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🇳🇬 Punch
World

UN rights chief warns conflicts have nearly doubled since 2010

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights highlights a worrying trend of increasing armed conflicts globally, noting that the number has nearly doubled since 2010 to around 60 active conflicts.

Feb 27 • 11:29 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Kingston police use-of-force incidents decline in 2025: year-end report

A year-end report indicates a decline in use-of-force incidents by Kingston police in 2025, continuing the downward trend observed in previous years.

Feb 26 • 18:37 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Threats against 11 Winnipeg schools a ‘hoax,’ police call it ‘deeply concerning’

Winnipeg Police have reported a series of hoaxes regarding threats against 11 schools, which they view as a troubling trend affecting the community.

Feb 25 • 22:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alckmin responds to Skaf from Fiesp, stating that reducing work hours is a global trend

Vice President Geraldo Alckmin affirmed that reducing work hours is a global trend driven by automation, responding to Fiesp's Skaf who suggested delaying discussions on the topic until after elections.

Feb 23 • 23:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What Net Zero homes are like and how much they cost

Net Zero homes are a growing trend in sustainable living, producing as much energy as they consume, and are designed to meet global decarbonization goals.

Feb 23 • 10:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Unstoppable High-Rise Building Trend... Surpassing 100 for 12 Consecutive Years

The global trend of high-rise building construction continues, with over 100 buildings exceeding 200 meters being completed in 2025, marking the 12th consecutive year of such achievements.

Feb 23 • 00:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Trend Sport Hyrox: Everything Against the Clock

Hyrox, a new fitness trend combining endurance and strength training, is gaining global popularity and aims to aid Puma in overcoming its crisis.

Feb 19 • 15:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Why Do They Only Come to America? ... Mixed Reactions to Obama's 'Admission' of Aliens

Public reactions to Barack Obama's remarks about aliens have sparked a global trend focusing on the possibility of extraterrestrial life.

Feb 16 • 13:24 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The Tycoons of the Far Right: From Ratcliffe's 'Colonization' to Till's Antichrist

Jim Ratcliffe sparked controversy with his comments on the UK being 'colonized,' reflecting a disturbing trend among global economic elites aligning with far-right values.

Feb 15 • 10:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Containerships: Freight Rates in a Downward Trend

The global container shipping market is entering a downward phase as spot rates decline for the fifth consecutive week due to weak demand and increasing capacity.

Feb 15 • 07:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dollar opens higher this Friday following foreign trend

The dollar opened higher in Brazil today, influenced by the appreciation of the U.S. currency in global markets and upcoming inflation data from the U.S.

Feb 13 • 12:21 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Even Under the Tide of Populism, Existing Parties Can Hold Firm: The House of Representatives Election Viewed by an American Expert

In a recent interview, political expert Philip Lipsey discusses the surprising resilience of Japan's ruling party, the LDP, in the latest House of Representatives election amid a global trend toward populism.

Feb 13 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Bogusław Chrabota: The Report on the State of Global Politics is an Excellent Commentary on the RBn Meeting

The article discusses a report indicating a global trend towards the destruction of established political norms, highlighting rising skepticism among societies about government actions benefiting future generations.

Feb 12 • 12:13 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Vertical cinema expands and gains weight in digital entertainment

Vertical cinema is becoming a significant trend in contemporary entertainment, transitioning from a casual filming method to a massive global market.

Feb 12 • 02:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

What is the role of gender in the decline of fertility rates worldwide?

The article discusses the global decline in fertility rates and explores the factors influencing this trend, emphasizing the role of gender.

Feb 11 • 22:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Halifax-area animal shelter grateful for ‘skyrocketing’ adoption rates

A Dartmouth animal shelter is experiencing record-high adoption rates, highlighting a growing trend across the province.

Feb 10 • 21:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

What is the gorilla walk, the trendy exercise that improves strength, coordination, and balance

The gorilla walk, once a popular dance step, has now become a global fitness trend recognized for its benefits in improving physical condition.

Feb 10 • 09:09 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Transparency International: Corruption is Globally on the Rise

Transparency International reports a global rise in corruption, with societal pressures leading to the dismantling of anti-corruption laws and budgets, although Germany appears to resist this trend.

Feb 10 • 06:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Applications for boycotting American products receive global popularity... What’s the story?

Apps designed to help consumers boycott American products have seen a significant surge in downloads globally due to recent tensions tied to U.S. President Donald Trump's actions regarding Greenland.

Feb 9 • 05:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Sebastián Edwards: "The world does not wake up every day thinking about how to mess with Argentina: the country has to compete more"

Sebastián Edwards discusses the challenges facing Argentina's industrial sector amidst a global trend of deindustrialization, particularly in the context of U.S. industrial decline.

Feb 8 • 09:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

The viral cheesecake is fun, but even better are all its global versions

Fans of cheesecake must try its various global versions that go beyond the simple viral trend of lazy cheesecake made from Greek yogurt and cookies.

Feb 6 • 11:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Cheesecake lovers - you must try these global versions

The article explores various global versions of cheesecake beyond the viral 'lazy' cheesecake trend made with Greek yogurt and cookies.

