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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: DF1 on Thursday, February 26, 2026

A video report highlights several significant events in Brazil including a brawl among parliament members at the INSS CPI, the arrest of a wanted criminal, declining high school enrollment, a music festival announcement, and a tragic discovery of a police officer and his lawyer wife found dead.

Feb 26 • 16:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Luke Combs’ brutal response to ‘liberal’ labels: ‘Why do we all care?’

Luke Combs criticizes political labeling and discusses his experiences with backlash from both liberal and conservative sides regarding his stance on racism and culture.

Feb 25 • 19:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rockers are back: Foo Fighters backtrack with immature song and U2 shows spirit with political EP

Foo Fighters has announced their new album while U2 has released a politically charged EP, indicating the continuing evolution of rock music.

Feb 24 • 07:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

"This Audacity": Melania Trump Accompanies Post with Bad Bunny Hit

Melania Trump has caused a stir by using Bad Bunny's music in a post, despite her husband Donald Trump recently criticizing the rapper's Super Bowl performance.

Feb 23 • 09:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Test your knowledge of the 1970s – Only a true master will score 10/10

Iltalehti presents a quiz to test your knowledge of the key events and culture of the 1970s.

Feb 22 • 09:40 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Minister Raps

An Icelandic minister engages in rap, showcasing a new creative approach to communication.

Feb 20 • 22:41 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

EBU has made changes to the text of Israel's Eurovision entry

The EBU has made minor changes to the text of Israel's Eurovision entry for 2024, following the rejection of a previous entry due to its political content.

Feb 19 • 18:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Despite the political burden, U2's EP 'Days of Ash' has only one good song

The new EP 'Days of Ash' by U2 is seen as a departure from their previous political engagement, receiving mixed reactions from critics and fans alike.

Feb 19 • 17:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WHITE HOUSE CURSES BOSS ⟩ Bruce Springsteen's feud with Donald Trump has become even sharper

Bruce Springsteen has announced a politically charged tour aimed at celebrating and defending American democracy and freedom against Donald Trump, which has drawn criticism from the White House.

Feb 19 • 14:09 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Sanremo, the Temptation of Meloni: A Showcase at the Ariston for the First Evening

Giorgia Meloni is considering attending the Sanremo Music Festival, which would make her the first Italian Prime Minister to do so in recent years.

Feb 19 • 12:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The band U2 releases six surprise tracks dominated by "political urgency"

U2 has released a surprise EP titled 'Days of Ash' that features songs addressing current global political issues.

Feb 19 • 01:03 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘My father-in-law helped many people in the PRI’: Sergio Mayer claims he entered politics alone

Actor and politician Sergio Mayer asserts that his late father-in-law Jaime Camil Garza did not assist him in starting his political career, which he claims he built on his own.

Feb 18 • 23:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

U2 surprises with an album attacking ICE and religious fundamentalism

U2 has unexpectedly released an EP titled 'Days of Ash' which criticizes ICE and religious fundamentalism, marking their first new music in nine years.

Feb 18 • 20:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Bono criticizes ICE, Putin, Netanyahu, and more as U2 releases first collection of new songs since 2017

U2 has released a politically charged EP titled 'Days of Ash,' addressing global issues including the killing of Renee Good by ICE agents.

Feb 18 • 17:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Bruce Springsteen Starts New Tour in Minneapolis: - The Cavalry is Coming

Bruce Springsteen has announced a new tour called 'Land Of Hope And Dreams,' beginning in Minneapolis, emphasizing a message of hope and resistance against current political challenges.

Feb 18 • 10:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bhojpuri 'Power Star' Pawan Singh wins everyone's heart with his voice and style on Aaj Tak's platform

Bhojpuri singer and politician Pawan Singh captivated the audience at the 'Sahitya Aajtak 2026' event in Lucknow with his performances and discussions on Bhojpuri cinema and politics.

Feb 15 • 16:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Literature Aaj Tak's Second Day in Lucknow, These Personalities Will Attend

The Literature Aaj Tak festival in Lucknow showcases cultural heritage with performances from various artists and discussions on literature, music, and politics.

