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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain causes flooding, collapses walls of houses and leaves families homeless in the extreme south of PI; see damage by city

Heavy rainfall in the extreme south of Piauí, Brazil, has led to flooding, collapsing walls of houses, and leaving several families homeless across at least five cities.

Feb 27 • 22:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

France confirms classification of Mélenchon's party as extreme left for the first time

France's highest administrative court has confirmed the classification of the LFI party as extreme left and the UDR as extreme right for upcoming municipal elections.

Feb 27 • 20:58 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

How Mexico City Averted an Extreme Water Crisis

Mexico City successfully avoided a severe water crisis this year despite predictions of dire shortages due to drought.

Feb 27 • 17:49 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Max Hjelm: We Do Not Need Children's Prisons, Closed Borders, and Abolished Climate Goals – Politics is About Will

Max Hjelm argues against the necessity of extreme political measures like children's prisons, closed borders, and the abandonment of climate goals in a recent opinion piece.

Feb 27 • 17:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Parents in tears as mum goes to extreme lengths to not wake up baby

A mother goes to great lengths to ensure her baby stays asleep, highlighting the struggles many parents face with their children's sleep patterns.

Feb 27 • 14:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio has the rainiest February in nearly 30 years

The city of Rio de Janeiro experienced its rainiest February in almost three decades, with recorded rainfall of 352 millimeters so far this month.

Feb 27 • 11:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Von der Leyen announces the 'provisional application' of the Mercosur agreement and overcomes the blockade from the extreme left and right

The European Commission has activated the provisional application of the Mercosur agreement, overcoming opposition from both extreme left and right factions in the European Parliament.

Feb 27 • 11:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Extreme Left and UN Save Albanese. Lawsuit Against Trump Arrives

The UN retains Francesca Albanese amidst her controversial role and the loss of global credibility, highlighting tensions between Western leftists and the so-called 'Global South'.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Governor studies police reinforcement in the extreme south of Bahia after two tourists are shot in an indigenous conflict area

The governor of Bahia is considering increasing police presence in southern Bahia following the shooting of two tourists amid an indigenous conflict.

Feb 27 • 10:53 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

New names sought for days with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees; Meteorological Agency to implement this summer

Japan's Meteorological Agency is inviting public suggestions for new terms to describe days when temperatures rise above 40 degrees Celsius, starting this summer.

Feb 27 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Markku Ruotsila's lecture interrupted by a surprise 'extreme': "I've never experienced anything like this before"

A lecture by historian Markku Ruotsila in Turku was interrupted by protestors during a discussion on intersectional feminism.

Feb 27 • 07:34 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Virginia Elizalde, at 71: in her home in Nordelta, she talks about her time as a model, extreme sports, and her love for 'Coco' Fernández

Virginia Elizalde reflects on her life as a model, her passion for extreme sports, and her family, discussing her pride in her daughters and their adventurous spirits.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

David Colmenares participates in FAIS event; emphasizes the importance of auditing resources

David Colmenares Páramo highlights the critical role of auditing in ensuring the effective, honest, and transparent use of public funds meant for social infrastructure projects benefiting people in extreme poverty during a training event for the FAIS 2026.

Feb 27 • 05:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

QUIZ: There are many unconventional and extreme professions in the world. Do you know them?

This article invites readers to participate in a quiz about unconventional and extreme professions around the world.

Feb 27 • 04:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Emmerdale actor died following a wild sexual act – Family's devastating statement

Actor Michael Barron, known for his roles in British shows Hollyoaks and Emmerdale, tragically died at 38 due to an extreme sexual stunt gone wrong.

Feb 27 • 04:06 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Towns cut off, cars swept away in extreme weather across the country

Extreme weather and heavy rain have impacted at least four states in Australia, causing flooding and disruption.

Feb 27 • 02:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Death of an ultranationalist in France raises urgent questions

The killing of 23-year-old ultranationalist Quentin Deranque in France has ignited a political storm ahead of municipal elections, exposing deep societal divides and escalating tensions between extreme political factions.

