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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man suspected of holding partner in private captivity for 5 hours arrested in RS

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Rio Grande, Brazil, for allegedly keeping his 31-year-old partner in captivity for five hours, during which she suffered threats and psychological violence.

Feb 27 • 10:42 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Police Officer Dismissed for Taking Photos of Deceased Woman During Autopsy

A police officer was dismissed for taking over 500 photos of a deceased woman's body during an autopsy and for holding onto other sensitive images.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Public Transport Union Chairperson Fined for Violating Covid-19 Prevention Regulations During Demonstration

The chairperson of the Public Transport Union has been fined 2 million KRW by the Supreme Court for holding a rally against unfair dismissals, violating COVID-19 safety measures.

Feb 27 • 03:20 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Can someone be fired for having Nazi ideas?

The article discusses the complexities surrounding the potential dismissal of employees for holding Nazi beliefs, particularly outside of work hours, highlighting recent events in Charlottesville as a contextual example.

Feb 27 • 00:55 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'The King of Beer' Has His Sights Set on His Next 'Conquest': Coffee

Olivier Goudet, the new CEO of JAB Holding, is pivoting toward the coffee industry after resigning from his position at Anheuser-Busch InBev to focus on expanding his coffee empire.

Feb 27 • 00:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In the midst of the flood in Ubá (MG), woman waits for help for 3 hours holding onto a pole: 'Praying to God to survive'

A woman in Ubá waited for three hours for rescue while clinging to a pole during severe flooding, as the death toll in the region continues to rise amid ongoing torrential rain and landslides.

Feb 27 • 00:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gorton and Denton by-election LIVE: Labour battle Reform and Greens in key contest

Voters in Gorton and Denton head to the polls for a significant by-election contested by Labour, Reform, and the Greens, with Labour holding the seat for nearly a century.

Feb 26 • 21:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: worker hangs from scaffold after rope gives way in Bahia

A worker in Ipiaú, Bahia became stranded on a scaffold when a rope holding the equipment gave way, prompting city officials to halt construction on the site.

Feb 26 • 20:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Kristi Noem blames Democrats for shutdown holding up $625m in World Cup funding

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem attributes the halt in $625 million in federal World Cup funding to a government shutdown caused by Democratic senators' actions.

Feb 26 • 20:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

MY ROOM, MY PERMISSION ⟩ "Dear daughter, you will inherit this!" or things we actually don't know what to do with

The article discusses the renewed season of a talk show that addresses the emotional struggles of collecting and holding onto unnecessary possessions.

Feb 26 • 16:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: It will be more advantageous for even single homeowners for investment and speculation to sell rather than hold.

President Yoon has proposed policies aimed at making it more beneficial for single homeowners who are engaged in investment or speculation to sell their properties instead of holding onto them.

Feb 26 • 16:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Claudio Santoro Liceum continues auditions for free courses in Manaus; learn how to participate

Claudio Santoro Liceum is currently holding auditions for various free artistic courses in Manaus that will take place until this Friday.

Feb 26 • 15:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Banco Ciudad Auctions: How to Buy Vans Starting from $3,000,000

Banco Ciudad is holding auctions for used vans starting at $3,000,000, with details on how to participate and auction timings.

Feb 26 • 13:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspects of Holding Driver Hostage and Stealing Load Worth R$ 102 Thousand are Arrested in the Federal District

Two individuals were arrested in Brazil for allegedly holding a driver hostage and stealing a cargo valued at R$ 102,000.

Feb 26 • 13:10 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

US, Ukraine hold talks in Geneva to discuss recovery, next round of Russia negotiations

U.S. and Ukrainian officials are holding talks in Geneva to prepare for the next phase of negotiations with Russia, focusing on recovery and a potential prosperity package.

Feb 26 • 12:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Is Haavisto leaving the parliament? – Live broadcast at 14:55

Pekka Haavisto, recently appointed as a UN special envoy to Sudan, is holding a press conference to discuss his new role and its implications on his position as a Finnish parliament member.

