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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Mahoba: Pickup truck ran over women returning from a wedding, 3 dead

Three women were killed in Mahoba, India, when a reckless pickup truck ran over them while they were walking home after cooking for a wedding.

Feb 26 • 12:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Target in BA of operation against Fernando Bezerra Coelho is a relative of the former senator and received nearly R$ 190 million in alleged scheme

A relative of former senator Fernando Bezerra Coelho is under investigation for receiving nearly R$ 190 million in suspected corruption and fraud linked to infrastructure projects in Pernambuco.

Feb 26 • 00:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hospital and gym flooded, lightning strikes and destroyed streets: rains cause damage in the interior of BA

Heavy rains have caused significant flooding and damage in various towns in the interior of Bahia, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 00:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Councilman arrested on suspicion of participating in fraud schemes in BA

The president of the City Council of Sobradinho, Edson Cardoso dos Santos, and six others were arrested for suspected involvement in public contract fraud during Operation Kit Dispensa.

Feb 25 • 15:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

BA worker accused of masturbating near colleague wins unfair dismissal tribunal

A British Airways employee has won his case for unfair dismissal after he was accused of masturbating near a colleague, with an employment tribunal ruling in his favor following a cleared court case.

Feb 25 • 08:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Judge Carlos Alberto Dultra Cintra, former president of the TJ-BA, dies at 82

Former President of the Bahia Court of Justice, Carlos Alberto Dultra Cintra, has passed away at the age of 82.

Feb 24 • 11:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: bridge collapses after heavy rains on BA-046 in the interior of Bahia

A bridge collapsed on BA-046 in Bahia following heavy rainfall that exceeded 150 millimeters.

Feb 23 • 15:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Applications for the judges' reserve list selection at TJ-BA open this Monday; salary can reach R$ 11,000

The application period for the judges' reserve list selection at the Bahia Court of Justice (TJ-BA) opens on Monday, with a salary potential of up to R$ 11,135.67.

Feb 22 • 22:56 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: Symbolic March in Dakar Against Police Violence

A symbolic march took place in Dakar, Senegal, to protest police violence following the death of a student during clashes at the University Cheikh Anta Diop.

Feb 21 • 18:26 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: a collective criticizes the methods of law enforcement after the death of student Abdoulaye Ba

In Senegal, civil society has formed a collective to critique police brutality following the death of a 21-year-old student, Abdoulaye Ba, during a law enforcement operation.

Feb 21 • 09:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain leaves streets flooded in cities in the interior of Bahia

Heavy rains have caused flooding in the streets of Cipó and Ribeira do Amparo in Bahia, Brazil, although no displacements have been reported.

Feb 20 • 23:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Hospital Closure: Head of Expert Committee Considers 700 Clinics in Germany Dispensable

The head of a crucial health committee in Germany believes that around 700 hospitals are unnecessary, suggesting a potential reduction in the number of hospitals from 1,700 to around 1,000 to improve healthcare quality.

Feb 20 • 11:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Exhibition in Salvador (BA) brings together hundreds of works by Vik Muniz, one of Brazil's most important contemporary artists

An exhibition in Salvador features hundreds of works by acclaimed Brazilian artist Vik Muniz, showcasing some pieces that have never been displayed in Brazil before.

Feb 20 • 01:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman reports being raped on the street while on her way home in BA; security camera recorded the action of the suspect

A woman alleges she was raped by a man on the street in Dias D'Ávila, Brazil, with the incident captured on a security camera.

Feb 19 • 17:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

G-BA on Lecanemab: Setback for New Alzheimer Drug

Germany's G-BA has determined that Lecanemab offers no proven added benefit over existing Alzheimer's treatments, raising questions about its future use.

Feb 19 • 11:40 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: the prosecutor's account of the death of a UCAD student struggles to convince

The prosecutor's explanation for the death of Abdoulaye Ba, a student at the University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar, is met with skepticism from his family and student representatives.

Feb 19 • 04:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carlinhos Brown commands the Ash Wednesday parade in Salvador (BA)

In Salvador, Carlinhos Brown led the traditional Ash Wednesday parade, maintaining the festive spirit of Carnival with electrifying performances that left thousands of attendees exuberant.

