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The Japanese ruling parties have agreed that the designation of a sub-capital will not require the establishment of special districts, allowing other cities to participate in the sub-capital initiative.

An investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 46-year-old woman in Klaipeda, Lithuania, after she was unable to be saved by medical staff from two different districts.

Police conducted raids on 13 apartments related to child pornography investigations in the Ebersberg, Erding, and Freising districts of Germany.

Fires have erupted in Kyiv Oblast due to a Russian attack, affecting both the Vyshhorod and Brovary districts.

Multiple fires have erupted in two districts of Kyiv following a Russian attack, damaging a residential building but without reported casualties.

Authorities in Lithuania have developed an action plan for potential flooding, with special equipment already deployed in three districts.

Kinki University will begin exclusive sales of their farmed high-end fish, Nodoguro, in Tokyo's Ginza and Osaka's Umeda districts, from February 26 to March 11.

Home Minister Amit Shah is visiting Bihar for three days to review security in sensitive districts near the India-Nepal and India-Bangladesh borders.

Scammers posing as bank employees and police managed to extort a total of 77,500 euros from residents in the Ignalina and Vilnius districts of Lithuania.

A U.S. district judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the enforcement of key provisions of a Texas law banning diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in three school districts.

Multiple police districts in Norway are investigating a man suspected of serious drug offenses and human trafficking.

The Ministry of Environment has launched a project aimed at improving air quality in several districts, including Yeongdong, which has faced numerous air pollution complaints.

A federal court ruled that new Utah voting districts favoring Democrats can be used in the upcoming elections, despite Republican opposition.

A 27-year-old man was shot and hospitalized in critical condition in the northern neighborhoods of Marseille.

Oslo police district achieved a clearance rate of 33 percent for reported crimes in 2025, the lowest among all districts in Norway.

Oslo's police district reports a clearance rate of 33% for 2025, the lowest among all police districts in Norway, despite a slight increase from the previous year.

A series of incidents involving the abuse of minors by intoxicated individuals were reported in Rokiškis and Panevėžys districts in Lithuania.

A drone attack has caused power outages in two districts of Voronezh, Russia, after debris from a downed high-precision aerial asset fell on an energy facility.

In a surprising electoral outcome, the UCR and LLA coalition defeated Peronism in San Rafael, Mendoza, while also facing challenges in other key districts.

A large-scale missile and drone attack by Russians on Kyiv Oblast resulted in one man's death and injuries to a woman, with extensive damage reported across five districts.

The Democratic Party of Korea announced plans to use the upcoming local elections as an opportunity to expel mayors elected during Yoon Suk-yeol's administration, seeing it as a chance to end the ongoing political strife in the country.

The mayor of Munich, Dieter Reiter, has declared the urban development measures in the north and northeast of the city a failure and is calling for a restart of planning discussions to address housing shortages.

The Justicialist Party of Argentina has disqualified the list backed by Tigre's mayor Julio Zamora while allowing candidacies supported by Sergio Massa and opened up for internal party elections in various districts.

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad has uncovered a suspected network pushing Muslim youth interested in football towards extremism through raids in Yavatmal and Ahmednagar districts.

A Maryland Democratic leader is opposing House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' initiative to redraw congressional districts, which could remove the state's only Republican representative.

The Ganga Expressway is nearing completion, promising to connect cities and boost real estate prices in Uttar Pradesh significantly.

The Trump Justice Department has initiated investigations into three Michigan public school districts regarding their gender-related classroom content and is also intervening in a lawsuit against a race-based program in Los Angeles.

Two shocking incidents of rape involving minor girls have been reported in the Gumla and Dumka districts of Jharkhand, India.

Hailstorms and rain in various districts of Rajasthan have heightened concerns among farmers dealing with the Rabi crop.

Thailand's recent general election has been marred by allegations of vote-counting irregularities, leading to plans for re-elections and recounts in several districts as protests erupt among voters.

A stark contrast in cleanliness between the Puente de Vallecas and Retiro districts of Madrid highlights socio-economic inequalities in the city.

A man was killed during Russian attacks on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on February 17, resulting in extensive damage across multiple districts.

New cases of African swine fever in Barcelona lead to expanded restrictions in several districts including Vallvidrera and Sant Feliu.

In a significant political shift, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government has been compelled to proceed with local elections in 30 districts, admitting defeat to Nigel Farage's Reform Party, which legally challenged the government's initial plan to postpone the elections.

The Congress party is mobilizing thousands of activists in Lucknow from various districts in Uttar Pradesh to reinforce its presence ahead of upcoming political activities.

Russian forces launched an offensive against Dnipro, Ukraine, leading to fires and significant damage in multiple districts with initial reports indicating no casualties.

Mobile network operator SIA "Bite Latvia" will cease 3G network operations in several districts of Vidzeme, including Sigulda, Salaspils, Ādaži, and Ropaži on February 18.

A man in his forties is in critical condition after being shot in the northern suburbs of Marseille.

Courthouses in 18 districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow and Ayodhya, received bomb threats via email, prompting intensive security measures.

Multiple police districts in Denmark are advising motorists to drive cautiously due to hazardous snow drifts affecting several areas.

The Islamic Group in Bangladesh has challenged the results of over 30 constituencies from last week's parliamentary elections, alleging fraud and misconduct.

Several districts in Odesa, Ukraine, experienced water supply outages following a significant Russian drone attack that damaged infrastructure.

Representative Junya Ogawa of the Center-Right Reform Union discusses specific constitutional revisions needed for Japan, including limitations on the Prime Minister's dissolution rights and the merging of upper house electoral districts.

A significant power outage affected about 10,000 households in Pomerania due to severe weather conditions, leaving many without electricity into the next day.

School districts in New Mexico are increasingly adopting technology to enhance safety amidst concerns over gun violence, but this raises dilemmas regarding costs, privacy, and the school environment.

The Virginia Supreme Court has allowed a significant referendum on congressional redistricting to proceed, which could lead to additional Democrat-leaning districts before the midterm elections.

Despite a top-level agreement, multiple candidate lists have emerged in several districts, potentially leading to internal elections within the Buenos Aires PJ party.

The article discusses concerns over unequal voting weights in Slovakia's electoral districts, highlighting a long-standing issue that has been largely overlooked by the public.

The upcoming municipal elections in Munich on March 8 will determine the city's future mayor and 80 honorary city councilors amid a competitive political landscape.

Three bodies, including those of a mother and daughter, were discovered in the Dumka and Khunti districts of Jharkhand, prompting a police investigation into the suspected murders.