shares his experience of severe burns and the need for hope for affected families.

Jan 5 • 00:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

"I am aware of many mistakes I made," said Milan Hlavsa. He also played in the White House

Milan Hlavsa, co-founder of The Plastic People of the Universe, was an influential figure in the Czech rock scene known for his independence and experimentation until his untimely death in 2001.

Jan 4 • 11:17 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Michael Blumenthal turns 100: The man who made the Jewish Museum Berlin great

Michael Blumenthal, the founding director of the Jewish Museum Berlin, turns 100 and is celebrated for elevating the museum's significance during his tenure from 2001 to 2014.

Jan 3 • 09:46 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

In Zagreb, '2001: A Space Odyssey', 'Dr. Strangelove', 'Lolita', 'A Clockwork Orange' are playing again...

The Tuškanac cinema presents a January retrospective of Stanley Kubrick's films, showcasing 12 works that explore the dark side of humanity with philosophical and satirical undertones.

Jan 2 • 12:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

In the alleys of the Islamist martyr

The article reflects on the layered history of Genoa, particularly in relation to the memory of Islamist martyr Mohammad Hannoun and its connection to past events like the G8 protests in 2001 and the case of Carlo Giuliani.

Dec 31 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Biodiversity: The Thing with Raccoons

Hans-Peter Donislreiter recalls his first encounter with a raccoon during a wild boar hunt in 2001.

Dec 29 • 10:12 UTC

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