Feb 19 • 00:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Agenda in Buenos Aires: Afters BA, hamburger festival, and the closing of the Chinese New Year

Buenos Aires is hosting a variety of cultural and culinary events from February 18 to 22, 2026, including the closing of the Afters BA music series, a hamburger festival, and celebrations for the Chinese New Year.

Feb 18 • 19:32 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Headlines: Are we heading towards the end of the university crisis in Senegal?

The university crisis in Senegal escalates following the death of a student, leading to widespread protests and a nationwide mobilization for justice.

Feb 18 • 08:58 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Senegal prosecutor rejects accusations police tortured and killed student

A Senegalese prosecutor has dismissed claims that a student who died during police intervention was tortured, asserting that he died from jumping from a building.

Feb 18 • 07:16 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: According to the public prosecutor, the death of a student from Ucad is not related to police violence

The Senegalese public prosecutor stated that the death of a university student was due to a fall, not police violence.

Feb 18 • 00:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Tank built at a cost of 6.5 million starts leaking as soon as water is filled

A water storage tank in Uttar Pradesh, built at a cost of 6.5 million rupees, started leaking shortly after its completion, raising concerns about the integrity of government water projects.

Feb 17 • 13:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

BIX drummer Gintautas Gascevičius released a mystical novel "Ka ir Ba"

Gintautas Gascevičius, the drummer of BIX, has released a novel titled "Ka ir Ba," which explores the complex layers of urban reality and perception.

Feb 17 • 10:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Autopsy shows dead Senegal student suffered multiple traumas

An autopsy report reveals that a Senegalese medical student died from multiple traumas and massive internal bleeding during a police intervention at a university campus.

Feb 16 • 17:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The water tank built at a cost of crores in Mahoba cracked as soon as it was filled

A water tank built in Mahoba, India, under the Jal Jeevan Mission cracked upon being filled for the first time due to poor construction materials, leading to complaints from locals.

Feb 16 • 06:02 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: UCAD students worry about the transparency of the investigation into Abdoulaye Ba's death

Students at the University of Dakar (UCAD) are expressing concern over the transparency of the investigation following the death of fellow student Abdoulaye Ba.

Feb 16 • 05:02 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Senegal: Senegal University Suspends Student Associations Following Deadly Clashes

Senegal's largest university has suspended student associations following violent protests that resulted in the death of a student amid calls for judicial clarity.

Feb 15 • 15:19 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: student associations suspended

Student associations in Senegal have been suspended amid ongoing tensions between students and authorities following protests that resulted in the death of a 20-year-old student.

Feb 12 • 18:47 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: "There is one dead and the authorities want to hide things," accuses a student delegate at Ucad

A Senegalese student has died amid government intervention at the University Cheikh Anta Diop, prompting outrage and accusations of cover-up from fellow students.

Feb 12 • 08:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Married man who nibbled on BA flight attendant's ear after necking vodka jailed

A married businessman was jailed for sexually assaulting a flight attendant and threatening cabin crew while under the influence of alcohol on a British Airways flight.

Feb 11 • 17:36 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

BA: Sentenced to five months in prison for serious insurance fraud

A family man in his twenties has been sentenced to five months in prison for serious insurance fraud related to a fire incident in Bergen, Norway.

Feb 11 • 14:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Two founding members leave Musk's xAI within two days

xAI co-founder Jimmy Ba announced his departure from Elon Musk's startup, marking the second departure of a founding staff member in just two days.

Feb 11 • 11:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Passenger accuses BA staff of discrimination

Nigerian fashion designer Toyin Lawani alleges British Airways staff discriminated against her at Accra Airport due to her disability, threatening her with denial of boarding if she did not delete her video recording of the incident.

Feb 11 • 01:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran inspects electric trios and support vehicles in pre-Carnival operation in Salvador

The State Department of Transit (Detran-BA) is conducting inspections on electric trios and support vehicles ahead of the Carnival in Salvador.

Feb 10 • 19:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Senegal university student dies after protest clashes with police

A university student in Senegal died following violent clashes with police during protests over delayed stipend payments.

