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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver of runaway truck that hit vehicles in Chapecó is prosecuted, and MP seeks million-dollar compensation

The driver of a runaway truck that injured 10 people in Chapecó has been charged with 20 counts of attempted homicide and is facing hefty compensation demands from the Public Ministry of Santa Catarina.

Feb 26 • 21:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Kansas revokes driver’s licenses from trans residents in latest assault on rights

Kansas has enacted a law revoking driver’s licenses from transgender residents unless identification reflects their sex at birth, intensifying legal restrictions against LGBTQ+ individuals.

Feb 26 • 20:42 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

F1 Australian GP: Training and Qualifying Times, How and Where to Watch Formula 1

The 2026 Formula 1 season opens in Melbourne with the Australian Grand Prix, featuring local driver Franco Colapinto and prominent racers like Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.

Feb 26 • 20:25 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Police: Parking attendant assaulted in Lambertseter

A parking attendant was assaulted by a driver at Lambertseter after informing them of parking fees, resulting in the attendant suffering facial injuries and potential concussion.

Feb 26 • 19:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Coward killed 'angel' friend in horror crash - and was found hiding behind a bush

Elliot Bristow, a drug driver, killed his friend Olivia Lewis in a crash and was later found hiding after fleeing the scene.

Feb 26 • 19:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PM arrests driver suspected of shooting at another driver after traffic argument in Santarém

A man was arrested in Santarém, Brazil, for allegedly shooting at another driver during a traffic dispute.

Feb 26 • 18:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck loaded with rice overturns after driver attempts illegal overtaking on highway in Martinópolis

A truck carrying rice overturned in Martinópolis, Brazil, after the driver attempted a prohibited overtaking on a highway, resulting in injuries and traffic congestion.

Feb 26 • 18:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Passenger throws stones at bus after insulting driver for almost missing drop-off point in Cuiabá; Video

A passenger in Cuiabá threw stones at a bus driver after a heated argument regarding a missed drop-off point.

Feb 26 • 17:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Driver arrested while driving a truck loaded with smuggled cigarettes in the interior of SP

A 41-year-old man was arrested in Mirante do Paranapanema, SP, after being caught driving a truck filled with contraband cigarettes.

Feb 26 • 17:28 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Cornyn expects Dems to side with illegal immigrant truckers by opposing his CDL ban

Senator John Cornyn expects Democratic opposition to his legislation that would prohibit illegal immigrants from getting commercial driver’s licenses, despite it aligning with President Trump’s proposals.

Feb 26 • 17:26 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

B. Vanagas explains how potholes actually form on roads: many do not consider this

Racing driver B. Vanagas attributes the formation of potholes on Lithuania's roads to water infiltration and the drastic temperature fluctuations that occur in spring.

Feb 26 • 17:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Driver who crashed while gambling is jailed after causing premature birth

A driver in the UK has been sentenced to jail after he crashed into a stationary vehicle while using his mobile phone to gamble, resulting in serious injuries to a pregnant woman who subsequently gave birth prematurely.

Feb 26 • 16:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Drunk driver arrested after driving a truck in zig-zag and causing accidents in the interior of SP; VIDEO

A drunk truck driver was arrested after causing accidents on a highway in São Paulo, driving erratically for about 60 kilometers before being stopped.

Feb 26 • 16:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

These crimes would prevent taxi drivers from working in the future - new tightening of taxi law

The Finnish government is proposing stricter regulations for taxi drivers, including a mandatory taximeter and enhanced requirements for maintaining good reputation.

Feb 26 • 16:24 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

AO: Taxi driver charged with sexual relations with vulnerable woman

A taxi driver has been charged with sexual misconduct against a vulnerable woman in Oslo after previously being suspected of a similar offense.

Feb 26 • 16:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested suspected of involvement in the death of an app driver in Jundiaí

A 24-year-old man was arrested in Jundiaí, Brazil, for allegedly being involved in the murder of an app driver during a robbery.

