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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Donald Tusk after Radosław Sikorski's exposé: Despair on the president's face

Donald Tusk commented on the foreign policy vision presented by Radosław Sikorski, emphasizing Poland's strength and alliance with the USA amidst the threats posed by Russia.

Feb 26 • 10:04 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Evros: 150,000 acres are covered with water – Residents in despair

Evros is facing severe flooding that has devastated vast agricultural areas, leading to profound despair among local residents.

Feb 25 • 14:12 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

Development of the Fighting (Day 1462): The War is Progressing Badly for the Russians, Their Propagandists Called on God and Predicted an Apocalypse on the Anniversary

The article discusses the worsening situation for Russian forces in Ukraine, highlighting their propaganda efforts and the context of despair within their ranks.

Feb 25 • 13:44 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Champions League: Glory for Bodo/Glimt, Despair for Inter, and Success for the English - Highlights and Lowlights of Tuesday's Playoffs

Bodo/Glimt made history by qualifying for the knockout stage of the Champions League, while Inter Milan suffered a disappointing elimination and English clubs showed strong performances.

Feb 24 • 23:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Daughter of woman who died after being burned by husband saw mother on fire and rolling on the ground in despair, says judge

A 6-year-old girl witnessed her mother, Mariana Soares, being set on fire by her ex-partner in Goiás, Brazil, leading to the suspect’s continued detention for the heinous act.

Feb 24 • 14:09 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Nature's Tricks Drive Both Residents and Caretakers to Despair: Tons of Salt Consumed, but Little Benefit

A significant increase in trauma cases has overwhelmed hospitals in Vilnius, with patients arriving every two minutes.

Feb 24 • 13:23 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Neighbors After the Fatal Shooting in Eskilstuna: 'It's Terrible'

Residents express shock and despair following a fatal shooting incident near a fast-food restaurant in Eskilstuna.

Feb 24 • 10:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jang Dong-hyuk's 'rejection of Yoon' met with silence at the party meeting... "It has become a hibernating party"

Despite declining approval ratings and discontent within the People Power Party, influential members remain silent, leading to an atmosphere of despair regarding the party's direction.

Feb 24 • 01:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO shows despair and chaos at Guadalajara airport in Mexico after gun attack

Videos recorded at Guadalajara International Airport captured the panic among passengers and staff following a shooting incident allegedly involving gunmen connected to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Feb 23 • 15:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

How Ukrainians are stuck in Europe due to war

A report details the struggles of Ukrainian refugees in Europe, highlighting their prolonged stay and despair over a lack of conditions to return home.

Feb 23 • 06:44 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Family's despair drives push for tougher bans on charged drivers

A mother in Western Australia advocates for stricter driving laws after a woman charged in her daughter's hit-and-run was allowed to drive again shortly after the incident.

Feb 23 • 05:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Audio shows the despair of stepsister after mother is threatened by stepfather in Goiânia, says PM: 'He will come in here with the car'

An audio recording revealed the distress of a young woman following threats made by her stepfather against her mother in Goiânia, leading to the man's arrest by local police.

Feb 22 • 12:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fate and the Workers: A Factory Stopped, Millions of Liters of Solvent, and the Despair of the Neighborhood

Fate, a tire manufacturing company in Argentina, has been closed for four days, leaving workers in distress as they demand its reopening amid internal union conflicts.

Feb 21 • 23:04 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Klæbo was irritated by Nyenget's tactics: – To my great despair

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo expressed frustration with Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget's race tactics during the Olympic 50km event, which he felt hindered their opportunity to switch to new skis.

Feb 21 • 15:39 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

"Enough is Enough", a documentary about eastern DRC as a cry of despair presented at Berlinale 2026

The documentary "Enough is Enough", highlighting the urgent plight of people in eastern DRC, is showcased at the Berlinale 2026 festival.

Feb 19 • 11:35 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"I can't take it anymore": the desperate words of Prince Andrew in a letter addressed to Jeffrey Epstein

Prince Andrew has expressed his despair in a letter to Jeffrey Epstein, as he faces legal troubles relating to allegations of misconduct in his official duties and his connections to Epstein's sex trafficking.

