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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Merchant injured after being hit by a tree in São Cristóvão

A merchant in São Cristóvão was injured when a tree fell on him, but he was treated and released from the hospital with minor injuries.

Feb 28 • 16:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Actress Becomes Romantic in the Arms of Millionaire Businessman, Relationship Confirmed!

Bollywood actress Tripti Dimri has sparked relationship rumors after sharing intimate photos with her rumored boyfriend Sam Merchant at her birthday party.

Feb 28 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The Homeless Man and the Merchant, Those Broken Lives Among the Wreckage of the 9

The article reports on the tragic accident that led to the death of Ferdinando Favia, a street vendor, after being thrown from a tram in Milan.

Feb 28 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'It sounded like a bomb had fallen,' says merchant who heard loud noise in Rio; check out residents' accounts

'It sounded like a bomb had fallen,' says merchant about a loud noise heard in cities in Rio de Janeiro, with locals sharing their experiences and speculating on its origin.

Feb 27 • 15:46 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Washington is moving to punish a Swiss bank for its ties to Iran and Syria

The U.S. Treasury Department is proposing to sever Swiss Bank 'M. Beyer Merchant' from the American financial system over allegations of unlawful support for entities linked to Iran, Russia, and Venezuela.

Feb 27 • 08:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Cylinder bought from a scrap dealer caused panic in the entire area

A gas leak from a cylinder purchased by a local merchant in Indore led to panic and health issues among residents.

Feb 27 • 01:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

US: Trial begins in New York against Pakistani national for plotting the murder of Trump

A trial has commenced in New York against Pakistani national Asif Merchant for allegedly conspiring to commit political murders, including that of Donald Trump.

Feb 26 • 20:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

"We need your collaboration of $10,000": extortionists demand money from a merchant to free a supposed gang leader in northern Guayaquil

In northern Guayaquil, extortionists are reportedly demanding $10,000 from local merchants, using intimidation tactics to enforce their demands.

Feb 26 • 16:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire destroys stalls in the model market in the Varadouro neighborhood of João Pessoa

A fire at the Varadouro model market in João Pessoa destroyed nine merchant stalls, causing significant damage to local businesses.

Feb 26 • 12:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Criminals pretend to be lawyer, judge, and prosecutor and simulate virtual hearing to scam merchant in PR

A merchant in Paranavaí, Brazil, was scammed after criminals posed as legal figures and conducted a fake virtual hearing.

Feb 25 • 22:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect involved in the death of a merchant in 2024 is arrested in Campos

A suspect has been arrested in Campos dos Goytacazes for involvement in the murder of merchant Luciana da Penha Santos Barbosa, marking the second such arrest in the investigation this month.

Feb 25 • 21:07 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Winter storms reveal possible 17th-century shipwreck tied to armed Caribbean voyages

Recent winter storms in the UK have exposed the remains of a 17th-century shipwreck believed to be 'The Fame,' a Dutch merchant vessel that sank in 1631.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Luis Morales, merchant and Otomi indigenous person, takes Sergio Mayer's place in the Chamber of Deputies

Luis Morales has been sworn in as a federal deputy in place of Sergio Mayer, who took an indefinite leave to join a reality TV show.

Feb 25 • 04:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: police arrest suspect in robbery of merchant in housing complex in Macapá

An 18-year-old man was arrested as a suspect in a robbery at a store in the Miracema Housing Complex in Macapá, Brazil, where security footage captured the crime.

Feb 24 • 21:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: In the midst of the tragedy of rain in MG, a man attempts to steal a merchant's sound box affected by flooding and is stopped by the police

Police prevented a man from stealing a sound system from a flood-affected vendor in Ubá, Brazil.

Feb 24 • 21:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man is arrested by the Federal Police for selling contraband electronic cigarettes in Açailândia

A merchant in Açailândia was arrested for selling contraband electronic cigarettes as part of a federal operation targeting smuggling.

Feb 24 • 17:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Merchant shot in his own establishment for refusing to pay fee to gang in Ceará

A merchant in Sobral, Ceará, was shot in his own store after refusing to pay a fee demanded by a criminal gang.

