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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

A resident of Tallinn consumes less water than a resident of Helsinki

Residents of Tallinn use an average of 95 liters of water per day, a quarter less than their counterparts in Helsinki, according to Tallinn Water on Global Water Day.

Mar 22 โ€ข 10:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

The Generation of Monologue: How Voice Messages Are 'Killing' the Art of Conversation

The article discusses the rise of voice messaging and its impact on conversation dynamics, highlighting a global study that reveals people spend an average of 150 hours annually sending and receiving voice messages.

Mar 21 โ€ข 17:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

One hundred ships have passed through Hormuz โ€“ most with links to Iran

Since the outbreak of war, an average of 5-6 ships per day have passed through the Strait of Hormuz, significantly lower than pre-war levels, highlighting its crucial role in global oil trade and security.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Gas prices in Canada keep going up. How high are they near you?

Gas prices in Canada continue to rise sharply, reaching an average of just below $1.70 a litre, influenced by global events and increasing costs of living.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Gas prices hit highest level since 2023 in U.S. amid Iran war

Gas prices in the U.S. have reached their highest levels in over two years due to the impacts of the ongoing war in Iran, with average prices exceeding $3.84 per gallon.

Mar 18 โ€ข 18:32 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Sea Levels Around Africa Are Rising Faster Than the Global Average - What's Behind This Alarming Trend

Sea levels around Africa are increasing at a rate faster than the global average due to climate change factors, posing serious risks to coastal communities.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Carbon price would cost Alberta oilsands a Timbit per barrel: climate group

A climate group reports that Alberta oilsands producers would incur an average cost of about 50 cents per barrel due to carbon pricing changes.

Mar 12 โ€ข 20:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Global IQ Map: Greeks Below Average - Which Countries Have the Highest Levels of Intelligence

A report reveals that Greeks score below the average IQ, highlighting countries with the highest intelligence levels.

Mar 12 โ€ข 04:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
Life & Tech

Where do men with the largest "attributes" live? 2026 data reveals Latvia's place in the world

A new statistical report reveals the average penis size by country, highlighting Latvian men's position in the global ranking.

Mar 11 โ€ข 22:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Pain at the pump as petrol climbs 17 cents a litre in a week

Petrol prices in Australia have risen by 17 cents to a national average of 198 cents per litre over the past week.

Mar 10 โ€ข 06:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Antarctic Sea Ice Recovers After Four Years of Record Lows

Antarctic sea ice extent reached an annual minimum of 2.58 million square kilometers, marking a recovery from the record low set in February 2023, though still below the long-term average.

Mar 9 โ€ข 18:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Rents in Canada have fallen to a 33-month low, report finds

A new report reveals that average rents in Canada hit a 33-month low in February 2023, marking the longest continuous decline in rental prices in six years.

Mar 9 โ€ข 17:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

The speed of global climate change has doubled since 2015

An analysis reveals that the average global temperature has risen by about 0.35 degrees over the past decade, indicating that the pace of climate change has nearly doubled compared to previous decades.

Mar 8 โ€ข 06:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Iran's Stock Market Crisis: Nikkei Average May Reach 50,000 Due to a Quagmire in the Hormuz Strait

Iran's ongoing crisis leads to significant declines in the Japanese stock market, driven by fears of global economic downturn and rising energy prices.

Mar 4 โ€ข 03:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil grows below global average in 2025 and is expected to lose position; see GDP ranking

Brazil's GDP growth in 2025 is below the global average, resulting in a predicted drop in its ranking among the world's largest economies.

Mar 3 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

LEA: electricity, biofuel, and natural gas prices decreased in the country per week

The average wholesale prices of electricity, biofuels, and natural gas in Lithuania have fallen over the past week, though global supply concerns are emerging due to events in Iran.

Mar 2 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Without mincing words, Folha offended readers by talking about work

Folha's recent article suggesting that Brazilians work less than the global average sparked criticism for its lack of context and simplistic conclusions.

Mar 1 โ€ข 01:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Colorectal cancer screening should start at age 45, organization says

Colorectal Cancer Canada is advocating for lowering the routine colorectal cancer screening age to 45 for average-risk Canadians due to increasing incidence rates in younger adults.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

โ€˜We need market certaintyโ€™: Just 269 new homes sold in Toronto region last month

Toronto region reported only 269 new home sales last month, a significant decline from the previous year and the ten-year average.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

It Looks Like It Will Be Hot All Over the Country Again This Summer, According to the Meteorological Agency's Announcement

The Japan Meteorological Agency forecasts a higher-than-average temperature for the summer of 2023, indicating a continuation of rising temperatures due to global warming.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Wall Street operates in the red after global 15% tariff announced by Trump

Wall Street opened lower on Monday, with the Dow Jones industrial average declining following President Trumpโ€™s announcement of a global 15% tariff.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Readers comment on global workday study

A study indicates that Brazilian workers work less than the global average, sparking discussions on work hours and commuting times.

