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🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Large Fire Drill at Bergen Harbor

A large fire drill involving emergency services and volunteer organizations will take place in Byfjorden, Bergen, visible from 11 AM to 3 PM.

Mar 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Neither water nor R$ 15 thousand', laments farmer who incurred debt and found possible oil in Ceará

A farmer in Ceará, Brazil, initially aimed to drill for water but instead may have discovered oil, leading to financial burdens and uncertainty.

Mar 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Kim Jong-un beams as his teen 'heir' daughter drives him in an anti-drone tank

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un smiles as his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, drives him in a military tank during a military drill.

Mar 20 • 22:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

India-Seychelles Army Joint Strike Drill Showcases Strength

India and Seychelles conducted a joint strike drill highlighting the capabilities of both nations' armies.

Mar 20 • 07:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Elron's Unexpected Crisis Drill

Elron's rail operations in Estonia encountered a significant disruption due to a failure in their traffic management system's software update.

Mar 19 • 20:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Northern Defense Strengthens: France Plans to Increase Military Training in Lapland

French mountain troops are conducting extensive joint exercises in Lapland as part of NATO's largest Arctic military drill, Cold Response.

Mar 19 • 18:22 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[On-Site] "It's a Bomb" Well-Orchestrated Drill... Goyang is Busy Following the ‘BTS Concert’ in Gwanghwamun

On September 19, a joint counter-terrorism drill was conducted at Goyang Sports Complex in preparation for an upcoming BTS concert, simulating a bomb threat scenario to evaluate responses from multiple agencies.

Mar 19 • 09:34 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

German newspaper: Ukraine defeated NATO units in naval exercises

The German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reports that a Ukraine-led naval group triumphed over NATO forces in multiple exercises during a NATO drill off the coast of Portugal.

Mar 17 • 06:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Lebanon: New Ground Incursion and Katz Threatens Naeem Qassem While Hezbollah Conducts 'Drill' in the Hills

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Katz has threatened that Lebanese refugees will not return to southern Lebanon until the safety of northern Israeli residents is ensured, amidst a new ground incursion by the Israeli army in southern Lebanon.

Mar 16 • 14:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

North Korea claims to test nuclear-capable MRLS able to strike South Korea

North Korea conducted a firepower strike drill demonstrating a new nuclear-capable multiple rocket launcher, emphasizing its ability to target South Korea.

Mar 16 • 09:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NUPRC enforces drill-or-drop rule for oil blocks

The NUPRC declares new regulations requiring oil companies to either develop their oil fields or relinquish their licenses, as interest in Nigeria’s upcoming oil licensing round remains high.

Mar 14 • 01:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

This is what it looked like when Iltalehti boarded a warship moving at nearly 100 km/h in Norway

Iltalehti reports on a NATO exercise in Norway where they boarded a warship moving at high speed as part of a large military drill involving thousands of troops.

Mar 13 • 16:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

29-meter drill collapses and boom falls onto street in downtown Uberlândia

A 29-meter tall drill collapsed at a construction site in downtown Uberlândia, blocking part of the roadway but fortunately causing no injuries.

Mar 13 • 13:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

As compensation?: Burglar leaves two cases of beer behind

A burglar who broke into a sewage treatment plant in Germany stole a small amount of money, a charging cable, and a cordless drill, yet surprisingly left behind two cases of beer at the scene.

Mar 13 • 08:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Anyone with a garden urged to drill holes in their fences before spring arrives

Wildlife experts in the UK are advising gardeners to drill holes in their fences to create pathways for hedgehogs awakening from hibernation.

Mar 12 • 11:08 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Nerve Severed by Drill During Surgery, Resulting in Partial Paralysis - Doctor Sentenced to 1 Year in Prison, 3 Years Probation

A doctor's negligence during surgery left an elderly patient with permanent paralysis, leading to a suspended prison sentence for the medical professional.

Mar 12 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A Fisherman Fell Through the Ice in Kaunas District, but Rescuers Only Saved His Drill

A fisherman fell through the ice in the Kaunas district but refused help from rescuers, who ended up retrieving only his ice drill.

