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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Proactive and expressive: Matildas' master plan for Asian Cup glory

The Matildas are preparing for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup with an innovative and bold strategy under their new coach, Joe Montemurro, aiming to secure their first trophy despite the challenges ahead.

Feb 26 • 18:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

The Narcissist is a Master of Gaslighting – 4 Sentences that Shout Warning

This article discusses the concept of gaslighting, particularly in the context of narcissistic individuals, highlighting the signs and psychological impacts of such behavior.

Feb 26 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Motta rules out opening CPI on Master: 'Not even if I wanted to'

The President of the Chamber, Hugo Motta, dismissed the possibility of opening a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) regarding the Banco Master fraud, citing regulatory constraints and existing investigations by other authorities.

Feb 26 • 15:50 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Challenge for the Shogi Master Title: Playoff Between Takumi Nagase and Tetsuro Itoh

The playoff for the challenge to the Shogi Master title will feature Takumi Nagase and Tetsuro Itoh after both players ended the final round of the A-Class rankings with equal records.

Feb 26 • 13:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motta defends Toffoli's actions and criticizes CPI for convocation on the Master case: 'They want to make a platform'

Hugo Motta, President of the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil, defends Minister Dias Toffoli's actions regarding the Master case and criticizes the Senate's CPI for political maneuvering.

Feb 26 • 13:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fictor Alimentos requests inclusion in the judicial recovery of its controlling company

Fictor Alimentos has requested to be included in the judicial recovery process of its parent company following adverse business impacts from the company's financial struggles.

Feb 26 • 13:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: BDP of Thursday, February 26, 2026

The article covers several significant incidents and developments in Brazil, including investigations of a judge for sexual abuse, rising casualties from floods in Minas Gerais, and a possible breakthrough in a CPI related to the Master case.

Feb 26 • 12:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BRB studies selling stakes in different subsidiaries as part of capitalization plan

BRB (Banco de Brasília) is considering selling minority stakes in its subsidiaries to raise funds due to financial issues following losses with Banco Master.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Benjamin Lavernhe, master of ceremonies for the 2036 César Awards: 'I have the fantasy of making an audience laugh'

Benjamin Lavernhe will host the 51st César Awards, focusing on humor and a more streamlined format for the event.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Masterpieces of a 16th-century master reunited. For the first time in 200 years

A unique exhibition featuring four paintings by Jacopo Tintoretto has brought together works that have not been seen together for over two centuries.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Analysis: The Organized Crime CPI gains explosive potential and can breach political shielding in the Master case

The Organized Crime Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) in Brazil has unexpectedly gained significant attention and power amid the ongoing crisis involving Banco Master.

Feb 26 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BRB proposes a capital injection of up to R$ 8.86 billion for the bank after losses with Master

BRB has proposed a capital injection of up to R$ 8.86 billion for its shareholders following losses related to Banco Master.

Feb 26 • 00:38 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Breaking News: Who Will Challenge Master Sota Fujii? The Longest Day in Shogi

The final matches of the 84th Shogi Master Championship's A-Class ranking battles will take place, with the chance to challenge reigning six-time champion Sota Fujii at stake.

Feb 25 • 23:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CPI of Crime bypasses Congress leadership and improvises Master CPI

Brazilian senators are attempting to establish a partial CPI focused on the Master case, amid obstacles posed by Congress leaders.

Feb 25 • 22:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BRB tried to overturn recommendation against the acquisition of Master made to the Central Bank

The former president of BRB sought to appeal a recommendation to the Central Bank that aimed to prevent the bank's acquisition of Master due to allegations of fraud and manipulation.

Feb 25 • 21:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Former banker Daniel Vorcaro is expected to testify in the Senate on the 10th

Former banker Daniel Vorcaro is scheduled to testify before the Senate's Economic Affairs Committee on March 10, following a rescheduling of his appearance.

