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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

When the first case of Spanish Flu was found, it wreaked havoc like COVID

The article discusses the origins of the Spanish Flu, beginning with its first case reported by an American soldier in 1918, paralleling its devastating impact to that of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 4 • 07:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

What if it happens again? 'Anticipatory anxiety' scarier than panic attacks

The article discusses the surge of panic disorder cases in South Korea, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlights the impact of anticipatory anxiety on patients.

Mar 3 • 10:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Guest workers fear escalation: 'Back to the days of Corona'

Guest workers in the UAE express fear of returning to conditions reminiscent of the COVID-19 pandemic due to escalating tensions with Iran.

Mar 3 • 08:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Excess Mortality During the Pandemic Was Low in Finland

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on overall mortality in Finland was minimal, according to the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare.

Mar 3 • 04:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This is how COVID-19 affected mortality in Finland – New study released

A recent international study finds that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on excess mortality in Finland was minimal between early 2020 and spring 2023.

Mar 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Reality is like the alphabet and freedom is in the syntax

This article discusses Andrea Moro's new book inspired by Lucrezio's philosophical insights in the context of the pandemic.

Mar 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Dark Points of the Origin of Covid-19 and the Conspiracy Theories That Do Not Disappear

Six years after the first report of coronavirus in Argentina, the likelihood of finding the direct animal source of SARS-CoV-2 seems null, with experts warning about the next pandemic.

Mar 3 • 03:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Paraná Secretary signs agreement to pay fine of R$ 23,000 for political use of respirator donations during the Covid-19 pandemic

Marcio Nunes, the Secretary of Agriculture and Supply of Paraná, signed a civil non-prosecution agreement to pay a fine for improperly using respirator donations for political purposes during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mar 2 • 23:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Senay Coco, partner of Arman Alizad, opens up about her extraordinary experience – "It was mentally very demanding"

Stylist Senay Coco candidly reflects on her challenging pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 2 • 20:37 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Air travel undergoes worst disruption since Covid with Middle East war

The Middle East conflict has significantly disrupted air travel, marking the worst interruptions since the Covid pandemic.

Mar 2 • 16:17 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Collatina Clash, the Nurse, the Covid Heroine: Who the Victims Were. “Guilty Must Pay”

The article discusses the lives of the victims of a tragic event in Collatina, including Giovan Battista Ardovini, a retired nurse, and his wife Patrizia Capraro, who became a heroine during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 2 • 11:21 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Premiere: Achieving goals in several areas will be very complicated

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa presents a report to the Saeima indicating that over half of the targets set in the National Development Plan 2021-2027 are either implemented or positively progressing, amidst challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

Mar 2 • 10:56 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Chidori-ya Honke, known for Chidori Manju, applies for civil rehabilitation while continuing operations

Chidori-ya Honke applied for civil rehabilitation in Fukuoka while continuing its operations, with total debts nearing 2.27 billion yen due to financial struggles exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 2 • 08:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Hundreds more flights cancelled as world faces worst travel chaos since Covid pandemic

Global air travel is experiencing severe disruptions, with hundreds of flights cancelled due to the US-Israel war on Iran, leaving many passengers stranded.

Mar 2 • 06:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Mental Health

Mental health is under a crisis that can no longer be ignored, with over 970 million people affected worldwide, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 1 • 12:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Covid moment has arrived in Italy for AI: when the pieces start to fall massively

The article discusses the disruptive impact of AI, likening its current evolution to the onset of the Covid pandemic in Italy, where societal perceptions shifted dramatically.

Mar 1 • 03:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Rare Diseases: Significant Delays in Accessing Treatments for Patients in Greece

This article discusses the challenges faced by patients with rare diseases in Greece regarding access to treatments, emphasizing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare and clinical research.

Feb 28 • 12:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

UNBELIEVABLE FIND: Dutch woman discovers 35 forgotten works by Rembrandt at the bottom of her drawer

Charlotte Meyer, a Dutch woman, unearthed 35 forgotten works of art by Rembrandt while cleaning out a drawer during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 28 • 07:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alagoas records an increase in deaths from alcohol and drugs during the pandemic, study indicates

A study shows that deaths related to alcohol and drug consumption increased in Alagoas during the first three years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 27 • 21:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The justice condemns the Ayuso Government to compensate 3 million for the non-payment of masks from Ifema hospital

The Madrid Superior Court of Justice has ordered the regional government to pay over 3 million euros to a company for unpaid invoices related to the procurement of masks and protective suits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 27 • 17:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Coronavirus: Six Years since the Pandemic

The article reflects on the six-year impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Greece, noting the first case recorded on February 26, 2020, and the subsequent changes in society due to the virus.

Feb 27 • 13:56 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Long COVID: US reveals death toll caused by prolonged symptoms of the disease

Long COVID has led to 3,544 deaths in the United States, according to a government study highlighting the severe impact of the SARS-CoV-2 virus beyond the pandemic phase.

Feb 27 • 02:36 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

How serious is the COVID outbreak in China? 37 million people infected in one day

Almost 37 million people in China may have been infected with COVID-19 in a single day, marking the largest outbreak in the world to date.

Feb 27 • 01:23 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The peak of the pandemic is likely reached

Recent reports suggest that Iceland may have reached the peak of its COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 26 • 13:38 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Christine Van Geyn: Court rejects narrow take on mobility rights in pandemic travel case

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled unanimously in the Taylor case that Canadians have the constitutional right to travel freely within their country, rejecting narrow interpretations of mobility rights that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court orders bar to pay R$ 70,000 for crowding and breach of pandemic rules in Caraguatatuba

A bar in Caraguatatuba, Brazil, has been fined R$ 70,000 for violating pandemic regulations by allowing large gatherings and operating without the necessary permits.

