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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

WhatsApp gets a long-awaited feature

WhatsApp has introduced a long-awaited update that allows new participants in group chats to see the group's message history, contingent on prior members consenting to share it.

Feb 28 • 16:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Test your knowledge of the countries of the world on a map! The best experts can easily get 10 right

A quiz challenge invites participants to identify countries on a map, testing their geographical knowledge.

Feb 28 • 16:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Three Days in the Capitol: How the Baltic Advocacy Days Convert Voter Voices into Political Influence

Baltic Advocacy Days bring together around 40 participants to the Capitol to influence US policy towards the Baltic states, with initiatives aiming for increased engagement from lawmakers.

Feb 28 • 13:33 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Big Brother Golden Generation: two new participants will enter the house on Sunday

Two new contestants will replace Divina Gloria and Daniela De Lucía in 'Gran Hermano Generación Dorada' after their exit for medical and personal reasons, respectively.

Feb 28 • 13:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The death of Mencho and its impact on Mexico for the 2026 World Cup: some participants are already nervous

The death of Mencho, a cartel leader, has raised concerns about security in Mexico as the country prepares to host parts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Feb 28 • 12:50 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Glitter, rainbows and gummi bears: Sydney Mardi Gras parade 2026 – in pictures

The Sydney Mardi Gras parade 2026 celebrated with vibrant floats and thousands of participants on Oxford Street, featuring an array of colorful displays.

Feb 28 • 12:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Johan Croneman: The bus drivers may be the most lovable people of Vasaloppet

Johan Croneman praises the bus drivers in the documentary 'Brytbussen', highlighting their compassion and understanding for participants who fail to finish Vasaloppet.

Feb 28 • 09:05 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Olympic Participants Compete at the Mogul World Cup in Toyama, Spectators Say 'Seeing it Live is Different'

The Mogul World Cup has opened in Toyama, Japan, featuring Olympic athletes and drawing enthusiastic crowds who praised the live experience of the event.

Feb 28 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Impromptu wedding kicks off Sydney Mardi Gras celebrations

An impromptu wedding in Hyde Park heralds the start of Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras celebrations, which will feature over 150 floats and 9,000 participants in a vibrant parade.

Feb 28 • 07:14 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

'Naked Festival' Accident Forces Organizers to Consider All Possibilities Including Cancellation

A traditional festival in Okayama faced scrutiny after three participants were hospitalized in serious condition, prompting organizers to reassess safety measures and future events.

Feb 28 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BBB 26: Milena and Jonas exchange barbs in the presence of Dilsinho

During a party on 'Big Brother Brasil 26', participants Milena and Jonas engaged in a light-hearted exchange of insults while singer Dilsinho performed.

Feb 28 • 03:53 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sanremo, the best and worst looks of the fourth evening

The fourth evening of the Sanremo Festival showcased a mix of relaxed performances and striking fashion choices by its hosts and participants.

Feb 28 • 00:46 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"It bothers me..." Alessandro Gassmann lashes out against Sanremo (and the Morandi): here's what happened

Alessandro Gassmann criticizes the Sanremo Festival and Gianni Morandi's apparent preferential treatment towards certain participants.

Feb 27 • 23:53 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Mölder: Ukrainian women arrive here by bus for 30 hours, I'm rooting for them

The international rhythmic gymnastics competition Miss Valentine in Tartu attracts notable participants, including Ukrainian athletes who face significant challenges due to ongoing conflict in their homeland.

Feb 27 • 19:56 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

FantaSanremo, points from the cover night live: bonuses and penalties artist by artist

The FantaSanremo event's cover night brings excitement as artists perform duets, impacting scores for participants in the fantasy game.

Feb 27 • 19:22 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Life & Tech

ABC 50/50 quiz: Test your knowledge of Mad Men, musicals and weird punctuation

The ABC 50/50 quiz challenges participants with questions about entertainment topics and offers a unique scoring system.

