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Britain's public sector net borrowing rose to £14.3 billion in February, exceeding forecasts and raising concerns over the potential impact of the Iran conflict on government finances.

Australia's unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in February, surprising economists as they expected it to remain steady at 4.1%.

Unemployment in Denmark rose by 3,300 people from January to February, attributed to a harsh winter start affecting the construction industry.

In February, Japan welcomed a record 3.46 million foreign visitors, marking a 6.4% increase from the previous year, though the number of visitors from China saw a significant decline of 45%.

A report indicates that over 3,200 human rights violations occurred in Zimbabwe in February 2026, with state-related actors largely responsible.

Fox News Digital has maintained its leading position among news brands for the 60th month in a row, achieving over 3.5 billion multiplatform minutes in February.

Search efforts for Luciano Franklin Fernandes, missing since February 24 during heavy rains in Ubá, Brazil, have now entered their third week with ongoing operations by the Brazilian Fire Department.

ENFIA tax bills for 2026 will be published imminently, totaling €2.3 billion and payable in 12 monthly installments from March 2026 to February 2027.

Food prices in Spain saw a 3.2% increase and restaurant costs rose by 4.5% in February, shortly before the onset of the war in Iran.

Inflation in Spain remained stable at 2.3% in February, with expectations for a significant revision in March due to rising global tensions.

Atlanta Falcons player James Pearce Jr. faces three felony charges related to a February incident involving WNBA star Rickea Jackson.

Retirements and pensions in Argentina will see an increase of 2.3% to 2.9% in April due to adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index from February.

The basic food basket in Argentina rose by 3.2% in February, surpassing the inflation rate of 2.9%.

The February 2026 inflation figures in Argentina are projected to be between 2.3% and 3%, influenced mainly by rising meat prices and regulated services.

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East between Iran, Israel, and the US has led to rising retail inflation in India, with rates climbing to 3.21% in February, up from 2.74% in January.

Brazil's inflation rate rose by 0.7% in February 2023, marking a 12-month increase of 3.81%.

The UN reports that approximately 3.2 million Iranians have been displaced internally due to ongoing conflict since February 28, following a military offensive by the US and Israel.

As of the end of February, 3,075 individuals are incarcerated in Norway, with over 90% of prison capacity utilized.

Katowice Airport saw an 8.3% increase in passenger numbers in February, but future predictions for March are uncertain due to geopolitical instability.

Latvia's annual inflation rate in February increased by 2.3% compared to February 2025.

In Latvia, consumer prices rose by 2.3% over the past year, with a monthly increase of 0.2% in February compared to January.

Latvia's annual inflation rate decreased to 2.3% in February, influenced significantly by rising costs in housing, utilities, and food.

In February, Lithuania reported an annual inflation of 3.3% and a monthly inflation rate of 1%, with significant influences from energy and various service costs.

In February, Natal experienced a significant 3.52% rise in the cost of basic food items, the largest increase in Brazil according to Dieese.

Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that both parents can simultaneously receive a maternity bonus for pensions recognized between January 1, 2016, and February 3, 2021, including civil servants.

Inflation in Buenos Aires decreased to 2.6% in February, influenced by tourism-related price declines, following a 3.1% rise in January.

China's consumer price index rose by 1.3% in February, marking a three-year high, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics.

Annual inflation in Lithuania reached 3.6% in February, influenced by rising costs in several sectors despite a decrease in prices for others.

Ukraine reports that Russia has suffered nearly 1.3 million military casualties since the onset of the invasion in February 2022.

General Ben Hodges warns that the military conflict between the US and Iran, which began in February 2026, may be seen by future historians as the start of World War III.

An investigation has been launched in Pau regarding the suspected kidnapping and detention of a 16-year-old boy who has been missing since February 3.

In February, Estonia's Consumer Price Index increased by 3.1% compared to the previous year, with notable price rises in various sectors including food and healthcare.

Consumer prices in Estonia increased by 3.1% in February year-on-year, driven by higher costs of goods and services.

In February, sales of light vehicles in Mexico decreased by 0.3%, marking 118,297 units sold compared to the previous month.

In February, peso loans to the private sector in Argentina experienced a real contraction of 1.3%, marking a second consecutive month of decline amid growing loan delinquencies and declining deposits.

Greece's inflation rate rose to 3% in February, remaining above the eurozone average.

Consumer prices in Estonia rose by 3.2% year-on-year in February, primarily caused by the increase in food prices.

The article covers the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, including significant events such as the escalation of violence, nuclear concerns, and geopolitical implications, alongside local sports and crime news in Brazil.

Inflation rates in Greece rose to 3% in February, marking an increase from 2.9% in January, and placing Greece fifth among Eurozone member states.

Spain saw an increase of 97,000 jobs in February, yet unemployment rose by 3,600 individuals, highlighting a complex labor market situation.

In February, Spain saw a net increase of 97,000 jobs, though unemployment also rose by 3,600, marking a complex economic landscape as young job seekers entered the market.

In Estonia, consumer prices increased by 3.2 percent in February compared to the same month last year, driven largely by rising food costs.

UK house prices rose by 0.3% in February, reflecting increased market confidence ahead of the chancellor's spring forecast.

February's preliminary annual inflation rate is reported to be 3.2% in Lithuania, influenced mainly by the rising costs of heating, restaurant services, and vehicle maintenance.

February saw a record number of Russian missile strikes on Ukraine, with 288 missiles launched, marking a significant increase from January.

Maruti Suzuki recorded a significant increase in sales in February 2026, selling a total of 2,13,995 vehicles, marking a 7.3% growth compared to the same month last year.

Heavy snow is forecasted in Gangwon Yeongdong and across the country, with rain and snow expected from February 2 to 3.

The Leonel Brizola Bridge, known as the Mocambinho Bridge, will experience temporary traffic changes from February 28 to March 3, 2026, in North Teresina, Brazil.

The blue dollar rate today is $1405 for buying and $1425 for selling, showing a 3% decrease from January 2026, yet a 16% increase from all of 2025.

The upcoming full moon and lunar eclipse in Virgo on March 3, 2026, marks the closing of an energetic portal that began on February 17 with a new moon in Aquarius, promising significant emotional revelations and opportunities for personal reevaluation.