Feb 10 • 09:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

BA Flota: when and where the hot air balloon festival is and how to buy tickets

The BA Flota festival will take place on March 28 in Buenos Aires, featuring recreational activities, shows, and exhibitions related to hot air balloons.

Feb 9 • 20:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man dies and companion is injured after being shot in BA

A man was killed and his companion injured in a shooting in Tucano, Bahia, on Saturday, with the police investigating the incident as a homicide and attempted feminicide.

Feb 8 • 23:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Drivers advised to steer clear of the UK's 'scariest' road in winter

Motorists are warned to avoid the treacherous Bealach na Bà pass in Scotland during winter due to its challenging conditions.

Feb 8 • 16:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK's most complained about airline - and it's not Ryanair, easyJet or BA

The Mirror's analysis reveals that the most complained about airline in the UK does not include Ryanair, easyJet, or British Airways, contrary to popular belief.

Feb 8 • 03:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Body of teacher stabbed to death by student in RO is transported to BA

The body of teacher Juliana Santiago, who was murdered by a student in a classroom in Porto Velho, has been transported to Salvador for her funeral.

Feb 7 • 20:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police say that rivalry between criminal groups motivated the murder of a young man kidnapped in a terreiro in BA

The Civil Police concluded the investigation into the murder of 28-year-old Williams Nogueira dos Santos Silva, who was kidnapped and dismembered in Simões Filho, as the fourth suspect involved was shot dead in a police confrontation.

Feb 6 • 22:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation of the police in PE and BA reinforces patrol this weekend

The police operation in Petrolina and Juazeiro aims to intensify patrols to dismantle criminal groups involved in homicides and drug trafficking.

Feb 6 • 17:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

José Edivaldo Rocha Rotondano is the new president of TJ-BA; see who is on the new board

José Edivaldo Rocha Rotondano was sworn in as the new president of the Bahia Court of Justice (TJ-BA) during a ceremony in Salvador, succeeding Cynthia Maria Pina Resende.

Feb 6 • 00:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bahia Public Defender launches public competition notice for technical analyst; salaries can reach R$ 3,600

The Bahia Public Defender's Office (DPE-BA) has announced a public competition to fill 68 immediate vacancies for technical analysts, with salaries ranging from R$ 2,777.75 to R$ 3,659.52.

Feb 4 • 22:16 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Hassatou Ba-Minté: "We hope for a calming of the human rights situation" in Guinea

Hassatou Ba-Minté expresses hope for improvements in the human rights situation in Guinea amidst the ongoing trial related to the 2009 massacre that left 156 dead and numerous women sexually assaulted.

Feb 4 • 06:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

EasyJet, Jet2 and BA cabin bag rules as big Ryanair change kicks in ahead of half term

The article discusses the cabin baggage rules of EasyJet, Jet2, and British Airways, especially in light of a significant change by Ryanair just before the half-term holiday.

Feb 4 • 03:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PT rules out candidate change and insists on re-election of struggling governors

The PT party has decided not to withdraw the candidacies for re-election of governors Jerônimo Rodrigues (BA) and Elmano de Freitas (CE), despite facing challenges, during a meeting of the party's Electoral Working Group.

Feb 4 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Weight loss pens and drugs are seized on the LMG-653 in a bus traveling from SC to BA

During a traffic stop on the LMG-653, police seized weight loss pens, rebite pills, and cocaine from a bus traveling from Santa Catarina to Bahia as part of the 'Safe Pre-Carnival' operation.

Feb 3 • 16:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Learn who the former Queen of Cavalgada found dead in her home in BA was; crime suspect was the victim's partner

Karla Rafaelli de Oliveira Rocha, a former Queen of Cavalgada, was found dead in her home in Várzea Nova, Bahia, with gunshot wounds, and the suspect is her partner.

Feb 3 • 12:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

El País: A change of regime in Iran could lead to disaster

A report published by El País warns that regime change in Iran without a capable alternative could lead to chaos, drawing parallels with the consequences of dismantling the Ba'ath Party's rule in Iraq.

Jan 15 • 17:05 UTC

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