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Former Argentine footballer Claudio 'el Yerbatero' González has passed away at the age of 49 due to complications from pneumonia.

A business may be fined up to $500,000 or face jail time for allegedly spreading invasive fire ants in central Queensland, as the National Fire Ant Eradication Program concludes its investigation.

In 2025, remittances from Egyptians abroad have reached an all-time high of approximately $41.5 billion, marking a significant increase of 40.5% compared to 2024.

Anna Håkansson reflects on children's anger over adult irresponsibility, emphasizing its central theme in contemporary children’s theater, particularly this spring's performances.

Veteran striker Marco Ruben has come out of retirement to rejoin Rosario Central, announcing his return ahead of the Copa Libertadores.

Central Córdoba and Tigre will face off on Saturday in a match of contrasting fortunes in Argentina's Apertura Tournament.

Platense is set to take on Barracas Central in the sixth round of the Apertura Tournament, with the match scheduled for Saturday at 5 PM in Vicente López.

The match between Rosario Central and Talleres is scheduled to take place at 22:15 Argentina time and will be broadcast live on ESPN Premium.

Greek central bank governor G. Stournaras advocates for eurobonds in an interview with Politico, urging Germany to support common bonds for financing defense and strategic investments as the EU faces multiple crises.

The Liga MX Femenil match between Toluca and Pachuca is scheduled for today, February 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM Central Time, with live streaming available on ViX.

Instituto and Central Córdoba face off in a match of the Apertura Tournament 2026, airing live on ESPN Premium.

The article discusses the current political landscape in Brazil, focusing on whether Supreme Court Justice Dias Toffoli is becoming a central figure amid tensions between the government, the Centrão, and the opposition.

The Russian central bank has unexpectedly reduced its key interest rate for the sixth consecutive time, now at 15.5%.

Texas will once again observe Daylight Saving Time in 2026, requiring millions to adjust their clocks on March 8.

Rosario Central faces Club Sportivo Belgrano in the Copa Argentina, with key player Ángel Di María making his debut in the tournament.

Street vendors in São Luís protested against the abrupt closure of the Central Market, expressing concerns over insufficient time to relocate to a new facility and the financial impact of the transition.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has publicly supported real-time electronic transmission of election results, emphasizing the need for trust in Nigeria's electoral process.

Television viewership in Italy has remained steady, with an average of 8.7 million daily viewers and 19.6 million in prime time, despite a slight decline from the previous season.

A proposal for an Air Taxi corridor aims to reduce travel time between central Delhi and Gurugram to just 12 minutes, tackling the persistent traffic congestion in the Delhi-NCR region.

Economists have lowered Brazil's inflation estimate for 2026 to 3.97%, marking the fifth consecutive decline in the indicator according to the Central Bank's Focus Report.

The Central Bank of Brazil signaled a potential drop in the Selic interest rate, but experts caution against hastily abandoning fixed-income investments tied to the CDI.

Aldosivi and Rosario Central face off in Mar del Plata for the fourth date of the Apertura Tournament 2026, amid both teams seeking better performances this season.

Central Córdoba will face Unión de Santa Fe at 21:00 in the fourth round of the Zona A of the 2026 Apertura Tournament, held at the Madre de Ciudades stadium in Santiago del Estero.

An IT mishap resulted in the deletion of 25 years of work from Åstorp's central archive, but efforts by a full-time archivist have restored the digital records over three months.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to maintain its key interest rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive time during its latest council meeting.

The European Central Bank has decided to keep the interest rate at two percent for the fifth consecutive time amid declining inflation and record-low unemployment in the eurozone.

The Governing Council of the European Central Bank has decided to keep the three main interest rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive time, maintaining deposit, refinancing, and marginal lending rates at 2.00%, 2.15%, and 2.40%, respectively, amid expectations of stabilizing inflation at the 2% target.

The European Central Bank has maintained the key interest rate at 2 percent for the fifth consecutive time.

The European Central Bank maintained interest rates during its recent meeting in Frankfurt, keeping key rates steady amid a backdrop of weak economic growth.

The European Central Bank has decided to maintain interest rates at 2% for the fifth consecutive time, reflecting a prudent approach in line with market expectations.

The European Central Bank has maintained interest rates at 2% for the fifth consecutive meeting, as analysts await insights from Christine Lagarde on future monetary policy amid eurozone inflation at 1.7%.

There are delays and cancellations on the Drammen Line due to a signal failure at Oslo Central Station, and it may take time to fix the issue, reports Bane Nor.

The European Central Bank is expected to maintain interest rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive time despite a strong euro and falling inflation.

The Super Bowl 2026 will take place next Sunday with the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots competing for the Vince Lombardi trophy, and it will be broadcast live nationally from Levi's Stadium.

The Central Bank Governor remarked that the recent adjustment to goods tax occurred during an unfavorable period for the economy.

A Siberian Peregrine Falcon was witnessed in Central Australia, marking the furthest inland sighting of the species recorded.

A blackout in central São Paulo has left approximately 19,000 customers without electricity due to issues with the underground distribution system, with no estimated time for restoration.

Marcelo Kalim, CEO of C6 Bank, advocates for the release of part of the compulsory deposits held by banks to strengthen the Guarantee Fund for Securities (FGC), particularly those related to time deposits.

On February 3, at the central square of Domina Shopping, the 'Team Latvia' sports and leisure clothing for the Olympic Games was presented to the public for the first time.

The transfer of the Al-Holin camp to the control of the Syrian central government could facilitate the repatriation of Finns currently in the camp, according to Jussi Tanner from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The price of silver has surpassed $90 per ounce for the first time, influenced by concerns regarding the American central bank, according to analysts.

The historic Nakasendo road, stretching through Japan's central mountains, connects Kyoto and Edo (modern-day Tokyo), offering travelers a slower, deeper way to discover Japan's intertwined history, crafts, and nature.

The inflation rate in Germany has dropped to 1.8 percent in December, the lowest in over a year, leading to speculation that the European Central Bank will not reduce its key interest rate soon.

The Central State Office for Croats outside the Republic of Croatia allocated 1.8 million euros for approximately 300 projects of interest to Croats abroad and provided 91 one-time aids to individuals living in difficult conditions in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Germany, and Kosovo.

Life expectancy in Israel decreased in 2024 for the first time since 2020, with significant declines noted among various demographic groups according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.

The Meteorological Institute has issued first and second degree alerts for most of the country due to the likelihood of freezing rain and heavy snowfall, particularly affecting northern and central regions from December 29 to December 30.

The Central Anti-Corruption Bureau detained several high-ranking individuals, including the current Polish ambassador to France and a former long-time PiS politician, just before the Christmas holidays.