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🇪🇸 El País
World

A Fractured Iran Faces War with Open Wounds from Repression

Iran is grappling with the repercussions of external military aggression while dealing with internal societal fractures and trauma stemming from recent repression.

Feb 28 • 09:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Mental health benches: A simple idea helping people through 'a very dark place'

Mental health benches in parks across the UK provide a space for reflection and support for individuals grappling with mental health issues.

Feb 27 • 23:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

German travel agents are earning less and less. What is eating their commissions?

The German travel agency sector is grappling with increasing operational costs, which are threatening the profitability of many firms, particularly the smaller ones.

Feb 27 • 13:21 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Family of man murdered and burned in hollow tree traumatized by his death

The family of David Collisson is grappling with profound trauma following his brutal murder and horrifying disposal.

Feb 27 • 05:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Asim Munir Stuck in a Triangular Crisis! Tension with India, BLA Attack, and Now War with Afghanistan

Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir is grappling with three major crises: escalating tensions with India, a deadly attack by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), and now open warfare declared against Afghanistan.

Feb 27 • 04:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"There is silence, apathy.” It is a beach town and Carnival, but it suffers from a suicide epidemic. Why?

An Argentinian beach town known for its Carnival is grappling with a troubling rise in suicides, raising questions about community wellbeing and mental health support.

Feb 27 • 04:01 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Families on Elder Care / Four Stories of People Facing the Dilemma of Caring for Their Loved Ones. They Deal with Guilt and Lack of Help

This article shares four personal stories of families in Slovakia grappling with the challenges of caring for elderly relatives, highlighting issues of inadequate services, ethical dilemmas, and the emotional toll on caregivers.

Feb 26 • 19:16 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Ashton Hurn navigates the fraught politics of One Nation preference deals

SA Liberal leader Ashton Hurn is grappling with the complexities and risks associated with potential preference deals with One Nation, reflecting on historical precedents in Australian politics.

Feb 26 • 19:05 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

John Njie in his first leading role: "Nice to play a whole person"

John Njie reflects on his first leading role in the upcoming play 'Shifters', where he embodies a complex character grappling with feelings of abandonment.

Feb 26 • 17:04 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

More Expensive Insurance: Who to Blame?

The insurance sector in Mexico has been grappling with rising costs, particularly in medical expenses, impacting the balance between service providers and insured individuals.

Feb 26 • 07:16 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

East London: in South Africa, a city facing Trump taxes

East London, South Africa, is grappling with substantial economic repercussions from recent U.S. tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, which have directly impacted the city's economy reliant on the Mercedes-Benz factory.

Feb 25 • 19:40 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Ukraine: Europe on the front line

The EU has become Ukraine's primary supporter amid ongoing challenges stemming from Russia's invasion, pledging significant financial aid while grappling with humanitarian issues and governance reforms.

Feb 23 • 14:04 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

South Africa faces the challenge of affordable housing shortages for the poorest

South Africa is grappling with a persistent shortage of affordable housing for its low-income population, despite government initiatives since the end of apartheid.

Feb 23 • 10:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Agricultural Policy in France: Between Stable Smell and State Crisis

France is grappling with a low-meat dietary strategy at the Paris Agricultural Show, a significant challenge for a country where beef is considered a cornerstone of identity.

Feb 22 • 14:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

America's vaccine wars are shaking Australia, driven by 'sticky' myth

Australia is grappling with vaccine hesitancy, influenced by persistent myths, particularly the discredited link between vaccines and autism.

Feb 21 • 18:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

She gave a voice to Ukrainians in the Czech Republic, but feels guilty. 'When you have the ball in your hands, you have to throw it,' she says.

Anastasija Sihnajevská has become a significant advocate for Ukrainian refugees in the Czech Republic, expressing their perspectives and experiences while grappling with personal feelings of survivor's guilt.

Feb 21 • 17:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

With Che Guevara Gone, Cuba Faces a Choice: Trump or Bankruptcy

Cuba is grappling with an economic crisis exacerbated by U.S. policies under the Trump administration, highlighted by the cancellation of its major cigar festival.

