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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Mesidor says he has much to offer on, off NFL turf

Akheem Mesidor, a Canadian football player, emphasizes his skills and character in an interview at the NFL combine, expressing his desire to make a significant impact both on the field and in his community.

Feb 26 • 21:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Plans of the Ministry of Economics: Rich will cut funding for small PV systems

The German Federal Ministry of Economics plans to eliminate subsidies for new small solar power systems, according to a draft bill.

Feb 26 • 17:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Draft for Reform of the EEG: Katherina Reiche Wants to Abolish Funding for Solar Roof Installations

Germany's Economic Minister Katherina Reiche proposes cutting subsidies for small solar panel installations as part of a reform to the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), igniting backlash from coalition partners.

Feb 26 • 16:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Sports

Defenseman Schmitt rented to Germany's top league club Munich 'Red Bull'

18-year-old defenseman Schmitt has been loaned by Mikkelin Jukurit to Red Bull München in Germany after a noteworthy season in Finland.

Feb 26 • 11:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Jukurit's NHL prospect fades away

Jukurit's promising NHL defenseman Alberts Šmits has moved to Red Bull München on a loan for the remainder of the season.

Feb 26 • 11:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

HIDDEN SPEED MEASUREMENT ⟩ The draft prohibits fines from mobile speed cameras without warning signs

Estonian lawmakers have proposed an amendment to traffic laws requiring drivers to be notified of mobile speed cameras via traffic signs.

Feb 26 • 10:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Effective Utilization of Cash Reserves for Investment: Draft Revision of Corporate Governance Guidelines to Curb Shareholder Bias

The Financial Services Agency of Japan has proposed a revision to the Corporate Governance Code that advocates for more effective use of cash reserves for investments rather than prioritizing shareholder returns.

Feb 26 • 07:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Last-minute demand from the trade union movement to the government – The draft law must be withdrawn

Trade union confederations in Finland demand the withdrawal of a government proposal regarding the conditions of fixed-term employment contracts, citing inadequate preparation and problematic interpretations.

Feb 25 • 17:52 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russia’s Exiled Anti-War Movements Are Learning to Play the Long Game

Russian exiled anti-war movements, particularly New Tuva, have been instrumental in helping conscripts evade the draft and escape the war in Ukraine over the past four years.

Feb 25 • 16:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bundestag: Committee Approves German Rules for EU Asylum Reform

The German Bundestag's Interior Committee has passed two draft laws for the implementation of the EU asylum law reform, allowing asylum seekers in initial reception facilities to work more quickly and ensuring that children can attend school within two months of applying for asylum.

Feb 25 • 14:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Budget Committee of the Chamber of Deputies recommended approving the draft state budget

The Chamber of Deputies' Budget Committee has recommended the approval of the draft state budget.

Feb 25 • 11:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Faster Path to the Profession of Court Guardian

The Polish government has approved a draft law aimed at streamlining the recruitment process for court guardians and clarifying regulations within the judicial guardian service.

Feb 25 • 09:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

North Korea discusses draft resolution at party congress, likely to adjourn in a day or two

North Korea's Workers' Party is finalizing a draft resolution as discussions deepen on sectoral plans, expecting to adjourn the congress shortly.

Feb 25 • 00:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The government's draft law receives severe criticism - "It should be withdrawn"

The Finnish government's draft law aimed at easing temporary employment contracts faces significant backlash from legal scholars who argue it should be reconsidered.

Feb 24 • 19:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Are ministers negotiating draft laws with the president?

The article discusses the recent challenges and dynamics in the Polish government's process of lawmaking, particularly related to energy legislation and the relationship between ministers and the president.

Feb 24 • 19:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Microchipping of dogs to be mandatory. The government has adopted a draft law

A new Polish law mandates the microchipping and registration of all dogs to tackle pet homelessness and streamline owner identification.

Feb 24 • 15:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF and Congress decide to draft a transition proposal after meeting about additional payments

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) and Congress have agreed to create a transition rule to regulate the payment of indemnity funds known as 'penduricalhos' in the public service.

