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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK skip hire firm plunged into liquidation after being in business for 24 years

Midland Skip Hire Limited, a Nottinghamshire skip hire firm established in 2002, has gone into liquidation following a winding-up order from HMRC, leading to job losses and insolvency proceedings.

Feb 26 • 23:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Soham murderer Ian Huntley seriously injured in prison assault

Ian Huntley, convicted of the murders of two children in 2002, has been seriously injured after an assault by another inmate in prison.

Feb 26 • 11:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Who was Héctor Zamorano, the first eliminated in the history of 'La Academia'?

Héctor Zamorano, the first contestant eliminated from Mexico's 'La Academia' reality show in 2002, has died in Veracruz, highlighting his struggles with health and personal battles over the years.

Feb 24 • 22:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Theodoros Kanonidis: From Sochumi to REX in 1963 and the KTHBE in 2002

The article discusses the life and contributions of Theodoros Kanonidis, a notable figure in the Pontic Greek community, highlighting his impact on theater within the Soviet Union and Greece.

Feb 24 • 20:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'I was a critic of Modi but after going to Gujarat...', said Arif Khan

Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan stated that he was a critic of Narendra Modi during the 2002 Godhra riots, but his opinion changed after engaging with the local populace in Gujarat.

Feb 22 • 11:43 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

United States wins its most Winter Olympics gold medals ever

The U.S. sets a new Winter Olympics record by winning its 11th gold medal, surpassing the previous record of 10 set in 2002.

Feb 21 • 19:48 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Olympic Figure Skating Champion: I Always Thirst for More

Alysa Liu wins gold in the women's singles at the Milan Cortina Olympics, becoming the first American woman to win an Olympic gold in figure skating since Sarah Hughes in 2002.

Feb 20 • 14:15 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Sports

Great joy after American's Olympic gold

Alysa Liu won the Olympic gold medal in women's figure skating, marking a significant achievement for American skaters since 2002.

Feb 20 • 08:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Venezuela: law approved for massive release of political prisoners

The Venezuelan National Assembly has approved a limited Amnesty Law that allows for the release of political prisoners from 2002 to 2025, amid hunger strikes by families of the detainees demanding their release.

Feb 20 • 01:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Government tells 750,000 people to claim free cash

The UK Government has alerted over 750,000 individuals born between 2002 and 2011 to claim their Child Trust Fund savings, which many may be unaware they are eligible for.

Feb 19 • 07:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Jaime Bayly: "At this autumnal age, I have almost no friends left, but I do have sources."

In a reflection on friendship and career, Peruvian writer Jaime Bayly discusses his latest book, 'Los golpistas,' which paints a dramatic picture of Hugo Chávez's temporary ouster in Venezuela in 2002.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

HMRC issues 'claim your £2,200' reminder in new alert for certain people

HMRC has reminded eligible individuals that they could claim up to £2,200 from Child Trust Funds set up for those born between September 1, 2002, and January 2, 2011.

Feb 17 • 14:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Measures against corruption and crime

The article discusses a government plan proposed by César Alarcón Costta in 2002 to combat corruption and crime in Ecuador, emphasizing the need for public transparency and the harsh penalties for corrupt officials.

Feb 17 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Claps Murder: Danilo Restivo's Name Emerges in a 2002 Femicide Case in the UK

Danilo Restivo, already imprisoned for the murder of Elisa Claps in Italy, is now being investigated for another femicide in the UK related to the 2002 murder of South Korean student Jong-Ok Shin.

Feb 16 • 20:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

BBC: Wrong person in prison for 23 years for the murder of a student? The false testimonies and the videos that 'vanished'

A BBC Panorama investigation raises serious questions about judicial errors and deliberate evidence tampering in the case of Omar Bengit, who has spent 23 years in prison for the 2002 murder of South Korean student Jeong Ok-sin in Bournemouth.

Feb 16 • 10:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Youth unemployment in Britain exceeds the European average for the first time

Youth unemployment in the UK has surpassed the European average for the first time since records began in 2002, reaching 15.3% according to OECD data.

Feb 16 • 02:26 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
World

Last man standing: When Steven Bradbury shocked the world

Steven Bradbury achieved an unprecedented victory during the 2002 Winter Olympics by clinching gold in the men's 1,000m short-track speed skating event against all odds.