Mar 12 • 09:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gardeners urged to drill holes in their fences before the end of March

UK homeowners are encouraged to create holes in their fences to help hedgehogs as they emerge from hibernation this spring.

Mar 11 • 04:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Geos, helicopters at dawn and explosions in the Movistar Arena (and earlier in the Bernabéu): the National Police fine-tunes its preparation with terrorist attack drills in large venues

The National Police conducted a realistic terrorist attack drill at the Movistar Arena in Madrid, involving helicopters and explosions, to prepare for potential security threats at large public events.

Mar 9 • 22:59 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

As Strong as a Drill or as Gentle as Sandpaper: Jura Petraškeviča's Touches on Paper at the Exhibition 'Noberzumi'

Artist Jura Petraškeviča's exhibition 'Noberzumi' showcases various textures and emotional responses to the world through his art, emphasizing the delicate balance between success and failure in drawing.

Mar 6 • 14:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Hero RAF pilot makes history by shooting down Iran drones after four-hour F-35 drill

An unnamed RAF pilot made history by shooting down two Iranian drones over Jordan during a military drill, marking a significant achievement for the UK’s F-35B operations.

Mar 5 • 20:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A century-ignored find: a tiny tool changes knowledge about the history of ancient Egyptian technology

A newly studied artifact is identified as the oldest known rotary metal drill from pre-dynastic Egypt, shedding light on the technological advancements of the time.

Mar 5 • 12:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

A giant drill stars in a new project in an Asian country

China is leading a revolutionary project in its central region with a giant drill aimed at providing water supply to millions of households.

Mar 4 • 15:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Farmer who found possible oil took out a loan of R$ 15,000 to drill the soil in search of water

A farmer in Brazil took a loan to drill for water, but instead, he may have discovered oil on his property, prompting an investigation by the National Petroleum Agency.

Mar 4 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Drill rapper who twice escaped police custody is caught in France

Daniel Boakye, a drill rapper known as Dsavv, has been apprehended in France after escaping police custody twice in London while incarcerated for robbery.

Mar 3 • 16:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A tool over 5000 years old was found in Egypt, which was already ahead of its time by a couple of thousand years

In Upper Egypt, a small copper artifact initially thought to be a tool for sewing has been identified as an ancient bow-drill, dating back around 5300 years.

Mar 3 • 08:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Did it ring? Cellphones in SC receive alert simultaneous with the start of Brazil's largest disaster drill

Residents of Santa Catarina received an emergency alert on their cellphones as they participated in Brazil's largest disaster drill.

Mar 1 • 15:13 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Ben Woodfinden: Pierre Poilievre’s stoic case for drill, drill, drill

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre outlined his approach to Canada-U.S. relations and his response to Trump in a speech at the Economic Club of Canada, emphasizing a strategy grounded in 'national stoicism.'

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump touts ‘drill, baby, drill’ agenda – but no mention of climate crisis

During his State of the Union address, Trump did not mention climate change while promoting an aggressive energy agenda and referencing severe flooding in Texas.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

What Antarctica hid under 523 meters of ice, scientists drill through the ice to reveal secrets from 23 million years ago

Scientists successfully drilled through 523 meters of ice in Antarctica to access and study sediment layers from 23 million years ago as part of an international research project.

Feb 24 • 20:29 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Clara Brugada leads the first metropolitan drill; CDMX and Edomex coordinate response to 7.2 magnitude earthquake

Clara Brugada coordinated the First Metropolitan Drill to enhance emergency response in CDMX and Edomex after a simulated 7.2 magnitude earthquake.

Feb 19 • 11:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bestiary - Of Animals and Humans: First Pet, Then Drill

A unique dental practice in Karlsruhe employs a therapy dog, Jara, to ease the anxiety of young patients during their visits.

Feb 19 • 08:55 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Clara Brugada leads the first metropolitan drill; CDMX and Edomex coordinate response to earthquakes

Clara Brugada supervised the first large-scale metropolitan drill, an initiative to enhance emergency response coordination between Mexico City and the State of Mexico for natural disasters.

Feb 18 • 23:56 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

How was the 2026 drill seen in Mexico City and Edomex? | Images

The first drill for the year 2026 took place in Mexico City and the State of Mexico to prepare citizens for potential earthquakes.

