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The delinquency rate on loans to families in Argentina has reached 10.6% for the first time as reported by the Central Bank, reflecting a significant increase in borrowing issues.

Donald Trump has falsely accused the BBC of fabricating quotes from his speeches using AI technology, amidst his ongoing legal battle with the organization.

Brian J. Cole Jr. argues he should be pardoned for charges related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, citing President Trump's pardon for Jan. 6 defendants.

In February, the number of job offers on Poland's 50 largest recruitment portals fell to 238,400, marking a 6% decrease from January and 7% from the previous year, according to a report from Grant Thornton.

Russians withdrew 1.6 trillion rubles from banks in January, prompting authorities to consider restricting cash withdrawals to combat potential fraud.

Argentina's industrial capacity use hit its lowest level for January in a decade, registering at 53.6%.

Industrial production in the EU fell by 1.6% in January compared to the previous month, with Ireland experiencing the largest decrease.

Canada experienced a significant drop in vehicle exports in January, contributing to a wider trade deficit of $3.6 billion.

Latvia's goods exports have faced a significant decline of 6.6% in January, marking a troubling start to the year according to Swedbank's senior economist.

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.

Consumer prices in Norway rose by 0.6% from January to February this year, according to new data from Statistics Norway.

Inflation in Buenos Aires decreased to 2.6% in February, influenced by tourism-related price declines, following a 3.1% rise in January.

A long-overdue plaque honoring the police officers who defended the Capitol on January 6, 2021, has been quietly installed after years of delays.

Virginia lawmakers have mandated that public schools teach about the January 6 Capitol riot as a 'violent insurrection,' while also banning the teaching of unsubstantiated election fraud claims.

Disney Channel will return to Spain on April 1, expanding its programming to include shows for children ages 6 to 11, after being off-air since January 2025.

Trump and the BBC have appointed a mediator to resolve a $10 billion lawsuit concerning the editing of a documentary about the January 6 Capitol riot.

Lithuania's unemployment rate in January stood at 6.4%, higher than the EU average, with notable increases in youth unemployment.

The used car market in Argentina has seen significant declines in sales, dropping by 12.6% in February and 10% in January compared to the previous year.

Brazil's oil production reached 3.953 million barrels per day in January, reflecting a 14.6% increase compared to the same month last year, primarily driven by pre-salt oil fields.

Rape cases have surged by 25.6% in the Baixada Santista and Vale do Ribeira regions in January 2026 compared to the previous year.

Brazil's oil production reached 3.953 million barrels per day in January, reflecting a 14.6% increase from January of the previous year, due primarily to the performance of offshore pre-salt fields.

In January, Latvia experienced a 6.1% increase in retail turnover, driven significantly by a surge in sales of cultural and leisure goods.

Béla Tarr's filmmaking will be celebrated in March at Sõpruse cinema and Tartu Elektriteater with screenings of three of his films following his passing on January 6.

Korea's national tax revenue in January rose by 6.2 trillion won compared to the previous year, driven primarily by a booming stock market and increased VAT collection.

In January, Mexico's crude oil exports fell to 294.4 thousand barrels per day, a significant decline of 44.6% compared to the previous year.

Ecuador's unemployment rate has significantly decreased as of January 2026, with formal employment rising to 36.6%.

New forecasts indicate that inflation in Argentina is expected to rise to 20.6% by the end of the year, driven by unexpected economic data for December and January.

Hirotada Koutaki, the former chairman of Tohan, passed away on January 6 at the age of 96, with a memorial register established at the company headquarters in Tokyo for public homage.

Greece's tax collections for January 2026 totaled €6.1 billion, falling short of projections by €324 million, primarily due to certain taxes not meeting their targets.

The frequency of Russian drone attacks on Ukraine has soared, with 6,000 reported instances in January alone, severely disrupting civilian life.

In January, agro-industrial exports from Argentina saw a significant increase of 17.6% year-on-year, reaching over US$ 4 billion, largely driven by record shipments of wheat, barley, and sunflower.

Poland's unemployment rate rose to 6% in January, consistent with seasonal trends, while data on occupational activity indicates positive employment dynamics.

In Buenos Aires, the poverty line basket increased by 5.6% in January due to rising food prices, exceeding the average inflation rate for the month.

JPMorgan Chase closed former President Donald Trump’s accounts in February 2021 following the January 6 Capitol attack, according to newly released documents related to Trump's lawsuit against the bank.

A staggering number of over 270,000 women and girls have gone missing in Madhya Pradesh from 2020 to January 2026, according to a report from the state assembly.

Wholesale inflation in Argentina decreased to 1.6% in January, lower than retail inflation which was at 2.9%.

Food prices in Estonia have risen by 6% since January last year, while some raw material prices have fallen by up to 70% globally.

Finland saw a record amount of electricity consumption in January 2023, totaling 9.6 terawatt-hours due to cold weather increasing heating needs.

In January, Finland experienced an unprecedented surge in electricity consumption due to extreme cold weather, reaching a record 9.6 terawatt-hours.

Finland experienced unprecedented electricity usage in January, reaching 9.6 terawatt-hours, primarily due to exceptionally cold weather.

A 54-year-old man was found dead in a sugarcane plantation in Quatá, Brazil, with a gunshot wound to the head and was reported missing since January 6.

A player from Corrientes province won $8 billion in the Quini 6 lottery draw held on January 15, 2023.

The number of employees in Finnish companies has been declining for two and a half years, with a 0.6% decrease reported in January compared to the previous year.

Greece recorded a primary surplus of €3.51 billion in January 2026, significantly surpassing the target established for that period.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that over 6,000 Russian drones attacked Ukraine in January, affecting all power plants in the country.

Car sales in Greece decreased by 4.1% in January 2026, while motorcycle sales saw a significant increase of 27.6%.

The USA secretly smuggled around 6,000 Starlink terminals into Iran following government crackdowns on demonstrations in January.

Braskem defaulted on a R$ 3.6 billion loan from Banco do Brasil but regularized the situation in January of this year.

The US reportedly supplied 6,000 Starlink satellite internet terminals to Iran to support anti-government protesters following violent crackdowns and internet blackouts in January.

Ecuador's Internal Revenue Service reports a 6.8% increase in sales in January 2026 compared to the previous year, particularly driven by growth in administrative services, real estate, and construction.