Feb 21 • 16:23 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

'How to Make a Killing' Review: Glen Powell eyes the family fortune in A24's comedic noir

The review of A24's 'How to Make a Killing' highlights Glen Powell's role as Becket Redfellow, an heir grappling with his family's dark legacy and a potential fortune.

Feb 21 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Caught Between Two Elements: Streets Flooding in Some Areas, While Others Become Prisoners of Ice

A significant water supply failure in Kedainiai, Lithuania, has left residents either stranded without water or grappling with frozen pipes.

Feb 21 • 11:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

This fear is haunting millennials!

Millennials in India are grappling with significant fears that affect their personal and professional lives.

Feb 20 • 14:42 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Several times you wish the microphone was not 'on'

The article discusses Bradley Cooper's third film as a director, focusing on the character Alex, a wannabe stand-up comedian grappling with personal issues.

Feb 19 • 20:18 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Environment Ministry Faces Sh3.4bn Funding Gap

Kenya's Environment Ministry is grappling with a funding shortfall of Sh3.397 billion, jeopardizing key sustainability and climate resilience initiatives.

Feb 19 • 14:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Right-wing extremism: They won't get rid of him so quickly

The AfD is attempting to expel party member Alexander Eichwald while grappling with whether to label him a Nazi or a leftist infiltrator, highlighting a significant moment in the party's internal democracy.

Feb 19 • 10:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

'Enzo' explores the uncertainties of adolescence between politics and desire

The film 'Enzo', originally a project by Laurent Cantet, delves into the challenges faced by a young man navigating his privileged lifestyle in South France while grappling with personal identity and societal expectations.

Feb 19 • 07:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

No cafeteria for students

Students at Gondwana City University are grappling with the lack of a university cafeteria to provide meals.

Feb 19 • 05:57 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Zoran Mamdani: 50 Days in the Mayoral Office of New York City

Zoran Mamdani, New York City's first socialist and Muslim mayor, is grappling with significant financial challenges early in his tenure.

Feb 19 • 04:09 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Vecpiebalga has one of the highest heating tariffs in Latvia

Residents of Vecpiebalga are grappling with high heating costs, with some families reporting bills significantly impacting their finances.

Feb 18 • 16:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The ABC of the 'ultra' groups shaking French politics

France is grappling with the aftermath of political violence following the death of young nationalist Quentin Deranque, leading to police arrests and heightened political tensions.

Feb 17 • 21:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Bothwell: the affluent Glasgow town that has become UK's 'firebomb capital'

Bothwell, a prosperous commuter town near Glasgow, is grappling with a troubling rise in targeted arson attacks, casting a shadow over its picturesque reputation.

Feb 17 • 08:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Dirty billions still flow through Czech Republic, not just from Russia; new law aims to stop it

The Czech Republic is grappling with illicit financial flows, particularly from Russia, prompting new legislation aimed at combating this issue.

Feb 17 • 06:22 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Liberals recast 'social cohesion' as US-style politics goes global

The Australian Liberal Party is reshaping its political narrative around migration, emphasizing 'Australian values' while grappling with the implications of social cohesion in the context of a global shift towards conservative politics.

Feb 16 • 18:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Family Businesses: The Base That Resists but Does Not Take Off

Mexico is grappling with a structural issue as millions of family-owned businesses survive but fail to thrive, largely due to informal operations and rising operational costs.

Feb 16 • 13:55 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Defeating the Jalisco Cartel without Burning the Country

Mexico is grappling with how to weaken the Jalisco New Generation Cartel's power without unleashing a wave of violence against civilians.

Feb 16 • 09:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The cost of logistics: the Hidrovía and a critical bidding process for our future

Argentina's commodity producers are grappling with the international pricing of their products and the logistical challenges that diminish their competitiveness.

Feb 16 • 03:14 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Taylor faces formidable task restoring morale to Liberals

The Liberal party in Australia is grappling with low morale and fractured relationships, particularly after the ousting of leader Sussan Ley, raising challenges for her successor, Taylor.

