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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar votes for Vorcaro to remain in prison, but says Mendonça used 'clichés' to justify the measure

Minister Gilmar Mendes has voted to keep former banker Daniel Vorcaro in prison, criticizing his colleague André Mendonça for using superficial arguments to support the decision.

Mar 20 • 21:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Kaczyński Tempts Confederation Voters with Czarnek. What Do the Polls Show?

Jarosław Kaczyński is attempting to win back voters who have shifted to the Confederation party by promoting Przemysław Czarnek as a candidate for prime minister, using aggressive rhetoric against the left and promoting Poland's Christian roots.

Mar 20 • 18:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Poland abandons plans for a cross-border training ground with Lithuania, but will start using its neighbor's facility

Lithuania's Defense Minister announced that Polish troops will now use the Kapčiamiestis training ground, which was not centrally focused on joint construction despite previous rumors.

Mar 20 • 17:56 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Federal Minister of the Interior: Even the SPD is Now Glad about Alexander Dobrindt

The SPD acknowledges that Alexander Dobrindt has been crucial in facilitating government negotiations, often using informal meetings to break deadlocks.

Mar 20 • 06:29 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What Trump Asked Japan to 'Step Up' Regarding the Situation in Iran

In a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi, President Trump emphasized the need for Japan to enhance its support concerning the issues surrounding Iran, using the phrase 'step up' to convey expectations.

Mar 19 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Minister Terras: I have sat on a tractor and even gone shopping

Estonian Minister of Rural Affairs Hendrik Johannes Terras participated in a farmers' protest to engage directly with their concerns using an unconventional approach.

Mar 19 • 13:26 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Finland says Hungarian PM has 'betrayed' EU and is using Ukraine in election campaign

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo accuses Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of betraying the EU by blocking a significant loan to Ukraine and exploiting the situation for electoral gain.

Mar 19 • 11:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Kristersson on Orbán's ultimatum: Extortion

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson claims Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is using extortion tactics against Ukraine and the European Council regarding a crucial loan.

Mar 19 • 08:55 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Lebanon denies Israeli claims of using hospitals and ambulances for military purposes

Lebanon's Health Minister denies Israeli allegations regarding the military use of hospitals and ambulances, affirming the legality and humanitarian focus of medical institutions.

Mar 18 • 19:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Raminta Popoviene says that about 80% of the country's schools have already prepared rules for using phones

Lithuania’s Education Minister Raminta Popovienė reports that around 80% of schools in the country have developed regulations regarding mobile phone usage.

Mar 18 • 11:17 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Coalition Buries the Legislative Corpse of the Law on the Abolition of the Whistleblower Office through an Attachment to Graves

The Slovak parliament, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, is set to abolish a previously proposed law aimed at eliminating the Whistleblower Protection Office, using a legislative strategy that ties it to unrelated amendments regarding war graves.

Mar 17 • 15:18 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

V-Representative after Alex Vanopslagh's cocaine admission: 'Can one be prime minister? No, one cannot'

Alex Vanopslagh, the leader of the Danish party LA, publicly admitted to using cocaine during his leadership, marking a significant moment in Danish political history and raising concerns about the party's policies.

Mar 16 • 19:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Netanyahu posts 'proof of life' again after death rumors; understand

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared a new video on social media to dispel rumors about his death that arose after previous videos were alleged to be created using artificial intelligence.

Mar 16 • 18:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Danish Liberal Prime Minister Candidate Admits to Using Cocaine

Alex Vanopslagh, the leader of Denmark's Liberal Alliance and a prime minister candidate, has admitted to using cocaine while in his role as party leader.

Mar 16 • 15:57 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy tasks defence minister with closing sky using Ukraine's own air defence

President Zelenskyy has instructed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov to prioritize the creation of Ukraine's own air defence system.

Mar 15 • 08:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Russia at the Venice Biennale. The curator is the daughter of an FSB general. Protest by Polish minister

The Polish Ministry of Culture vehemently opposes Russia's participation in this year's Venice Biennale, led by Minister Marta Cienkowska's protest against using the event to bolster Russia's credibility amidst its military aggression.