Feb 26 • 12:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Pekka Haavisto's Surprise Press Conference - Watch Live at 14:55

Finnish MP Pekka Haavisto is holding a press conference regarding current affairs after being appointed as the UN Secretary-General's new special representative to Sudan.

Feb 26 • 12:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Student and pupil rally in the center of Athens for the Tempi tragedy – Traffic regulations

Students and pupils are holding a rally in Athens to mark the third anniversary of the Tempi tragedy, demanding justice and safe transportation.

Feb 26 • 10:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

‘Motel Drug Murder’ Family Demands Suspect's Identity Disclosure…Prosecution Considers Holding Review Committee

The family of victims in a drug-related murder case in Seoul is demanding the disclosure of the suspect's identity as prosecutors consider a review committee.

Feb 26 • 09:44 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Inflation Stays Stable

Inflation rates in Iceland are holding steady without significant changes.

Feb 26 • 09:01 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Defense and Security Committee is Dangerously Playing a Role in the Bodies Active in Criminal Proceedings

The Slovak National Council's Defense and Security Committee is holding an extraordinary meeting related to the cessation of investigation into the donation of military equipment to Ukraine.

Feb 26 • 08:11 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Arco Vara has a new leader from the bank

Rait Riim, with 20 years of experience in the real estate sector, has been appointed as the new leader of Arco Vara after holding leadership positions in various financial institutions.

Feb 26 • 07:58 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

Iran and U.S. negotiation committees meet today about the nuclear agreement

Negotiation committees from Iran and the United States are holding discussions today regarding the nuclear agreement.

Feb 26 • 06:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Exchange: The Fourlis stock has a different... air

The share price of Fourlis has seen a nearly 7% increase recently, supported by Quest Holdings holding a 5.05% stake.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG urged to scrap electricity subsidies for all customers

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Jennifer Adighije, has called for the removal of electricity subsidies in Nigeria, advocating for cost-reflective tariffs to stabilize the power sector.

Feb 26 • 00:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nunes dismisses deputy secretary of Tourism and president of SPTuris after complaint involving ex-partner with million-dollar contracts in the state-owned company

São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes has dismissed officials amidst an investigation into connections with a company holding substantial contracts.

Feb 26 • 00:06 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Iceland is soon holding a referendum on joining the EU

Iceland is preparing for a referendum on joining the European Union, as announced by Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir.

Feb 25 • 19:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

S4 to Fürstenfeldbruck: Greens discuss S-Bahn expansion

The Greens in Fürstenfeldbruck are holding a panel discussion to address delays in the expansion of S-Bahn Line 4, which has been postponed to 2040 according to a recent MVV position paper.

Feb 25 • 15:51 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine sends its position on Druzhba pipeline to EU: Ultimatums are unacceptable

Ukraine insists that ultimatums regarding the Druzhba pipeline are unacceptable, holding Russia responsible for the disruption of oil transit to Europe.

Feb 25 • 15:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Inside the "Lolita Express" – the abandoned plane of Jeffrey Epstein

The abandoned Boeing 727 private jet of Jeffrey Epstein, known as the "Lolita Express," has been decaying in a Georgia aircraft graveyard for a decade, still holding traces of the financier's opulent lifestyle.

Feb 25 • 11:40 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Democratic Congressman Protests Trump in the Chamber Over Synthetic Video Disparaging Obama and Others

A Democratic congressman was ejected from the chamber during Trump's State of the Union address after holding up a message protesting a racist video Trump shared on social media.

Feb 25 • 07:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Congressman Removed from Trump's Speech for Holding Sign Against Racist Video

Texas Congressman Al Green was removed from Trump's State of the Union speech for holding a sign protesting a racist video shared by the former president.

Feb 25 • 06:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Blacks Are Not Monkeys": A Democratic Official Expelled from Congress During Trump’s State of the Union Speech

Democratic representative Al Green was expelled from Congress while protesting during Trump’s State of the Union address by holding a sign that read 'Blacks Are Not Monkeys'.

Feb 25 • 06:31 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Man accused of holding woman captive tells jury he was under attack

A Canberra man, Sisituutuumata Fulivai, faces trial for multiple charges related to holding a woman captive and sexually assaulting her while claiming he was attacked by her.

