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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

France: If the drone spotted near the aircraft carrier was Russian, it would be an absurd provocation

Sweden reported that one of its naval ships spotted and blocked a drone believed to be Russian near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, with officials stating it could have been a provocation.

Feb 27 • 15:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chelpa Ferro and Fausto Fawcett expose the 'nausea of the Brazilian absurd' amid the urban noises of 'Ambitious Nightmare'

The album 'Ambitious Nightmare' by Chelpa Ferro and Fausto Fawcett explores the chaotic realities of urban life in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 27 • 14:50 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Russia rejects allegation it sent drone towards French aircraft carrier

Russia has dismissed claims that a drone near a French aircraft carrier in Swedish waters was of Russian origin, calling the allegations 'absurd.'

Feb 27 • 12:26 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

Kremlin Rejects Swedish Claim It Launched Drone Near French Aircraft Carrier

The Kremlin dismissed Sweden's claims linking a drone incident near a French aircraft carrier to Russia as absurd.

Feb 27 • 11:52 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

The Kremlin Calls Absurd the Assumptions that a Drone Detected Near the Aircraft Carrier was Russian

The Kremlin has dismissed claims that a drone spotted near the French aircraft carrier 'Charles de Gaulle' in the Øresund Strait was of Russian origin, labeling the allegations as absurd.

Feb 27 • 10:47 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

The Kremlin responded to the news that a Russian drone appeared near the aircraft carrier

The Kremlin dismissed allegations regarding a Russian drone being spotted near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle as absurd.

Feb 27 • 10:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

VIDEO: A completely absurd basket was made in the Euroleague

An incredible and accidental basket was made by Collin Malcolm of Tel Aviv Hapoel during a Euroleague game.

Feb 27 • 10:45 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Ridiculous to Talk About a Ridiculous Approach in Icelandic Sports Work

The article critiques the current approach to sports administration in Iceland as absurd and ineffective.

Feb 27 • 08:22 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Seriously injured after absurd elevator accident

Italian golfer Andrea Pavan was seriously injured after falling three stories when he entered an elevator that was not there.

Feb 27 • 00:42 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

This We Will Cut: How to Discourage Listeners

This podcast episode humorously discusses absurd topics and aims to entertain listeners, albeit with a suggestion to seek professional help if they endure the content till the end.

Feb 26 • 19:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Something happened to the mail carrier in Myyrmäki that the police consider absurd - this is how the lead investigator describes the perpetrator

The Finnish police are investigating a murder of a mail carrier in Myyrmäki, considering it a motive-less crime similar to insights from criminal psychologist Helinä Häkkänen.

Feb 26 • 18:41 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Comolli: "Kelly's red card is frustrating, absurd to send us such an inexperienced referee"

Comolli expresses frustration over Kelly's red card and criticizes the inexperience of the referee.

Feb 26 • 18:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A Player's 2-Year-Old Daughter Became the Target of Absurd Online Hate – NHL Responded Immediately

NHL player Dylan Strome's daughter faced unwanted online hatred after a seemingly innocent social media post, prompting a swift response from the NHL.

Feb 26 • 13:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Elisabet Svane: Danes need to keep an eye on a topic that may sound completely absurd

The article discusses an important issue that Danes should monitor as the election campaign kicks off in Denmark.

Feb 26 • 13:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Home Office denies ‘absurd’ criticism over rule change that could leave dual nationals stranded

The UK Home Office has rejected claims of inadequate communication regarding new border rules that may prevent some British dual nationals from returning to the UK.

Feb 26 • 08:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Caught Up in a Government Program? There Were to Be Apartments, but There Is an Ongoing Investigation. 'This Is Absurd'

The 'Mieszkanie Plus' program, aimed at providing affordable housing, has faced an investigation as it significantly underdelivered on its promises, leading to dissatisfaction among those who believed in the initiative.

Feb 26 • 05:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Absurd Accusation Against Ahn Gyu-ryeong’ Former Colonel Kim Hyun-tae Reflects on His Subordinate's Armament Incident

Former Colonel Kim Hyun-tae claims that soldiers from the 707th Special Mission Group are victims of manipulation, while reflecting on his role in the controversial military incursion at the National Assembly.