Feb 15 • 18:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Jaime Bayly: "Trump seems to me a disaster, a bully, a mythomaniac, a racist, an unpresentable. But the capture of Maduro was necessary"

Journalist Jaime Bayly expresses strong criticism of Donald Trump while emphasizing the necessity of capturing Nicolás Maduro in his latest book discussing the 2002 coup attempt against Hugo Chávez.

Feb 15 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Lack of direction and loss of essence have robbed the dominance of the national football team

Brazil's national football team has struggled to reclaim its former dominance in the sport since last winning the World Cup in 2002, with Carlo Ancelotti being the latest attempt by the CBF to restore glory.

Feb 14 • 13:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Learn about the African Union and its main organs and institutions

The article provides an overview of the African Union, established in 2002, highlighting its key institutions such as the Commission, the Court of Justice, and the Peace and Security Council.

Feb 14 • 06:04 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

Grandfather bought him a plane ticket to Canada, his mother couldn't get there during communism. 10 little-known facts about Országh

Vladimír Országh, a former hockey player known for his performance in the 2002 World Championships, is now the national coach of Slovakia, facing challenges with a limited team against stronger international opponents.

Feb 11 • 12:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Market: Alumil Reaches a Milestone... 200

Alumil's stock is climbing to its highest levels since 2002, with an 18% rise in 2026 and reaching a price peak of €6.2.

Feb 11 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Lessons from a Statesman

The article reflects on the environmental policies of Colombian President Álvaro Uribe, as seen through the lens of a former Ecuadorian minister's experiences in 2002.

Feb 10 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BH Metro: Novo Eldorado Station Inaugurated; Last Expansion Was in 2002

The Novo Eldorado station, the 20th station of the Belo Horizonte metro, has been inaugurated after more than 20 years without expansion, aiming to improve regional mobility.

Feb 9 • 21:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

World Cup 'untold stories': 2002 - David Seaman's tears & Sven's assistant lost in the woods

The article reflects on behind-the-scenes stories from the 2002 World Cup, highlighting emotional moments and personal experiences of the England football team.

Feb 9 • 12:05 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Jaime Bayly: "Chávez and Maduro were involuntary comedians"

Jaime Bayly discusses his new book 'Los golpistas', highlighting the failed 2002 coup against Hugo Chávez.

Feb 8 • 03:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The coup that lasted three days

The article discusses the author's new novel 'Los golpistas,' inspired by the failed coup against Hugo Chávez in April 2002.

Feb 8 • 03:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Dollar: Return to the Dismal 2002-2008? Why it has a downhill ahead

The decline of the dollar signals deeper concerns about American economic management and its reliability as a global reserve currency.

Feb 7 • 19:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

How can one almost be kicked out of the Olympics?

The article discusses quirky and embarrassing incidents from Estonia's successful Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City (2002) and Torino (2006), reflecting on how these stories have become part of Estonia's sports history.

Feb 6 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice appoints Suzane von Richthofen as manager of her uncle's R$ 5 million inheritance

Suzane von Richthofen, sentenced to 39 years in prison for her parents' murder in 2002, has been appointed by the court as the executor of her late uncle's estate worth R$ 5 million, despite competition from her cousin who claimed a long-term stable union with him.

Feb 6 • 14:44 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

USA: A Life Full of Question Marks

The article discusses the public curiosity about Jeffrey Epstein, sparked by a 2002 report on a trip to Africa involving high-profile figures like Kevin Spacey, Chris Tucker, and former President Bill Clinton, all traveling on Epstein's private jet.

Feb 6 • 14:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suzane Richthofen wins in court the right to be the executor of her uncle's estate, say cousin's lawyers

Suzane von Richthofen, convicted for orchestrating her parents' murder in 2002, has been appointed by the São Paulo court as the executor of her uncle's estate after he was found dead.

Feb 6 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"We often violated exile": the confession of Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy

Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy discusses in an interview his family's occasional return to Italy despite their exile lasting until 2002.

Feb 5 • 10:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Alison Hammond's true personality exposed in 2002 clip before she found fame

This article highlights how Alison Hammond's appearance on Big Brother in 2002 marked the beginning of her television career, revealing her personality before she gained fame.