Feb 24 • 10:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

In 174 countries, the 5,800 ships of the Greek-owned fleet

The Greek shipping fleet made over 160,000 port calls in 2023 across 174 countries, highlighting its global presence and economic significance.

Feb 24 • 09:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Jörg Woltmann: From Merchant to Porcelain Patron

Jörg Woltmann, a banker, saved the Royal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin from bankruptcy twenty years ago and is now shaping its future.

Feb 23 • 21:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Publicist is assaulted by bar owner after asking her husband for a cigarette in downtown SP; merchant claims it was self-defense

A publicist was assaulted by the bar owner in São Paulo after asking her husband for a cigarette, with the bar owner claiming she acted in self-defense.

Feb 23 • 21:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Is the actress secretly dating a millionaire businessman? Pictures reveal the truth!

Bollywood actress Tripti Dimri celebrated her 32nd birthday with rumored boyfriend Sam Merchant, sparking speculation about their relationship.

Feb 23 • 11:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

One inmate and four women involved in extortion of a merchant in Santo Domingo: they demanded $5,500 under threats

Five individuals, including one inmate and four women, were arrested for extorting a merchant in Ecuador, demanding $5,500 while making threats regarding his and his family's safety.

Feb 22 • 13:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Merchant suffered over R$ 100,000 loss after bar, home, and car were set on fire by man demanding alcohol

A merchant in Carnaubal, Brazil, suffered significant losses after a man he refused to serve alcohol set fire to his bar, house, and car, totaling over R$ 100,000 in damages.

Feb 22 • 11:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Merchant arrested after insulting and hitting ex-sister-in-law with cancer in public: 'I don't want her talking to my children'

A merchant in Brazil was arrested for verbally and physically assaulting her ex-sister-in-law, who is battling cancer, in a public space over personal grievances regarding interactions with children.

Feb 20 • 16:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested on suspicion of killing merchant who was missing in Ceará

A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Ceará, Brazil, for the suspected murder of a 25-year-old merchant who had been missing for two days.

Feb 20 • 15:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect in the murder of a merchant arrested in Teresina; victim was killed by rocks

A suspect has been arrested in Teresina in connection with the murder of merchant Joildo Sousa Furtado, who was found dead in his home.

Feb 20 • 14:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Customer was denied an energy drink, revealing video led to merchant's exit from the store

A merchant in a North Karelian market was forced to leave after a customer, a Romani woman, was refused service and recorded the incident, highlighting discrimination issues.

Feb 20 • 14:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Merchant shot dead after criminal announces robbery at a car wash in Caruaru; VIDEO

A 38-year-old merchant was shot dead after a criminal announced a robbery inside a car wash in Caruaru, Pernambuco.

Feb 20 • 12:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

'Red Fairy' Becomes the Young Bride of the Ambani Family, Showcasing Glamour in a Red Gown

Radhika Merchant dazzled in a bright red gown at a wedding reception, attracting significant attention with her stunning fashion sense.

Feb 20 • 11:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Find out who the merchant is that went viral with humorous videos about tall grass, potholes, and dirt in the interior of SP

Anna Pigatin, a merchant from São Carlos, Brazil, gained viral fame for her humorous videos highlighting local maintenance issues like tall grass, potholes, and dirty pools.

Feb 19 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Merchant Goes Viral with Humorous Critique of Tall Grass and Potholes in the Interior of SP

A merchant in São Carlos, Brazil, gained viral attention on social media for her humorous videos highlighting the city's maintenance issues, such as overgrown grass and potholes.

Feb 18 • 11:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

They demanded $15,000 from the merchant: Police capture those involved who operated from El Rodeo

The police in Ecuador have dismantled an extortion network operating from a penitentiary in El Rodeo, capturing several suspects who had been threatening a local merchant for $15,000.

Feb 17 • 21:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

UBA revamps agency, merchant banking services

The United Bank for Africa has launched a new Aggregator Sales Structure to enhance its Agency Banking Network and promote financial inclusion in Nigeria.

