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🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Easy way to get McDonald's for £2.99 'every time' according to little-known hack

A TikTok user shares a hack that allows customers to buy McDonald's meals for £2.99 by completing a survey on their receipts.

Feb 26 • 14:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Shein urges customers to 'stop using popular item immediately' over serious health risk

Shein has recalled a popular sand product due to asbestos contamination concerns, urging customers to stop using it immediately.

Feb 26 • 14:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good morning Tocantins of Thursday, February 26, 2026

The article covers various incidents reported in Brazil, including sexual abuse allegations, a major police arrest, extreme weather impacts, violence, and financial issues affecting bank customers.

Feb 26 • 13:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Cannot pick up prescriptions at pharmacies

Pharmacy customers in Sweden are currently unable to pick up prescriptions due to disruptions at the Swedish e-Health Agency, without a timeline for resolution.

Feb 26 • 12:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

People who bank with Barclays could face £300 daily cash 'limit'

Barclays customers may encounter a daily cash withdrawal limit of £300, potentially restricting access to their funds at ATMs.

Feb 26 • 12:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Every Bet You Place Has an Algorithm Behind It

The article discusses how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the sports betting industry by enhancing oddsmaking and redefining the betting experience for customers.

Feb 26 • 11:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Kate Middleton is one of my customers – one gesture she makes speaks volumes'

Donna Ida, founder of a denim brand, highlights Kate Middleton's approach to retail as she appreciates Royal Family's practice of paying for their purchases.

Feb 26 • 10:11 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Nine Arrested on Suspicion of Selling Uncensored Adult DVDs to Elderly Customers

Nine men have been arrested in Shinjuku for allegedly selling uncensored adult DVDs to elderly men who are unfamiliar with the internet.

Feb 26 • 06:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Self, the restaurant in Barcelona where the waiter is an Artificial Intelligence

Self in Barcelona features a robot waiter capable of interpreting orders and delivering them to customers at El Prat Airport.

Feb 26 • 04:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Three telecom companies begin pre-orders for Galaxy S26 series... 'Double capacity' benefit as well

The three major telecom companies in South Korea have started pre-orders for the Galaxy S26 series, offering a 'double storage' benefit to customers.

Feb 26 • 02:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG urged to scrap electricity subsidies for all customers

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Jennifer Adighije, has called for the removal of electricity subsidies in Nigeria, advocating for cost-reflective tariffs to stabilize the power sector.

Feb 26 • 00:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gunshots scare customers and employees in a mall in São Bernardo do Campo, in ABC Paulista

A man fired shots inside a jewelry store in a São Bernardo do Campo mall, leading to panic among customers and employees, and taking a female employee hostage.

Feb 26 • 00:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nubank reports net profit of $894.8 million in the 4th quarter, an increase of 50% for the period

Nubank recorded a 50% increase in net profit for the fourth quarter, amounting to $894.8 million compared to the same period in 2024.

Feb 25 • 22:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former Caixa manager suspected of embezzling R$ 1 million from customers swindled 108-year-old elderly woman, says Federal Police

A 108-year-old woman is among the victims of a former Caixa Econômica Federal manager accused of embezzling R$ 1 million from clients in Santa Catarina.

Feb 25 • 18:41 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Power outage in Bolderāja

A technological disruption in the power supply in Bolderāja, Riga, has affected approximately 2,100 customers.

Feb 25 • 16:39 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Who will really be affected by the future inactivity fees announced by the Lydia app?

Lydia Solutions has announced a new monthly inactivity fee for its online banking service, which will affect certain customers starting March 12, 2026.

Feb 25 • 15:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Sainsbury's installs new security feature but shopper says there's 1 major issue

Sainsbury's has implemented anti-theft sliders in stores across the UK to combat theft, but some customers are unhappy with their impact on product accessibility.

Feb 25 • 15:08 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Trump considers ordering banks to collect citizenship data – FT

Trump is considering an executive order that would mandate banks to collect citizenship data from customers to strengthen efforts against undocumented migration.

Feb 25 • 14:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Concerns about Data Sovereignty: How Microsoft CEO Nadella Wants to Mitigate Fear of AI

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has announced initiatives to enhance digital resilience in Europe, offering customers more control over AI solutions during his visit to Munich.

Feb 25 • 14:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Serious constraints prepared for fraudsters – the Bank of Lithuania proposes drastic changes

The Bank of Lithuania is proposing significant regulatory changes to protect customers from fraud, including requirements for banks to reimburse customer losses due to fraud.

Feb 25 • 14:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Nationwide issues update after rule change you may have forgotten about

Nationwide Building Society has clarified its rules on customers making deposits into accounts, emphasizing limits and identification requirements for cash deposits.

Feb 25 • 14:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Millions of bank customers being moved to new brand as huge transfer approved

Nationwide has received court approval to take over Virgin Money, with the transition expected to complete on April 2, 2026, while customers will see no immediate changes to their banking accounts.

Feb 25 • 12:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Does it have a 'Carrefour Pass' card? The Supreme Court rules in favor of customers in the first collective lawsuit against 'revolving' cards

The Supreme Court of Spain has ruled in favor of customers in a landmark case against Carrefour's revolving credit cards, allowing for the recovery of excessive interest charges.

Feb 25 • 12:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Nationwide customers should act now to qualify for £100 bonus payment

Nationwide customers are being advised to act quickly to ensure qualification for a potential £100 bonus payment later this year.

Feb 25 • 10:52 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Restaurant Industry Opposes Zero Consumption Tax on Food, Government to Consider for 'Two Years'

Japan's restaurant industry opposes the government's proposal to implement a zero consumption tax on food for two years, arguing it could harm their business by driving customers to grocery stores.

