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🇪🇸 El País
World

The plan to dominate AI was born on a paper napkin: this is the billion-dollar fund of the Abu Dhabi royal family

Abu Dhabi has established a sovereign investment fund, MGX, with plans to invest $10 billion annually in cutting-edge artificial intelligence companies for the next five years.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Princess of Wales Enchants Children with Rock, Paper, Scissors

Princess Catherine of Wales engaged with children during her visit to Powys County by playing a popular game of rock, paper, scissors, creating a memorable moment despite the rainy weather.

Feb 27 • 11:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ANASTASSIA KOVALENKO-KÕLVART ⟩ Security gaps in e-voting that would not be tolerated in paper ballots

Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart highlights security vulnerabilities in Estonia's e-voting system that pose risks to electoral integrity.

Feb 27 • 11:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate Replies. “No, the newborns at the maternity ward are not dried with rough paper”

The Chairman of the Skåne University Hospital's hospital board, Maria Berglund, addresses concerns about changes in maternity ward practices, clarifying they do not stem from cost-cutting measures.

Feb 27 • 07:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New law. Digital deliveries, but records still paper-based

A new law in Poland is set to change the landscape of civil proceedings by allowing lawyers to submit certain documents electronically via the Informational Portal starting March 1.

Feb 27 • 03:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul National University Professor Eom Dae-ho's Research Team's Paper Accepted by 'CVPR 2026', the World’s Leading Conference in Artificial Intelligence

A research team led by Professor Eom Dae-ho from Seoul National University has had their paper accepted for CVPR 2026, a prestigious international conference on artificial intelligence.

Feb 27 • 01:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

British paper praises Stubb: Tall, agile, and frighteningly in good shape

The Economist has highlighted Finnish President Alexander Stubb's impressive attributes and significant role on the international stage.

Feb 26 • 19:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Significant Changes to Waste Sorting Regulations Expected in Riga Starting March Next Year

Starting March 1, 2027, Riga will implement mandatory sorting of paper, plastic, and metal waste, as well as separate collection of organic waste.

Feb 26 • 16:20 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

It was a bad idea on paper. Unfortunately, it is also in practice

The adaptation of Annie Ernaux's novel 'The Years' to theater has been criticized as a potentially misguided venture, particularly given the expectations of theatrical productions.

Feb 26 • 16:10 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Housekeepers and Caregivers, Contributions Change Completely: Bulletin Stop Imminent

A new digital payment system for contributions of domestic workers in Italy has been announced, phasing out traditional paper bulletin payments by 2026 for most employers.

Feb 26 • 13:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Psychologist breaks down SEND White Paper and what it will mean for parents

A psychologist analyzes the government’s new SEND White Paper, which proposes substantial reforms affecting special education needs and disabilities in England.

Feb 26 • 12:47 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Discovered drug factory in the Kretinga forests: impregnated cotton with drugs, transported to the USA

A criminal investigation has revealed an organized group producing and distributing synthetic drugs in Lithuania by impregnating cotton-based paper with psychotropic substances meant for smuggling to the United States.

Feb 26 • 09:24 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Domestic Workers, Caregivers, and Babysitters: End of Paper Contribution Slips. How to Pay

Italy is transitioning to a digital system for paying contributions for domestic workers, eliminating the need for paper slips traditionally used by employers.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Utsunomiya University Professor Engages in Misconduct in Paper Using Generative AI for Data Acquisition; University Considers Disciplinary Action

A Utsunomiya University professor is under investigation for academic misconduct related to a paper that improperly used generative AI to collect data.

Feb 26 • 01:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

S4 to Fürstenfeldbruck: Greens discuss S-Bahn expansion

The Greens in Fürstenfeldbruck are holding a panel discussion to address delays in the expansion of S-Bahn Line 4, which has been postponed to 2040 according to a recent MVV position paper.