Feb 15 • 02:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Estera Flieger: Why Donald Trump is Afraid of Bad Bunny? Because rap from Puerto Rico melts ICE

The article discusses Bad Bunny's impactful Super Bowl halftime performance and its implications for American politics, particularly in relation to Donald Trump and immigration.

Feb 13 • 03:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Butković: Thompson's songs do not endanger anyone, therefore I condemn the politics of prohibitions

Croatian Deputy Prime Minister Oleg Butković defended singer Marko Perković Thompson, stating that his songs do not threaten anyone and criticized policies aimed at banning his performances.

Feb 12 • 21:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Kölsch Band: "Young, where do you come from?"

The article highlights the busy schedule of the Kölsch band Planschemalöör during the Carnival season in Germany, emphasizing their popularity and challenging performances.

Feb 12 • 14:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The dispute between Bad Bunny and Trump reaches the heart of Sol

The conflict between Bad Bunny and Trump escalates as the president approaches the White House, awarding a medal while opposition members call for recognition of the singer after his Super Bowl performance.

Feb 12 • 07:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Göran Stubb and Pirkko Mannola believe: Alexander Stubbs' song choice may have been crucial

Göran Stubb and Pirkko Mannola attended the premiere of the movie about Kaija Koo, reflecting on Alexander Stubbs' song choice in the presidential campaign.

Feb 11 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary #1858: Shooting attack at school and home leaves dead in Canada; Novo party takes TSE against Lula's samba-enredo in Rio; Britney Spears sells copyright to all her songs

A tragic shooting incident in Canada leaves 10 dead and several injured, while Brazilian politics faces potential judicial issues regarding Lula's samba-enredo, and Britney Spears sells the rights to her entire music catalog.

Feb 11 • 10:31 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Music against the raid and genocide

The article discusses the role of music as a form of resistance against authoritarianism and cultural wars, highlighting the actions of artists who speak out politically.

Feb 10 • 10:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

What did you not understand about Bad Bunny, Donald Trump? Was it the perreo? Come on!

The article critiques Donald Trump's remarks about women while celebrating Bad Bunny's impactful performance as a form of political resistance and cultural expression.

Feb 10 • 09:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ "I adore her!" Grete Griffin's bold statement gained the support of net commentators

Grete Griffin's recent comments expressing her disdain for a rapper who supported Donald Trump have resonated with many online commentators.

Feb 10 • 07:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Rock The Country festival defends patriotic message after artists exit, 'loving America isn't political'

The Rock The Country festival has released a statement defending its patriotic message after several artists withdrew from its lineup due to concerns over political division.

Feb 9 • 21:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

A new scandal erupted at the games: Azerbaijan filed a complaint about Armenian music

Azerbaijan's National Olympic Committee has filed a formal complaint to the International Olympic Committee regarding an Armenian figure skating performance that uses a politically charged song.

Feb 9 • 13:44 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Bad Bunny's halftime show ripped for suspected political message and more top headlines

Fox News discusses Bad Bunny's halftime performance and other major stories from the Super Bowl.

Feb 9 • 11:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump calls Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance ‘absolutely terrible’ – US politics live

Donald Trump criticized Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance as 'absolutely terrible' and detrimental to American values during a live political coverage.

Feb 9 • 09:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Neither in politics, nor especially in music

The article discusses the mixed reactions to a sports team's medal win and the perceived governmental indifference towards celebrating it.

Feb 9 • 05:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Bad Bunny aims subtle dig at Donald Trump with Super Bowl LX halftime show

Bad Bunny leveraged his Super Bowl halftime show to subtly criticize Donald Trump, referencing his previous Grammys speech amid Trump's public disdain for the artist's performance.

Feb 9 • 01:48 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump critics take issue with Green Day's Super Bowl LX performance

Critics of Donald Trump expressed disappointment that Green Day did not use their Super Bowl performance to address political issues directly.

Feb 9 • 00:40 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Politics, protest and pop music surround Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl

The Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks is set against a backdrop of political controversy and a highly anticipated halftime performance by Bad Bunny, a vocal critic of the Trump administration.

