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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Teen boys driving homophobic attacks in NSW, police data reveals

Police data indicates that teenage boys are significantly responsible for a surge in anti-LGBTQIA+ violence in New South Wales, with nearly 200 incidents reported this year.

Feb 26 • 22:09 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kobe University to Establish Major Course for Data Science Human Resource Development from 2027

Kobe University plans to introduce a specialized graduate program focused on data science beginning in April 2027 to meet the growing demand for skilled data analysts.

Feb 26 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The official tourism figures break a trend and no longer report on dollars

Argentina's official tourism statistics show a reversal in trends, with increased inbound tourism and decreased outbound tourism, while no longer providing dollar inflow and outflow data due to political controversies.

Feb 26 • 20:50 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Using AI for Cancer Treatment. The Era of Human Evaluation of Biological Experiments is Over, Says Data Scientist Kováč

Michal Kováč discusses the growing importance of artificial intelligence in the field of life sciences and cancer treatment.

Feb 26 • 19:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inmet conducts technical visit for the installation of a new meteorological station in Petrópolis

Petrópolis is set to receive a new meteorological station to improve weather data accuracy following a technical visit by Inmet and local officials.

Feb 26 • 18:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ENELI KINDSIKO ⟩ Ideological message diverts attention from the actual questions of the Human Development Report

The article critiques Peeter Espak's analysis of the 2026 Human Development Report, emphasizing the importance of understanding the data comprehensively.

Feb 26 • 18:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Strong gender stereotypes still prevail in family and home life, according to survey data

A survey reveals that while 68% of Latvians believe gender equality exists, outdated gender roles persist in family and home settings.

Feb 26 • 15:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Layoffs at the State Data Agency: 57 Employees Will Lost Their Jobs

57 employees are set to be laid off as part of a restructuring at the State Data Agency in Lithuania.

Feb 26 • 14:54 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Last year, the number of petty thefts increased in the country

Last year, Latvia saw a slight increase in the number of criminal offenses, particularly petty thefts, according to police data.

Feb 26 • 14:45 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

300,000 Chrome users hit by fake AI extensions

A dangerous campaign has led to over 300,000 Chrome users installing fake AI extensions that collect sensitive personal information.

Feb 26 • 14:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

How healthy is your hometown? The new tool from the Health Development Institute provides the answer

The Health Development Institute has created 12 new dynamic data dashboards to improve the accessibility of health data in Estonia.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Enrollment in daycare and preschool falls again in Brazil in 2025

The number of children enrolled in early childhood education in Brazil decreased again in 2025, according to the School Census data.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

How much does education cost in different types of schools in Lithuania?

A new database created by the organization 'Education #1' provides detailed financial data on the costs of student education across various school types in Lithuania.

Feb 26 • 13:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Sainsbury's and Argos to axe 300 jobs in major restructure

Sainsbury's and Argos plan to eliminate 300 jobs as part of a major restructuring of their technology and data teams and head office.

Feb 26 • 12:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Data Protection: USA: Transparent Tourists

The US government is considering new regulations that would require travelers to disclose social media accounts and email addresses upon entry.

Feb 26 • 12:23 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Zimbabwe backs out of ‘lopsided’ US health deal

Zimbabwe has withdrawn from a proposed health funding agreement with the United States, denouncing the deal as unequal and requiring the sharing of sensitive health information.

Feb 26 • 12:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIKTORIA LADÕNSKAJA-KUBITS ⟩ Stuck in Victim Syndrome: Ida-Virumaa

The columnist Viktoria Ladõnskaja-Kubits discusses the challenges faced by Ida-Virumaa and the need for a deeper understanding of the region beyond data and headlines.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Chubu Electric President Promises to 'Promptly Submit' Data on Fraud Following Regulatory Committee's Indication

Chubu Electric's president acknowledged the insufficient documentation during a press conference and pledged to provide necessary records regarding the fraudulent data concerning earthquake motion standards used for the Hamaoka nuclear power plant.

Feb 26 • 11:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Workers face 'surprise' HMRC letter with '£641 bill'

UK workers are advised to take immediate action regarding a potential tax bill of £641 on their savings interest following new HMRC data indicating a significant increase in those affected.

Feb 26 • 11:03 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

According to Patel, the FBI obtained his data during the Biden administration

Kash Patel alleged that the FBI obtained his and Susie Wiles' phone records during the Biden administration as part of an investigation into Donald Trump.

Feb 26 • 10:59 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Wiretapping: 8-Year Prison Sentence for Surveillance

A court in Greece sentenced four defendants to eight years in prison for violations related to wiretapping and breaches of personal data laws, pending appeal.

Feb 26 • 10:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Julius Kivimäki, sentenced to prison, has left Finland

Julius Kivimäki, who was recently sentenced to nearly seven years in prison, has reportedly left Finland, expressing disappointment through his lawyer after the appellate court's ruling was increased by eight months.

Feb 26 • 09:29 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: What Do the Latest Polls Say in Major Cities?

The article discusses the latest polling data regarding the upcoming municipal elections in France's largest cities, scheduled for March.

Feb 26 • 09:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Data for roughly 200,000 Coupang users in Taiwan compromised in last year’s leak

Coupang has confirmed that around 200,000 Taiwanese user accounts were part of a significant data breach affecting its global customer base last year.

Feb 26 • 09:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The gap between women's and men's pension amounts. New Eurostat data

New Eurostat data reveals that women's pensions across the EU are generally lower than men's, with Poland seeing a significant but smaller gap of 14.5% in favor of men.

Feb 26 • 09:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Roraima records five times more heat spots in February 2026

Roraima has reported a fivefold increase in the number of heat spots in February 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, according to government data.