Mar 14 • 10:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Moraes uses arbitrariness to protect colleague Dino

Minister Alexandre de Moraes of Brazil's Supreme Court has been criticized for allegedly using the police to protect a colleague by raiding the journalist who reported on his colleague's potential misuse of state resources.

Mar 14 • 01:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Gasoline Price Control, Fund Source of 280 Billion Yen; Prime Minister Considers Using Reserve Funds

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced that the government plans to use a fund of approximately 280 billion yen to control rising gasoline prices amid escalating tensions in Iran, while also considering the activation of reserve funds if the initial amount is insufficient.

Mar 12 • 09:35 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Fuel Price Regulation: The Government Discussed Options to Use State Reserves

The Latvian government is considering using state fuel reserves to curb rising fuel prices, as stated by Prime Minister Evika Siliņa in a recent interview.

Mar 12 • 06:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

K. Budrys: China is purposely using economic pressure as a political lever against Europe

Lithuanian Foreign Minister K. Budrys warns that China is strategically targeting European industries to gain political leverage and control.

Mar 10 • 17:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Mafred Weber, President of the European PP, Accuses Sánchez of Using Spain's Stance on the Iran War for 'His Political Profile'

Mafred Weber criticizes Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for allegedly leveraging Spain's position on the Iran war for political gain.

Mar 10 • 12:41 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Fico is no longer bothered by AI videos, as he has lost himself in the real world

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has started using AI-generated images in his social media posts, marking a concerning shift towards manipulation in his political messaging.

Mar 10 • 12:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Will Mendonça Preserve Nikolas in Investigation About Vorcaro and Lagoinha?

The article discusses Deputy Nikolas Ferreira's involvement in a campaign for Jair Bolsonaro using a plane linked to Vorcaro and the implications for Minister André Mendonça's decisions regarding investigations that connect the Lagoinha Church to these allegations.

Mar 9 • 23:43 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Patient information not to be used as 'political tool', peak doctors body says

The Australian Medical Association has warned against using patient information for political purposes following a mistake by Health Minister Chris Picton during the state election campaign.

Mar 9 • 19:37 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

A new player has entered the election campaign. It's Chinese, criticized, and filled with top politicians

Danish politicians, including Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, are now actively using TikTok to engage voters amidst the election campaign.

Mar 9 • 12:52 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

A new player has entered the election campaign. It is Chinese, criticized, and filled with top politicians.

Political candidates and established politicians in Denmark are increasingly using TikTok to connect with voters, including Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.

Mar 9 • 12:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Mobile excise, discounts up to 8 cents. The political issue is the stability of accounts

The Italian government may consider using mobile excise duties to mitigate oil price increases, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni responding to both opposition demands and the need to prevent speculation during the crisis.

Mar 9 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Hegseth on the Iran War: "Determined, Devastating, and Without Mercy"

Defense Minister Hegseth is attempting to sell the American public on the Iran war using motivational speeches and game-like metaphors.

Mar 9 • 07:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

LORD HANSON: We will beat scammers at their own game with crucial new crack squad

Home Office minister Lord Hanson announces a new fraud strategy and a dedicated squad to combat scammers targeting British families using AI technology.

Mar 8 • 22:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Schlein wants to use extraordinary profits for excise taxes but Giorgetti cools her down. "The proposal has been around since 2023, we will find margins."

Elly Schlein proposes using mobile excise taxes to address rising fuel prices, but Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti indicates that a similar proposal already exists and adjustments might be necessary.

Mar 7 • 18:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Babiš imposed a 'ban' on government aircraft. However, the army revealed how things really are

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš criticized Senate President Miloš Vystrčil for using a military aircraft for travel, claiming it violated a government ban, but Vystrčil defended himself against the accusations, sharing his side of the story and asserting that no formal ban was communicated to the Senate.

Mar 6 • 20:17 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

USA, Minister Noem used the mega deportation jet with her lover and to win over Melania

Kristi Noem, recently dismissed from her position as Secretary of Homeland Security, is under scrutiny for using a $70 million taxpayer-funded jet for personal purposes.

Mar 6 • 17:08 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Spain denies White House claim it ‘agreed to co-operate’ amid Iran war

Spain's Foreign Minister refuted claims from the White House that the country agreed to allow U.S. military operations using its bases amid the Iran conflict.