Feb 26 • 02:06 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Navalny died because of lithium use, and other absurd versions: how the Kremlin justifies the murder of a political opponent?

The article discusses the circumstances surrounding the death of Alexei Navalny, highlighting claims of poisoning and different narratives provided by the Kremlin and international officials.

Feb 25 • 22:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Russia accuses Ukraine of seeking nuclear weapons with the help of France and the United Kingdom; 'Absurd', says Kiev

Russia has accused Ukraine of trying to acquire nuclear weapons with assistance from France and the UK, claims that have been dismissed as 'absurd' by the governments involved.

Feb 24 • 16:35 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ukraine: Kyiv rejects Russia's claims about nuclear weapons as 'absurd'

Ukraine has dismissed Russia's claims that it was attempting to acquire nuclear weapons with help from Britain and France as 'absurd.'

Feb 24 • 15:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cuba: The Absurd Dual Economy

Cuba is facing a stark economic divide where the wealthy have access to luxuries while the poor struggle with basic necessities.

Feb 23 • 20:24 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The leader of "Gora" describes the municipality's doubts as an absurd situation

The manager of the 'Gora' concert hall describes local government doubts about its profitability as absurd, emphasizing that profits will exceed 80,000 euros despite a slight decrease from earlier estimates.

Feb 23 • 13:12 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The creativity of 'RemoSan'

Radio2's initiative, RemoSan, encourages listeners to share their most absurd and surreal original songs, resulting in a surge of creative submissions and culminating in a live event featuring popular creations.

Feb 23 • 06:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Johannes Hagman: Documentarian Frederick Wiseman Had an Eye for Details

The article reflects on the life and work of documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, noting his keen attention to both the absurd and the sublime aspects of humanity.

Feb 22 • 14:03 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

“Absurd situation”: a young man with a severe disability is on the conscription lists

A Lithuanian mother is distressed after her disabled son was again included in the conscription lists despite providing proof of his condition to the military two years earlier.

Feb 22 • 10:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Subversion? No, a disappointment in love. The absurd excuse of the train saboteur

A 20-year-old man in Italy claims that his act of placing stones on train tracks was motivated by personal issues rather than political intent, following his arrest for endangering transportation security.

Feb 21 • 13:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Absurd picture after Iivo Niskanen's withdrawal

Finnish skier Iivo Niskanen had to withdraw from the 50-kilometer race in Italy due to illness, prompting Finnish spectators to flock to the beer lines at the venue.

Feb 21 • 13:10 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Amy Hamm: Misgendering case an absurd waste of time and resources

An Ontario court has mandated a new hearing in a discrimination case involving Jordan Renae Thorne, a Black trans man, regarding the misgendering he faced at a medical clinic.

Feb 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor: Response: If those who get pancake with pork charge their electric cars, the visit gets really expensive

The article discusses the absurd impact of new electricity tariffs on electric vehicle owners in Sweden, questioning the energy minister's perspective on managing peak loads.

Feb 20 • 10:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Comment: Absurd clowning in Olympic hockey

The start of the Olympic hockey playoffs was marked by drama, but the use of 3v3 overtime has been criticized as diminishing the significance of team play and relying too heavily on luck.

Feb 19 • 17:58 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Political stink: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore calls Trump’s sewage spill blame ‘absurd’

Maryland Governor Wes Moore defends against President Trump's claims of mismanagement following a sewage spill, emphasizing his intention to avoid political conflicts.

Feb 19 • 16:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

"Very dangerous" consequences of the MEN regulation. "Shameful and absurd procedure"

The political party Razem has proposed a law to reduce the number of children per preschool group from 25 to 18, arguing that government closures of preschools are illogical and detrimental.

Feb 19 • 15:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The new era of spam: why it is so easy to deceive artificial intelligence

An absurd experiment regarding a fake hot dog championship revealed concerning flaws in current AI technology.

Feb 19 • 14:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Comment: Absurd Turn – Ilkka Herola and Eero Hirvonen Finally Got What They Wanted

In a challenging competition marked by heavy snowfall, Finnish athletes Ilkka Herola and Eero Hirvonen performed in the first-ever mixed team event at the championship level.