Feb 27 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

POWERFUL RECORD ⟩ Estonians made two laps around the globe for the Republic's sake

A movement initiative in Estonia collected over 87,000 kilometers from participants, surpassing its goal and achieving more than two laps around the Earth.

Feb 27 • 16:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

"Go By Night Flight _____" - Only a True Music Expert Can Get More Than 10 Correct in This Quiz

A music quiz tests participants' knowledge of songs from Finland's Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) and offers a challenge to see how well players remember these tunes.

Feb 27 • 15:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cutting of the New Year's Pie 2026 of the Executive MBA of the Athens University of Economics and Business

The Executive MBA program at the Athens University of Economics and Business successfully held its New Year's Pie cutting event, featuring about 200 participants from the university community.

Feb 27 • 14:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

This is how the Golden Generation Big Brother plate looked after the positive vote from the public: who got nominated

Big Brother: Golden Generation (Telefe) returned with changes, including a new public voting system that led to nominations of several participants for elimination.

Feb 27 • 14:07 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

"For the Republic's Health!" initiative completed two laps around the Earth

The initiative "For the Republic's Health!" celebrated Estonia's independence by attracting over 6,500 participants who collectively exceeded their goal with more than two complete laps around the globe.

Feb 27 • 13:23 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
World

Over 1700 Africans are fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Ukrainian officials accuse Russia of deceiving Africans into fighting in the war against Ukraine, with over 1,700 participants reportedly lacking military training.

Feb 27 • 11:33 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Who do you agree with the most? Take the candidate test here

A candidate test is being promoted where participants can determine which political candidates align best with their views.

Feb 27 • 09:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The Constitutional Court Expands 'Freedom of Assembly' Rejecting Supreme Court's Guilty Verdict

The Constitutional Court of Korea ruled against the strict punishment of participants in outdoor rallies for not filing advance reports, stating it excessively restricts the constitutional right to freedom of expression.

Feb 27 • 09:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

How a Snowball Fight in NY Became a Dispute Between Socialist Mayor and the Police

A snowball fight in New York escalated into a conflict between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the NYPD after some participants reportedly threw snowballs at police officers.

Feb 27 • 08:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Five new major European distinctions for the award-winning Naftemporiki

Naftemporiki has won five prestigious awards at the European Newspaper Award competition, where it competed against 3,000 participants from 22 countries.

Feb 27 • 07:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Psychedelics Reduced Depression: "Exciting"

A study found that a single dose of the psychedelic substance DMT significantly reduced symptoms of treatment-resistant depression in participants.

Feb 27 • 05:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Recovery with Asterisks

The yen rebounded after the Bank of Japan Governor indicated that any interest rate hikes would depend on economic data, with market participants awaiting new catalysts.

Feb 27 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

From Conti to the songs. A Festival of Half-Winners

This year's Sanremo Festival highlights mixed outcomes for participants, especially for presenter Carlo Conti amid controversies and declining audience ratings.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Holi is Played with Ashes! What is the Unique Mystery of Kashi's Masan Holi

Masan Holi, celebrated at Manikarnika Ghat in Kashi, is a unique tradition where participants play with ashes instead of traditional colors, attracting visitors from afar.

Feb 27 • 03:44 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

What do we know about Mazdutide, the medication with which you can lose up to 20 kilograms in a year?

Mazdutide, a weight-loss medication, shows significant weight loss results in a Chinese study, with participants losing an average of nearly 19% of their body weight over 48 weeks.

Feb 27 • 03:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who are the three participants that left the plate in Big Brother

Three contestants were saved from elimination in the latest episode of Gran Hermano after a format change in voting.

Feb 27 • 02:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

All participants in the Round of 16 of the European League have been revealed

The Round of 16 in the European League is set with eight clubs qualifying, including Lille and Stuttgart, while Ludogorets and Crvena Zvezda faced elimination despite initial leads.

Feb 26 • 22:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Mall del Sol will be a race track: Run with Them 3K will bring together families who will write the name of the woman who inspires them on their t-shirt

Mall del Sol is hosting ‘Corre con Ellas 3K,’ a recreational race on International Women's Day where participants honor inspiring women by writing their names on their shirts.