Feb 25 • 18:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Achieving Classic Form in 10 Days for the Haanja Marathon - Puuluubi's Marko Veisson Accepts the Challenge

Marko Veisson, a member of the band Puuluup, aims to master classic-style skiing in ten days to participate in the 48th Haanja Marathon.

Feb 25 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CPI of Crime approves disclosure of company owned by Toffoli

The Organized Crime CPI approved a request for the disclosure of Maridt Participações, a company linked to Minister Dias Toffoli, in connection to its financial activities over the past years.

Feb 25 • 15:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senate Committee Sets New Date for Testimony of Vorcaro, Owner of Banco Master

The Senate's Economic Affairs Committee has rescheduled the testimony of Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro to March 10, at his defense's request.

Feb 25 • 15:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Who will challenge Master Sota Fujii... The final round of the A-class ranking tournament in Shizuoka on the 26th

The final match of the A-class ranking tournament to challenge Master Sota Fujii will take place in Shizuoka, involving top shogi players competing for the chance to face him.

Feb 25 • 10:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Quote of the Day from Epictetus: "No one is free who is not master of themselves"

The article discusses the resurgence of Stoicism, particularly through the thoughts of Epictetus, emphasizing the importance of self-control for true freedom.

Feb 25 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

New: Strategic Upgrade of the Port of Patras to Enhance Competitiveness

The upgrade of the Port of Patras is seen as a key step in boosting Greece's economic competitiveness and connectivity, following the approval of its Master Plan.

Feb 25 • 06:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Congress and Banco Master

The case of Banco Master has become highly controversial, with divisions in Congress over how to handle the investigations into the financial fraud.

Feb 25 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF government presents new project to try to rescue BRB, investigated in the Master case

The Federal District government has introduced a new project aimed at rescuing the Bank of Brasília, which is under investigation related to significant financial fraud.

Feb 25 • 01:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CVM has six accusations against Banco Master and Reag awaiting judgment

The Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM) has announced six accusations against Banco Master and Reag, awaiting judicial resolution amid ongoing financial fraud investigations.

Feb 24 • 23:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF government ignored MP warning while continuing negotiations to purchase Banco Master, documents indicate

The government of the Federal District of Brazil proceeded with plans to acquire Banco Master despite warnings from the Federal Public Ministry about the risks involved in the transaction.

Feb 24 • 22:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Master bank disappears with money aided by 'bogus R$ 500 million' and 'orgy'

The investigation reveals that the Master bank, which was essentially a sham, borrowed vast amounts it had no intention of repaying, resulting in a scandal involving inflated asset declarations and potential government complicity.

Feb 24 • 21:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Company linked to Banco Master bought share in oil well

Rubicão S.A., a company connected to Banco Master, acquired a 60% stake in an oil exploration field in Itaparica, Bahia.

Feb 24 • 18:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Master of Political Survival Has Ended. VZP Lost a Strong Leader

The article reports on the departure of a significant leader from VZP, an organization tied to political survival in Czechia.

Feb 24 • 17:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Recognition for Aldo Sessa, the master of Argentine photography who steps up his creative endeavors

Aldo Sessa, at 86 years old, has been honored as an eminent cultural figure in Argentina while continuing to explore his artistic passions in photography and painting.

Feb 24 • 16:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro will be heard in Senate committee next Tuesday and in person, says Renan Calheiros

Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, will testify in person before the Senate's Economic Affairs Committee next Tuesday as part of a significant investigation into financial fraud.

Feb 24 • 16:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Master scandal involved 'perverse alignment', says interim president of the CVM

The interim president of the CVM discussed the Master Bank scandal, highlighting a deceptive alignment of incentives between managers and investors.

Feb 24 • 16:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça gives 60 days for the Federal Police to deliver a complete report on Master and mentions authorities with privileged forum

Minister André Mendonça gives the Federal Police 60 days to submit a complete report on the Master Bank investigation, focusing on authorities who may be involved.