Feb 26 • 09:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Rolls-Royce profit soars on strong engines performance

Rolls-Royce has reported a significant increase in net profit, more than doubling its earnings from the previous year due to strong demand for aircraft engines and data center power systems.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Is it true that crime in the US is at its lowest level in history, as Trump says?

Trump claimed that the crime rate is now the lowest since 1900, but recent data shows this is only true for homicide rates and not for violent crimes overall.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How long will the F-16s be operational: data and questions behind the purchase of planes from Denmark

Argentina's government has announced the purchase of 24 F-16 fighter jets from Denmark, originally from the 1980s, raising concerns over their operational lifespan despite claims they can remain in service for 25 to 30 more years.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Employees reported inappropriate behavior - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs took the leaks to the police

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Finland has reported two suspected data leaks to the police involving inappropriate behavior by ambassadors, following complaints from employees.

Feb 26 • 08:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lethal and Thorough 'Coupang Play' [Cosmopolitan]

Coupang's interim CEO Harold Rogers recently appeared before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee amid ongoing scrutiny over alleged discrimination against American tech firms by the Korean government, following a massive data breach involving sensitive customer information.

Feb 26 • 08:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Constitutional Court Dismisses Constitutional Petition Against Government's Provision of 'Immigration Biometrics' to Private Firms

The Constitutional Court dismissed a petition claiming the government's act of providing biometric data collected for immigration management purposes to private companies was unconstitutional.

Feb 26 • 08:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Did you buy a smart vacuum cleaner? What really happens to your data?

A Spanish programmer discovered a security vulnerability in DJI devices, revealing potential risks of data breaches from smart home devices like vacuum cleaners.

Feb 26 • 08:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Yle: Google's Major Purchase in Northern Ostrobothnia

Google has purchased 900 hectares of land in Vaalan, Northern Ostrobothnia, for the construction of a data center.

Feb 26 • 08:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Google has purchased land in Vala for a possible data center

Google has acquired a large plot of land in the municipality of Vala for potential construction of a data center.

Feb 26 • 07:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What happens to your data on the internet when you die? Find out how to create your digital inheritance

The article discusses the concept of digital inheritance and the complexities surrounding the management of a deceased person's online data.

Feb 26 • 06:01 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

No Births in Røyrvik

In 2025, Røyrvik experienced no births for the first time since 2022, according to new data from Statistics Norway.

Feb 26 • 04:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Daily meat expense of ₹35,000 for Kuno's cheetahs, reveals government

The Madhya Pradesh government spends approximately ₹35,000 daily to feed cheetahs in Kuno National Park, as revealed in recent legislative assembly data.

Feb 26 • 04:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From Bitcoin to AI: Crypto Miners Reinvent Themselves as Data Centers to Survive

Crypto mining companies are adapting to the decline of Bitcoin mining by transforming into data centers that cater to the growing demand for artificial intelligence.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Samsung users report tormenting issues - 'Shoddy service'

Dozens of Finnish users are experiencing severe problems with their Samsung phones following the latest software update, including issues with their SIM cards and data loss.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Turn in the Case of the Lisbon Embassy – The Foreign Ministry Filed a Request for Investigation

The Finnish Foreign Ministry has filed a police report regarding issues at the Lisbon embassy, citing a data leak as the reason for the investigation.

Feb 26 • 04:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Does Prohibition Pay Off? The Latest Data from the Largest Cities Surprises

New data from Poland reveals that the economic costs of alcohol consumption range from 0.9% to 2.5% of GDP, amounting to significant figures that could exceed 100 billion PLN by 2026.

Feb 26 • 03:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Does Prohibition Pay Off? Data from Major Cities Surprises

A report highlights the significant economic and social costs associated with alcohol consumption in Poland, estimating that these costs could exceed 100 billion PLN by 2026.

Feb 26 • 03:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Energy is the main bottleneck for the advancement of data centers, says Ascenty

Ascenty, a Brazilian data center construction company, expresses optimism about the approval of a new tax regime but cites energy distribution issues as a potential hindrance to expansion.

Feb 26 • 02:11 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China extends tech lead over South Korea and surpasses Japan, Seoul’s ranking data shows

China has advanced its technological capabilities, surpassing Japan and extending its lead over South Korea, according to a report from South Korea's Ministry of Science.

Feb 26 • 01:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Utsunomiya University Professor Engages in Misconduct in Paper Using Generative AI for Data Acquisition; University Considers Disciplinary Action

A Utsunomiya University professor is under investigation for academic misconduct related to a paper that improperly used generative AI to collect data.

Feb 26 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Senate does not vote on Redata and government tries to find an alternative to avoid ending the benefit

The Brazilian Senate did not vote on the Redata bill, aimed at providing tax exemptions for data centers, prompting the government to seek alternatives to retain the benefit.

Feb 26 • 00:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Local Critical Systems Under Cyber Threat: How to Secure Municipal Services?

Local government entities in Poland are facing increasing risks of cyberattacks that target not only administrative data but also the infrastructure managing municipal services.

Feb 25 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Saresp indicates recovery of learning in the region, but scores still do not reach pre-pandemic levels

Data from the Saresp assessment system show that while there is some recovery in learning outcomes among students in the Vale do Paraíba, scores remain below pre-pandemic levels, particularly in Language and Mathematics.

Feb 25 • 22:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alcolumbre does not schedule special taxation for data centers; Haddad speaks of 'sovereignty' and that there is a solution if Congress wants

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad emphasized the importance of a special taxation regime to attract data centers as a matter of 'digital sovereignty', as the Senate President has not yet scheduled a vote on the approved measure from the Chamber of Deputies.

Feb 25 • 22:56 UTC

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