Feb 25 • 15:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major update after Nottingham woman became 'richest in the world' with one catch

Sophie Downing from Nottingham was declared the richest woman in the world 'on paper' after receiving a voucher from 200 Degrees Coffee that erroneously showed her balance as over £63 quadrillion.

Feb 25 • 15:04 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

A severe liquidity crisis strikes Gaza and disrupts Palestinian lives

A liquidity crisis in Gaza is severely affecting the financial lives of Palestinians due to the deterioration of paper currency and the shutdown of banks amid ongoing conflict.

Feb 25 • 11:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

JEE Main 2026: 2 scores 100 percentile... Abundance of those above 99! See the toppers list

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the results for the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) 2026 session 1 paper 2, with two students from Kerala achieving a perfect score.

Feb 25 • 08:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Pay 5 Thousand, the Paper Will Be Solved... How Copying Took Place in Board Exams in UP!

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force arrested six individuals involved in a cheating racket during the 2026 UP Board examinations.

Feb 25 • 08:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Revenue intercepts almost half a ton of cocaine in paper cargo at the Port of Santos

Brazil's Federal Revenue Service seized nearly half a ton of cocaine hidden within a paper cargo at the Port of Santos.

Feb 24 • 15:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Pak Army Chief and Trump's 'Toilet Paper Hospitality', Watch So Sorry

The article discusses Pakistan's historical subservience to the United States and critiques the current leadership's bowing to American demands, highlighted by a recent statement from Pakistan's defense minister.

Feb 24 • 12:37 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: From Paper to Pixels - Driving the Digital Transformation of Community Health Services in Eswatini

Eswatini's Ministry of Health is digitizing community health services with the introduction of an electronic reporting system to improve efficiency and data accuracy.

Feb 24 • 10:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Sweden Returns to Reliance on Paper Books in Education Instead of Digital... What's the Story?

The Swedish government has announced a halt to excessive reliance on digital devices in classrooms, opting to return to traditional paper books as the primary educational tool.

Feb 24 • 08:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Liberec to increase the price of paper tickets bought from the driver. It wants to force passengers to get them elsewhere

Liberec's decision to raise prices for paper tickets purchased from drivers aims to encourage passengers to obtain tickets from other sources.

Feb 23 • 13:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

The Paper: Epstein's Abandoned Airplane Investigated – These Findings Were Revealed

Investigations into Jeffrey Epstein's abandoned private jet revealed disturbing items, indicating its troubled past.

Feb 23 • 08:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BNDES releases R$ 122.5 million for Klabin

BNDES has approved financing of R$ 122.55 million for research, development, and innovation projects at Klabin, a major paper and cellulose exporter in Brazil.

Feb 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Paper: Here, Sarah Ferguson, tarnished by the Epstein scandal, is hiding

Sarah Ferguson has reportedly sought refuge from the Epstein scandal at an expensive wellness clinic in Switzerland.

Feb 22 • 07:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Paper: Sarah Ferguson's hideout revealed

Sarah Ferguson's secret location has been uncovered, with reports indicating she has been hiding in Switzerland following the renewed Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

Feb 22 • 07:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major change in schools to transform life chances for poorer children

The UK government plans to release a significant white paper on education aimed at halving the outcome gap between disadvantaged children and their peers.

Feb 21 • 22:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

IL obtained the debt brake paper - Here's what cold treatment is in store

Iltalehti reveals that Finnish political parties have reached an agreement on a debt brake aimed at reducing public debt in the coming years.

Feb 21 • 08:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Only holding up an "anti-war" paper... Russia suppresses thoroughly, and citizens remain silent

The article discusses how Russian citizens continue to protest against government policies despite widespread repression, particularly focusing on a recent protest in Vladivostok against a new car recycling tax.

Feb 21 • 03:01 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

At the start of the 50km race, there are two runners who on paper shouldn't be there

Two unexpected athletes, Thomas Hjalmar Maloney Westgaard from Ireland and Emil Iversen from Norway, are set to compete in the challenging 50 km classical race at the Olympics, showcasing their development and unique stories despite the odds.

