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🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Large Fire Drill at Bergen Harbor

A large fire drill involving emergency services and volunteer organizations will take place in Byfjorden, Bergen, visible from 11 AM to 3 PM.

Mar 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Neither water nor R$ 15 thousand', laments farmer who incurred debt and found possible oil in Ceará

A farmer in Ceará, Brazil, initially aimed to drill for water but instead may have discovered oil, leading to financial burdens and uncertainty.

Mar 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Kim Jong-un beams as his teen 'heir' daughter drives him in an anti-drone tank

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un smiles as his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, drives him in a military tank during a military drill.

Mar 20 • 22:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

India-Seychelles Army Joint Strike Drill Showcases Strength

India and Seychelles conducted a joint strike drill highlighting the capabilities of both nations' armies.

Mar 20 • 07:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Elron's Unexpected Crisis Drill

Elron's rail operations in Estonia encountered a significant disruption due to a failure in their traffic management system's software update.

Mar 19 • 20:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Northern Defense Strengthens: France Plans to Increase Military Training in Lapland

French mountain troops are conducting extensive joint exercises in Lapland as part of NATO's largest Arctic military drill, Cold Response.

Mar 19 • 18:22 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[On-Site] "It's a Bomb" Well-Orchestrated Drill... Goyang is Busy Following the ‘BTS Concert’ in Gwanghwamun

On September 19, a joint counter-terrorism drill was conducted at Goyang Sports Complex in preparation for an upcoming BTS concert, simulating a bomb threat scenario to evaluate responses from multiple agencies.

Mar 19 • 09:34 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NUPRC enforces drill-or-drop rule for oil blocks

The NUPRC declares new regulations requiring oil companies to either develop their oil fields or relinquish their licenses, as interest in Nigeria’s upcoming oil licensing round remains high.

Mar 14 • 01:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

29-meter drill collapses and boom falls onto street in downtown Uberlândia

A 29-meter tall drill collapsed at a construction site in downtown Uberlândia, blocking part of the roadway but fortunately causing no injuries.

Mar 13 • 13:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Anyone with a garden urged to drill holes in their fences before spring arrives

Wildlife experts in the UK are advising gardeners to drill holes in their fences to create pathways for hedgehogs awakening from hibernation.

Mar 12 • 11:08 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A Fisherman Fell Through the Ice in Kaunas District, but Rescuers Only Saved His Drill

A fisherman fell through the ice in the Kaunas district but refused help from rescuers, who ended up retrieving only his ice drill.

Mar 12 • 09:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gardeners urged to drill holes in their fences before the end of March

UK homeowners are encouraged to create holes in their fences to help hedgehogs as they emerge from hibernation this spring.

Mar 11 • 04:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Geos, helicopters at dawn and explosions in the Movistar Arena (and earlier in the Bernabéu): the National Police fine-tunes its preparation with terrorist attack drills in large venues

The National Police conducted a realistic terrorist attack drill at the Movistar Arena in Madrid, involving helicopters and explosions, to prepare for potential security threats at large public events.

Mar 9 • 22:59 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

As Strong as a Drill or as Gentle as Sandpaper: Jura Petraškeviča's Touches on Paper at the Exhibition 'Noberzumi'

Artist Jura Petraškeviča's exhibition 'Noberzumi' showcases various textures and emotional responses to the world through his art, emphasizing the delicate balance between success and failure in drawing.

Mar 6 • 14:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Hero RAF pilot makes history by shooting down Iran drones after four-hour F-35 drill

An unnamed RAF pilot made history by shooting down two Iranian drones over Jordan during a military drill, marking a significant achievement for the UK’s F-35B operations.

Mar 5 • 20:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A century-ignored find: a tiny tool changes knowledge about the history of ancient Egyptian technology

A newly studied artifact is identified as the oldest known rotary metal drill from pre-dynastic Egypt, shedding light on the technological advancements of the time.

Mar 5 • 12:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Farmer who found possible oil took out a loan of R$ 15,000 to drill the soil in search of water

A farmer in Brazil took a loan to drill for water, but instead, he may have discovered oil on his property, prompting an investigation by the National Petroleum Agency.