Feb 27 • 02:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Fire ravages everything in its path in Greece: There are more than 100 fires and more islands are evacuated

Greece is facing severe wildfires, with over 100 active fires and evacuation orders for multiple islands due to extreme heat and strong winds.

Feb 27 • 01:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The cave in New Mexico that is expanding our search for life beyond Earth

Researchers are discovering new forms of life that could suggest possibilities for extraterrestrial life in extreme environments.

Feb 26 • 22:14 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Matan Angrest testified that he was electrocuted by his captors: "They put cables on the wound, you scream in pain"

Survivor Matan Angrest testified about the torture he endured while held captive by Hamas in Gaza, highlighting the extreme measures used against him.

Feb 26 • 21:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

More Severe Downpours Due to Human Emissions

A new report indicates that extreme weather events in the Mediterranean, including severe storms, are intensifying due to human-induced climate change.

Feb 26 • 19:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A German court gives a boost to AfD by suspending its official classification as an 'extreme right' party

A German court has temporarily suspended the classification of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an 'extreme right' organization, allowing the party to avoid being treated as a threat by intelligence services until a final ruling is made.

Feb 26 • 19:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Strasbourg: Facing 'Threats from the Extreme Right', a Former Spokesperson for the Young Guard Withdraws His Candidacy

Cem Yoldas, a former spokesperson for the Young Guard, withdraws his candidacy for municipal elections in Strasbourg citing threats from the extreme right as a major concern for his and his team's safety.

Feb 26 • 15:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Extreme Routine of a TikToker from La Matanza to Get Home Safe and Avoid Thieves: "It’s Hard to Live Like This"

A TikToker from La Matanza, Argentina, shares her extreme daily routine to avoid robbery and highlight the ongoing safety issues in her neighborhood.

Feb 26 • 15:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Court prohibits intelligence service from classifying AfD party as an extreme group in Germany

A German court has temporarily ruled that the domestic intelligence agency cannot classify the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an extreme group until a final decision is made regarding the party's appeal.

Feb 26 • 14:43 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Administrative Court of Cologne: Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution may not classify AfD as securely extreme right for the time being

The Administrative Court of Cologne ruled that the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution cannot classify the AfD as securely extreme right at this time.

Feb 26 • 14:07 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Superlatives of the Alps: Mont Blanc was our witness

The article discusses the longest ski run in the Alps, located in Les Deux Alpes, France, emphasizing the extreme conditions and impressive height of the run.

Feb 26 • 13:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good morning Tocantins of Thursday, February 26, 2026

The article covers various incidents reported in Brazil, including sexual abuse allegations, a major police arrest, extreme weather impacts, violence, and financial issues affecting bank customers.

Feb 26 • 13:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Javier Cercas: "The lie that the King orchestrated the 23-F is created by the far-right and spread by the extreme left and secessionists"

Javier Cercas discusses the impact of declassified files related to the 1981 coup attempt in Spain, emphasizing the influence of his novel and the political narratives surrounding the event.

Feb 26 • 12:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Video: A French Adventurer's Suicide Jump from a 2000-Meter Mountain in Oman

A French adventurer jumped from a height of 2000 meters in Oman, showcasing the thrill of extreme sports in the picturesque landscape.

Feb 26 • 11:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Death Valley, where deadly heat once prevailed, is now covered in a blanket of flowers!

California's Death Valley, notorious for its extreme heat, has transformed into a blooming desert thanks to unprecedented rainfall, showcasing a rare natural phenomenon known as super bloom.

Feb 26 • 09:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] National Power's Recommendation of Choi Young-sik for the Communication Commission Rejected

The National Assembly has rejected the recommendation of Choi Young-sik for the Broadcasting Media and Communication Commission, amid controversies over his associations with extreme right media.

Feb 26 • 09:08 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

France: trial begins for cyberbullying of Imane Khelif, star of Algerian boxing

The trial for extreme-right influencer Papacito, accused of cyberbullying Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif, begins in Paris amid public controversy regarding gender-related harassment.