Feb 14 • 18:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Ecuador Police Find Eight Human Heads in Two Jute Bags in Guayas

Ecuador's National Police discovered eight human heads in jute bags during a routine patrol in the Guayas province, a region grappling with significant violence.

Feb 14 • 16:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Families face the dilemma of whether or not to monitor the mobile phones of the elderly

Families in Brazil are grappling with the decision to monitor the mobile phones of their elderly parents as concerns grow over digital dangers and the impact of technology on seniors.

Feb 14 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

How Barcelona Digested the Harsh Defeat Against Atlético at the Metropolitano

Barcelona's management and coaching staff are grappling with the implications of their recent loss to Atlético Madrid, particularly due to key player absences.

Feb 13 • 15:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘What word is there for this?’ Tumbler Ridge reaches for unity in a storm of grief

Residents of Tumbler Ridge are grappling with profound grief and shock after a tragic shooting incident that resulted in the deaths of eight people, primarily children.

Feb 13 • 14:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

China faces a dilemma of whether to risk an ultimate confrontation with the USA

China is grappling with a critical decision regarding a potential confrontation with the USA, as emphasized by economic perspectives from experts like Hideaki Tanaka.

Feb 13 • 05:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

King Charles ‘grappling with Andrew' as 'terrifying allegations’ continue

King Charles faces a crisis as new allegations arise about his brother, Prince Andrew, involving his connections with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 12 • 18:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Who is to blame for Vox's growth? Sánchez rejects it and Feijóo avoids it

Spanish political leaders are grappling with the question of why the far-right Vox party is growing, with President Sánchez blaming the PP for enabling it, while opposition leader Feijóo dodges responsibility.

Feb 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

‘Quiet, quiet community’ struggles with aftermath of Tumbler Ridge mass shooting

The small community of Tumbler Ridge is grappling with the aftermath of a mass shooting that left nine dead and 27 injured, highlighting issues with emergency response in such a remote location.

Feb 11 • 23:25 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

17,500 kronor in electricity bill - John in Vigge: "Over the limit"

John Modén and his family are grappling with unexpectedly high electricity bills, even while living in a house with minimal energy consumption due to renovations.

Feb 11 • 15:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Her husband went to Japan to explore the Moon, she followed him, and in Tokyo discovered another planet on Earth: "Despair"

An Argentine woman reflects on her two years of living in Tokyo, grappling with the fear that her experiences may fade into forgetfulness once she returns to the West.

Feb 11 • 06:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Popular honeymoon hot spot hit by fastest-growing, meth-fueled HIV epidemic

A popular honeymoon destination is grappling with a rapidly escalating HIV epidemic linked to methamphetamine use, prompting serious health alerts and travel warnings for Americans.

Feb 10 • 17:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Director Kim Tae-yong's new film 'Number One' to be released on February 11, starring Choi Woo-shik and Jang Hye-jin, features home-cooked meals and the theme of remaining time.

The new film 'Number One' by director Kim Tae-yong explores the emotional journey of a son grappling with the countdown to his mother's death, prompted by the dwindling number of home-cooked meals he can enjoy.

Feb 10 • 01:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mud and garbage invade homes after recycling wall collapses during rain in Ribeirão Preto: 'Everything came to my door'

A collapsing wall at a recycling cooperative during heavy rains in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, caused mud and garbage to flood into nearby homes, leaving residents grappling with significant damage.

Feb 9 • 19:54 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Workaholic, perfectionist, and calculator. Miroslav Lajčák desired his career so much that he lost it

Miroslav Lajčák, a prominent Slovak diplomat, faces scrutiny over his connections with Jeffrey Epstein while grappling with unrealized career ambitions.

Feb 9 • 15:47 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Diplomacy is a balancing act

Norwegian Foreign Service officials are grappling with the fallout from revelations about hidden networks and unethical dealings related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 9 • 13:26 UTC

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