Feb 24 • 13:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Email becomes a testing ground for AI agents that promise to increase productivity

A digital marketing CEO has dramatically reduced the time spent managing emails by implementing AI tools that summarize important messages and draft responses.

Feb 24 • 12:43 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Attorney General to Supreme Court: The government has not developed a plan to revoke personal economic benefits from draft dodgers

The Attorney General stated that the Israeli government has no plan to revoke economic benefits for individuals avoiding military service, despite previous effectiveness of such sanctions.

Feb 24 • 11:07 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The law proposed by opponents of the Istanbul Convention will not be developed until March

The Latvian parliament's decision to draft a new anti-violence law as an alternative to the Istanbul Convention will delay its development until March.

Feb 24 • 09:36 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Drell's home club has partnered with former NBA draft second pick until the end of the season

Drell's club has signed a loan agreement with former NBA player Jabari Parker until the end of the season.

Feb 24 • 09:08 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Draft of Amendments to the Assisted Reproductive Technology Law Registered in the Seimas

A legislative proposal has been introduced in Lithuania's parliament to regulate assisted reproductive technologies under specific medical conditions.

Feb 24 • 07:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Banks will gain clear rights to stop suspicious transactions

Estonia's Ministry of Finance has proposed a draft law to clarify and expand banks' authority to prevent payment fraud, aiming to reduce financial losses and bolster the security of the financial system.

Feb 23 • 11:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Marek Kozubal: The Draft Will Return. Who Might It Affect?

The Polish National Security Bureau has initiated a debate on the potential reinstatement of compulsory military service, driven by demographic changes and military readiness concerns.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Final Voter List Released in Tamil Nadu After SIR, 2.3 Million More Names Than Draft List

The final voter list in Tamil Nadu has increased by over 2.3 million compared to the draft list, with a total of over 56.7 million registered voters.

Feb 23 • 10:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Attorney Lewandowski, Ziobro's lawyer, helped write the gag law 2.0 against judges

Attorney Bartosz Lewandowski is identified as a co-author of a controversial draft law that imposes severe penalties on judges in Poland.

Feb 22 • 14:08 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The first draft with the new training model: Increased compensation, specialization, and drones

Greece's new military training model will start on February 24, 2026, introducing changes to the enlistment process and compensation for conscripts.

Feb 22 • 05:22 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

In Iran, preparations are underway for total war while advancing a draft proposal for an agreement

Iran is balancing preparations for potential conflict and diplomatic negotiations regarding its nuclear program amidst mixed signals from the U.S.

Feb 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Electoral Reform: Draft Shapes Political Parties to Request Popular Consultations

The draft of the electoral reform in Mexico suggests allowing political parties to call for popular consultations, a significant shift from current legislation.

Feb 21 • 19:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

China plans to ban open steering wheels.. what does this mean for the automotive world?

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced a draft amendment to safety standards for steering wheels in vehicles, likely ending the use of open or aircraft-like steering wheels in the Chinese market starting January 1, 2027.

Feb 21 • 14:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Enrichment ignites confrontation... Is the Iran nuclear deal close?

Iran is preparing a draft for a nuclear deal amid ongoing negotiations, with uranium enrichment and sanctions relief being key issues.

Feb 21 • 07:13 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Senegal: Senegal Approves Draft Law to Double Prison Terms for Homosexual Acts

Senegal's government has approved a draft law that establishes harsher penalties for homosexual acts, proposing to double prison terms and increase fines significantly.

Feb 20 • 23:34 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Iran to present nuclear deal draft to US in days – FM

Iran plans to present a draft for a new nuclear deal to the US in the coming days, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Feb 20 • 21:06 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Euractiv: Visa-free travel at the cost of personal data – The EU grants access to American algorithms to assess European travelers

A draft agreement suggests that U.S. authorities may use automated processing of personal data to make significant decisions affecting European travelers, potentially compromising their privacy.

