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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Man dies in Flor de Bastión due to vehicle without brakes

A man was killed in Flor de Bastión, Guayaquil, after a parked vehicle rolled down a slope and struck him.

Feb 27 • 20:07 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Chaos erupted as brakes failed! Tractor-trolley carrying workers overturned, one killed

A tragic road accident in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh claimed the life of one worker and injured nine others when a tractor-trolley overturned after its brakes failed.

Feb 27 • 16:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Dad and daughter almost killed by pothole which ripped off wheel and brakes

A father and his daughter nearly lost their lives when they hit a massive pothole that destroyed their car's wheel and brakes.

Feb 27 • 08:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Nearly 900 drivers hit the brakes in Finland's busiest tunnels last year

A report by Fintraffic reveals that nearly 900 incidents of abrupt stops occurred in Finland's busiest vehicle tunnels during the past year, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Sports

Helmut Marko contradicts ‘Checo’ Pérez: ‘It is the first time he has complained about the brakes’

Helmut Marko, Red Bull Racing consultant, disputes Sergio 'Checo' Pérez's claims about persistent brake issues following the Mexico City Grand Prix qualifications.

Feb 27 • 02:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Ramersdorf: Bicycle thief brakes bus – 42-year-old injured

A traffic accident involving a bicycle thief led to injuries for a bus passenger in Munich when the bus driver had to brake sharply to avoid a collision.

Feb 26 • 15:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: driver dies after being crushed by an out-of-control truck on a highway in ES

A driver was killed after an out-of-control truck, losing its brakes, struck their vehicle on the ES-261 highway in Brazil.

Feb 22 • 18:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Ferrari's brakes failed, steering locked... jumped the divider and collided with cars, several injured

A speeding Ferrari lost control in Hyderabad, colliding with multiple vehicles and resulting in several injuries.

Feb 22 • 10:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

The Conservative-Dominated Supreme Court Also Puts the Brakes on Trump's Key Policy of Reciprocal Tariffs

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's imposition of reciprocal tariffs was unconstitutional, impacting global trade dynamics significantly.

Feb 20 • 16:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Ice Speedway is a sport for daredevils, where brakes are not known – Europe’s best drivers gather in Varkaus this weekend

Ice speedway is an extreme motorsport featured by a lack of brakes, attracting top European riders to Varkaus, Finland this weekend.

Feb 20 • 11:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motorcyclist killed by truck with failed brakes in Cachoeiro

A 49-year-old motorcyclist was killed in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Brazil, when a truck that had lost its brakes collided with him.

Feb 19 • 14:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Minibus that overturned with 13 people in São Pedro lost its brakes, says driver to Civil Defense

A minibus carrying 13 people in São Pedro, Brazil, overturned after the driver reported losing the brakes.

Feb 18 • 16:23 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Industry: 4% Rally in Greek Production, But Also Two Brakes

The Greek industrial sector reports a significant 4% increase in production for December, although exports are declining and energy costs remain disproportionately high compared to European competitors.

Feb 17 • 15:43 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Tracked thousands of unemployed – then the Employment Service slammed the brakes

Sweden's Employment Service found 4,000 suspected fraudsters using a new method of tracking IP addresses but has contacted only 208 months later, citing system updates as a reason for the delay.

Feb 15 • 07:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall investigates denied access in facial recognition system after suspected sabotage of official vehicle in MG

The mayor of Cássia, Brazil, is investigating unauthorized access attempts in the facial recognition system following suspected sabotage of the brakes on his official vehicle.

Feb 14 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck loses brakes and hits rock wall on BR-116; road is closed in Teresópolis

A truck lost its brakes and crashed into a rock wall on BR-116, causing a complete road blockage in Teresópolis, Brazil.

Feb 12 • 17:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Baby pram urgently banned from sale over 'serious risk of injuries'

A baby pram has been banned from sale in the UK due to a serious risk of injuries caused by faulty brakes.

Feb 11 • 09:57 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

National Secretary of the Democratic Party, Shibuya, warns that the Liberal Democratic Party could become a 'car without brakes'

The National Secretary of the Democratic Party expressed concerns that the ruling Liberal Democratic Party could become unchecked in its governance due to a lack of opposition unity.

Feb 9 • 06:51 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Spalletti without brakes, kisses journalist Dazn Federica Zille: "Contacts are not all penalties"

Italian football coach Luciano Spalletti created headlines by kissing journalist Federica Zille during a recent interview, suggesting that not every contact in football should be deemed a penalty.