Feb 19 • 10:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents of Campinas report despair upon seeing submerged vehicles after flooding: 'Water reached up to the rearview mirror'

Heavy rain in Campinas, Brazil led to severe flooding, submerging 21 vehicles and stranding families who sought refuge as emergency services responded.

Feb 18 • 17:42 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Winter 'jokes' cause despair: homes without water, a fountain in the middle of the street, traffic restrictions

Due to cold weather, the Vilkaviškis district in Lithuania faces significant water supply issues, prompting emergency measures to provide drinking water to residents.

Feb 18 • 16:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

From Old Diaries

The article reflects on how writers like George Orwell and Virginia Woolf expressed their despair during critical moments of history, drawing parallels to contemporary feelings of moral collapse.

Feb 18 • 13:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

"Everything has gotten worse" in the land of ‘No Other Land’ nearly a year after the Oscar

Hamdan Ballal, co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary, expresses despair over ongoing violence against his family and deteriorating conditions in the West Bank.

Feb 18 • 04:40 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

We joke that to afford a home in Australia we must wait for our parents to die. It feels like a deal with the devil | Fiona Wright

The article discusses the despair of young Australians over unaffordable housing and the dark humor that surrounds their situation.

Feb 17 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ant and Dec gameshow winner says winning £1m was 'worst moment' of his life

A gameshow contestant who won £1 million with Ant and Dec reflects on how that victory led to a downward spiral into crime and despair.

Feb 16 • 19:58 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"Wasil" in Times of War.. Has Creativity Become the Last Line of Defense for Sudanese People?

The 'Wasil' festival in Port Sudan serves as a platform for artists to continue their work in the face of ongoing conflict, highlighting creativity as a vital form of resistance against despair.

Feb 16 • 12:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Despair for drivers on Athens Avenue - traffic jams of kilometers, 55 minutes for distances of 10 minutes

Traffic on Athens Avenue has turned into a nightmare with delays of up to 55 minutes for what normally takes 10 minutes, worsened by rerouted vehicles from the Attica Highway due to construction work.

Feb 16 • 09:31 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Malinin in despair? I've been through it: it's knowing how to get back up that makes you a champion

Carolina Kostner reflects on her medal achievements and the importance of resilience in competitive sports.

Feb 15 • 08:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Pasolini Warned About the Decadence of the World in Plays Published in Brazil

The article discusses the release of new editions of Pier Paolo Pasolini's plays in Brazil, highlighting his influential and surreal storytelling that addresses themes of desire and existential despair.

Feb 14 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Peel's desperate despair a heart-wrenching way for her Games to end

Laura Peel's journey to the 2026 Milano Cortina Games ends abruptly due to a training injury, overshadowing her impressive achievements in aerial skiing.

Feb 14 • 08:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

"Satanic Tango": Despair Presented Directly

The article reflects on the literary work "Satanic Tango" by László Krasznahorkai, emphasizing its themes of despair and the 1994 film adaptation directed by Béla Tarr.

Feb 13 • 15:10 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

LSK despair over monster fine: - Extremely much money

Lillestrøm SK has been fined 445,000 NOK by the Norwegian Football Federation due to the use of illegal pyrotechnics by their supporters during last year's cup final.

Feb 13 • 10:45 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

One cultivates the team. The other cultivates himself.

This article highlights the story of Atle Lie McGrath, who struggles with despair after a competition setback, but finds motivation and support from teammates.

Feb 12 • 20:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Video shows father's despair as he exits the car after his daughter is shot in an attempted robbery in RJ

A father is seen in distress after his 8-year-old daughter is shot during a botched robbery in Nova Iguaçu, Brazil.

Feb 12 • 19:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PUBLIC VIDEO ⟩ William Koval opens up: why he set his car on fire and started walking towards the forest?

William Koval discusses his recent actions of setting his car on fire and walking into the woods, describing it as a desperate plea for help.

Feb 12 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Viticulture: French Winemakers Despair Over World Politics

French winemakers are facing significant challenges due to global political issues and a decline in alcohol consumption at home.