Feb 26 • 21:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After extension of deadline for appeals, the result of Carnival 2026 remains undefined in Rio Branco

The outcome of the Carnival 2026 competition in Rio Branco is still uncertain as organizers extend the deadline for appeals from participants.

Feb 26 • 18:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BBB 26: The first phase of the Leader's Challenge takes place this Thursday (26); follow along

The Leader's Challenge for BBB 26 begins with 14 participants competing for the coveted title, with results anticipated for a live segment later in the show.

Feb 26 • 18:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Innocent Snowball Fight Escalates into Clash with Police: New York Mayor Chimes In

A winter snowball fight in New York escalated into a political controversy after participants began throwing snow and ice at police officers, prompting a response from Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Feb 26 • 16:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Criticism of the National Eurovision Selection Participants and Jury by F. M. Leščiauskaitė: 'Most Performances Are Terrible'

F. M. Leščiauskaitė critiques the performances in Lithuania's Eurovision national selection, describing them as lacking talent compared to local school shows.

Feb 26 • 11:07 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Latvia will gather students in traditional sports games of the Nordic region in May

In May, Latvia will host the SELL Student Games, featuring over 3000 participants from various European countries competing in multiple sports.

Feb 26 • 10:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Participants of the Reading Marathon Set a Record at the Ústí Library. The Event United Hundreds of People and Aided Charity

A reading marathon at the Ústí library brought together hundreds of participants and set a record while supporting charity causes.

Feb 26 • 09:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul National University of Science and Technology and Korea Public Enterprise Association Successfully Hold Conference on 'New Government Policies for Public Institutions and AI Transformation'

A successful conference was held at Seoul National University of Science and Technology focusing on new government policies for public institutions and the transformation shaped by AI, attended by over 200 participants from various sectors.

Feb 26 • 09:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

BBB 26: Jordana exchanges barbs with opponents: 'weak'

In the latest episode of BBB 26, a confrontation arose between participants Jordana and Milena during a party, highlighting ongoing rivalries within the house.

Feb 26 • 07:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What do you know about...? The big MasterChef party, Diego Ramos’s best company in Mar del Plata, and Isabel Macedo’s karting day

A celebration for the MasterChef Celebrity participants took place in Palermo, marking the end of the season and celebrating the show's success.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Which food reduced bad cholesterol in 48 hours

A study from the University of Bonn found that a two-day diet consisting almost entirely of oats reduced bad cholesterol by 10% in participants with metabolic syndrome.

Feb 26 • 05:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mega-Sena may pay R$ 130 million this Thursday

The Mega-Sena lottery is set to offer a R$ 130 million jackpot for participants who guess the correct six numbers in the upcoming draw in São Paulo.

Feb 26 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Christiane Torloni reacts to memes as a participant of BBB 26 and says she decided to profit from the joke

Actress Christiane Torloni has gained popularity on social media following her inclusion in speculative lists of participants for BBB 26, using the ensuing memes for advertising campaigns.

Feb 25 • 22:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Controversy in Big Brother: two participants were left without a bed and slept on the floor

In the latest episode of Big Brother Generación Dorada, two contestants were left to sleep on the floor due to a decision by the production team to provide fewer beds than contestants.

Feb 25 • 18:56 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Science reveals why drinking three cups of coffee a day can be good for your health

Regular coffee consumption can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease, according to a Harvard University study involving over 131,000 participants.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The National Eurovision Selection Final is This Friday

Participants will compete for the title during the National Eurovision selection final this Friday, featuring guest performances and audience voting.

Feb 25 • 10:37 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Miss Italy against Ditonellapiaga: 'Hands off the title'. She: 'I talk about myself, I insult no one'

The Miss Italia competition challenges singer Ditonellapiaga's use of the title 'Miss Italia' for her new song and album, claiming it harms the dignity of its participants.

Feb 25 • 10:33 UTC

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