Feb 19 • 13:44 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The selection of the Michelin guide is absurd. Why is this wine bar highlighted?

A review critiques the selection of Frances as a 'Bib Gourmand' restaurant in Oslo, arguing it does not serve exceptional food despite its recognition.

Feb 19 • 07:57 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

This place shows why the Michelin guide's choices are absurd

A review criticizes the Michelin guide's designation of the Oslo restaurant Frances as a Bib Gourmand for exceptional food at moderate prices, arguing it does not meet the criteria despite being a good wine bar.

Feb 19 • 07:57 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The premier presses ahead: criticizing judges and absurd sentences is our right

Giorgia Meloni emphasizes the right to critique judges while addressing institutional harmony in Italy.

Feb 19 • 05:38 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Meloni on Sea Watch again attacks the judges: 'An absurd ruling'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticizes the judiciary over a recent ruling regarding the Sea Watch incident, calling it absurd and reflecting on the tension between government and judicial authority.

Feb 19 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

ENDLA NEW PRODUCTION REVIEW ⟩ I don't feel anything ...

The review discusses Ingomar Vihmar's new stage production "In a Small Mansion," emphasizing its absurd formalism and collaboration style.

Feb 18 • 21:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ABSURD SITUATION ⟩ The owner of a historical building sinking into the Baltic Sea wants to save the house, but the municipality wants to demolish it

The owner of a historic villa on the Baltic Sea in Germany aims to relocate the house to prevent it from sinking, but the local municipality opposes the plan.

Feb 18 • 17:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Is AI hype just a bubble? Vishal Sikka called AGI absurd.

Vishal Sikka, CEO of Vianai Systems, discusses the productivity potential of AI while rejecting the notion that AI will achieve human-like reasoning or general intelligence.

Feb 18 • 06:36 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Bastoni: 'I have the right to make mistakes and the duty to recognize them. But the threats against my wife are absurd.'

Bastoni defends his right to make mistakes while condemning the threats made against his wife.

Feb 17 • 16:25 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

Norwegian Commentator After Major Drama: 'How Far Will He Go? These Are Quite Absurd Images of Disappointment'

Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath faced a heartbreaking moment at the Olympics in Bormio as he failed to finish the second run after leading, resulting in visible disappointment.

Feb 16 • 18:34 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"An Absurd System": The Trump Administration Definitively Buries the "Start and Stop" in Cars

The Trump administration has ended the automatic engine shut-off feature in vehicles, marking a significant move against environmental regulations implemented by previous administrations.

Feb 16 • 11:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

‘Rafaela and Her Crazy World’, an Absurd Universe That Goes from Bad to Worse

The series ‘Rafaela and Her Crazy World’ starts strong but quickly loses momentum, becoming a series of drawn-out jokes rather than a cohesive narrative.

Feb 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Absurd: The Canadian curling team cheated at the Olympics for the second day in a row!?

The Canadian men's curling team is under scrutiny at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, but not for their athletic performance.

Feb 15 • 11:20 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

New arbitration controversies in curling. The Canadians guilty of double touch contest: 'Absurd'

Canadian curling teams are disputing a recent arbitration ruling regarding a double touch incident, calling it absurd.

Feb 15 • 08:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Inter defeated Juventus at the end in an electrifying classic, with flashes of the best Premier League

Inter won against Juventus 3-2 in a thrilling match marked by an absurd red card.

Feb 14 • 22:45 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Inter-Juve, the absurd expulsion of Kalulu who asks for VAR. But the rules prohibit it

In the Inter vs. Juventus match, Kalulu was controversially sent off after receiving a second yellow card following what was deemed a foul, despite evidence suggesting no actual contact was made.

Feb 14 • 20:48 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

'It's absurd': DHS shutdown bears down on US as lawmakers jet off to Europe

The partial shutdown of the U.S. government began after Congress failed to pass a funding deal, while some lawmakers faced criticism for attending an international conference in Europe during the crisis.

Feb 14 • 13:00 UTC

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