Feb 18 • 17:48 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

When will the First National Drill in Mexico be? This is the exact date of the exercise nationwide in 2026

The first National Drill in Mexico for 2026 is scheduled for May 6 at 11:00 AM.

Feb 18 • 17:12 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Didn’t you hear the alarm? Here’s how to report speakers that did NOT emit the seismic alert during the drill today February 18

The article provides information on how to report failures in the seismic alert system during a recent drill in Mexico.

Feb 18 • 17:10 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

This is how the earthquake alert sounded on cell phones during the drill today February 18 in Mexico City and Edomex | VIDEOS

A simulated earthquake drill was conducted in Mexico City and Edomex to promote emergency preparedness and strengthen public response to real emergencies.

Feb 18 • 17:03 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Venga la Alegría experiences its first seismic drill 2026; this was the moment | VIDEO

The hosts of Venga la Alegría participated in their first live seismic drill, demonstrating their commitment to civil protection culture and emergency protocols on a television set.

Feb 18 • 17:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Sale el Sol hosts the first seismic drill in Mexico City live; here's how they experienced the Civil Protection exercise

The hosts of Sale el Sol participated live in the first seismic drill in Mexico City, demonstrating emergency protocols during a live broadcast.

Feb 18 • 17:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

How the Hosts of the 'Hoy' Program Experienced the First 2026 Earthquake Drill in CdMx Live | VIDEO

The hosts of Televisa's 'Hoy' program participated live in Mexico City's first earthquake drill for 2026, emphasizing the importance of preparedness.

Feb 18 • 17:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Where will the seismic alert sound in CdMx and Edomex TODAY February 18? Points where it will be activated

A regional earthquake drill is scheduled for February 18 in Mexico City and the State of Mexico, during which the seismic alert will be activated across various locations.

Feb 18 • 16:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Why will the drill on February 18 only be in Mexico City and the State of Mexico?

A regional drill scheduled for February 18 will take place only in Mexico City and the State of Mexico to promote a culture of prevention against earthquakes.

Feb 18 • 13:55 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What to do if you are affected by the National Drill in the CdMx Metro? This is how you can be safe TODAY, February 18

The national drill in Mexico City’s Metro aims to prepare citizens for emergency situations, emphasizing awareness and safety protocols.

Feb 18 • 13:40 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Activate the seismic alert: LIVE of the first 2026 drill in CDMX and Edomex

The first seismic drill of 2026 is being conducted in Mexico City and the State of Mexico, following a series of recent earthquakes.

Feb 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What to do at home during the first drill in Mexico City and State of Mexico 2026? | Step by step

A major earthquake drill will take place in Mexico City and State of Mexico to prepare citizens for emergency responses during seismic events.

Feb 18 • 01:05 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

First earthquake drill in Mexico City 2026: When and what time will the earthquake alert sound?

Mexico City's government has announced that the first earthquake drill of 2026 will take place on February 18 at 11:00 AM to enhance public preparedness for seismic events.

Feb 17 • 20:14 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What time will the earthquake alarm sound on February 18 in CdMx and Edomex? Schedule for the First Drill 2026

Mexican authorities have announced the first earthquake drill of 2026, set to take place on February 18 at 11:00 am in Mexico City and the State of Mexico.

Feb 17 • 20:11 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

How will it be? This is what we know about the First Drill 2026 in Mexico City and Edomex: time, place, and reason for the exercise that seeks to prevent the real case of an earthquake

The first earthquake drill of 2026 in Mexico City aims to enhance disaster preparedness amid rising seismic activity.

Feb 17 • 20:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Dentist forgets drill in patient's mouth and will have to pay indemnity after complications in SC

A dentist in Florianópolis, Brazil, has been ordered to pay R$ 12,775 in compensation to a patient after a dental drill was accidentally left in her mouth during a procedure, leading to health complications.

Feb 17 • 16:26 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
World

Iran launches military drill as US deploys aircraft carrier on eve of nuclear talks

Iran has commenced a naval military drill concurrent with the deployment of a US aircraft carrier to the Middle East ahead of crucial nuclear negotiations.

Feb 17 • 06:19 UTC

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