Feb 12 • 01:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Hidden passage linked to Underground Railroad found in New York museum

A hidden passage linked to the Underground Railroad has been discovered in the Merchant’s House Museum in Manhattan, suggesting it was a refuge for escaped slaves during the civil war.

Feb 11 • 18:08 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Sensational discovery in Moscow: nearly 20,000 silver coins found during the restoration of a historic merchant house

An extraordinary treasure of nearly 20,000 silver coins was discovered behind a stone wall during the restoration of a 17th-century merchant house in Moscow.

Feb 10 • 14:03 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

USA warns ships against sailing through the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. government has issued a warning to American merchant vessels about the risks of navigating through the Strait of Hormuz due to recent incidents involving Iranian forces attempting to board ships.

Feb 9 • 17:08 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Tequila Mayor Hit Merchant in the Street for Refusing to Pay Extortion

Diego Rivera Navarro, the mayor of Tequila, Jalisco, was arrested for extorting both street vendors and large companies, including José Cuervo.

Feb 9 • 13:58 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

SSPC agent witnessed Diego Rivera's aggression against a merchant

A federal agent witnessed the mayor of Tequila, Diego Rivera Navarro, assaulting and extorting a vendor, leading to an accusation of suspected links with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

Feb 8 • 20:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Crime in San Isidro: last suspect arrested for the murder of a 72-year-old merchant

The last suspect in the murder of a 72-year-old merchant in San Isidro has been arrested by the police.

Feb 8 • 16:18 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Exclusive: Iran, massacre under a blackout

The documentary from FRANCE 24 chronicles significant events in Iran between December 28, 2025, and early January, starting with the merchant strike in Tehran's Grand Bazaar amidst a blackout.

Feb 6 • 18:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Three alleged members of Los Lagartos arrested for extortion in southern Guayaquil

Police arrested three alleged members of Los Lagartos in southern Guayaquil linked to extortions, caught in the act during an operation in the Guasmo and Isla Trinitaria sectors, where they had threatened a merchant for a large sum of money via digital communications.

Feb 5 • 11:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

EXTRAORDINARY FIND: A rare Roman-era shipwreck discovered off the coast of Italy

An exceptionally well-preserved Roman-era merchant shipwreck, laden with amphorae of the prized fermented fish sauce garum, has been discovered off the southern coast of Italy near the historical town of Gallipoli.

Feb 5 • 08:29 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Coronation Merchant Bank seeks African prominence at 10

Coronation Merchant Bank aims to be a leading player in the African banking sector as it celebrates its 10th anniversary in Lagos.

Feb 5 • 00:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FBNQuest Merchant Bank renamed Quest Merchant Bank

FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited has officially changed its name to Quest Merchant Bank Limited following all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals.

Feb 4 • 03:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Chinese merchant ships armed: here are the Beijing armed merchant vessels

China is developing its Q-Ship project, installing weapon systems on merchant vessels to enhance their military capabilities, akin to recent practices by Israel and Iran.

Feb 3 • 12:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Chinese merchant convicted of 'extreme cruelty' against 26 dogs in SP; 12 died

A Chinese merchant in São Paulo has been convicted of extreme cruelty for mistreating 26 dogs, resulting in the death of 12 after rescue due to severe conditions.

Feb 3 • 08:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

60-year-old female merchant working alone robbed and stabbed a witness, 50-year-old urgently arrested

A 50-year-old man was arrested after he robbed a 60-year-old woman working alone in a store and stabbed a witness who tried to intervene in Gwangju, South Korea.

Feb 3 • 01:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Gay Merchant: "I spent 10,000 euros on the operation of a friend of my wife who was becoming paralyzed. And now she jumps and has sex"

In an interview, a gay merchant discusses his extravagant spending on a friend's life-changing operation and reflects on his connections to celebrities.

Jan 11 • 23:09 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Merchant from Venice Spent 17 Years in China. His Book Was a Great Hit

Marco Polo, a 13th and 14th-century Venetian merchant and explorer, is renowned for his writings that provide essential insights into the cultures of the Far East, particularly China, which significantly influenced European understanding of Asia during the Middle Ages.

Jan 8 • 07:19 UTC

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