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Crime & Justice

Police bust child trafficking syndicate, rescue 21 in FCT

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has dismantled a child trafficking ring disguised as an orphanage, rescuing 21 children in the process.

Feb 26 • 22:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cuiabá registers the highest rainfall volume in recent years; capital and MT remain under orange alert

Cuiabá has experienced its highest rainfall in recent years, causing the city and the state of Mato Grosso to remain under an orange alert for severe weather.

Feb 26 • 21:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Caju Summer: check the changes in traffic on the Atalaia waterfront in the capital

Traffic on the Atalaia beach front in Aracaju will be temporarily altered for the Caju Summer event this weekend, according to local transportation authorities.

Feb 26 • 20:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"12 is the new 5": why the bar is set higher when attracting investments to Argentina

Argentina faces increased expectations and challenges in attracting foreign investment amid a global resurgence in private capital interest.

Feb 26 • 19:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Michael Harris: "Argentina is one of our most important markets in the region"

Michael Harris, Vice President of the New York Stock Exchange, emphasizes Argentina's significance in the regional IPO market during his visit to Buenos Aires.

Feb 26 • 19:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Governor of Sergipe hospitalized in the Sergipe capital

Sergipe Governor Fábio Mitidieri has been hospitalized in Aracaju due to a severe viral illness.

Feb 26 • 18:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Breaking: Al Jazeera correspondent reports a huge explosion in the Afghan capital Kabul followed by heavy gunfire

A massive explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan, was reported by an Al Jazeera correspondent, followed by heavy gunfire and linked to a Pakistani airstrike targeting Kabul.

Feb 26 • 18:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Wike visits late senator Mpigi’s family in London, pledges support

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, visited the family of the late Senator Barinada Mpigi in London, expressing condolences and offering support.

Feb 26 • 18:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Living in a Corpse: The Fall of Port-au-Prince

Haiti is experiencing an unprecedented humanitarian and violence crisis, with criminal gangs governing its capital, Port-au-Prince.

Feb 26 • 18:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

OFFICIAL | A bill is presented to authorize the death penalty for child rapists

Republican Congressman Nancy Mace has introduced the 'Death Penalty for Child Rapists Act' aimed at allowing capital punishment for severe sexual offenses against minors.

Feb 26 • 17:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Challenge to Pro: Karina Milei put Adorni in charge of forming technical teams in the Capital and took a pawn from Zago

Karina Milei, the Secretary General of the Presidency in Argentina, assigned Manuel Adorni to lead the formation of technical teams for the Libertad Avanza party as they aim to challenge the Pro party in the upcoming city elections.

Feb 26 • 17:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Premier of the Long-Awaited Play in the Capital: Celebrated Faces Gathered

The eagerly anticipated play 'Teach Me' directed by Laura Kutkaitė premiered in Vilnius, attracting notable figures from the theater community.

Feb 26 • 17:20 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
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

8-year-old boy missing - may be traveling by train in the capital region

Police are searching for an 8-year-old boy who went missing in Vantaa, Finland.

Feb 26 • 16:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The World Bank warns about the shortage of qualified officials in low-income countries

The World Bank emphasizes the lack of trained officials in low-income countries and suggests reforms to professionalize public jobs for improved governance.

Feb 26 • 16:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BRB wants to increase capital by R$ 8.8 billion and issue up to 1.67 billion shares to strengthen equity

The Banco de Brasília (BRB) plans to issue up to 1.67 billion shares to raise capital and strengthen its equity, with a minimum target of R$ 529 million and a maximum of R$ 8.86 billion.

Feb 26 • 14:39 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Laine Lõvi: it has been important for me to do something for Setomaa

Laine Lõvi received the Cultural Capital's Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication to preserving and promoting Seto culture.

Feb 26 • 14:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"Russians survive here for 12 minutes." Ukrainians hold the last fortress before the key metropolis

The village of Stepnohirsk represents a critical battleground as Ukrainian defenders face overwhelming Russian artillery fire in their attempt to hold back an advance toward the regional capital city of Zaporizhzhia.

Feb 26 • 13:18 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Commencement of Negotiation for New Common Bond Loan of Capital Clean Energy Carriers

The Athens Stock Exchange welcomed the management of Capital Clean Energy Carriers for the commencement of trading of their new bond loan.

Feb 26 • 11:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Rytas" triumphs: A. Marčiulionis is returning to the capital

The Lithuanian basketball club "Rytas" is set to announce a long-term contract with player A. Marčiulionis, who has recently returned to Lithuania.

Feb 26 • 10:55 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Well-designed benefits: a lever for organizational resilience

Organizations facing economic tension and inflation are advised to invest in human capital rather than merely cutting costs to recover from crises.

Feb 26 • 08:16 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Premiere for the bond of Capital Clean Energy Carriers on the Athens Stock Exchange

The trading debut of Capital Clean Energy Carriers' new €250 million corporate bond took place on the Athens Stock Exchange, marking the first corporate bond issuance for 2026.

Feb 26 • 07:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Moisture from the south and considerable snowfall in the capital

Iceland is experiencing temperatures between one to six degrees, with varying weather conditions including moisture and snowfall, particularly in the capital.

Feb 26 • 07:13 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Precipitation from the South and Significant Slush on the Streets of the Capital

The weather report highlights significant slush conditions on the streets of Iceland's capital due to precipitation and varying temperatures.

Feb 26 • 07:13 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Five bicycles became the prey of thieves in the capital

Five bicycles were stolen from a storage unit in Vilnius, Lithuania, incurring a loss of over 5,000 euros.