Feb 12 • 13:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Suicide is not a solution to problems,' said Rajpal Yadav

Rajpal Yadav, jailed due to financial issues, expresses his belief in fighting through difficulties rather than succumbing to despair, as he emphasizes that suicide is not a solution.

Feb 12 • 09:50 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

'It's over' - Agricultural bureaucrats look up at the sky, losing confidence due to shocking data and interim information

Japanese agricultural officials express despair over rice supply issues stemming from a significant data miscalculation.

Feb 12 • 05:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Her husband went to Japan to explore the Moon, she followed him, and in Tokyo discovered another planet on Earth: "Despair"

An Argentine woman reflects on her two years of living in Tokyo, grappling with the fear that her experiences may fade into forgetfulness once she returns to the West.

Feb 11 • 06:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Madagascar: in Tamatave, "it’s desolation" after the passage of tropical cyclone Gezani

Tropical cyclone Gezani has caused widespread destruction in the coastal city of Tamatave, Madagascar, leaving residents in a state of despair.

Feb 11 • 04:55 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Son of traffic accident victim at BabySam: 'I no longer want to live'

A teenager testified in court about a fatal traffic accident involving his parent, expressing feelings of despair.

Feb 10 • 17:38 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

From the transformation of a hopeless optimist to a pessimist full of hope

The article reflects on the author's shift from optimism to a more nuanced perspective on hope and despair over the years, particularly influenced by historical events and figures like Václav Havel.

Feb 10 • 15:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

'If you are watching this, I am dead,' Iranian man appeals to Trump in viral video

An Iranian man from Bushehr appeals to President Trump in a viral video, expressing despair over the current situation in Iran and calling for international intervention.

Feb 9 • 17:45 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Weather Forecast: Maybe This Is the Last Place Left Where There Is Mercy

The article discusses the implications of the current weather conditions, filled with metaphoric language about hope and despair.

Feb 9 • 15:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Khamenei: The enemy must be led to despair

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a televised message emphasizing the significance of Iran's victory over foreign intervention during the Islamic Revolution.

Feb 9 • 12:27 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

It is good and reassuring television

The article discusses themes from Frank Capra's 'It's a Wonderful Life' in relation to the recent episode of 'I hus til halsen', highlighting feelings of despair and the importance of community support.

Feb 9 • 11:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"We Who Have Not Died Yet".. Stories Documenting the Tragedy of Survival and Loss in Gaza

The book "We Who Have Not Died Yet" by Nahed Al-Afifi captures the resilience of those in Gaza who survive amidst despair, focusing on their experiences of loss and the struggle for meaning.

Feb 9 • 09:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Shocking case from a Prague apartment building: women forced into prostitution and tortured, one jumped from the window in despair

A shocking case in Prague involved six individuals accused of imprisoning, torturing, and forcing women into prostitution, with one victim jumping from a window to escape her suffering.

Feb 9 • 05:13 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Liberals despair at prospect of 'non-existence' and weigh leadership change

The Australian Liberal Party is considering a leadership change after a recent Newspoll indicates a significant drop in public support, prompting fears of non-existence for the party.

Feb 8 • 22:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Iran: The Horror

The article reflects on the severe situation in Iran during an internet shutdown, marked by repression and despair among the population and diaspora.

Feb 8 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Jonathan, 32, Turned Around - and Chose Life

Jonathan Georgy, a 32-year-old man from Sweden, shares his journey from despair to hope as he chose life over suicide, emphasizing the importance of discussing mental health openly.

Feb 8 • 10:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

One of the 30 locomotive drivers from Adif who have been getting paid without working for over two years speaks out: "Seven months at home and 2,500 on the payroll... now they are idle in a room from eight to four"

A locomotive driver from Adif expresses frustration over being paid while not working for over two years, contributing to a sense of despair among his colleagues.

Feb 7 • 21:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Crushing situation on the Olympic track – "I wanted to die"

Norwegian skier Astrid Slind shared her intense feelings during the women's 10+10 kilometer combined race, expressing despair after finishing sixth.

Feb 7 • 17:15 UTC

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