Feb 26 • 09:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Humiliations, irreversible damage, and an impossible stigma: what the documentary about America’s Next Top Model exposes

A new Netflix documentary revisits the cultural impact of 'America’s Next Top Model', highlighting serious allegations of manipulation and the extreme pressures faced by contestants.

Feb 26 • 09:00 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Alexandre Devecchio: 'From the extreme left to the extreme center, the same contempt for democracy'

The sociologist Geoffroy de Lagasnerie argues in his new essay against the very principles of democracy, suggesting a shift toward a more authoritarian ideology framed as progressive.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Emmerdale Actor Died Following Extreme Sex Game

Actor Michael Barron, known for his roles in Emmerdale and Hollyoaks, died at the age of 38 due to complications from a BDSM session gone wrong.

Feb 26 • 06:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

This certainly won't happen, or will it? Five extreme predictions for Czechia and the world

The article discusses five extreme predictions about the future for both Czechia and the world, though the exact content is unclear due to technical issues with the page.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Climate change intensifies rains that killed over 50 in Portugal, Spain, and Morocco by up to 11%

Torrential rain has resulted in the deaths of more than 50 people in Portugal, Spain, and Morocco since mid-January, with climate change exacerbating the situation.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Unprecedented Footage of Everyday Life in North Korea - 'Everything Looks Like a Movie Shoot!'

Recent viral videos purportedly showing daily life in North Korean cities have emerged, providing a rare glimpse into a country known for its extreme isolation and strict control.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Heat and Schools

Extreme heat continues to pose significant challenges for public health, particularly for lower-income communities lacking cooling solutions.

Feb 26 • 03:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Eerie moment dozens of coffins float down street after Brazil flash flood

Extreme flooding in Brazil led to coffins floating down streets, highlighting the severe impact of heavy rain that has killed at least 46 people in Minas Gerais.

Feb 25 • 22:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Dad 'starved, beat & tortured' son, 7, to death with girlfriend after he 'threw tantrums'

A father and his girlfriend have been charged in the death of his 7-year-old son, who suffered extreme abuse leading to his tragic demise just before Christmas.

Feb 25 • 19:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Video: this was the moment when extreme rain caused 23 deaths and dozens missing in Brazil

Extreme rainfall in Minas Gerais, Brazil, resulted in 23 fatalities and many missing persons, leading the federal government to declare a state of calamity for 180 days.

Feb 25 • 18:46 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The murder of a right activist sheds light on Unsubmissive France: Who are they and what politics do they lead?

The murder of 23-year-old right-wing activist Quentin Deranque has led to the arrest of 11 individuals, including members associated with the extreme left party Unsubmissive France, sparking widespread public outrage.

Feb 25 • 17:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Communist Party after the Coup: 'The extreme right wants to implicate the Monarchy and destroy it'

The Spanish Communist Party expressed its support for King Juan Carlos following the 1981 coup attempt, warning against the extreme right's involvement with the monarchy.

Feb 25 • 16:23 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Céline Imart: 'For a black list of ultra-violent organizations in Europe'

Céline Imart advocates for the creation of a European blacklist of ultra-violent organizations to effectively combat extreme left-wing violence in Europe.

Feb 25 • 16:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Flooding in Bali after extreme rain

Bali is experiencing significant flooding and landslides following several days of heavy rainfall, prompting evacuations of tourists and residents.

Feb 25 • 15:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Chilling Google search of man who had fatal 'extreme' sex with Emmerdale actor revealed

Josh Baxter was jailed for the death of Michael Barron after an extreme sexual encounter that involved bondage and resulted in suffocation.

Feb 25 • 14:16 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Investigation opened in Paris over suspicions of 'reconstitution' of the Young Guard

An investigation has been launched in Paris concerning suspicions of the reconstitution of the Young Guard, following measures against an antifascist group announced by the government.

Feb 25 • 14:14 UTC

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