Feb 20 • 18:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Strategy? A good step, but it should not remain just on paper

The article discusses the significance of a strategic plan and cautions against it being merely theoretical.

Feb 20 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Responsible Summer: Participate in the 27th edition of Praia Limpa on the sands of Recife

The 27th edition of Praia Limpa has officially commenced in Recife, promoting responsible waste disposal at local beaches with the distribution of paper bags for waste collection.

Feb 20 • 14:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Fraudulent scheme took away a plot worth 6.2 million

A shocking property fraud has emerged in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, where a factory operator was declared dead on paper to illegally transfer ownership of a plot valued at 6.21 million rupees.

Feb 20 • 04:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Declared Dead While Alive, Plot Worth 62 Lakhs Was Usurped!

A shocking case of fraud has emerged in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, where a factory owner was declared dead on paper as part of a scheme to seize his valuable property worth crores.

Feb 20 • 03:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Professor Choi Jun-seok's research team at Sogang University has a paper accepted at the best international conference in artificial intelligence, ICLR 2026

A research team led by Professor Choi Jun-seok at Sogang University has had their paper accepted at the prestigious International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR) 2026, addressing issues in large vision-language models.

Feb 20 • 01:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hanyang University's Future Innovation Tourism Research Office Achieves Three Best Paper Awards at the 99th Korean Tourism Association Conference

Hanyang University’s Future Innovation Tourism Research Office won three prestigious awards at the 99th Korean Tourism Association Conference held in Cheongju, highlighting the school’s research capabilities in the tourism field.

Feb 20 • 00:31 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. 'At our maternity ward, we dry your child with the rough paper'

The article highlights concerns from maternity ward staff about the quality of care and resources provided to new parents and their newborns at Swedish hospitals.

Feb 19 • 19:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From La Matanza to Big Brother and now having his own toilet paper brand: the new life of Brian Lanzelotta

Brian Lanzelotta, a memorable contestant from Argentina's Big Brother, has transitioned from reality TV to pursuing his own toilet paper brand after dabbling in music.

Feb 19 • 18:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Millions spent on building, yet the roof collapsed like paper! Plaster fell from the Agra Fort Station

A major incident was averted at Agra Fort Railway Station when the plaster from the ceiling of the TTE waiting room suddenly fell, narrowly missing three staff members.

Feb 19 • 10:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Sandra Vásquez de la Horra at the Haus der Kunst: The Magic of Women

The article discusses the unique qualities of different types of paper and their significance in the art world, particularly in relation to female artists.

Feb 19 • 09:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Physical fatigue vs. technical skill: study reveals impacts of replacing pen and paper with keyboards in schools

A study in Australia highlights different cognitive and physical responses of second-grade students when transitioning from traditional writing methods to digital platforms.

Feb 19 • 08:03 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

From the government a blow to the newspapers, farewell tax breaks on paper

Italy's government has ended tax breaks for newspaper publishers, igniting criticism from the industry.

Feb 19 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Paper: Trump's Ally Exploded at the Danish Prime Minister

Senator Lindsey Graham lost his temper during a meeting with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at the Munich Security Conference, reportedly exhibiting condescending and potentially sexist behavior.

Feb 18 • 16:48 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Extension, the tax credit for paper for publishers is canceled

A bipartisan amendment related to the tax credit for publishers has been restructured, leading to its cancellation in government proposals.

Feb 18 • 16:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I redecorated my home on a budget — genius wrapping paper hack cost just £3

The article discusses a budget-friendly home decorating hack using wrapping paper as wall art, costing only £3.

Feb 18 • 11:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Nazi letters reveal paper restorers’ role in compiling Holocaust ‘hitlist’

Research shows that paper restorers were complicit in the Nazis' efforts to identify and persecute individuals of Jewish ancestry during World War II.

Feb 18 • 11:23 UTC

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