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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Sudan: Forgotten Conflict in South Sudan At 'A Dangerous Point', Türk Warns

The UN human rights chief warns that escalating violence and political instability in South Sudan could lead to a resurgence of civil war unless urgent action is taken to uphold the 2018 peace agreement.

Feb 27 • 20:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK construction firm enters administration after being in business since 2018

Architectural Panel Solutions Limited, a UK construction company, has entered administration due to rising costs and economic challenges.

Feb 27 • 14:14 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Economists: Latvia's economy grew faster than expected last year

Latvia's economy has shown stronger than anticipated growth in the past year, marking its best performance since 2018.

Feb 27 • 11:42 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Without Warning Strikes: Bahn and GDL Reach Agreement in Wage Negotiations

The Deutsche Bahn and the GDL union reached an agreement in wage negotiations without the need for warning strikes, marking a significant milestone in labor relations since 2018.

Feb 27 • 01:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Maximum in history": 63% of producers believe it is a good time to invest, according to a survey

A recent survey shows that 63% of Argentine agricultural producers consider it a good time to invest, marking the highest level of investment sentiment since the Ag Barometer began in 2018.

Feb 26 • 20:30 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Elden: Økokrim investigates Bannon invitation

Norwegian authorities are investigating a 2018 invite by Jeffrey Epstein to Steve Bannon at the Norwegian embassy amid corruption allegations against an ambassador and her husband.

Feb 26 • 14:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Conviction brings relief, but does not repair our pain, says survivor of attack that killed Marielle

Fernanda Chaves, the sole survivor of the 2018 attack that killed councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes, expressed relief at the conviction of those responsible but emphasized the ongoing issues of crime in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 26 • 10:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Group based in China spied on companies in Brazil for seven years, says Google

Google disclosed that a Chinese cybercriminal group conducted a digital espionage campaign targeting Brazilian companies from 2018 to 2023.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Stop the Economic Decline

The Mexican economy has experienced stagnation over the past seven years, with a minimal GDP growth of only 0.6% in 2025 and an average growth of just 0.8% since 2018, leading to negative growth per capita.

Feb 26 • 07:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The conviction of the masterminds behind Marielle Franco's execution - The Subject #1667

The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil convicted the Brazão brothers for the 2018 murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes after nearly eight years since the crime was committed.

Feb 26 • 03:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Brazil: Two lawmakers sentenced to 76 years in prison for the political assassination of Marielle Franco

The Supreme Court of Brazil sentenced two former lawmakers to 76 years in prison for orchestrating the assassination of councilor Marielle Franco in 2018.

Feb 25 • 20:28 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Two politicians convicted for the murder of Marielle Franco in Brazil

Two politicians and three others have been found guilty by Brazil's Supreme Court for the murder of human rights activist Marielle Franco in 2018.

Feb 25 • 18:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man sentenced to over 10 years in prison for sexual assault of a vulnerable person in Cabo Frio

A man has been sentenced to over 10 years for sexual assault in Cabo Frio and was arrested after being fugitive since 2018.

Feb 25 • 17:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Brazilian politician brothers convicted of ordering murder of Rio city councillor

Two brothers were convicted of ordering the 2018 murder of Rio city councillor Marielle Franco, drawing international condemnation.

Feb 25 • 17:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Brothers convicted for the murder of politician in Rio

Two brothers have been convicted by Brazil's Supreme Court for ordering the murder of politician and LGBTQ+ champion Marielle Franco in Rio de Janeiro in 2018.

Feb 25 • 17:29 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

From relegation battle to the top of Europe

Bodø/Glimt has dramatically transformed from a team fighting relegation in 2018 to reaching the Champions League quarter-finals after defeating last year's finalist, Inter.

Feb 25 • 17:26 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Two Brazilian politicians convicted for the murder of Marielle Franco

Two Brazilian politicians were convicted for orchestrating the murder of activist Marielle Franco in 2018.

