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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Is NATO ready to jump into the war over Hormuz? See Lunch Break

NATO has formed a coalition of 22 nations to ensure free passage in the Strait of Hormuz amidst rising tensions with Iran.

Mar 23 • 09:10 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

K-pop group gathered fewer than expected for free concert

The K-pop group BTS held a free outdoor concert in Seoul that attracted only 104,000 fans instead of the anticipated 260,000, leading to a decrease in their management company's stock value.

Mar 23 • 07:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Electric Cars Targeted by Tax Authorities. End of Free Driving on Roads

The U.S. Congress is debating new electric vehicle fees as a way to fund infrastructure previously supported by fossil fuel taxes.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Jerusalem Post: Washington considers ground operation option to seize Iranian Khark

U.S. officials indicate that military control over Iran's Khark Island is being considered as a means to ensure free shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 22 • 19:32 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The 'Free France' at sea, a beautiful unknown story

The article discusses the historical significance of the 'Free French' naval forces during World War II, highlighted by President Emmanuel Macron's choice to name a future aircraft carrier after this movement.

Mar 21 • 16:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

World Water Day: Cuiabá museum will have free programming with workshops and discussion circles

To celebrate World Water Day, the Museum of Natural History in Cuiabá will host free events aimed at environmental awareness.

Mar 21 • 15:56 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

US, major maneuvers to free Hormuz. Ready 2,500 marines. London: approval for bases

The US is ramping up military efforts in the Strait of Hormuz, deploying thousands of Marines and warships amid rising tensions.

Mar 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sabesp offers free tasting of water-based drinks at Ibirapuera

To celebrate World Water Day, Sabesp is hosting a free tasting event of water-based cocktails at Ibirapuera Park this weekend.

Mar 20 • 20:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Donald Trump plans a risky takeover with troops of the Iranian oil island of Kharg to force the regime to free Hormuz

The US is advancing with a risky plan to occupy the Iranian island of Kharg to exert pressure on Tehran regarding maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 20 • 19:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Dramatic situation at Holmenkollen! Five Finns are free

The article discusses the upcoming World Cup finals in biathlon and cross-country skiing, featuring five Finnish athletes competing in Holmenkollen and Lake Placid.

Mar 20 • 15:23 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Has the Venice Biennale ever been free from political contexts? Explains art theorist Kaspars Vanags

The Venice Biennale is facing scrutiny over the inclusion of Russia's national pavilion amidst ongoing political tensions due to the Ukraine war.

Mar 20 • 04:31 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

EU, the plan of seven countries to free the Strait of Hormuz: 'But the war must end immediately'

Seven EU countries are formulating a plan, possibly involving military intervention, to secure the Strait of Hormuz amidst ongoing conflicts that threaten maritime transport, particularly oil tankers.

Mar 20 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Five major European countries and Japan to contribute to ensuring free passage in the Strait of Hormuz

Five major European countries and Japan are prepared to contribute to ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, responding to Iran's actions that have disrupted shipping in the region.

Mar 19 • 15:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

INTERVIEW ⟩ Jazz is the world, not a style: Bill Frisell swims in the music of freedom

Bill Frisell's music transcends simple categorization and blends genres such as jazz, folk, ambient, and free improvisation.

Mar 19 • 13:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BRK promotes educational circuit at Pátio Limeira Shopping for World Water Day

BRK is hosting a free educational circuit at Pátio Limeira Shopping to celebrate World Water Day, aimed at teaching families about the importance of water and sanitation.

Mar 19 • 13:22 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Macron Reveals the Name of the Largest European Warship

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the largest warship ever built in Europe will be named 'Free France,' in honor of the French resistance during World War II.

Mar 19 • 09:38 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Should highly regarded national sports be available for free to watch? 61% say yes, fewer among the young

A majority of Japanese citizens support making nationally significant sports events available for free following the lack of television coverage for the World Baseball Classic.

Mar 19 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Trump Threatens to Let Allies Handle Strait of Hormuz Blockade Alone

U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States might allow its allies to ensure free passage through the Strait of Hormuz independently.

Mar 18 • 14:43 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

‘Free France’: Macron names next aircraft carrier after WWII French resistance

President Emmanuel Macron announced that the next French aircraft carrier will be named 'Free France' to honor the resistance during World War II.

Mar 18 • 12:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Trump’s Strait showdown: Five bold moves to crush the Iran threat now

President Trump discusses plans to ensure free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the importance of controlling this vital maritime passage during ongoing tensions with Iran.

Mar 18 • 09:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Watching the North and Central America World Cup on YouTube... Live broadcast of the 'first 10 minutes' of the game

FIFA will live stream some matches of the upcoming North and Central America World Cup on YouTube, allowing viewers to watch the first 10 minutes of the games for free, and potentially full matches as well.

Mar 18 • 05:58 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Mercosur: Paraguay ratifies the trade agreement with the European Union

Paraguay has unanimously ratified a trade agreement with the European Union, finalizing its role in the world's largest free trade zone established by Mercosur and the EU.

Mar 18 • 00:04 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Free spots available for FIFA Fan Fest, but ‘premium experience’ will cost money

Vancouver's FIFA Fan Fest will offer 2,600 free general admission spots for each match, though premium seating options will be available for purchase.

Mar 17 • 20:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

National Congress promulgates agreement between Mercosur and the European Union

The Brazilian National Congress has promulgated a trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, one of the largest free trade areas in the world.

Mar 17 • 19:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
World

Trump to 'take over' another country? 'I can do whatever I want with it'

In a recent meeting, President Trump stated his intentions regarding Cuba, suggesting he could either 'free' its people or 'take over' the country.

