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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Officer Chiacchio accused of murder but also a hero by chance

Giusto Chiacchio, a 26-year-old police officer in Italy, is facing charges of vehicular homicide for the death of a young man, yet he is also recognized for his heroic actions as a first responder at a recent tram disaster.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The viewer is startled by scenes from the Netflix movie

A review discusses the complexities of the protagonist in the Netflix movie 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man,' exploring the dualities of heroism and villainy.

Mar 22 • 14:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Everything is in ‘Orange is the New Black’

The article discusses the cultural impact of 'Orange is the New Black' and reflects on the changes in American Hollywood heroism.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Good-humored and acting 'far beyond the oath': who was the municipal guard who died while saving a woman who jumped into a river in RS

A municipal guard in Brazil drowned while attempting to save a woman who jumped into the Rio dos Sinos.

Mar 18 • 13:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'She loved very much,' says son of woman who died saving grandson from being run over in Paraná

A woman in Paraná, Brazil, tragically died after saving her grandson from an approaching truck during a typical outing to drop him off at daycare.

Mar 18 • 12:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Guard who drowned while saving a woman who jumped into the river is mourned in Campo Bom

A 39-year-old municipal guard drowned while rescuing a woman who jumped into the Rio dos Sinos and is being honored in Campo Bom, Brazil.

Mar 18 • 10:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Review ⟩ The Essence of the Hero is Revealed When You Take Away the Viewer

A review of Andreas Aadel's production "The Hero with a Thousand Faces" at the Tartu New Theatre explores its connections to Joseph Campbell's influential work.

Mar 17 • 12:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The assault weapons and the attackers of Paris: how three young men saved 554 people

The article recounts the heroism of three young men who thwarted a potential massacre on the Thalys train 9364, connecting this event to the broader narrative of violence against Western lifestyles, exemplified by the Paris attacks of November 2015.

Mar 15 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The bravery of a 4-year-old becomes a trouble, went to rescue puppies and...

A 4-year-old boy in Bareilly, India, got trapped in a narrow mud tunnel while trying to rescue puppies, leading to a large-scale rescue operation.

Mar 13 • 13:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Ines Geipel's "Landscape Without Witnesses": Not Us After All

Ines Geipel's work critiques the overly simplistic and glorified narratives surrounding anti-fascist heroism in former East Germany, particularly regarding the Buchenwald memorial.

Mar 13 • 11:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Run, hide, fight. Students neutralized the shooter at an American university

Students at an American university successfully neutralized a shooter during a violent incident on campus.

Mar 12 • 21:27 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Swim rescue hero Austin Appelbee honoured by Irish president

Austin Appelbee, a West Australian teenager, is honored by the Irish president for his brave effort in rescuing his family from being stranded at sea.

Mar 12 • 20:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘Heroes are other people, I just do my job with passion,’ says José David Contreras, figure in the goal of Barcelona SC

José David Contreras, the goalkeeper for Barcelona SC, humbly describes his role in the team's success, attributing heroism to others while emphasizing his commitment and passion for the game.

Mar 12 • 16:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Nancy Pelosi endorses former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn in second congressional bid

Nancy Pelosi endorses Harry Dunn, a former Capitol Police officer, in his bid for Congress in Maryland's 5th District, emphasizing his heroism during the January 6 Capitol riots.

Mar 12 • 11:08 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Alabama teen comes to mother's aid, knocks out stepfather during alleged strangulation attempt

A 13-year-old boy in Alabama intervened during his mother's alleged strangulation by her husband, knocking the man unconscious in the process.

Mar 12 • 08:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Honoring the Brightest Heroes of the Country: Lithuania's Honor Awards Distributed on March 11th

Lithuania honored its national heroes at a ceremony on March 11, emphasizing the importance of altruism and love for the country.