Feb 25 • 17:05 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Two Brazilian politicians sentenced for the murder of Marielle Franco

Two Brazilian politicians have been sentenced for their roles in the 2018 murder of Marielle Franco, a well-known politician and critic of police corruption in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 25 • 17:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Brazil: The Supreme Court convicts two politicians for ordering the murder of councilor Marielle Franco

The Brazilian Supreme Court has found two politicians guilty of ordering the murder of councilor Marielle Franco in 2018, a case that shocked the nation.

Feb 25 • 16:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marielle Case: Moraes and Zanin vote to convict Brazão brothers as masterminds of the crime

Supreme Court Minister Cristiano Zanin voted to convict the Brazão brothers for their roles in the assassination of councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver in 2018.

Feb 25 • 15:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

TJ-SP maintains acquittal of Felipe Prior in rape case in the interior

The TJ-SP upheld the acquittal of former Big Brother Brasil contestant Felipe Prior in a rape case from 2018, concluding that criminal responsibility was not proven.

Feb 25 • 14:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Moraes votes to condemn Brazão brothers as masterminds of Marielle Franco's murder

Minister Alexandre de Moraes voted to condemn the Brazão brothers for planning the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver in Rio de Janeiro in 2018.

Feb 25 • 13:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Marko Daniel will leave the direction of the Miró Foundation in June

Marko Daniel will conclude his role as director of the Joan Miró Foundation in Barcelona in June 2024, after serving since 2018.

Feb 25 • 11:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Happy news about babies - The like can be applied for since 2018

Finland has experienced a notable increase in birth rates, with January 2025 showing the highest birth numbers since 2018.

Feb 25 • 06:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Brazil’s supreme court begins trial of politicians in murder of Rio councilwoman

Brazil's supreme court has commenced the trial of politicians accused of orchestrating the assassination of councilwoman Marielle Franco in 2018, a case highlighting the intersection of politics and organized crime in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 24 • 18:35 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Interview from 2018: Allegation of sexism against Manuel Hagel

A 2018 interview resurfaces, in which Manuel Hagel, a leader of the CDU in Baden-Württemberg, made controversial comments about a schoolgirl, leading to political scrutiny ahead of an upcoming state election.

Feb 24 • 17:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

'Marielle Franco Case': 'This trial is a milestone in the fight against impunity and political violence'

The trial of two Rio de Janeiro political leaders and a police commissioner accused of orchestrating the assassination of city councilor Marielle Franco in 2018 has commenced in Brazil's Supreme Court.

Feb 24 • 17:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PGR requests conviction of those accused of ordering the murders of Marielle and Anderson Gomes

The Brazilian Public Prosecutor's Office has requested the Supreme Court to convict five individuals charged with the murder of politician Marielle Franco and her driver, Anderson Gomes, in 2018.

Feb 24 • 14:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Will 60 points be deducted from Manchester City after committing 115 violations?

Manchester City may face a points deduction of between 40 to 60 points due to 115 alleged financial violations committed from 2009 to 2018, pending a judgment from an independent committee.

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

Marielle Case: STF's First Panel Begins Judging Those Accused of Ordering the Councilwoman's Murder in 2018

The STF's First Panel is now judging five defendants accused of orchestrating the murder of Councilwoman Marielle Franco in 2018.

Feb 24 • 11:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Blue Flowers on White Walls: The Story of the Woman Who Turned Her Village into a Work of Art

Agnes Kašpárková dedicated her life to transforming her village in the Czech Republic into an artistic masterpiece, leaving a legacy of beauty and love after her passing in 2018.

Feb 24 • 10:42 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

Australia confirms first Tests in South Africa since ball tampering

Australia has announced its schedule for a three-Test cricket series in South Africa, marking the first since the infamous ball tampering scandal in 2018.

Feb 24 • 01:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

STF begins to judge the 5 defendants accused of ordering the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes

The Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) has begun the trial of five defendants accused of ordering the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes in 2018.

Feb 24 • 01:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Family Members of Marielle Franco Express Surprise at Involvement of Delegate in the Crime: 'He Claimed to Be a Friend'; STF Judges the Perpetrators

The family of Marielle Franco, a councilwoman murdered in Rio de Janeiro in March 2018, is hopeful for justice as the Supreme Court begins the trial of those accused of orchestrating her murder.