Feb 22 โ€ข 23:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilians Work Less Than the Global Average; See Rankings

A recent survey reveals that Brazilians worked an average of 40.1 hours weekly, which is less than the global average of 42.7 hours.

Feb 22 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilians Approach World Standard of Working Hours, Shows Unprecedented Survey

A new survey reveals that Brazilian workers are nearing the global average in terms of hours worked, highlighting shifting labor dynamics.

Feb 22 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Athens Airbnb occupancy rates hit highs, revenues lag behind

Athens experiences high occupancy rates in the short-term rental market, yet the average income per listing is notably low compared to global counterparts.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

This is what summer 2026 will be like. Meteorologists raise the alarm. "Record temperatures"

Meteorologists predict record temperatures for summer 2026, with an anticipated increase in global average temperatures by approximately 1.46ยฐC compared to previous years.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Greenland Record: Warmest January Recorded

Greenland has experienced its warmest January on record, with average temperatures in Nuuk surpassing freezing for the first time since measurements began.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Perception of Corruption: Brazil ranks 107th for the second consecutive year, says Transparency International

Brazil remains ranked 107th in Transparency International's corruption perception index for the second year in a row, below the global average.

Feb 11 โ€ข 01:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Record snow drought in Western US raises concerns for water shortages and wildfires

A historic snow drought in the Western U.S. is leading to alarm over potential water shortages and increased wildfire risks due to significantly reduced snow cover and higher-than-average temperatures.

Feb 10 โ€ข 19:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Now is the โ€˜best timeโ€™ to rent in Canada as asking price hits 31-month low: report

The average rent in Canada has dropped to a 31-month low, making it a favorable time for renters, according to a national rent report.

Feb 9 โ€ข 19:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
World

Data from the EU Climate Service Copernicus: 2025 was the third warmest year since records began

According to Copernicus data, 2025 was the third warmest year recorded, slightly cooler than 2023 and 2024, with a global average temperature increase of 1.52 degrees Celsius.

Jan 14 โ€ข 07:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Alarm for the climate: Europe is warming faster than any other continent

Climate change is becoming increasingly evident, with Europe experiencing warming at a significantly faster rate than the global average, according to the latest Copernicus program data.

Jan 14 โ€ข 05:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
World

2025 was the third warmest year on record, meteorologists reported

In 2025, the average global temperature reached 14.97 degrees Celsius, making it the third warmest year on record, according to the EU's Copernicus meteorological service.

Jan 14 โ€ข 05:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

Copernicus: 2025 was the third hottest year on record

According to Copernicus, 2025 marked the third warmest year in recorded history, with global surface temperatures exceeding the average by more than 1.5ยฐ Celsius over the past three years.

Jan 14 โ€ข 03:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

2023, 2024, and 2025 have been the warmest years on record

A climate report confirms that 2025 has been the third warmest year on record, closely following 2023 and 2024, with a global average temperature of 14.97 degrees Celsius.

Jan 14 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
National & Local

A phenomenon that confuses science: Twins and triplets in a Slavonian parish are born three times more often than elsewhere

In the Slavonian parish of Klakar, twins and triplets are born three times more frequently than the global average, supported by 320 years of meticulously recorded historical family data.

Jan 12 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

For budgets for a Spain committed to the world

Spain is committing 0.25% of its Gross National Income to Official Development Assistance, which is below the European average of 0.5%, as it faces budgetary negotiations for 2026 that challenge its public accountability and party confrontations.

Jan 8 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

Record heat in 2025 in Norway, with a mild winter and intense heat wave in the summer

2025 was recorded as the hottest year in Norway, with average temperatures 1.5 degrees Celsius above normal, according to the Meteorological Institute.

Jan 7 โ€ข 11:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Unusually Warm December

December last year was exceptionally warm in Iceland, with temperatures well above average, making it the third warmest December on record since measurements began.

Jan 6 โ€ข 17:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Global stock exchanges rose more than 20 percent last year, dollar fell more than nine

Global stock exchanges experienced an average increase of over 20 percent last year, while the dollar fell by more than nine percent against a basket of currencies, with oil prices declining around 20 percent.

Jan 2 โ€ข 06:34 UTC

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