Mar 5 • 17:04 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Sánchez responds to Trump: 'Spain's position can be summed up in these words: 'no to war'

Spain's Prime Minister Sánchez firmly rejects war involvement, stating 'no to war' in response to Trump's threats regarding trade sanctions over Spain's stance on using U.S. military bases.

Mar 4 • 08:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Trump threatens Sánchez with an 'embargo' for the 'hostile' prohibition of using bases to attack Iran: 'we don't want to have anything to do with Spain'

Donald Trump criticized Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for refusing the use of U.S. bases in Spain for military operations against Iran, hinting at possible retaliatory measures.

Mar 3 • 17:22 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Min-seok: 'The economy is psychological... we will respond strictly to fake news using all means'

South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has announced a strict response to the spread of fake news aimed at inciting panic regarding the economic impact of the Middle Eastern crisis.

Mar 3 • 08:46 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why is Trump angry with UK Prime Minister Starmer?

Donald Trump has expressed his disappointment with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his alleged role in preventing an attack on Iran using the Diego Garcia base.

Mar 3 • 02:11 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Keir Starmer: The British Bases in Cyprus Are Not Used by the USA

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer clarifies in Parliament that US bombers are not using British bases in Cyprus, despite a request for limited use for defense purposes related to Iran.

Mar 2 • 16:44 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Claims Attack on Israeli Prime Minister's Office

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has claimed responsibility for an attack on the Israeli Prime Minister's office and military command center using Kheibar-type missiles.

Mar 2 • 10:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Desperate Orbán Now Attacks His Opponent with AI Videos - Father Meets a Gruesome End on the Ukrainian Front

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán intensifies his campaign efforts as elections approach, using AI-generated propaganda videos in a bid to regain public support.

Mar 2 • 03:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Minister visited the ground zero of ‘Fusarium’: the situation is under control

The Ecuadorian government is actively monitoring and controlling the spread of Fusarium R4T in El Oro, using drones and maintaining strict phytosanitary protocols.

Mar 2 • 00:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Starmer denies U-turn claims on UK bases go-ahead for Iran strikes

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer affirms that circumstances have changed that justified the approval of US strikes using British bases in response to threats from Iran.

Mar 2 • 00:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sweden 'opens the door' to using nuclear weapons: 'If there were a war, we would naturally consider it'

Sweden's Defense Minister Pal Jonson signaled a possible acceptance of nuclear weapons on Swedish territory during wartime as part of a shift in the country’s defense strategy amid changing geopolitical dynamics.

Feb 27 • 21:07 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

EU manipulating polls to oust Orban – German opposition leader

Alice Weidel, a German opposition leader, has accused the EU of manipulating polls and using energy tactics to destabilize Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of parliamentary elections.

Feb 27 • 12:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Umahi denies deploying police against woman over campaign debt

David Umahi, Nigeria's Minister of Works, denies allegations of using police against Tracy Ohiri related to campaign debt disputes.

Feb 26 • 13:57 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Catalog Gifts with Takaichi's Personal Name on Wrapping Paper - Experts Ask 'Is It for Personal Use?'

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's office is under scrutiny for distributing catalog gifts to over 300 elected members of the House of Representatives, deemed to be using political funds inappropriately.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Gift with 'Sanae Takichi' on Wrapping Paper: Prime Minister's Justification for 'Party Donations' Validity

Sanae Takichi, the leader of Japan's ruling party, is under scrutiny for sending catalog gifts to all winning candidates from the ruling party, raising questions about the legitimacy of using party funds for this purpose.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Contrary to electoral law, Ben Gvir uses police and prison service for political propaganda

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir is using police and prison service resources for his political campaign, despite warnings from the election committee to cease these activities.

Feb 23 • 15:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Poland's Foreign Minister: Hungary's stance towards Ukraine is 'shocking'

The Polish Foreign Minister criticized Hungary for its lack of solidarity towards Ukraine, suggesting it is using anti-Ukrainian sentiment for electoral gains.

Feb 23 • 08:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Ukraine Aid: Orbán Threatens Again

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is using dramatic videos to convey messages about Ukraine, claiming that financial aid requested by Ukraine is not for defense but for its own economic benefit.

Feb 22 • 15:08 UTC

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