Mar 17 • 17:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

$10 million bounty on Larijani, we killed him for free: Israeli Foreign Minister

Israeli Foreign Minister Gidon Saar claimed that Israel's forces eliminated Iranian officials Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani, stating they acted against terrorism despite Iran's denial of these events.

Mar 17 • 14:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The War Has Acquired a Real Target

The article discusses Donald Trump's demand that NATO allies and other partners participate in efforts to secure free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the lack of communication and shared objectives regarding potential military intervention.

Mar 17 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Europe stands firm: rejected Donald Trump's request to enter the war and free the Strait of Hormuz

European leaders, including Kaja Kallas and Friedrich Merz, refused Donald Trump's request for military assistance in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting, 'This is not our war.'

Mar 16 • 21:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Trump again states he 'destroyed' Iran's military capability and pressures other countries to help free the Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump claims he has destroyed Iran's military capacity and is urging allies to assist in keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.

Mar 16 • 16:22 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Starmer: The Restoration of Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is Not NATO's Task

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that restoring free shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is not NATO's responsibility and requires broader international collaboration.

Mar 16 • 14:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Mobility in Hormuz for the De-blockage of Ships

Efforts to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and free hundreds of trapped ships are seen as a critical test for international security amid rising tensions.

Mar 16 • 11:16 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

US Allies Skeptical About Trump's Call to Help 'Open' the Strait of Hormuz

President Trump is urging NATO allies to assist in ensuring free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening consequences for those who do not cooperate.

Mar 16 • 08:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UPA Terra Firme, in Belém, promotes a free action for glaucoma prevention in Belém

UPA Terra Firme in Belém is offering a free glaucoma prevention and awareness event to the community as part of World Glaucoma Week.

Mar 16 • 08:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

The slogan 'Free Palestine' echoed on the Oscar stage, learn...

At the 2026 Oscars, Spanish actor Javier Bardem delivered a speech that included messages of 'No to War' and 'Free Palestine', sparking mixed reactions worldwide, with Priyanka Chopra in attendance.

Mar 16 • 07:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

US Attack in Chabahar, Iran Reverberates with the Sound of Explosions

US fighter jets attacked military bases near the Chabahar Free Trade-Indindustrial Zone in southeastern Iran, causing significant explosions in the area.

Mar 16 • 07:16 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Air raids, ground troops, and naval shield: here’s how Trump could free the Strait of Hormuz

The article discusses the military operations involving the United States and Israel in Iran and the shifting battleground from air to sea in the conflict.

Mar 15 • 15:08 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Netflix vs. Old Media: The Impact of Exclusive Streaming of WBC

The World Baseball Classic (WBC) is being exclusively streamed on Netflix in Japan, raising questions about the impact of its absence on free terrestrial broadcasting and the relationship dynamics between traditional media and streaming services.

Mar 14 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

US Historian: The Western Myth of the Free World Exists Only With Foreign Threat Support

US historian Peter Slezkine argues that the Western notion of a 'free world' is perpetuated solely by an externally constructed sense of danger.

Mar 14 • 06:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An automotive company gives away tickets to the World Cup with the purchase of one of its models, which has also decreased in price

A South Korean automotive company is offering free tickets to a World Cup match with the purchase of one of its SUVs amid a rise in its local sales.

Mar 14 • 03:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

In Paris, Volodymyr Zelensky tells Reza Pahlavi he wants an Iran that will not cooperate with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his desire for a free Iran that does not cooperate with Russia during his meeting with Reza Pahlavi in Paris.

Mar 13 • 20:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Limeira Shopping hosts awareness campaign on kidney health

Limeira Shopping in Brazil is hosting a kidney health awareness campaign offering free health services to the public in celebration of World Kidney Day.

Mar 12 • 12:37 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

US Navy patrols Taiwan Strait before Xi-Trump summit, triggering PLA manoeuvres

The US Navy conducted a patrol in the Taiwan Strait, signaling its commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, which prompted maneuvers from the People's Liberation Army as the Xi-Trump summit approaches.

Mar 12 • 12:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Learn to relax like the Finns, invites the happiest country in the world on a free week-long trip

Czechia's Novinky.cz reports on an initiative from Finland offering a free week-long trip to teach relaxation techniques.

Mar 12 • 05:04 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

The Last Chance for Middle Powers Against the US and China

The article discusses how the United States has relinquished its role as a protector of collective security, free trade, and the rule of law, prompting middle powers to reassess their diplomatic positions in light of China's growing influence.

Mar 12 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

G7 considers security escort for ships in the Persian Gulf

The G7 leaders are contemplating providing security escorts for ships in the Persian Gulf to ensure free navigation amid rising energy prices spurred by the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.

Mar 11 • 21:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Beto Carrero World opens 200 job vacancies and offers free tickets as a benefit

Beto Carrero World, the largest theme park in Latin America located in Penha, SC, is hiring for 200 positions across various fields and offering free entry tickets as benefits.

Mar 11 • 20:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuador advances towards being declared free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination by 2027

Ecuador aims to be declared free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination for cattle and buffalo by 2027, following a strategy supported by the World Organization for Animal Health.

Mar 11 • 19:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Caught explosions on video: "Adrenaline"

A Swedish man captured several drone attacks resulting in explosions at a gas terminal in Salalah, Oman, on video during his free day.

Mar 11 • 14:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hanyang University-KIST research team develops world’s first lead-free chiral spin-selective layer for MRAM

A research team from Hanyang University and KIST has developed the world’s first lead-free chiral spin-selective layer for MRAM, enhancing speed and sustainability for future memory technologies.

Mar 11 • 08:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Prosecutor wants to interrogate Karol Nawrocki. 'The president has not seen the summons'

The Polish prosecutor's office is seeking to interrogate Karol Nawrocki in an investigation concerning the misuse of public resources for free accommodation at the Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk.

Mar 11 • 07:39 UTC

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