Feb 25 • 10:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Sky TV customers to get free Disney+, HBO Max and Hayu worth £20 in bundle change

Sky TV customers will receive complimentary access to Disney+, HBO Max, and Hayu as part of a package overhaul, along with a £2 increase in monthly fees for new subscribers.

Feb 25 • 09:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Certain Lloyds, Barclays and Santander customers to get up to £500 for free

High street banks in the UK are offering significant bonuses to current account customers who switch to their services, with certain customers eligible for up to £500, particularly from Lloyds, Barclays, and Santander.

Feb 25 • 09:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

EDF says customers can beat energy price cap by more than £100

EDF Energy claims that customers can save over £100 compared to the new energy price cap set by Ofgem.

Feb 25 • 09:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Premium Bonds alert over £20,000 rule change affecting customers

NS&I is set to reduce the prize fund rate and change the odds for Premium Bonds from April 2026, affecting potential earnings for savers.

Feb 25 • 08:30 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Nkom announces oversight of Telia after extensive data breach affecting, among others, Bergen municipality

Nkom will oversee Telia following a significant data breach impacting several customers, including Bergen municipality.

Feb 25 • 07:53 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Nkom announces supervision of Telia after extensive data breach

Norway’s Nasjonal kommunikasjonsmyndighet (Nkom) has initiated oversight of Telia following a serious data breach affecting numerous customers, including Bergen municipality.

Feb 25 • 07:52 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Nkom announces oversight of Telia following extensive data breach affecting, among others, the municipality of Bergen

Nkom is taking oversight action against Telia due to a serious data breach that has affected many customers, including Bergen municipality.

Feb 25 • 07:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Banco Santander aims to exceed 20 billion euros in profit in three years, reaching 210 million customers

Banco Santander is planning to exceed 20 billion euros in profit by 2028 and is set to present its strategy during the Investor Day in London.

Feb 25 • 07:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Lamborghini Abandons EV. "Angry Bull" Without V8 and V12 Did Not Convince Customers

Lamborghini has cancelled its electric vehicle project due to low customer interest.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Crowds at industrial discount stores. They attract customers with prices and diverse offerings

Discount non-food retail chains in Poland are increasingly drawing customers due to competitive pricing and varied product range, posing challenges for hypermarkets.

Feb 25 • 03:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Coupang Data Leak Incident: 200,000 Accounts from Taiwan Were Compromised

The Coupang data breach revealed that out of 33 million affected customers, approximately 200,000 accounts belonged to Taiwan users.

Feb 25 • 02:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Old tires are not always disposed of for free: what drivers need to know

In Lithuania, laws require tire sellers to accept used tires from customers in the same quantity as new tires purchased, with specific guidelines on disposal.

Feb 24 • 20:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Giant contract without customers. Slovakia allegedly helped CSG enter the stock exchange

The article discusses a significant contract that lacks customers and suggests that Slovakia supported CSG's entry into the stock exchange.

Feb 24 • 17:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Águas do Imperador announces that the water bill model has been restructured in Petrópolis

The new water bill model in Petrópolis is now electronic and redesigned to enhance clarity for customers, complying with tax reform regulations without additional costs.

Feb 24 • 16:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Customers of Toijala ABC Charged Their Cars in Human Waste

Customers at a charging station in Toijala, Finland, experienced a disturbing situation as sewage overflowed into the electric vehicle charging area due to a blocked sewer line.

Feb 24 • 16:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major retail brand files for bankruptcy as customers have less than a month to use gift cards

Eddie Bauer has filed for bankruptcy, with customers advised to use gift cards and loyalty points before they expire in under a month.

Feb 24 • 15:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis says Octopus, British Gas and EDF customers could be owed hundreds

Martin Lewis advises UK households to check for unclaimed refunds from energy suppliers, as £240 million remains unclaimed primarily from closed accounts.

Feb 24 • 14:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

J D Wetherspoon customer pays £7.72 for full English breakfast but people spot 1 problem

A customer at J D Wetherspoon paid £7.72 for a full English breakfast but was disappointed due to a problem with their order.

Feb 24 • 13:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Hobbycraft recalls children's product over asbestos contamination fears

Hobbycraft has recalled a children's product over concerns of asbestos contamination, urging customers to stop using it immediately for safety reasons.

Feb 24 • 12:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A Man from Karviná Promised Companies to Acquire New Customers. He Took 30 Thousand and Disappeared

A man in Karviná has disappeared after allegedly collecting 30 thousand from companies under the guise of helping them find new customers.

Feb 24 • 12:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Lloyds Bank to give these customers up to £500 each

Lloyds Bank has announced a new switching incentive that offers customers bonuses of up to £500 based on account types and additional benefits for those investing or saving.

Feb 24 • 09:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnair opens new routes – here they are

Finnair announces that it will operate its summer routes to Luxembourg, Valencia, and Torino year-round, enhancing travel options for customers.

Feb 24 • 09:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Santander warning as some customers face account being closed

Santander has alerted customers about the risk of account closures due to involvement in money mule scams.

Feb 24 • 09:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In the retail chain – contaminated meat: customers urged to return it

A contaminated chicken product sold at Rimi stores in Lithuania has led to a recall due to the discovery of Salmonella bacteria.

Feb 24 • 07:44 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Cashback for Travel: First Vacation, Then Money Back

Travel cashback offers allow customers to receive money back after booking vacations, raising concerns for travel agencies and providers.

Feb 24 • 07:01 UTC

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