Mar 12 • 08:21 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A kitten sacrificed its life to save its owner: "He died saving me"

In a small town in northwest United States, a kitten named Fred saved his owner, Donald VanWormer, from a fierce fire, ultimately sacrificing his own life in the process.

Mar 11 • 20:21 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Goodbye to the true Rambo: he anticipated today's America

Bo Gritz, the Vietnam War veteran who inspired the character 'Rambo', passed away at the age of 87, representing a complex legacy of real-life heroism and private missions during the Cold War.

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

Hero NYPD officers honored for foiling alleged ISIS-inspired terror plot near Gracie Mansion

Two NYPD officers received accolades for preventing a potential ISIS-inspired terror attack in New York City over the weekend.

Mar 10 • 18:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WATCH VIDEO ⟩ German shepherd saves six-year-old girl from a terrible dog attack

A video showing a family dog saving a six-year-old girl from a possible dog attack has gone viral on social media.

Mar 10 • 13:12 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Family of 14yo says Aidan Becker 'risked his life to save our son'

The family of a 14-year-old boy expresses their sorrow over the death of Aidan Becker, who died protecting their son from an alleged robbery attempt.

Mar 10 • 03:47 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Mother's grief: 'Even if it was cowardly, I wanted him to live' - Her son perished in the tsunami while serving his duty

A mother reflects on the loss of her son, a police officer who died while evacuating residents during the 2011 tsunami in Japan.

Mar 8 • 23:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Hero teen reunited with rescuers who saved family swept out to sea

A teenager in Western Australia, Austin Appelbee, was reunited with rescuers who saved his family after they were swept out to sea during a holiday.

Mar 7 • 05:38 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Heart-stopping video shows bunk bed collapse nearly impale little boy, sister’s heroic split-second reaction

A video showing a bunk bed collapse in Texas captures the dramatic moment when a young girl saves her brother from being impaled.

Mar 5 • 23:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

How Hollywood Loses Strength in the World with Donald Trump's Government Hostility

The article discusses how Hollywood's portrayal of American heroism conflicts with the current political climate under Donald Trump, particularly regarding military actions and domestic policies.

Mar 4 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I cried a lot,' says man who ran and saved pedestrian from being run over by the LRV in Ceará

Everson Damasceno, a confectioner, heroically saved a pedestrian from an approaching light rail vehicle in Ceará, Brazil, after his wife alerted him to the imminent danger.

Mar 3 • 19:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man runs and saves pedestrian from being hit by a VLT train in Ceará; video

A heroic act in Sobral, Ceará, sees a man saving a distracted pedestrian from an approaching VLT train, with both individuals escaping unhurt.

Mar 3 • 14:22 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Mattarella: "War has returned to spill blood, even close to us"

President Sergio Mattarella emphasized the persistence of war and the need for community and cooperation at a ceremony for civilians awarded for heroism and civic engagement.

Mar 3 • 11:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTO ⟩ 'Earthly Angel!' Tartu Bus Driver Saved a Person's Life

A Tartu bus driver, Andres Anti, is praised for his quick actions that saved a life near a bus stop after noticing someone in need of help.

Mar 3 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Neighbor who saved woman clinging to pole during flood in Ubá remembers promise: 'I will save this life'

A heroic act by Lucas Costa Germano in Ubá, Brazil, saved his neighbor Edna Almeida Silva during a severe flood that wreaked havoc in the area.

Mar 3 • 08:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'He was my hero,' says fiancée of police officer who died saving her from landslide in Juiz de Fora

'He was my hero,' says the fiancée of a police officer who died trying to save her and neighbors from a landslide in Juiz de Fora.

Mar 3 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Turkish amateur player treated as a hero after saving seagull with CPR

Gani Catan, a 32-year-old Turkish accountant and amateur football player, gained global recognition after performing CPR on a seagull during a match, ultimately saving its life.

Feb 26 • 20:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

By Chance, They Came Across an Accident. A Couple Saved the Life of a Severely Injured Girl in Český Krumlov

A couple in Český Krumlov saved the life of a severely injured girl after unexpectedly encountering an accident.

