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🇨🇿 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

The heroic chase of an SFR employee who pursued and had his robbers arrested in Aubagne

An SFR employee bravely chased down his armed robbers in Aubagne, leading to their arrest by the police.

Feb 17 • 06:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Dramatic moment hero cop rescues woman from blazing car

A police officer in Jacksonville, Florida, bravely rescued a woman from a burning car following a violent carjacking incident.

Feb 14 • 14:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Rebin, 16, saved two children from a burning apartment building: 'Heroic act'

Sixteen-year-old Rebin Khezri heroically saved two children from a burning apartment building in Turku, Finland.

Feb 14 • 12:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Leaving Social Media Is Not Heroism. We Just Became Bored

The article discusses the concept of leaving social media platforms, suggesting it is not an act of bravery but rather a reaction to boredom.

Feb 14 • 12:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un visits memorial for Russian troops again after a month, saying it should be etched in the history of popular heroism for participating soldiers

Kim Jong-un has visited the site for the construction of a memorial to commemorate Korean People's Army soldiers who served in Russia, emphasizing the importance of recognizing their heroism in history.

Feb 14 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Robbery, chase and crash: the shocking video of a car in flames and the heroic rescue of a police officer

A police officer in Jacksonville heroically rescued a woman from a burning car after a robbery and crash involving the vehicle she was in.

Feb 13 • 22:39 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Terry Newman: The young heroes of Tumbler Ridge

Two young girls in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. displayed remarkable bravery during a tragic school shooting, exhibiting heroism in helping their classmates.

Feb 13 • 18:31 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Podcast: "Is that fair?": "Inclusion does not mean we all have to become best friends"

The podcast discusses the portrayal of disabled individuals in media, highlighting the need for societal inclusion without the extremes of heroism or victimization.

Feb 13 • 06:05 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

12-year-old ‘fighting for her life’ was shot while protecting classmates at Tumbler Ridge high school, family says

A 12-year-old girl was critically injured while attempting to shield her classmates during a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, according to family members.

Feb 12 • 22:43 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Woman ended up in the sea in Bergen – man jumped after

A woman fell into the sea in Bergen, and a man jumped in to help her, both were rescued shortly after by the police.

Feb 12 • 22:37 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

‘Heroes, quite frankly’: Mounties drew the Tumbler Ridge shooter’s fire away from students toward themselves

RCMP officers acted heroically during a shooting incident at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School by drawing the shooter’s fire away from students and engaging with him.

Feb 12 • 22:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

12-Year-Old Girl Praised as a Hero – Now Fighting for Her Life

A 12-year-old girl named Maya Gebala is in critical condition after suffering severe gunshot wounds during a school shooting in Canada that claimed eight lives.

Feb 12 • 19:54 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: the 'Scooter Hero' of the Nice Attack Joins Éric Ciotti

Franck Terrier, known for his heroism during the 2016 Nice attack, has joined political candidate Éric Ciotti's team ahead of the 2026 municipal elections.

Feb 12 • 17:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Principal dies after protecting students from teen who 'opened fire' at school

A principal who heroically shielded her students during a school shooting has died from her injuries in Hat Yai, Thailand.

Feb 12 • 06:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: barber jumps into an unhitched car and saves children

A barber in Contagem, Brazil, heroically saved two children from an unhitched car that began rolling down a street.

Feb 11 • 18:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I acted on instinct,' says merchant who helped rescue women dragged by floodwaters in MG

A merchant in Montes Claros, Brazil, recounts his instinctive act of heroism as he and colleagues rescued two women swept away by flooding.

Feb 11 • 16:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Brazil: an instructor dressed as a hero saved the life of a teenager after being electrocuted on a street flooded by a flood

In Rio de Janeiro, a 33-year-old instructor heroically rescued a 15-year-old Chilean tourist who was electrocuted during severe storms in Copacabana.