Feb 20 • 17:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Trump considers strike on Iran as Tehran says draft nuclear deal coming soon

US President Donald Trump is contemplating a limited military strike on Iran while Iran's foreign minister claims a draft nuclear deal with the US is imminent.

Feb 20 • 15:33 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Trump warns Tehran: "I'm considering a targeted attack". And Iran promises draft agreement in three days

Tensions rise between the United States and Iran as Donald Trump contemplates a military strike while Iran is set to send a draft nuclear agreement to Washington.

Feb 20 • 15:02 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Draft of nuclear deal could be ready within a few days, says Iran's foreign minister

Iran's foreign minister claims a draft nuclear agreement with the USA could be finalized in the next few days amid ongoing threats from President Trump regarding military action.

Feb 20 • 14:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Iran: A draft agreement with the USA will be ready in 'two or three days'

The Iranian Foreign Minister stated that a draft nuclear agreement with the United States will be ready within two to three days, following a statement from President Donald Trump.

Feb 20 • 14:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Nuclear: Iran announces that a draft agreement for the United States will be "ready within two or three days"

Iran's Foreign Minister announced that a draft nuclear agreement with the United States will be ready soon, amid ongoing negotiations mediated by Oman.

Feb 20 • 14:23 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Iran: Draft of nuclear agreement may be ready in two to three days

A draft nuclear agreement concerning Iran may be finalized within the next few days, according to news from AFP.

Feb 20 • 13:48 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Belarusians have been receiving draft summons en masse for three days: what is happening

Belarusians have started receiving draft summons in large numbers as the government conducts unexpected military checks amid rising tensions with neighboring countries.

Feb 20 • 13:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

The NBA seeks new solutions for its problem with 'tanking', a phenomenon where teams that lose the most end up winning

The NBA is exploring new strategies to address the issue of 'tanking', a practice where underperforming teams intentionally lose games to improve their chances in the draft lottery.

Feb 20 • 12:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Iraqi reassures efforts to prepare a negotiating draft that serves the interests of Tehran and Washington

Iran's foreign minister has confirmed new efforts to prepare a negotiating draft that aims to satisfy the interests of both Tehran and Washington.

Feb 20 • 08:55 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Will cattle producers be exempt from NT weed plan?

The Northern Territory's draft buffel grass management plan is being scrutinized, with concerns that it disproportionately favors the cattle industry over environmental and Aboriginal interests.

Feb 20 • 00:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Family Policy: Child Benefits Will Soon be Automatic

Parents will soon receive child benefits automatically after the birth of a child without having to submit an application in most cases, according to a draft law from the Federal Ministry of Finance in Germany.

Feb 19 • 14:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Horse Meat Set to Be Banned in Italy Amid Draft Equine Bill

Italy is considering a law that would classify horses, donkeys, and mules as pets, potentially banning horse meat consumption and imposing heavy penalties for slaughter.

Feb 19 • 14:08 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Draft Proposal for Expanding Arms Exports by the Liberal Democratic Party Allows for Transfer of Jointly Developed Products to Third Countries

The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan has approved a draft proposal to expand arms exports, removing previous restrictions and allowing the transfer of jointly developed weapons to third countries.

Feb 19 • 11:24 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Ukrainian mobilization enforcers open fire, pistol-whip draft resisters (VIDEO)

A video from Ukraine shows violent enforcement of military conscription, where officials are seen using physical force against draft resisters.

Feb 19 • 11:08 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Teen sent to orphanage after father drafted in Ukraine – media

A teenager in central Ukraine has been sent to an orphanage after his father was drafted into military service, following a troubling series of events that left the boy unable to locate his father.

Feb 19 • 10:39 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

Jack Hughes on Nemec and Slafkovsky: Šimon has improved, you are a number one draft pick for life

Jack Hughes discusses Slovak hockey players Šimon Nemec and Juraj Slafkovský in light of their achievements as first overall draft picks and the upcoming Olympic semifinal against the USA.

Feb 19 • 08:54 UTC

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