Feb 5 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Horrible Accusation: Epstein Forced a Teenager to Give Birth to a Child

A newly released diary entry reveals that a 16-17 year old girl claimed she was forced by Jeffrey Epstein to give birth to his child in 2002.

Feb 4 • 14:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

PEDOPHILIA INHERITANTS? The alleged victim's diary and Ferguson's letters seem to point to Epstein's secret children

The US Department of Justice has released over three million documents regarding convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, including a diary entry from an alleged victim claiming to have given birth to a daughter in 2002.

Feb 4 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

'Devdas' made Aishwarya sacrifice, Shah Rukh drank wine, learn special facts

The article discusses unique facts about the iconic 2002 film 'Devdas,' which is returning to theaters, highlighting the sacrifices made by the cast and its lasting cult status.

Feb 4 • 04:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Sports

'Alcohol Gave Me the Best Actor Award...', Shah Rukh Khan on Film Devdas

Shah Rukh Khan reflected on the emotional and physical challenges of playing the role of Devdas in the 2002 film, which is set to be re-released in theaters on February 6.

Feb 4 • 01:54 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Forgotten Classic: Nolan's Psychological Thriller You Must Watch

A look back at the 2002 psychological thriller 'Insomnia' directed by Christopher Nolan, which is gaining renewed appreciation as a neglected classic.

Feb 3 • 09:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

The Forgotten Masterpiece: Nolan's Psychological Thriller You Must See

The article discusses how Christopher Nolan's 2002 psychological thriller 'Insomnia' is being rediscovered and recognized as a neglected classic worthy of greater attention.

Feb 3 • 09:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Halle Berry: I won the Oscar, but the next morning I was still just a black woman

Halle Berry discusses her historic 2002 Oscar win and explains why it did not change her career trajectory due to prevailing perceptions in Hollywood.

Feb 3 • 09:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Arrested in Potim for killing his wife, Sérgio Nahas undergoes psychological profile assessment without visitation rights

Sérgio Nahas, convicted of murdering his wife in 2002 and sentenced to eight years in prison, is currently undergoing a psychological assessment in Potim's penitentiary with no visitation rights.

Feb 3 • 08:03 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Homemade distillery liquidated in Samogitia

Police in Plungė district uncovered a homemade distillery, seizing 400 liters of liquid suspected to be illegal vodka, and arresting a woman born in 1980 along with a 2002-born individual.

Feb 3 • 07:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Beautiful' period drama based on 'breathtaking' novel is free to watch

The 2002 period drama, featuring Helena Bonham Carter, is now available for free streaming on BBC iPlayer, highlighting the complexities of a woman's affair in the aftermath of the Second World War.

Jan 16 • 01:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

German Sign Language: 'We are often forgotten in everyday life'

Despite being recognized since 2002, barriers continue to affect the daily lives of hearing-impaired individuals in Germany.

Jan 15 • 15:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Historical fiasco with an unforgettable blunder. NHL stars preferred to hide afterwards

Ahead of the anticipated hockey tournament in Milan, a retrospective on five Olympic appearances of NHL stars highlights the biggest surprise from the 2002 Salt Lake City Games.

Jan 14 • 11:00 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
Crime & Justice

UK pays terror suspect tortured by US

The British government has agreed to a substantial payout to settle a lawsuit regarding its intelligence services' involvement in the torture of terror suspect Abu Zubaydah, who has been detained by the US since 2002.

Jan 12 • 13:27 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Letter from Istanbul: Is history repeating itself in Turkey?

The article reflects on the socio-political parallels between Turkey today and the era when Erdoğan first came to power in 2002, emphasizing the recurring themes of poverty and wealth disparity.

Jan 9 • 13:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Obituary for Hermann Räther: Influential Shaper of Taufkirchen

Hartmann Räther, a world traveler and active community member in Taufkirchen, significantly shaped the town's development as its mayor from 1990 to 2002 during a transformative period.

Jan 7 • 15:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

These people will be called for military qualification. We know the details and deadlines

The Polish Ministry of National Defense has announced the military qualification dates for males born in 2007 and those born from 2002 to 2006 without a defined fitness category, scheduled between February 2 and April 30, 2026.

Jan 5 • 14:10 UTC

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