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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This plant is known as the diazepam of plants

Valerian, a centuries-old medicinal plant, is gaining popularity as a natural alternative to traditional anxiety and sleep disorder medications.

Mar 1 • 01:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Trump: I can end the war in days and many Iranian leaders have been killed

In a recent interview, President Donald Trump stated that he has several alternative options aside from the U.S. military campaign against Iran, emphasizing that he could conclude the conflict within days if necessary.

Feb 28 • 17:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits who refuse conscription could suffer humiliating alternative if WW3 starts

Increasing fears of World War III prompt discussions about potential conscription in the UK, highlighting the challenges faced by the British Armed Forces.

Feb 28 • 15:06 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

A new folk costume fabric made from recycled textiles created in Latvia

A Latvian organization has developed a new fabric for traditional folk skirts using recycled wool textiles to provide a more affordable alternative for cultural attire.

Feb 28 • 14:52 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Strikes in Iran: Donald Trump "had no other choice" but to strike Tehran, says General Olivier Kempf

General Olivier Kempf claims that Donald Trump had no alternative but to conduct strikes against Iran amid escalating tensions in the region.

Feb 28 • 12:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Racing, without Maravilla: Santiago Solari, Conechny, and Pizarro, the alternatives that Costas is considering

Racing Club faces a challenge as their main striker, Adrián Martínez, suffers an ankle sprain, prompting the coach to consider alternative forwards ahead of their next match.

Feb 28 • 11:34 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

USA attacks Iran, calls for regime surrender: - The alternative is certain death

The United States, together with Israel, has launched extensive attacks on Iran, which has responded with missile strikes against Israel.

Feb 28 • 06:19 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

AfD's Interest in NATO Weaknesses is Causing Concern in Berlin

In Berlin, concerns are rising over the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's request for information about NATO's defense weaknesses, amid fears that such information could reach the Kremlin.

Feb 27 • 18:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With 300 mm of rain in 24 hours, storm destroys bridge, covers crossing, and prevents residents from returning home in Ubatuba, SP

Heavy rains in Ubatuba, Brazil, caused significant damage, including the destruction of a newly built bridge, forcing residents to seek alternative and dangerous routes home.

Feb 27 • 17:47 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: Dobrindt has AfD report examined

Alexander Dobrindt, the Federal Minister of the Interior, has initiated a review of a report concerning the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party following a court decision favorable to the AfD against the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution.

Feb 27 • 17:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

The AfD Resolution from Cologne: Does Extremism Really Only Appear Here in Isolation?

The Cologne Administrative Court found that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party does not display a clear pattern of constitutional violations, despite identifying some extremist points in its program.

Feb 27 • 16:44 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Alternative Community, Arturs Skutelis and the 'Your Friends' Association Invite to a Concert for Support of Ukrainian Paramedics

A concert is being organized in Latvia to raise funds for Ukrainian paramedics, featuring various local music groups and a mixed choir.

Feb 27 • 16:32 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

Cacao-free chocolate is in the pipeline, but it won't taste the same

With climate change threatening cacao production, chocolate manufacturers are exploring alternative 'cacao-free' options, primarily derived from fermented sunflower seeds.

Feb 27 • 16:02 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

Can surfboards, handbags and coffins be made from mushrooms?

The article discusses the potential of using mycelium from mushrooms as a sustainable alternative to leather and plastic for various products.

Feb 27 • 15:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

German Intelligence Will Continue to Monitor the AfD Party, Says Interior Minister

The German intelligence agency plans to continue its surveillance of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, according to the Interior Minister.

Feb 27 • 15:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

German secret service will continue to monitor the AfD party, said the Interior Minister

The German Interior Minister announced that the secret service will keep monitoring the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party due to currents within it opposing democracy.

Feb 27 • 15:26 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The organization 'Tavi draugi' and rapper Arturs Skutelis invite to a charity concert for support of Ukraine

A charity concert in support of Ukraine will be held on March 21 in Riga, organized by the alternative culture community and the organization 'Tavi draugi'.