Feb 25 • 06:14 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Nationwide strike in tourism and catering

Workers in the tourism and catering sectors are holding a nationwide strike in Greece, demanding better working conditions and a collective labor agreement.

Feb 25 • 05:49 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Democrat thrown out during Trump's speech

Democrat Al Green was removed from the House shortly after President Donald Trump began his State of the Union address for holding a sign that read 'Black people are not monkeys.'

Feb 25 • 04:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Democrats refuse to stand for Trump as Al Green ejected over ‘apes’ protest sign

During Trump's State of the Union address, Congressman Al Green was ejected for holding a sign protesting a racist remark associated with Trump, while many Democrats boycotted the event.

Feb 25 • 03:49 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Kicked out of Congress with 'Black people are not apes' poster

Democrat Al Green from Texas was expelled from Congress after holding up a poster stating 'Black people are not apes' in protest against President Donald Trump.

Feb 25 • 02:29 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Al Green ejected from Trump primetime address again — this time with protest sign

Rep. Al Green was ejected from President Trump's joint session address for holding a protest sign, marking his second consecutive year of disruption during this event.

Feb 25 • 01:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilman sentenced to pay a fine for video in which he appears with a pig insulting Evandro Leitão

A Brazilian councilman has been fined for electoral slander after a video emerged of him insulting a political opponent while holding a pig.

Feb 24 • 19:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Secult holds actor selection for Batalha do Jenipapo 2026 this Friday (27)

The Piauí State Secretariat of Culture is holding auditions for the Batalha do Jenipapo 2026 theatrical performance in Teresina, Brazil.

Feb 24 • 18:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Cultural Station Galaxie Hosts Week for Ukraine, Offering Theater and Exhibitions

The Cultural Station Galaxie in Prague is holding a 'Week for Ukraine' from February 23 to March 1, featuring benefit theater performances, exhibitions, lectures, and firsthand accounts from participants in the conflict.

Feb 24 • 16:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Three municipalities in Ceará return to the polls for supplementary elections this Sunday (1st)

Three cities in Ceará, Brazil, are holding supplementary elections to choose new mayors and deputy mayors after previous officials were removed from office.

Feb 24 • 15:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man suspected of pretending to be a customer, holding employees hostage, and robbing a pharmacy in the interior of SP is arrested

A man was arrested for robbing a pharmacy in Mirassol, SP, after pretending to be a customer and holding employees at gunpoint with a fake revolver.

Feb 24 • 14:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Supreme Court Calls National Judges Conference on Judicial Reform Law on the 25th... Attention on Public Backlash

The Supreme Court of South Korea is holding a national judges conference on the 25th to discuss the proposed 'Judicial Reform 3 Laws,' facing staunch opposition from judges regarding their constitutionality.

Feb 24 • 11:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos preview, team news and prediction

Bayer Leverkusen faces Olympiacos in a crucial Champions League match on Tuesday, holding a 2-0 lead from the first leg.

Feb 24 • 10:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ALLAR JÕKS ⟩ Are we celebrating the birthday of our homeland or holding the funerals of our dreams?

The article reflects on the importance of having a vision for Estonia's future, questioning whether the country is celebrating its birthday or mourning lost dreams.

Feb 24 • 08:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran-SP Auction Features Honda Civic Cheaper Than iPhone and Dafra Motorcycle for R$ 400

The São Paulo State Department of Traffic (Detran-SP) is holding a vehicle auction, featuring a Dafra motorcycle starting at R$ 400, with a high-end Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG priced significantly higher.

Feb 24 • 08:02 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

LIVE: Extraordinary Saeima session for the support of Ukraine and in memory of those fallen in the war

The Latvian Saeima is holding an extraordinary session to express support for Ukraine and honor those who have fallen in the war, featuring speeches from key officials and inviting foreign diplomats and civil society representatives.

Feb 24 • 07:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Vijay Kumar Sinha gave this advice to Tejashwi Yadav

Bihar's Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha advised Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav to fulfill his responsibilities honestly while holding a constitutional position during his visit to the state.

Feb 24 • 01:20 UTC

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