Feb 6 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Fosun Pharma’s US$1.55 billion Eisai deal signals shift to long-term partnerships

Fosun Pharma has signed a US$1.55 billion licensing deal with Japan's Eisai for a cancer drug, indicating a trend towards long-term partnerships in the global pharmaceutical industry.

Feb 6 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Yogurt Conquers the World - Exports Soar, Imitations Increase

Greek yogurt is becoming a global phenomenon, with soaring exports and an increase in imitations as it gains popularity across Europe and beyond.

Feb 5 • 04:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

In cities around the world, men film women at night on the street without their consent

A disturbing new trend has emerged online where men film women on the street at night without their consent and profit from the illegal material uploaded.

Feb 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

An Old Eastern Trick for Better Health Has Become a Global Trend. Does It Make Sense?

A viral trend on social media encourages drinking warm water, inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, claiming benefits in digestion, weight loss, and toxin elimination.

Feb 4 • 06:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

72% of the world's population lives under authoritarian regimes, indicates Human Rights Watch

A report by Human Rights Watch reveals that 72% of the global population lives under authoritarian regimes, attributing this trend to advances in authoritarianism influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Feb 4 • 05:01 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Seven decisions to be made this year may determine the fate of the climate crisis

2025 has been recorded as the third hottest year in the last 176 years, continuing a trend of unusually high global temperatures according to major meteorological organizations.

Feb 4 • 04:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Unusual First Names Are Becoming Common – Here's What It Is

A recent study suggests that unusual first names are becoming increasingly common globally, reflecting broader sociocultural shifts towards individuality and distinction, according to Professor Yuji Ogihara of Aoyama Gakuin University.

Feb 3 • 16:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Spanish government announced it will ban social media for those under 16

The Spanish government plans to prohibit social media access for individuals under 16, introducing fines for companies that fail to comply, amid a global trend of similar discussions.

Feb 3 • 14:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Why Spain goes against the global trend and opens doors to immigration?

Spain is implementing an extraordinary regularization for undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers who have resided in the country for at least five months, contrasting with the global trend of tightening immigration controls.

Feb 3 • 14:32 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Climate Physicist: Despite the Harsh Cold, Winters Are Getting Shorter

Despite January being one of the coldest in Estonia in the last 25 years, climate physicist Velle Toll explains the ongoing warming trend and the future of Estonian winters.

Feb 3 • 13:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

The Global Craze for Bakeries

Bakeries are popping up at an incredible pace across cities worldwide, indicating a modern business trend backed by renowned architects and designers, as evidenced by even iconic locations like Claridge's Hotel in London opening their own bakeries.

Feb 3 • 09:07 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

The strange case of Greenland. It is the only place in the world where sea level is falling

Greenland is experiencing a unique phenomenon where sea levels are expected to decrease, contrasting with the global trend of rising sea levels due to climate change.

Feb 3 • 08:42 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Without a budget, without positions, without policy: Contrary to the global trend, Israel neglects the space industry

Despite being a leader in the global space industry, Israel is facing a worrying decline in its space program due to lack of funding and policy.

Jan 29 • 15:17 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

2025 was third hottest year on record, climate experts see no relief in 2026

In 2025, the world experienced its third hottest year on record, with climate experts indicating that this trend of unprecedented heat will continue into 2026.

Jan 14 • 03:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

What is happening with Mercedes? Sales have plummeted, luxury no longer guarantees success

Mercedes-Benz has experienced a significant decline in sales, continuing a downward trend with a 10% decrease in global registrations in 2025, following a 4% drop in 2024.

Jan 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

New Use of Churches: Ommmm instead of Amen

In Germany, many churches are either abandoned or being demolished, but they can be repurposed into bookstores, climbing gyms, yoga studios, or apartments, illustrating a global trend of transforming these structures.

Jan 12 • 13:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Glencore - Rio Tinto: How the potential $260 billion deal could change the energy map

Rio Tinto is considering retaining Glencore's coal operations in a potential merger, marking a shift despite the global trend of divesting from coal.

Jan 9 • 12:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Puhovski on the "new normal": "Force has become the rule, and international law an exception"

Political analyst Žarko Puhovski discusses the dangerous trend of the politics of force dominating international relations and evaluates the implications of American military actions and the Trump administration's approach to global crises.

Jan 6 • 11:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Klasic: American intervention in Venezuela is not a precedent, let’s remember Saddam and Gaddafi

Historian Hrvoje Klasić commented on the US intervention in Venezuela, stating that it is part of a dangerous trend in global politics but is not a historical precedent.

Jan 4 • 19:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Biscoff: How a Belgian Cookie Became a Global Phenomenon – The Rise of Lotus

Lotus Bakeries, a family business from Belgium, transformed traditional speculoos into a global brand, expanding Biscoff worldwide.

Jan 3 • 16:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

International polls: Most parents prefer girls over boys

A global trend shows that more parents now prefer daughters over sons, reflecting a decline in traditional biases favoring boys, especially in developing countries.

Jan 1 • 09:06 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Blessing or curse the sold-out?

In 2025, the concept of 'sold out' became ingrained as people learned to buy tickets early for concerts and theater performances, reflecting a global trend toward online ticket sales that transformed entertainment in Greece.

Dec 29 • 18:12 UTC

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