Feb 26 • 16:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brother of mototaxi driver killed in accident with van is hospitalized in serious condition in Campina Grande

A mototaxi driver, Eduardo Barbosa de Azevedo, was killed in an accident involving a van while taking his brother to work in Campina Grande, Brazil, and his brother is currently in serious condition.

Feb 26 • 15:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Ramersdorf: Bicycle thief brakes bus – 42-year-old injured

A traffic accident involving a bicycle thief led to injuries for a bus passenger in Munich when the bus driver had to brake sharply to avoid a collision.

Feb 26 • 15:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: bus crashes into guardrail and invades the opposite lane on the highway in Cabreúva

A bus without passengers crashed into a guardrail and partially invaded the opposite lane on a highway in Cabreúva, Brazil, though the driver sustained no serious injuries.

Feb 26 • 14:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Drunken driver who maneuvered in front of police with a luxury Lamborghini appealed the decision in court

A man accused of drunk driving in Tallinn has appealed a decision made by the police in the Harju County Court.

Feb 26 • 14:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

F1 driver update after losing control in terrifying crash as marshals rush to help

Williams' F1 reserve driver Luke Browning was unharmed after a serious crash at the Suzuka Circuit during a rainy session.

Feb 26 • 13:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation seizes 12 million smuggled cigarettes from Paraguay in Arapiraca

A joint police operation has seized 12 million smuggled cigarettes from Paraguay in Arapiraca, Brazil, leading to the arrest of a driver involved in the transport.

Feb 26 • 13:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The murder of a taxi driver has caused shock and concern in Šumperk

The murder of a taxi driver in Šumperk has left the local community in shock and fear.

Feb 26 • 13:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Truck driver dies in Slovakia after colliding with a train, 14 injured

A truck driver was killed in Slovakia following a collision with a train, which resulted in injuries to 14 other people.

Feb 26 • 13:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspects of Holding Driver Hostage and Stealing Load Worth R$ 102 Thousand are Arrested in the Federal District

Two individuals were arrested in Brazil for allegedly holding a driver hostage and stealing a cargo valued at R$ 102,000.

Feb 26 • 13:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Licenses for undocumented foreigners in Illinois: the change from TVDL to standard permit

Illinois is changing its Temporary Visitor Driver's License (TVDL) to a standard driver's license, allowing undocumented residents to obtain an official ID starting in 2024.

Feb 26 • 12:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Guardian Council driver arrested for harassing 17-year-old intern inside a car in Paraná

A 59-year-old man was arrested in Paraná for sexually harassing a 17-year-old intern in a vehicle used by the Guardian Council.

Feb 26 • 12:28 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

After the fatal accident in Södertälje: truck driver no longer suspected

The investigation into a fatal accident involving a truck driver in Södertälje has been closed, with the driver cleared of all suspicion.

Feb 26 • 12:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus driver involved in accident that left 16 dead in AL released from hospital but has yet to be heard, police say

The bus driver involved in a fatal accident in Alagoas that left 16 people dead has been released from the hospital but has not yet been questioned by authorities.

Feb 26 • 12:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kalle Rovanperä's direct words from Timo Jouhki – "If results don’t start to come"

Finnish racing driver Kalle Rovanperä struggles to find pace during Super Formula tests in Suzuka, highlighting the challenges of adapting to high-performance cars.

Feb 26 • 11:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The government’s taxi reform has arrived at the parliament for consideration

The Finnish government has presented a proposal to the parliament to amend taxi regulations, aiming to improve driver qualifications and enhance monitoring.

Feb 26 • 11:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Accident leaves motorcycle taxi driver dead and others injured on Avenida Manoel Tavares in Campina Grande

A traffic accident involving a van and a motorcycle in Campina Grande resulted in the death of a motorcycle taxi driver and injuries to two others.

Feb 26 • 11:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A train collided with a truck in Slovakia, the driver died

A tragic accident in Slovakia resulted in the death of a truck driver after a train collided with his vehicle.