Feb 26 • 14:53 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

He acted like a hero. Representatives of Chřibská want a medal for the murdered man

Representatives of Chřibská are advocating for a medal to honor a man who was recently murdered, recognizing his heroic actions.

Feb 25 • 15:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police officer dies buried while saving wife and neighbors from building hit by landslide in Juiz de Fora

A police officer in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, died while rescuing his wife and neighbors from a landslide caused by heavy rains.

Feb 25 • 13:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Son with special needs saved mother from fire, father died in blaze

A 20-year-old son with special needs rescued his mother from a fire in Pärnu, Estonia, while his father perished in the incident.

Feb 25 • 10:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Rescuer who jumped into icy Chicago lake to save baby: ‘All I did was a human act’

A Chicago man jumped into Lake Michigan to save a baby whose stroller was blown into the water, urging Americans to care for one another.

Feb 25 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Photos from Trump's historic speech: celebration of heroes and conflicts

The article discusses former President Trump's historic speech, which focused on themes of heroism and the conflicts surrounding it.

Feb 25 • 08:45 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump awards back-to-back Medals of Honor during State of the Union address

During his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump awarded Medals of Honor to U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Eric Slover and U.S. Navy Captain E. Royce Williams for their heroism in a military operation against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

Feb 25 • 05:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Teenager who died in attempt to save 'stressed' friend hailed a hero

Jordan Everett, a 16-year-old boy, tragically lost his life while attempting to save his friend Joshua Myers, who had jumped onto a railway track in Cheshire.

Feb 24 • 19:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BREAKING: Teen hero ‘tried to save suicidal friend’ on train tracks before tragic deaths

A teenager attempted to save his suicidal friend by tackling him off train tracks just before a high-speed train arrived, resulting in a tragic incident.

Feb 24 • 17:08 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

In Honor of Those Who Give Their Lives for Others

The article highlights the sacrifices made by individuals who dedicate their lives to the service of others.

Feb 24 • 12:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kaisariani: 'Their heroism was mythical'

Historical photographs capturing the last moments of 200 communists executed by Germans on May 1, 1944, have garnered international attention and deep emotion worldwide.

Feb 22 • 11:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Man, 20, dies trying to save co-worker from toxic gas in tragic workplace accident

A 20-year-old man died while trying to rescue a colleague from toxic gas exposure during a workplace accident involving a chemical reaction.

Feb 22 • 04:11 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

RPF-GRP soldiers become saviors in Gonda, saving a woman's life after she slipped from a train

In Gonda, India, dedicated railway police saved a woman's life as she fell between the train and platform while boarding an express train.

Feb 19 • 17:46 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Heroic bystander recounts staring into eyes of hockey rink shooter during life or death struggle

A bystander courageously tackled a shooter during a high school hockey game in Rhode Island, preventing further loss of life.

Feb 19 • 15:36 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

From police officers to 'guardian angels'! Officers recount how they saved six people from a fire in Azcapotzalco

Four police officers in Mexico City acted heroically to save six individuals trapped in a fire in the Azcapotzalco neighborhood.

Feb 19 • 04:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Hero dad dies saving girl, 12, from train horror as devastated family pay tribute

A father tragically lost his life while saving a 12-year-old girl from being struck by a train in Marion, Ohio.

Feb 19 • 02:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man dies after saving daughter from drowning at Cachoeira do Filó in São João Batista do Glória, MG

A 61-year-old man died after rescuing his daughter from drowning at Cachoeira do Filó in Brazil.

Feb 18 • 22:18 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

‘Good Samaritan’ describes tackling trans shooter at Rhode Island ice rink: ‘Went for the gun’

A man intervened during a shooting at a high school hockey game in Rhode Island, tackling the shooter and attempting to secure the weapon.

Feb 18 • 17:58 UTC

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