Feb 26 • 07:06 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Mandom's TOB Successful Amid MBO with Price Increased Three Times to a Total of 125.6 Billion Yen

Mandom Corporation announced the successful completion of its tender offer (TOB) initiated by CVC Capital Partners, following three price increases, ultimately amounting to 125.6 billion yen.

Feb 26 • 07:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Planned new activity, but bankrupt: another restaurant closes its doors in the capital

A restaurant in Vilnius, 'Livin', has closed due to financial difficulties, highlighting the struggles faced by the restaurant industry amid rising costs and declining customer numbers.

Feb 26 • 07:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'Normalization of Capital Markets is Reality... Possible to dismantle the Real Estate Republic'

President Yoon Suk-yeol stated that the normalization of South Korea's capital markets is underway and expressed optimism about dismantling the existing real estate dynamics that have hindered the economy.

Feb 26 • 06:12 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Drone and rocket attacks on Kyiv

Russia has conducted drone and rocket attacks on Ukraine's capital Kyiv and other regions in the country, according to local authorities.

Feb 26 • 05:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: Strengthen electoral integrity, observers urge INEC

Election observers in Nigeria have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enhance electoral integrity after assessing the recent Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections.

Feb 26 • 05:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Answered whether rental housing in the capital will continue to rise: compared prices in Vilnius and Western Europe

The rental prices in Vilnius are expected to remain stable this year compared to last year's average of 14.8 euros per square meter, while prices for housing for sale are projected to increase.

Feb 26 • 04:54 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Drone and rocket attacks against Kyiv

Russia has launched drone and rocket attacks against Ukraine's capital Kyiv and other regions, resulting in several explosions and injuries.

Feb 26 • 04:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BRB proposes a capital injection of up to R$ 8.86 billion for the bank after losses with Master

BRB has proposed a capital injection of up to R$ 8.86 billion for its shareholders following losses related to Banco Master.

Feb 26 • 00:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun @50: How Abeokuta was chosen to be state capital

The article discusses the historical context and personal reflections regarding the selection of Abeokuta as the capital of Ogun State in Nigeria, highlighting personal identity and political involvement.

Feb 26 • 00:14 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Breaking | Mayor of Kyiv: Explosions in the capital and activation of air defenses

The Mayor of Kyiv reported explosions in the capital and announced the activation of air defenses in response to air threats.

Feb 25 • 23:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

District representatives call on the MP and government of DF to block Daniel Vorcaro from shareholder meeting of BRB

The PT bench in the DF Legislative Chamber is taking legal action to prevent Daniel Vorcaro from attending the upcoming BRB shareholder meeting due to concerns over his legitimacy in owning shares.

Feb 25 • 23:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

PHOTO AND VIDEO ⟩ We need to show that Liepāja is also shaping Europe. The year of the cultural capital 'Liepāja 2027' is approaching

Liepāja, Latvia is set to kick off its year as the European Capital of Culture on January 22, 2027, and recently announced part of its extensive program for the event.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"Were we going to do this now?"

Heavy snowfall and yellow weather warnings have been issued for the capital and parts of Westfjords in Iceland due to winter storms.

Feb 25 • 20:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Most Snow Since October: "Did We Mean to Do This Now?"

The capital region of Iceland experiences its heaviest snowfall since October, prompting weather warnings for severe conditions.

Feb 25 • 20:02 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How much compromise is too much? Labor's capital gains conundrum

The Australian Labor Party is hinting at potential changes to capital gains tax policies, raising questions about the implications of such compromises.

Feb 25 • 18:39 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Man dead, 4 people injured after SUV crashes into Ottawa building: police

A tragic accident in downtown Ottawa resulted in the death of a 70-year-old man and injuries to four others after an SUV crashed into a building.

Feb 25 • 17:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BRB calls shareholders to vote on bank capital increase on March 18

The BRB (Bank of Brasília) has summoned its shareholders for a special assembly on March 18 to vote on a proposed capital increase, which hinges on the approval of a law project by the local government.

Feb 25 • 17:34 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Encouraging people to go home early due to weather

People are being urged to leave work early to ease afternoon traffic due to heavy snowfall in the capital region of Iceland.

Feb 25 • 15:17 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Yellow warning in the capital region

A yellow warning has been issued for the capital region of Iceland.

Feb 25 • 14:07 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Prime Minister urges the mayor of the capital to take action regarding artists performing in Russia

Lithuania's Prime Minister calls on the capital's mayor to take concrete measures against artists performing in Russia.

Feb 25 • 14:05 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Yellow warning in the capital area due to snowfall

A yellow warning has been issued in the Icelandic capital region for significant snowfall, expected to cause traffic disruptions until the evening.

Feb 25 • 14:05 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Finally fixing capital gains tax is good – but linking it to another tax cut for Australia’s rich is bollocks | Greg Jericho

The article discusses the impending reforms to Australia's capital gains tax (CGT) while critiquing conservative efforts to tether these reforms to tax cuts benefiting the wealthy.

Feb 25 • 14:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The 3rd Commercial Law Amendment Passed... Mandatory 'Share Buyback Obligation' is Expected to Further Heat Up the Stock Market

The passage of the 3rd Commercial Law Amendment in South Korea is anticipated to significantly impact domestic companies and the capital market by mandating the cancellation of treasury shares to enhance shareholder value.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: “Signs of money previously stalled in real estate flowing into productive capital markets are positive”

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol expressed optimism about the movement of capital out of the real estate sector into more productive markets during a meeting with senior members of the Democratic Party.

Feb 25 • 10:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Prices of old detached houses in sharp decline

Prices of old detached houses in Finland dropped 6.1% last year, despite an increase in the number of transactions by 6.6%.

Feb 25 • 10:22 UTC

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