Feb 11 • 15:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

ITV The Summit star Tom Gray's heroic actions during London Bridge terror attack

Tom Gray, a contestant on ITV's The Summit, demonstrated bravery during the 2019 London Bridge terror attack by attempting to subdue the assailant.

Feb 11 • 10:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lawyer tells how she saved her mother and cousin from a fire through the apartment window

Lawyer Juliane Vieira heroically rescued her mother and four-year-old cousin from a fire in their apartment in Brazil.

Feb 9 • 02:44 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Police dog 'Vico' defended victims of domestic violence in Chihuahua and the aggressor killed him with machete; 'he did not back down'

A police dog named Vico was killed while protecting victims from domestic violence during a police intervention in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Feb 8 • 19:07 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Surajkund: The SI who lost his life had already received a medal, was set to retire in 30 days

The tragic incident at the Surajkund fair in Faridabad led to the death of a police sub-inspector who was trying to save injured individuals from a collapsed swing.

Feb 8 • 08:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Caro, the woman who gave her life to save her dog, a symbol for pet owners

Caro sacrificed her life to save her dog Rizza, becoming a symbol of love and devotion for pet owners.

Feb 7 • 18:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

They did not move from his side: dogs cared for their injured owner after being run over in Cayambe

In Cayambe, two large dogs stayed by their injured owner's side after he was hit by a vehicle, waiting for help to arrive.

Feb 6 • 20:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Angelo, 16, witnessed a terrifying sight in the yard – A woman's life was saved at the last moment

A 16-year-old boy named Angelo is praised for his heroic actions in saving an elderly woman's life after he found her unconscious in a yard on a cold day.

Feb 6 • 11:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"I don't think I'm a hero": the boy who swam in a "superhuman" way for 4 hours to save his mother and brothers

A 13-year-old Australian boy, Austin Appelbee, swam for hours to seek help for his family who were swept out to sea, stating that he does not consider himself a hero but simply did what he had to do.

Feb 5 • 21:50 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

WA premier commends hero swimmer Austin Appelbee's 'true bravery' in letter

The WA premier has praised 13-year-old Austin Appelbee for his bravery after he swam 4 kilometers to save his family from being swept out to sea.

Feb 5 • 21:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The heroic act of a teenager saved an entire family: even officials were astonished

A teenager's courageous actions saved his family from drowning while they were kayaking in Western Australia after strong winds pushed them away from shore.

Feb 5 • 19:31 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

13-Year-Old Swam for Four Hours – Saved Family

Thirteen-year-old Austin Appelbee swam for four hours to rescue his family in Western Australia, garnering international attention for his heroism.

Feb 5 • 18:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'I don't think I'm a hero': the boy who swam 'superhumanly' for 4 hours to save his mother and siblings

A 13-year-old Australian boy swam for four hours to find help for his family after they were swept away at sea, stating he didn't see himself as a hero, just someone who acted.

Feb 5 • 15:02 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Rescuer Does Not See Himself as a Hero

A rescuer discusses his actions and expresses that he does not view himself as a hero despite his heroic deeds.

Feb 5 • 09:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

EXTRAORDINARY ⟩ 13-year-old boy swam for four hours in the ocean, then ran two kilometers to save his family

A 13-year-old boy from Australia, Austin Appelbee, swam nearly four kilometers in the ocean and then ran two kilometers to seek help for his family stranded at sea, an act deemed superhuman by experts.

Feb 5 • 07:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

'I don't think I'm a hero': the boy who swam 'superhumanly' for 4 hours to save his mother and siblings

A 13-year-old Australian boy, Austin Appelbee, swam for four hours to seek help for his family after they were swept out to sea, stating he didn't consider himself a hero but did what he had to do.

Feb 5 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'I'm fine': lawyer who spent 3 months in the ICU after saving mother and cousin in a fire gives her first interview

Lawyer Juliane Vieira, who suffered severe burns while heroically rescuing her mother and cousin from a residential fire, shares her experience after months in the ICU.

Feb 4 • 22:21 UTC

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