Feb 27 • 15:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Without friendship in the matter of 'Friendship'. Robert Fico: We have the right to this oil

Hungary and Slovakia face supply disruptions due to their continued reliance on Russian oil, leading to alternative sourcing and strategic reserves opening up.

Feb 27 • 14:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The circus continues: a thank you from the ministry to a swindler who deceived the people of Kaunas

A woman from Kaunas expresses gratitude to a dubious health advisor, noting her suspicions about the advisor's practices and fees.

Feb 27 • 11:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Gorgeous' glass coffee table that resembles £1,900 designer version now 50% off

Dunelm is offering a significant discount on the Elements Bowden Glass Coffee Table, making it a stylish yet affordable alternative to a high-end designer table.

Feb 27 • 09:49 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Must not designate AfD as an extremist organization for now

Germany's Federal Intelligence Service cannot classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an extremist organization until a court ruling is finalized regarding a lawsuit filed by the party.

Feb 27 • 08:40 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

German court blocks move to brand AfD ‘extremist’

A German court has ruled that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party cannot be labeled as 'extremist' by the domestic security agency BfV, granting the party a temporary injunction.

Feb 27 • 08:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Six major EU states are preparing a coalition. Babiš is advocating a different path

Former Czech Prime Minister Babiš is seeking an alternative approach as six EU countries plan to form a coalition.

Feb 27 • 08:08 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

A year ago, she changed parties: Now Karin Liltorp wants to leave the Folketing

Karin Liltorp has announced she will not run for reelection in the Danish parliament after switching to a new political party just a year ago.

Feb 27 • 05:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The group 'R.A.P.' releases its first concert album

The alternative rock band 'R.A.P.' has released their first concert EP featuring five songs from their reunion concert held in March 2025 at the 'Palladium Riga' venue.

Feb 27 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

It was close and Kabaň was unlucky. Instead of his Veyron, an 'ugly duckling' could have driven

The article discusses the near-miss design choices surrounding the Bugatti Veyron, particularly focusing on Jozef Kabaň's contributions and the alternative concept designs.

Feb 27 • 04:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

B&M 'stylish' £160 sofa bed similar to The Range's 'comfortable' £280 option

B&M has launched a £160 sofa bed that shoppers find to be a stylish alternative to a similar, more expensive option at The Range priced at £280.

Feb 27 • 04:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Keto Reduces Epilepsy: The Secret of Alternative Fuel for the Brain

A Swiss epilepsy association reports that the ketogenic diet may help reduce seizures in patients not adequately responding to traditional medications by changing the brain's energy sources.

Feb 27 • 03:20 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Agriculture & Food responds again: The Alternative's proposal to improve animal welfare kicks in an open door

Agriculture and Food responds to the Alternative party's animal welfare proposal, stating that the industry has already been actively working on improvements.

Feb 27 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This food is no longer acceptable to Finns - 21 people's jobs at risk

Apetit is planning to close its frozen pizza factory and is considering alternative production locations and models, putting 21 jobs at risk.

Feb 26 • 19:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Theater 2026: from commercial titles to intimate works and the return of La revista del Cervantes at marked-up prices

The theater scene in Buenos Aires is diversifying with a mix of commercial hits and alternative productions in unique spaces.

Feb 26 • 19:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A German court gives a boost to AfD by suspending its official classification as an 'extreme right' party

A German court has temporarily suspended the classification of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an 'extreme right' organization, allowing the party to avoid being treated as a threat by intelligence services until a final ruling is made.

Feb 26 • 19:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Far-Right AfD?: In These Points the Court Disagrees with the Constitutional Protection Agency

A court ruled that the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) cannot be classified as definitively extremist, casting doubt on the assessments of the Constitutional Protection Agency.