Feb 23 • 17:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Story of the Mosque.. 'Hamidiya' in Turkey Built by Abdul Hamid II and Designed Inside with 'Clouds and Fruits'

The Hamidiya Mosque in Turkey, rebuilt in 2018, features a stunning interior inspired by a Quranic verse from Surah Al-Baqarah.

Feb 23 • 17:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Hernandez immortalizes the memory of World Cup 2018 with a giant gorilla statue

French defender Lucas Hernandez celebrated his World Cup 2018 victory with a unique gesture by unveiling a giant gorilla statue outside his home.

Feb 23 • 16:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court annuls a rule from Barça that prohibited members from selling their season tickets

The Spanish Supreme Court has annulled a 2018 rule by FC Barcelona that prevented members from selling their season tickets, which was established following a ticket resale scandal.

Feb 23 • 10:43 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Sentence in the Zafit Stream Disaster Has Already Been Given, But the Heads of the Yeshiva Do Not Give Up – Nor Does the State

The Israeli Supreme Court is deliberating on appeals by the heads of the 'Bnei Zion' Yeshiva, convicted of negligence in the 2018 Zafit Stream disaster that claimed the lives of ten teenagers.

Feb 22 • 17:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

‘I made nine major PDC darts finals – now I have a new career as an antiques dealer’

Former darts champion Terry Jenkins has transitioned from professional darts to a career as an antiques dealer after retiring in 2018.

Feb 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Bishop of Lincoln arrested on suspicion of sexual assault

The Bishop of Lincoln, Stephen Conway, has been arrested amid allegations of sexual assault dating from 2018 to 2025 and has been suspended from his duties.

Feb 21 • 08:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Man City 115 charges update: Points deduction, threat of relegation, punishment explained

Manchester City faces a prolonged wait for the verdict on 115 charges for alleged financial breaches from 2009 to 2018, which could have severe consequences including points deduction or relegation.

Feb 21 • 08:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Miriam Sánchez: "The first time I walked the runway I wished that moment would not pass or that it was about to end"

Miriam Sánchez reflects on her debut at the Louis Vuitton fashion show in October 2018, highlighting the unique atmosphere and cultural significance of the event.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Anvisa registers 65 notifications of deaths associated with weight loss pens

Anvisa has reported 65 notifications of suspected deaths related to the use of weight loss medications known as pens between December 1, 2018, and December 7, 2025.

Feb 20 • 12:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The number of suspected deaths after the use of weight loss pens rises to 65, says Anvisa

Brazil's health regulatory agency, Anvisa, reports 65 suspected deaths linked to the use of weight loss pens from December 2018 to December 2025, with a significant increase in reported adverse events.

Feb 19 • 22:57 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

Super Bowl Champions Put Up for Sale

The Seattle Seahawks, recently crowned Super Bowl LX champions, are being put up for sale following the death of owner Paul G. Allen in 2018.

Feb 19 • 10:24 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Social peace, new destinations, upgrading... How Ben Smith radically transformed Air France-KLM to redirect its trajectory

Ben Smith has successfully transformed Air France-KLM since becoming its CEO in 2018, focusing on social peace and the introduction of new destinations.

Feb 18 • 16:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Salvador airport records highest passenger flow since 2018 during Carnival

During this year's Carnival, Salvador's airport experienced the highest passenger flow since 2018, with over 1,400 arrivals and departures.

Feb 18 • 10:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Strictly Come Dancing star addresses ‘second chance’ after cheating scandal

Seann Walsh reflects on receiving a 'second chance' following a high-profile cheating scandal during 'Strictly Come Dancing' in 2018.

Feb 18 • 10:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Julieta Nair Calvo and Andrés Rolando: an outing among friends, a famous matchmaker, and the imminent wedding

Actress Julieta Nair Calvo and businessman Andrés Rolando, who met through a celebrity friend in 2018, are preparing to marry after nearly eight years together.

Feb 18 • 09:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Josef Vojáček will be the director of Lesy ČR, having previously led the company from 2018 to 2021

Josef Vojáček has been appointed as the general director of the state-owned enterprise Lesy České republiky (LČR), previously leading it from 2018 to 2021.

Feb 18 • 08:36 UTC

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