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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Banksy's hidden life from 'millions to name change and famous sidekick'

A new report claims to reveal the true identity of the elusive street artist Banksy as Robin Gunningham, now going by David Jones, after a year-long investigation by Reuters.

Mar 22 • 08:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Jessica Foster: How a 'Fake American Recruit' Deceived Millions of Followers?

Jessica Foster, a fictitious character generated using artificial intelligence, amassed millions of followers online by deceiving them into believing she was a real military recruit.

Mar 22 • 07:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

When Goethe 'Resurrected' Thales

The article addresses the significance of World Water Day amidst ongoing conflicts, highlighting the dire circumstances under which millions lack access to clean water as nations invest in arms rather than infrastructure.

Mar 22 • 05:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Michal Ernée: DNA analysis used to take years and cost hundreds of millions of dollars; today it takes only minutes

This article discusses the significant advancements in DNA analysis technology that have drastically reduced the time and cost associated with it.

Mar 22 • 05:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

‘Tired Ears’: millions of older adults suffer from a costly disease that isolates them and is not funded by public healthcare

Millions of older adults in Spain suffer from presbycusis, a hearing impairment that isolates them and lacks funding from public healthcare.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A game with millions of losers

The article explores the detrimental mindset in contemporary society that equates negotiation and compassion with defeat, framing interactions as zero-sum games.

Mar 22 • 03:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

You may have paid HMRC too much tax and not realise - check if you are 'out of pocket'

Experts warn that millions of UK taxpayers may be owed refunds due to errors in PAYE tax codes.

Mar 21 • 16:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO INTERVIEW: 'I do not crave Marek's millions!' Silvia Ilves and her fiancé before the wedding: about the prenuptial agreement, future children, and life after the wedding

Silvia Ilves and her fiancé Marek share their thoughts on love, marriage, and their future together during an emotional moment at the Estonian Wedding Fair 2026.

Mar 21 • 15:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US man pleads guilty to defrauding music streamers out of millions using AI

A North Carolina man has admitted to defrauding music streaming services by using AI-generated songs and bots to artificially inflate listen counts and royal revenues.

Mar 21 • 15:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

He created music with AI, used bots, and scammed Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and Amazon for 8 million dollars

A North Carolina musician, Michael Smith, pled guilty to a massive digital fraud scheme involving AI-generated music and bots that generated millions in royalties from major streaming platforms.

Mar 21 • 14:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Reindeer damage compensated without sight, millions of euros – we followed the inspectors' journey to the carcass

In Finland, the number of reindeer killed by predators has surged, leading to significant compensation payouts by the state.

Mar 21 • 13:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Rare interview: Now the fresh CEO of the controversial bank opens up

The new CEO of Oma Säästöpankki, Karri Alameri, discusses restoring trust and acquiring new customers following a significant scandal involving millions in losses.

Mar 21 • 11:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Frustration, anger, confusion’: Trump administration leaves millions without clear path to paying off student loans

A federal appeals court has ordered the end of the Biden administration's Save Plan for student loan repayment, creating uncertainty for millions of borrowers.

Mar 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

AI-Generated Pet Minidramas Have Millions of Views on Chinese Networks; Watch the Video

Short videos featuring anthropomorphized pets created by AI are garnering millions of views on Chinese social media.

Mar 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Teflon Elon: Court rules he defrauded investors. This could cost him a lot.

A court has found that Elon Musk defrauded Twitter investors by misleading them about the social media firm's value, which could result in him owing hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars in damages.

Mar 21 • 10:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

BTS's comeback album sold millions immediately

BTS's new album 'Arigang' achieved immediate success, selling nearly four million copies on its release day as the band returns to the concert stage.

Mar 21 • 06:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Millions of shoppers warned 'never use this option' to pay for goods

A consumer rights expert warns shoppers about the dangers of direct bank payments, urging caution in both online and in-person purchases.

Mar 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

In Pictures.. Millions of Muslims Perform Eid al-Fitr Prayer

Millions of Muslims around the world participated in Eid al-Fitr prayers amid rising global tensions and conflicts.

Mar 21 • 05:18 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

From Carpentry Dream to Million-Euro Turnover: Family Business 'Woodheart' Secures a Place in the European Market

Latvian family business 'Woodheart' has successfully expanded its interior design solutions across Europe, achieving millions in turnover.

Mar 21 • 04:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Bank '£430 penalty' warning as millions face losing out

Experts warn that millions could face a £430 shortfall in returns due to a 'loyalty penalty' as banks compete for new deposits during the ISA season.

Mar 21 • 01:49 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Kathy Ireland reveals 'big red flag' that exposed alleged $100M ‘unconscionable’ betrayal

Kathy Ireland claims in a lawsuit against her former business managers that they betrayed her by allegedly stealing millions from her and her family.

Mar 20 • 22:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"The money for crypto assets is over there": the French Ledger opens an office in New York to get closer to Wall Street

French company Ledger has opened a new office in New York, investing millions to strengthen its presence in the U.S. crypto market amid increasing institutional interest.

Mar 20 • 19:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Ivica Granić: The man who killed millions by taking on God's role has died

Prominent American scientist Paul R. Ehrlich, known for his controversial book 'The Population Bomb', passed away at the age of 94, leaving a lasting impact on global population policies.

Mar 20 • 16:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The pressure is immense as K-pop group BTS returns before millions

BTS, the world's most successful K-pop group, is making a highly anticipated return after a long hiatus, with a concert in Seoul expected to attract over 250,000 fans and a worldwide livestream on Netflix.

Mar 20 • 16:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The 'Mannat' of a 25-Year-Old YouTuber Will Leave You Amazed, Costing Millions

A 25-year-old YouTuber, Sourav Joshi, has transformed his life and that of his family through vlogging, recently completing a lavish new home reminiscent of Shah Rukh Khan's 'Mannat' with a cost running into millions.