Feb 24 • 13:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Central Bank announces new liquidator for Banco Master

The Central Bank of Brazil has appointed a new liquidator for Banco Master due to health issues of the previous administrator.

Feb 24 • 09:57 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Annex of the National University of Arts in Pompeya

A proposed building within a master plan by students serves as an annex for the National University of Arts, located in Nueva Pompeya, Argentina.

Feb 24 • 09:01 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: This Might Be the Worst Master's Office in the Country

Lawyers in Mbombela claim that severe backlogs and inefficiencies at the Master's Office have resulted in unacceptable delays for clients.

Feb 24 • 06:54 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Antitrust Authority closes the procedure against FiberCop

The Italian Antitrust Authority has accepted commitments proposed by FiberCop and Tim, concluding a procedure related to their Master Service Agreement following the unbundling of the network in July 2024.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ibaneis' government in the DF admitted risks in the purchase of Master and defended the operation without prior audit

The government of Ibaneis Rocha in Brazil acknowledged the risks associated with the acquisition of most of Master bank by BRB but defended that the audit should occur only after the deal's validation.

Feb 24 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Decision on the Master's case remaining in the STF should occur in 60 days, after analysis of material seized by the PF

The Supreme Federal Court in Brazil will decide in 60 days whether the Master case will remain with the court or be sent to lower judiciary, following a thorough examination of seized materials.

Feb 24 • 01:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF government wants to use public properties as loan guarantees to save BRB, investigated in Master case

The government of the Federal District seeks to use public properties as collateral for loans to rescue the Brasília Bank, which is under investigation for fraudulent activities.

Feb 24 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PF details the investigation of the Master case in a 2-hour meeting at the Supreme Court

The Brazilian Federal Police detailed the status of the Master case investigation during a meeting with Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça.

Feb 24 • 00:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Penalties and investigations cannot be objects of political bargaining', says reader about proposal to cool CPI of the Master

A Brazilian reader expresses concern over proposed political compromises regarding investigations and penalties associated with former President Bolsonaro and a congressional CPI.

Feb 24 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In a new meeting with the Federal Police, Mendonça receives an update on the investigations into the Banco Master case

Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça received an update from the Federal Police regarding ongoing investigations into the Banco Master case.

Feb 23 • 23:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Data from the Master bank's secrecy breaches are with the Federal Police with no forecast to return to the CPI, say lawmakers

Lawmakers report that information obtained from the breaches of banking, tax, and telecommunication secrecy of the Master bank's owner is currently held by the Federal Police without a timeline for its return to the investigation committee.

Feb 23 • 22:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Is someone going to break the cover-up operation?

There are senators interested in exposing the centrão in the Master case.

Feb 23 • 21:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

The Master and Margarita: Bulgakov in the Interrogation Room

Russian director Timofej Kuljabin's radical staging of Bulgakov's classic novel 'The Master and Margarita' at Schauspiel Frankfurt leaves key characters absent from the narrative.

Feb 23 • 20:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senate Commission will decide on Tuesday regarding Vorcaro's testimony, says Renan

The Senate's Economic Affairs Committee in Brazil will decide on Tuesday about the testimony request from Daniel Vorcaro, head of Banco Master, amid a significant financial fraud investigation.

Feb 23 • 19:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Zara Larsson on the master's music choice: 'Gives me shivers'

Double Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu chose to skate to Zara Larsson's music at the exhibition gala in Milan.

Feb 23 • 18:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Aspiring Psychotherapists: Bachelor, Master, Dead End

Many psychology students in Germany are frustrated due to a lack of training positions, which hampers their ability to reliably plan their professional future.

Feb 23 • 18:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

GDF sanctions Territorial Ordering Master Plan; understand what changes

The government of the Federal District in Brazil has sanctioned a new Territorial Ordering Master Plan that will guide urban growth and sustainability over the next decade.

Feb 23 • 15:08 UTC

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