Mar 4 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A tool over 5000 years old was found in Egypt, which was already ahead of its time by a couple of thousand years

In Upper Egypt, a small copper artifact initially thought to be a tool for sewing has been identified as an ancient bow-drill, dating back around 5300 years.

Mar 3 • 08:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Did it ring? Cellphones in SC receive alert simultaneous with the start of Brazil's largest disaster drill

Residents of Santa Catarina received an emergency alert on their cellphones as they participated in Brazil's largest disaster drill.

Mar 1 • 15:13 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Ben Woodfinden: Pierre Poilievre’s stoic case for drill, drill, drill

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre outlined his approach to Canada-U.S. relations and his response to Trump in a speech at the Economic Club of Canada, emphasizing a strategy grounded in 'national stoicism.'

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump touts ‘drill, baby, drill’ agenda – but no mention of climate crisis

During his State of the Union address, Trump did not mention climate change while promoting an aggressive energy agenda and referencing severe flooding in Texas.

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

Clara Brugada leads the first metropolitan drill; CDMX and Edomex coordinate response to 7.2 magnitude earthquake

Clara Brugada coordinated the First Metropolitan Drill to enhance emergency response in CDMX and Edomex after a simulated 7.2 magnitude earthquake.

Feb 19 • 11:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bestiary - Of Animals and Humans: First Pet, Then Drill

A unique dental practice in Karlsruhe employs a therapy dog, Jara, to ease the anxiety of young patients during their visits.

Feb 19 • 08:55 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Clara Brugada leads the first metropolitan drill; CDMX and Edomex coordinate response to earthquakes

Clara Brugada supervised the first large-scale metropolitan drill, an initiative to enhance emergency response coordination between Mexico City and the State of Mexico for natural disasters.

Feb 18 • 23:56 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

How was the 2026 drill seen in Mexico City and Edomex? | Images

The first drill for the year 2026 took place in Mexico City and the State of Mexico to prepare citizens for potential earthquakes.

Feb 18 • 17:48 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

When will the First National Drill in Mexico be? This is the exact date of the exercise nationwide in 2026

The first National Drill in Mexico for 2026 is scheduled for May 6 at 11:00 AM.

Feb 18 • 17:12 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Didn’t you hear the alarm? Here’s how to report speakers that did NOT emit the seismic alert during the drill today February 18

The article provides information on how to report failures in the seismic alert system during a recent drill in Mexico.

Feb 18 • 17:10 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

This is how the earthquake alert sounded on cell phones during the drill today February 18 in Mexico City and Edomex | VIDEOS

A simulated earthquake drill was conducted in Mexico City and Edomex to promote emergency preparedness and strengthen public response to real emergencies.

Feb 18 • 17:03 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Venga la Alegría experiences its first seismic drill 2026; this was the moment | VIDEO

The hosts of Venga la Alegría participated in their first live seismic drill, demonstrating their commitment to civil protection culture and emergency protocols on a television set.

Feb 18 • 17:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Sale el Sol hosts the first seismic drill in Mexico City live; here's how they experienced the Civil Protection exercise

The hosts of Sale el Sol participated live in the first seismic drill in Mexico City, demonstrating emergency protocols during a live broadcast.

Feb 18 • 17:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

How the Hosts of the 'Hoy' Program Experienced the First 2026 Earthquake Drill in CdMx Live | VIDEO

The hosts of Televisa's 'Hoy' program participated live in Mexico City's first earthquake drill for 2026, emphasizing the importance of preparedness.

Feb 18 • 17:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Where will the seismic alert sound in CdMx and Edomex TODAY February 18? Points where it will be activated

A regional earthquake drill is scheduled for February 18 in Mexico City and the State of Mexico, during which the seismic alert will be activated across various locations.

Feb 18 • 16:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Why will the drill on February 18 only be in Mexico City and the State of Mexico?

A regional drill scheduled for February 18 will take place only in Mexico City and the State of Mexico to promote a culture of prevention against earthquakes.

Feb 18 • 13:55 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What to do if you are affected by the National Drill in the CdMx Metro? This is how you can be safe TODAY, February 18

The national drill in Mexico City’s Metro aims to prepare citizens for emergency situations, emphasizing awareness and safety protocols.