Mar 20 • 15:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Will millions of children’s education be destroyed by war? Watch this report

According to a report by Save the Children, 520 million children in war-affected areas of the Middle East are deprived of education.

Mar 20 • 14:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Fraud of Millions with Fake Gold Biscuit

A police operation has busted an interstate gang in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district for cheating a man of 1.5 million rupees by giving him a fake gold biscuit.

Mar 20 • 13:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Lawyer charged with serious commercial money laundering

A defense attorney in Sweden has been charged with serious commercial money laundering for allegedly allowing his law firm’s client account to process millions in suspect transactions.

Mar 20 • 12:05 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Germany liquidated networks of mass cyber attacks

Germany has dismantled networks used for mass cyber attacks that consisted of millions of compromised internet devices.

Mar 20 • 10:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Five million drivers need to 'take action' in 2026 or face penalties

Analysis reveals that millions of UK drivers must renew their driving licenses by 2026 to avoid penalties, with a significant number already driving with expired licenses.

Mar 20 • 10:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Prague Has the Most Modern Water Management System in Europe. It Cost Hundreds of Millions

Prague has implemented the most advanced water management system in Europe at a significant cost.

Mar 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Thousands of debtors, millions of euros: fathers avoiding child support hurt Estonian mothers

The article discusses the child support payment issues in Estonia, highlighting that many fathers evade their responsibilities, adversely affecting mothers and children.

Mar 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

MTK's desperate plea: Food production is heading for a crisis

The Finnish Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Owners (MTK) warns that the war in Iran could lead to hundreds of millions of euros in additional costs for agriculture, exacerbating the ongoing economic crisis in crop production.

Mar 20 • 07:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Residents and companies owe millions of euros to the state: unpaid fines will be collected by the State Tax Inspectorate from July

The State Tax Inspectorate in Lithuania will change its approach to collecting unpaid fines from residents and businesses, only involving bailiffs in cases where direct collection from bank accounts fails.

Mar 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Not only anti-aircraft batteries protect the Arab coasts of the Gulf

Millions of immigrants continue to work in the Arabian Peninsula monarchies despite the threat of Iranian missiles and drones.

Mar 20 • 04:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Fraud Network on Instagram, 12th Pass Gang Loots Millions from Their Room

A cyber fraud ring operating from Bagpat, Uttar Pradesh, has been uncovered, revealing an extensive operation exploiting online platforms like Instagram and Facebook to scam users.

Mar 20 • 04:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

A small detail and a tiny apartment shone in an unrecognizable way. A reconstruction costing millions was not necessary

A budget-friendly renovation of a historical apartment in Prague demonstrates how minimal interventions can significantly enhance living spaces without major expenses.

Mar 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who is Ian Lucas, the winner of MasterChef Celebrity: millions of followers, family profile, and a controversial romance

Ian Lucas, a popular YouTuber, won the MasterChef Celebrity competition in Argentina, showcasing his culinary skills and personal backstory.

Mar 20 • 03:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Millions of DWP PIP claimants urged to 'have their say' as deadline set

Nearly 4 million PIP claimants in the UK are invited to participate in a crucial review of the benefit system by providing their feedback before a set deadline.

Mar 20 • 02:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The plot that 'dressed' the homeless in Madrid to defraud millions with luxury cars exposes the largest identity document forgery laboratory

Spanish police have uncovered a sophisticated document forgery operation linked to a criminal organization that fraudulently acquired luxury vehicles.

Mar 19 • 22:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Carrot farmers lose millions in cargo and wasted crops due to Iran war

Western Australia's carrot farmers are facing significant losses due to the conflict in the Middle East, impacting their main export market.

Mar 19 • 21:50 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kotka: an official could receive a large bonus from millions earned for the state

Entrepreneur Taavi Kotka suggests that officials who successfully implement highly profitable projects should receive bonuses of up to half a million euros.

Mar 19 • 20:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Fire again at the company in Otrokovice, damages amount to millions

A fire broke out again at a company in Otrokovice, causing millions in damages.

Mar 19 • 19:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It is official: acceptable identification documents at TSA security control

The TSA has updated the list of acceptable identification documents for air travelers in the United States, affecting millions of passengers.

Mar 19 • 18:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mystery of Meghan's millions as jam deal collapses and 'stock lies unsold'

The Duchess of Sussex has reportedly parted ways with Netflix, raising questions about the future of her lifestyle brand amidst unsold stock and unfulfilled projects.

Mar 19 • 17:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How many millions of pesos does the winner of MasterChef Celebrity take home

The final of MasterChef Celebrity in Argentina will see Ian Lucas and Sofía Gonet compete for a prize of 50 million pesos.

Mar 19 • 16:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Roman Giertych, 'Seal' and the Millions for Blocking Swiss Franc Borrowers

The article investigates the financial practices of Getin Noble Bank regarding Swiss franc mortgages, highlighting alleged legal collaborations and the impact on borrowers.

Mar 19 • 15:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

The Millions Come Into Play: This Is How the Squads of the Champions League Quarter-Finalists Are Valued

The article discusses the squad values and star players of the eight teams that qualified for the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.

Mar 19 • 14:28 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Millions of children out of school: Yemen's education system on its knees

Yemen's education system is collapsing, with nearly 4 million children out of school due to the prolonged conflict and associated hardships.

Mar 19 • 13:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Lapland Welfare Area Surprised: The Economy Turned to Surplus

The Lapland Welfare Area unexpectedly reported a surplus for the previous year, shifting from a projected deficit of millions.

Mar 19 • 13:00 UTC

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