Feb 9 • 00:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Federal Road near Brügge: Man brakes another driver and attacks him with a knife

A driver near Brügge, North Rhine-Westphalia, was seriously injured in a targeted knife attack by another motorist who had deliberately caused him to stop.

Feb 8 • 15:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Drivers told 'pull over' if they hear squeaking or grinding

Motoring experts in the UK are advising drivers to take any unusual brake noises seriously, especially with wet weather conditions anticipated, which can increase stopping distances.

Feb 8 • 02:53 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

The Big Electric Shock - This News Seals the Return of Combustion Engines

Automobile giant Stellantis hits the brakes on electric vehicles and accepts massive write-downs for a drastic strategic shift, signaling a comeback for combustion engines in Europe and the USA.

Feb 6 • 13:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck carrying lemons loses brakes, overturns, and causes road closures on BR-050 in Araguari

A truck loaded with lemons overturned on BR-050 near Araguari, causing road closures and congestion due to brake failure reported by the driver, who sustained minor injuries.

Feb 6 • 10:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Five on Friday: Who brakes, loses

The article highlights new tech products and developments in anticipation of the upcoming racing season, including LEGO sets related to motorsports and other innovations.

Feb 6 • 09:48 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

TESTS > Brakes, 'Bembists' or Mirror Watcher: What is Your Driving Style?

The article discusses various driving styles and encourages readers to take a test to identify their own driving type.

Feb 3 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ARE THE BRAKES BEING APPLIED TO TALLINN'S DEVELOPMENT?

Tallinn is facing potential halts or delays in major projects, prompting discussions about the reasons behind this shift with local council members Lavly Perling and Sven Sester.

Feb 3 • 10:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Without brakes on nuclear arms: Will the end of New START be the beginning of a nightmare?

The end of the New START treaty marks a significant shift as, for the first time in 50 years, the nuclear arsenals of the US and Russia will no longer be bound by any control mechanisms, leading to increased global uncertainty.

Feb 3 • 09:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Silver: A Rally Without Brakes, A Crash Without Mercy – Is It The GameStop of 2026?

The recent volatility in silver prices resembles the collective frenzy that previously drove GameStop shares, raising concerns about its stability as a ‘meme trade.’

Feb 3 • 05:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Athens Stock Exchange: 'Brakes' on 16-year high, but held above 2,200 points

The Greek stock market shows signs of fatigue after four consecutive rises, remaining close to levels not seen since January 2010, with notable rallies in HELLENiQ ENERGY and record performances from Titan and AVAX.

Jan 13 • 15:33 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

China: "Agreement on E-cars". But Brussels hits the brakes

There are signs of dialogue between Beijing and Brussels regarding Chinese electric car exports to Europe, but Brussels clarifies that the latest announcements are merely suggestions and not commitments, amidst tariffs imposed for 2024.

Jan 13 • 06:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

With... broken brakes, Trump: I don't need international law, only my own ethics stops me, it is psychologically necessary to acquire Greenland

Trump expresses a disregard for international law and emphasizes the necessity of acquiring Greenland based on his personal ethics.

Jan 9 • 09:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

With broken brakes on and off the field, Rice: Penalized with driving ban and fine for speeding

English international Rice faced penalties including a driving ban and fine due to multiple speeding violations.

Jan 8 • 16:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Joshua survived accident thanks to advice from driver without a license

British boxer Anthony Joshua survived a severe car accident in Lagos, Nigeria, where his friends and associates Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele were killed, with his driver, who lacked a license, denying responsibility and blaming faulty brakes.

Jan 3 • 11:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

"Downhill" without brakes for former AEK striker

Former AEK striker Anthony Martial is experiencing a decline in market value in Liga MX, dropping from €7.5 million to €6 million since his transfer from the club.

Dec 30 • 11:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

How 2025 Has Been: Euphoria for Artificial Intelligence, Sabadell Resists, and the ECB Hits the Brakes

The economic year ends with record highs for the Ibex, maximum employment in Spain, a worsening housing crisis, and elevated political uncertainty.

Dec 30 • 04:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

The fiasco of the Russian crackdown on the black market for data: 'All brakes have failed'

Russia is grappling with the fallout from its unsuccessful attempt to combat a massive illegal personal data market that has been exploited by various actors, including journalists, criminals, and even security services, with the war in Ukraine exacerbating these challenges.

Dec 26 • 13:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

‘All brakes are off’: Russia’s attempt to rein in illicit market for leaked data backfires

Russia's efforts to control the illegal market for leaked personal data are proving ineffective, highlighting a long-established ecosystem that facilitates access to sensitive information for various actors including journalists and criminal organizations.

Dec 26 • 09:00 UTC

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