Feb 8 • 21:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After Lithuanian criticism of Jessica Shy - unexpected statements from Kremlin spokesperson Maria Zakharova

Kremlin spokesperson Maria Zakharova responded to Lithuanian criticism of singer Jessica Shy, claiming it is an attempt to undermine her.

Feb 8 • 20:46 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Politically sensitive when Bad Bunny takes over the Super Bowl

Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl performance has sparked political controversy, particularly among right-wing commentators critical of his stance on U.S. politics.

Feb 8 • 16:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

BR-Sinfoniker in the Isar Philharmonic: Rattle conducts Henze: Political anger meets perfect sound beauty

The performance of Hans Werner Henze's 'The Raft of the Medusa' at the Isar Philharmonic portrays the juxtaposition of political themes with classical music's aesthetic beauty.

Feb 8 • 13:44 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"My Wonderful President": These American Rap Stars Who Break the Codes by Supporting Donald Trump

A new wave of American rap artists, known as 'MAGA rappers,' is emerging in support of Donald Trump, challenging traditional expectations in the music industry.

Feb 8 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Bad Bunny says fans should be prepared to dance during Super Bowl half-time performance

Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican star, promises an energetic half-time performance at the Super Bowl, encouraging fans to be ready to dance.

Feb 8 • 06:27 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Who is Bad Bunny and why is Trump against him?

The article discusses the identity of the musician Bad Bunny and the controversy surrounding Donald Trump's opposition to him.

Feb 7 • 12:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

The activism of Bad Bunny, from the protests of 2019 to the criticisms of Trump

Bad Bunny's advocacy is reflected in his music and political stance, from his participation in the 2019 Puerto Rico protests to his recent criticisms of immigrant raids in the US, sparking debate about his political message during the Super Bowl halftime show.

Feb 6 • 23:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

When pop culture intersects with politics

Recent months have seen no significant changes in music, yet the political context surrounding major cultural events like the Grammy Awards and Super Bowl has shifted, making them platforms where pop culture and politics converge.

Feb 6 • 22:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Milošević's admirer Bekuta arrives at the Arena: Does Tomašević's ban apply to her?

The article questions the consistency of Tomislav Tomašević's ban on performer Marko Perković Thompson, given that Serbian singer Ana Bekuta, who openly praises Slobodan Milošević, is allowed to perform in Zagreb's Arena.

Feb 6 • 22:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Bronze Handball Player: We Didn’t Call Just Thompson! Revealed Details from the Locker Room

Mateo Maraš addressed the controversy surrounding the celebration music, stating that politics should not interfere in sports and should not overshadow their recent success.

Feb 6 • 17:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Bronze Handball Player: We Didn’t Only Invite Thompson! Revealed Details from the Locker Room

Mateo Maraš, a hero of the bronze medal win, clarified the controversy surrounding the music selection at the celebration, emphasizing that politics should not interfere with sports.

Feb 6 • 17:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Venezuela and Music

The article discusses recent positive developments in Venezuela, including the removal of Maduro and the release of political prisoners, and reflects on the importance of music in the country's cultural recovery.

Feb 6 • 11:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Kajsa Haidl: Is Bad Bunny Igniting a Political Firestorm at This Weekend's Super Bowl?

The article discusses the potential political implications of Bad Bunny's performance at the Super Bowl, which has become a significant platform for music, celebrity conflicts, and politics.

Feb 6 • 06:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Prepare Your Heart': Lula Hosts Deputies at Dinner with Musical Message and Overtures to Centrão in Election Climate

President Lula hosted a dinner for deputies, using music to send a message of unity and cooperation as the elections approach.

Feb 5 • 16:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Why Čavoglave Were Missed by No One in the Square - Except for Disappointed Tomašević?

The article discusses the perceived injustice of political censorship during a celebratory event for Croatian handball players, questioning who has the authority to censor music and artists associated with national pride.

Feb 5 • 09:49 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Billy Bragg, the most political singer-songwriter who faced Margaret Thatcher and now dares to challenge Trump and ICE

Billy Bragg, known for his political activism in music, has spoken out against Trump and ICE, following other musicians like Bruce Springsteen.

Feb 4 • 21:49 UTC

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