Feb 26 • 11:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Which U.S. states invalidate licenses for migrants issued in other jurisdictions?

Several U.S. states do not recognize driver's licenses for undocumented migrants issued in different jurisdictions, with Florida having the most restrictive policies.

Feb 26 • 10:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Conviction brings relief, but does not repair our pain, says survivor of attack that killed Marielle

Fernanda Chaves, the sole survivor of the 2018 attack that killed councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes, expressed relief at the conviction of those responsible but emphasized the ongoing issues of crime in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 26 • 10:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck overturns and completely blocks Fernão Dias Highway in Extrema, MG

A truck accident on the BR-381 in Extrema, Minas Gerais, completely blocked the highway, causing significant traffic delays and minor injuries to the driver.

Feb 26 • 10:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver abandons car through the trunk after overturning on an avenue in Vitória

A driver fled the scene through the trunk after overturning his car on Avenida Cezar Hilal in Vitória, Espírito Santo.

Feb 26 • 10:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New values for medical and psychological exams for driver's license in Piauí; check it out

The state of Piauí in Brazil has set new limits for the fees charged for medical and psychological exams required for obtaining a driver's license, with a cap of R$ 180 implemented by the Departamento Estadual de Trânsito (Detran-PI).

Feb 26 • 09:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

What is the 'Dileela Law' that Trump intends to pass? The answer in 9 points

Trump is pushing for a federal bill called the 'Dileela Law' aimed at preventing undocumented immigrants from obtaining commercial driver's licenses.

Feb 26 • 09:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Driver in Frýdek-Místek Stopped to Help an Injured Person But Received a Fine for Improper Parking

A driver in Frýdek-Místek was fined for improper parking while stopping to assist an injured person.

Feb 26 • 09:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

AI for All: From Existential Risk to Global Development Engine

The article discusses the dual nature of AI, contemplating its potential to either govern humanity or serve as a driver for global development, inspired by Asimov's first law of robotics.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Every other bus driver barely has time to eat lunch

A recent survey indicates that nearly half of bus drivers struggle to take proper lunch breaks, leading to concerns over their wellbeing and safety on the job.

Feb 26 • 08:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Seiska: Jari-Matti Latvala Opens Up About Women: 'Nowadays I Like Blondes and Brunettes'

Rally driver Jari-Matti Latvala discusses his preferences in women and reflects on his life choices regarding relationships.

Feb 26 • 08:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

F1 driver threatened with death - The issue is with the sport's problematic 'fans'

F1 driver Jack Doohan received death threats during the last season, attributed to extreme fans of the sport.

Feb 26 • 07:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Heraklion: Car crashed into mini-market's glass facade – The driver was under the influence of alcohol

A 47-year-old driver, under the influence of alcohol, crashed his car into the glass facade of a mini-market in Heraklion's city center after colliding with a parked vehicle.

Feb 26 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Driver recognized for raping elderly woman had already been indicted for another assault on a bus 7 years ago

A bus driver accused of raping a 71-year-old woman had a previous case of sexual assault involving a different victim nearly seven years ago.

Feb 26 • 06:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

From March 3, major changes for drivers. A new reason for revoking a driver's license will be introduced

New regulations in Poland will lower the minimum age for obtaining a category B driver's license to 17, subjecting young drivers to new restrictions.

Feb 26 • 05:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Jonne Halttunen ended up in a tough spot – has now received a top position

Rally driver Jonne Halttunen transitions to a new role as the head of Toyota's American Rally Association project after previously serving as a co-driver for Kalle Rovanperä.

Feb 26 • 05:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK driving test rule change from March 31 as DVSA limits changes

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is implementing new restrictions on driving test bookings for learner drivers in the UK starting March 31, 2026.

Feb 26 • 04:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The conviction of the masterminds behind Marielle Franco's execution - The Subject #1667

The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil convicted the Brazão brothers for the 2018 murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes after nearly eight years since the crime was committed.

Feb 26 • 03:40 UTC

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