Feb 26 • 18:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

AfD is not an “extremist right-wing party”: the court rules in favor of the German organization

A German court ruled that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party cannot be classified as an established "extremist right-wing organization," countering a prior determination by federal authorities.

Feb 26 • 17:58 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico's 'Fund of Funds': Government will invest nearly 4 billion pesos in 'alternative assets'

Mexico plans to invest 233 million dollars in a government-backed fund focused on alternative assets, marking its first capital injection in a decade to finance projects within the country.

Feb 26 • 17:19 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The AfD Cannot Be Defined as an Extremist Group

The article discusses the classification of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) political party and the implications of labeling it as an extremist group.

Feb 26 • 16:40 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Nordjylland's Transport Company on Signal Error: Difficult to Arrange Enough Train Buses in Such a Short Time

A signal error in BaneDanmark's system has caused widespread train disruptions across Jutland, leading Nordjyllands Trafikselskab to struggle in providing alternative bus transport.

Feb 26 • 16:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

German court temporarily prohibits declaring AfD as an extremist group

A German court has ruled that the internal security service cannot currently label the right-wing populist party Alternative for Germany (AfD) as an extremist group.

Feb 26 • 16:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

German Counterintelligence Cannot Yet Classify AfD as Evidently Extremist and Monitor It

Germany's counterintelligence agency is currently not permitted to classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an explicitly extremist group.

Feb 26 • 15:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Minister makes major vow on safe routes - 'alternative to small boat crossings'

UK Minister Mike Tapp has announced a commitment to expand safe and legal routes for asylum seekers, contingent on controlling illegal migration.

Feb 26 • 15:25 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

German AFD temporarily avoids extremist label

A German court has temporarily lifted a previous ruling classifying the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AFD) as 'confirmed right-wing extremists.'

Feb 26 • 15:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Alternative for Germany Party Has So Far Avoided Labeling as Extremist, Court Rules

A German court has ruled that the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution cannot classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as demonstrably right-wing extremist at this time.

Feb 26 • 15:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Germany: Court ruling temporarily prohibits classifying the AfD as 'confirmed far-right'

A Cologne court has ruled that the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution cannot currently classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as 'confirmed far-right' pending further legal proceedings.

Feb 26 • 15:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

They say it's natural Ozempic. Scientists explain whether it's a hit or a myth

This article discusses the scientific evaluation of berberine, often touted as a natural alternative to Ozempic for weight loss, and highlights the actual biological mechanisms at play.

Feb 26 • 15:08 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

German intelligence cannot categorize AfD as far-right, according to a German court

A German court ruled that the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) cannot currently be classified as extremist by the German intelligence agency.

Feb 26 • 15:05 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

German Court: Intelligence Agency Cannot Yet Label AfD as an Extremist Group

A German court has ruled that the domestic intelligence agency cannot currently classify the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) as an 'confirmed extremist' group.

Feb 26 • 14:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Court: German Counterintelligence Cannot Equate AfD as Explicitly Extremist

A Czech court has ruled that Germany’s counterintelligence agency cannot classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as explicitly extremist, emphasizing the need for evidence in such classifications.

Feb 26 • 14:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Court prohibits intelligence service from classifying AfD party as an extreme group in Germany

A German court has temporarily ruled that the domestic intelligence agency cannot classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an extreme group until a final decision is made regarding the party's appeal.

Feb 26 • 14:43 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Germany: the AfD cannot be classified as an 'extremist' party 'for the time being', rules the court

The Cologne administrative court ruled that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is not to be classified as an extremist party for now, refuting earlier determinations by intelligence services.

Feb 26 • 14:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Constitution Protection: AfD Wins in Urgent Procedure Regarding Classification as Right-Wing Extremist

The Administrative Court of Cologne has temporarily prevented the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution from classifying the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as definitively right-wing extremist, pending the outcome of a main proceedings.

Feb 26 • 14:17 UTC

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