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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

From landline to smartphone: 'The calling llama' returns after more than 25 years since its launch

The iconic Argentine phone prank, 'The calling llama', is set to return on February 27 with new micro-content, marking its first comeback since the 1990s.

Feb 26 • 12:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In a spectacle to the nation, Trump spews partisan hatred and launches a prank at the Democrats

Donald Trump delivered a lengthy State of the Union address, aiming to regain support from the electorate by employing a divisive and populist tone.

Feb 25 • 12:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Karol Nawrocki involved in Russian provocation. Shocking recording

A video reveals a Russian prank call involving Polish figure Karol Nawrocki pretending to be the Polish president to pressure Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk into making controversial statements.

Feb 19 • 07:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I ended marriage two days after wedding because of husband's humiliating prank

A woman received support online for divorcing her husband just 48 hours after their wedding due to his humiliating prank that crossed a line.

Feb 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

From Pranks to Talk Shows and Social Programs: The Ramadan 2026 Programming Map

The programming lineup for Ramadan 2026 in the Arab world features a diverse range of shows, including prank, talk, social, and cooking shows, aimed at attracting audiences during the holy month.

Feb 19 • 02:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young man detained on suspicion of bomb prank at Guarulhos airport (SP)

A 20-year-old man was detained for allegedly making a bomb threat at Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo.

Feb 18 • 21:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man plays prank and says there is a bomb on a plane bound for Europe at São Paulo International Airport

A man made a prank call claiming that there was a bomb on a flight to Europe at São Paulo's International Airport, leading to a police response.

Feb 18 • 20:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Farmers surprised by Frederik's mischievous stunt: "Tasteless stunt"

Participants in a Finnish farming competition were taken aback by singer Frederik's prank during a press event.

Feb 18 • 15:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Dennis the Menace plays 'greatest prank yet' with 75-year anniversary coins

Dennis the Menace celebrates his 75th anniversary with a new range of collectible 50p coins minted by the Royal Mint featuring the iconic character and his dog Gnasher.

Feb 18 • 11:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Singer Frederik Got Angry During Farm Filming – Left the Farm Owner a Nasty Surprise

Singer Frederik expressed frustration during the reality show Farmi Suomi, particularly about the lack of bathroom access, leading him to leave a prank for the farm owner.

Feb 17 • 15:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

YouTubers Kidnap 10-Year-Old Student, Later Claim It Was a Prank

A 10-year-old student in Kanpur was kidnapped by YouTubers who later claimed it was a prank after demanding a ransom of ₹2 lakh.

Feb 15 • 02:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Kim Jong-un's brother's horrifying final moments after he died in airport 'prank'

The article recounts the tragic death of Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who was assassinated at Kuala Lumpur airport through the application of VX nerve agent by two women.

Feb 13 • 03:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Pokémon Go removes a Pokéstop that was located on... Jeffrey Epstein's island

Pokémon Go removed a Pokéstop from Jeffrey Epstein's island following the discovery of the virtual marker by players, attributed to a player's prank.

Feb 12 • 18:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

BBC Radio 1 listener says his name is 'Steve', but it's actually someone very famous

A celebrity pranks BBC Radio 1 hosts by disguising his voice and identity during a call.

Feb 12 • 12:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

A prank from the Silvio Santos Program appears among files from the Jeffrey Epstein case

A segment from a Silvio Santos show has gained attention on social media after being included in the U.S. Department of Justice files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 10 • 18:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Silvio Santos' prank appears in the midst of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case in the USA

A prank from Brazilian TV host Silvio Santos was found among the newly released documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, drawing attention for its unrelated nature.

Feb 9 • 15:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Prank call about a bomb threat at ERT

A bomb threat call to the Greek National Broadcasting Corporation (ERT) was determined to be a hoax after police inspections found no suspicious devices.

Feb 7 • 19:05 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Nostalgic and pro-Putin, the prank of former paratrooper Vannacci who dreams of D’Annunzio

The article discusses former paratrooper Vannacci, who expresses nostalgia for historical figures like Gabriele D’Annunzio while aligning himself with pro-Putin sentiments and political mischief.

Feb 4 • 00:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Jacob Elordi had a bizarre accident in the shower that landed him in the hospital

Jacob Elordi revealed that he ended up in the hospital due to a bizarre accident during the first week of filming 'Wuthering Heights', which resulted from a playful prank about method acting.

Feb 3 • 06:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Amanda Seyfried revealed a very unusual joke by Channing Tatum from the filming

Amanda Seyfried shared a funny anecdote about filming 'Dear John' where Channing Tatum played a prank on her that led to a light-hearted atmosphere on set.

Jan 16 • 14:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Nigel Farage tricked into paying tribute to Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins

Nigel Farage, the leader of the Reform party, was pranked into paying tribute to convicted child sexual abuser Ian Watkins via the Cameo service.

Jan 16 • 12:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I divorced my husband two days hours after our wedding due to his humiliating prank

A woman garnered online praise for divorcing her husband just 48 hours after their wedding due to a humiliating prank he played on her.

Jan 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

There's a bomb on the plane. The fighters take off, but it was just a prank call

A prank call about a bomb on a Turkish Airlines flight caused panic and the mobilization of military jets in Spain.

Jan 15 • 19:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Raspadori, Atalanta's prank on Roma

Striker Giacomo Raspadori is expected to return to Italy, but instead of joining Roma, he is likely to sign with Atalanta, who has surpassed the Giallorossi in the competition for the Atletico Madrid player.

Jan 13 • 11:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Roger Federer pranked tennis rivals with cheeky trick that 'sent them crazy'

Roger Federer was known for playfully pranking his tennis rivals by hiding their rackets, demonstrating his mischievous side off the court.

Jan 8 • 07:49 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

'Ding-dong ditch' prank erupts in gunfire, leaving juvenile shot and homeowner under arrest: police

A North Carolina man faces felony charges after allegedly shooting a juvenile who was playing 'ding-dong ditch' in his neighborhood.

Jan 6 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Emma Paton's rumoured partner, rowdy fans stance and brutal reply after pranking darts star

Emma Paton continues to be the face of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, while fans speculate about her personal life following a prank involving a darts star.

Jan 2 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Singleton leaves first date after 2 minutes as man reveals ‘red flag’ prank

A woman walked out on her first date after two minutes due to a humiliating prank pulled by the man, which received mixed reactions online.

Dec 29 • 13:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

South Park star unveils cunning Donald Trump masterplan to thwart rebrand

South Park writer Toby Morton plans a prank involving the acquisition of key internet domain names to mock Donald Trump's rebranding of the Kennedy Centre in Washington DC.

Dec 28 • 14:23 UTC

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