Feb 26 • 07:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

South Korea's birth rate at '0.80', rising for the second consecutive year due to increase in marriages post-COVID

South Korea's birth rate has increased to 0.80 for 2025, continuing a two-year trend influenced by a rise in marriages following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 25 • 03:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand how the pandemic and abandonment of treatment help explain the increase in tuberculosis in Campinas

The number of tuberculosis cases in Campinas, Brazil, has risen significantly, reaching 300 in 2025, attributed to treatment abandonment and delayed diagnoses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 24 • 16:35 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Mauritius: Can Mauritius Save Its Credit Rating?

Mauritius faces challenges in maintaining its credit rating amid economic issues and political inertia following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 24 • 11:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Major project by Quatuor Ébène: All Beethoven quartets as a cycle

The Quatuor Ébène is set to commence a live cycle featuring all of Beethoven's quartets in celebration of Beethoven's 200th death anniversary, following the delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 23 • 13:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tobiasz Bocheński: Grzegorz Braun is a pragmatist, not an idealist

Tobiasz Bocheński discusses the recent loss of support for the Law and Justice party in Poland and reflects on the challenges they faced during their governance, particularly regarding the pandemic and European policies.

Feb 23 • 09:47 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"We don't want to be pirate fishermen": Danish company wants to rent out Copenhagen's apartments

A Danish company, Landfolk, aims to offer authentic summer houses for rent, expanding into the apartment rental market in Copenhagen amid the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 23 • 06:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Topol: Covid and war? The life we pushed aside with abundance has returned

Former Czech Prime Minister Petr Topol reflects on the return of life and priorities overshadowed by the pandemic and war.

Feb 22 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Activities of the Ski Coach Shocked – Pia Pekonen Speaks Now

Pia Pekonen, assistant coach of Finland's women's ski team, faced criticism for attending a crowded ice hockey match without a mask amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 21 • 15:03 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cascarón

The article critiques the Mexican government's performance over the past years, highlighting failures during the pandemic and the political implications of its actions.

Feb 20 • 08:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Casinos brace as Las Vegas tourism plunges 7.5% in sharpest annual visitor decline outside COVID pandemic

Las Vegas tourism has seen a significant 7.5% decline in 2025, marking the sharpest drop outside the COVID pandemic, despite record passenger numbers at the Harry Reid International Airport.

Feb 19 • 20:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'New Nostradamus' who predicted Queen's death shares five chilling 2026 predictions

Psychic Craig Hamilton-Parker shares ominous predictions for 2026, building on his prior forecasts including the Queen's death and the Covid-19 pandemic.

Feb 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Tens of thousands more students join legal action over Covid-hit studies

An additional 30,000 students have joined a legal claim for compensation regarding their university studies affected by the Covid pandemic, increasing the total number of claimants to nearly 200,000.

Feb 18 • 20:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Pandemic: The treatment of Post-Covid patients is still an epic disaster

The treatment of Post-Covid patients in Germany is severely lacking, leaving many with long-term neurological conditions to struggle without adequate support.

Feb 18 • 11:47 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

My dance video was only discussed by moralists, says Finnish ex-prime minister Sanna Marin. She has no plans to return to politics

Sanna Marin, the former Finnish prime minister, reflects on her controversial past, marked by her leadership during the pandemic and the backlash from a dance video, stating she does not intend to return to politics.

Feb 18 • 08:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Man spraying bus stations as pest control lands dream job on Coronation Street

Vinta Morgan, while working as pest control during the pandemic, found out he secured the role of Ronnie Bailey on Coronation Street.

Feb 17 • 21:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

170,000 students to sue 36 UK universities over Covid-19 online classes

Over 170,000 students are suing 36 UK universities, alleging inadequate education during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Feb 17 • 11:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Over 170,000 students demand compensation from British schools for education during COVID-19

More than 170,000 former and current students are seeking compensation from 36 British universities over the quality of education they received during the COVID-19 pandemic, claiming it did not match their tuition fees.

Feb 16 • 21:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Students in England and Wales launch legal action over online teaching during pandemic

Over 170,000 students in England and Wales are suing universities for compensation after their studies shifted to online formats during the pandemic.

Feb 16 • 18:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Adam Frost said his 'life was unravelling' as he makes Gardeners' World admission

Adam Frost shares his struggles with mental health and family challenges during the pandemic in a candid reflection about his life.

Feb 16 • 10:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Demand for homelessness charity's food bank QUADRUPLES since lockdown

The demand for Mustard Tree’s food bank in Manchester has increased fourfold since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 15 • 21:06 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Pandemic Babies: What Happens to Your Child's Health If You Had COVID-19 During Pregnancy?

The article discusses the risks to babies born to mothers who contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy, emphasizing that poor outcomes may not be limited to active infections at birth.

Feb 15 • 13:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Taiwanese visits to mainland China topped 3 million in 2025, still below pre-Covid levels

Taiwanese travel to mainland China has recovered to over 3 million visits in 2025, yet remains significantly below pre-pandemic figures due to ongoing political tensions and travel restrictions.

Feb 14 • 11:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

USA Health Minister: I am not afraid of bacteria, I once snorted cocaine off a toilet seat

In a podcast discussion about the COVID-19 pandemic, USA Health Minister Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed his disregard for bacteria and admitted to snorting cocaine off a toilet seat.

Feb 14 • 09:52 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

US decisions undermine order in medical science. A conversation with infectious disease specialist Dumpis about concerns and lessons not learned

In an interview, infectious disease specialist Uga Dumpis expresses concerns about the political situation in the U.S. and its impact on medical research and vaccines, reflecting on the lessons not learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 14 • 05:03 UTC

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