Feb 18 • 13:40 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Activate the seismic alert: LIVE of the first 2026 drill in CDMX and Edomex

The first seismic drill of 2026 is being conducted in Mexico City and the State of Mexico, following a series of recent earthquakes.

Feb 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What to do at home during the first drill in Mexico City and State of Mexico 2026? | Step by step

A major earthquake drill will take place in Mexico City and State of Mexico to prepare citizens for emergency responses during seismic events.

Feb 18 • 01:05 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

First earthquake drill in Mexico City 2026: When and what time will the earthquake alert sound?

Mexico City's government has announced that the first earthquake drill of 2026 will take place on February 18 at 11:00 AM to enhance public preparedness for seismic events.

Feb 17 • 20:14 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What time will the earthquake alarm sound on February 18 in CdMx and Edomex? Schedule for the First Drill 2026

Mexican authorities have announced the first earthquake drill of 2026, set to take place on February 18 at 11:00 am in Mexico City and the State of Mexico.

Feb 17 • 20:11 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

How will it be? This is what we know about the First Drill 2026 in Mexico City and Edomex: time, place, and reason for the exercise that seeks to prevent the real case of an earthquake

The first earthquake drill of 2026 in Mexico City aims to enhance disaster preparedness amid rising seismic activity.

Feb 17 • 20:07 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

February 18 Drill Will Still Activate 'Presidential Alert' Message on Apple Cell Phones: CRT

The CRT announced that during the regional drill on February 18 in Mexico City and State of Mexico, Apple devices will show the 'Presidential Alert' message as changes to the notification system won’t be ready until April.

Feb 17 • 01:32 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Civil Protection announces two national drills on May 6 and September 19

Civil Protection in Mexico has scheduled two national emergency drills for May 6 and September 19, following a regional drill on February 18.

Feb 16 • 13:56 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

In the fall: Gotland is practicing mass evacuation with hundreds of extras

Gotland will conduct a large-scale mass evacuation drill in the fall, involving hundreds of volunteers to test emergency preparedness plans for potential war or natural disasters.

Feb 15 • 11:53 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Defective fire doors, cockroaches, clogged toilets and no fire drill: All warning lights were on prior to the ship disaster

An investigation reveals critical safety failures on the 'Scandinavian Star' leading up to a tragic fire that killed 159 people.

Feb 15 • 07:23 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Exercise for mass evacuation of civilians in war

Sweden is reinstating exercises for the evacuation of civilians in the event of war, with the first drill set to take place in Gotland this fall.

Feb 15 • 06:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campos do Jordão conducts alert siren test for landslide risk this Saturday (14)

Campos do Jordão will conduct an emergency drill to test the remote alert system for landslide risks in the Britador neighborhood on Saturday.

Feb 13 • 19:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Excavator driver trapped in Espoo

An excavator driver was trapped in the cabin at a construction site in Espoo after the large drill detached and swung against the cabin during operations.

Feb 11 • 09:57 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

First Earthquake Drill 2026 in Mexico City and State of Mexico: What time will the Earthquake Alert sound on February 18?

Authorities in Mexico City and the State of Mexico announced the first earthquake drill of the year, scheduled for February 18, when the earthquake alert will sound at 11:00 AM.

Feb 10 • 18:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Scientists Drill a Record Hole in the Ocean Floor and Knock on the Door of the Earth's Mantle

An international team of scientists has achieved a remarkable feat by bringing to the surface a rock piece over a kilometer long directly from the Earth's mantle beneath the Atlantic Ocean.

Feb 10 • 10:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

From the Street, Assistant in a Dental Office: The Four-Legged Ariel Who Eases Anxiety Over the Drill and Syringe

A trained therapy dog named Ariel helps ease patients' anxiety in a dental office in Thessaloniki, Greece.

Feb 8 • 07:41 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Will the seismic alert sound on cell phones? Here's what you should know about the drill in Edomex and CdMx on February 18

On February 18, authorities from Estado de México and Mexico City will conduct the First Earthquake Drill 2026, during which seismic alerts will activate, and questions arise about whether cell phone alerts will also sound.

Feb 6 • 17:16 UTC

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