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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Promises, ghost commission and working nucleus: what is known about the investigation that points to embezzlement in social projects in TO

An investigation into a social project aimed at vulnerable youth in Palmas revealed embezzlement of public funds that were funneled through ghost companies and political agents.

Feb 28 • 21:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dengue: agents are unable to enter almost half of the houses during inspections in Ribeirão Preto

Health agents in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, are facing challenges in dengue prevention as they are unable to access 40% of inspected homes due to residents either not being home or refusing entry.

Feb 28 • 18:42 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Experts to Al Jazeera Net: Platforms like 'Moltbook' Change Media and Reshape Public Opinion

Experts emphasize that platforms like 'Moltbook,' where intelligent agents dominate interactions, are transforming media and public opinion.

Feb 28 • 08:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Selection process for community agents in Zé Doca suspended due to suspected manipulation of scores and 'resurrection' of candidates

The selection process for community health agents in Zé Doca, Brazil, has been suspended following allegations of score manipulation and the appearance of absent candidates at the top of the results.

Feb 27 • 18:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Announcement of the Monteiro City Hall competition; see how to register

Applications are now open for the Monteiro City Hall competition in Paraíba, Brazil, with 10 available positions for health agents and an application fee of R$80.

Feb 26 • 21:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Elderly stranded in the rain after vehicle detention: Quito's AMT offers apologies

A traffic operation in Quito left a group of elderly individuals stranded in the rain after they were ordered out of their vehicle by traffic agents.

Feb 26 • 19:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Fire the fascists from the media": Sophia Chikirou lashes out at journalists during a public meeting

Sophia Chikirou, a candidate for the Paris mayoralty from the LFI party, criticized media professionals during a public assembly in Paris, accusing them of being agents rather than journalists.

Feb 24 • 17:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Ministry recommends non-lethal weapons use in the socio-educational system of DF; understand

The Public Ministry of the Federal District recommended the use of non-lethal weapons in socio-educational institutions to ensure the safety of agents and adolescents during extreme situations.

Feb 24 • 15:23 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Georgia lawmaker calls for ICE surge after Savannah teacher allegedly killed by illegal immigrant

A Georgia congressman demands an increase in ICE agents following the alleged murder of a teacher by an undocumented immigrant.

Feb 23 • 20:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

NPR editor scolds colleague's ’inappropriate remark’ comparing masked Nancy Guthrie suspect to ICE agents

NPR public editor Kelly McBride criticized a colleague for an inappropriate comparison made during an interview regarding the suspect in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

Feb 20 • 21:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With agents in disguise, SP police arrest 94 people during carnival blocks

The São Paulo police arrested 94 people during carnival celebrations between February 13 and 17 due to crimes like theft and beverage tampering.

Feb 20 • 21:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Motorcycle rider threatens traffic agents with a stick and tries to break his own motorcycle during an approach in Santarém

A motorcyclist threatened traffic agents with a stick and attempted to break his own motorcycle during a traffic stop in Santarém, Brazil.

Feb 20 • 13:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Front companies, support from civil servants and access to confidential information: how the CV's structure for trafficking in AM was organized

The Comando Vermelho (CV) organized a drug trafficking operation in Amazonas with the assistance of public agents, which included the use of front companies and access to confidential police information.

Feb 20 • 13:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

What is known and what remains to be clarified about the rape in front of the patrol car and security base

The case of alleged rape in front of a police vehicle in Brazil has led to the suspension of three Metropolitan Guard agents, and investigations are ongoing.

Feb 20 • 11:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Municipal Guard of Rio: only permanent staff will be armed in the elite division

The city of Rio de Janeiro has announced that only permanent Municipal Guard officers will be armed in a new elite division, excluding temporary agents from carrying firearms.

Feb 19 • 22:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026: A Banda bloc will have a special security scheme in Macapá

The traditional A Banda bloc's parade in Macapá will see enhanced security measures with over 500 public safety agents deployed.

Feb 17 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maranhão Carnival bets on technology to ensure a safe party

Maranhão Carnival is implementing extensive security measures, deploying over 8,000 public security agents to ensure a safe celebration for attendees.

Feb 16 • 14:18 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

1000 ICE agents leave Minnesota

Over 1000 ICE agents have departed Minnesota amid protests following the shooting of two citizens by border officials.

Feb 16 • 03:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

More than 1,000 ICE agents leave Minnesota after controversial immigration crackdown

Over 1,000 ICE agents have departed Minnesota following a controversial immigration operation that resulted in mass detentions and public protests.

Feb 15 • 18:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rio government sparks protests after launching tender for religion-related works

A tender initiated by the Rio de Janeiro government has triggered protests from cultural agents in the state.

Feb 13 • 22:48 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Trump ends raids in Minnesota

The Trump administration has announced the conclusion of a special operation against illegal immigration in Minnesota, following significant controversy and public backlash.

Feb 13 • 08:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Aftermath of 'Two Citizens Dead'... Trump Ends Immigration Crackdown in Minnesota After 10 Weeks

Following the tragic shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens by federal agents, President Trump has decided to end a large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota that lasted just over two months.

Feb 12 • 23:29 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Illinois: public libraries will store and manage agents to reverse opioid overdoses

Public libraries in Illinois will begin storing and managing naloxone, a life-saving drug, in response to the opioid crisis.

Feb 12 • 15:57 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Quito activates 36 road controls and operations in terminals, events, and access during Carnival holiday

During the Carnival holiday, Quito will enforce 36 road controls with 711 traffic agents to manage public transportation and enhance road safety.

Feb 12 • 14:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

New Jersey governor bans immigration agents from some state property

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has issued an executive order banning immigration agents from non-public state property without a warrant and introduced an online portal for residents to report enforcement activities.

Feb 12 • 14:50 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

ICE Withdraws Its Officers from Minnesota

The ICE agency is withdrawing its operations from Minnesota following approval from President Trump, amid ongoing controversy stemming from the deaths of two civilians during confrontations with agents.

Feb 12 • 14:41 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump DHS hammers Dem governor’s portal to track ICE agents: 'Encourages violence'

The Trump Department of Homeland Security criticized New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill's initiative to create a public portal for tracking ICE agents, claiming it could incite violence against law enforcement.

Feb 12 • 12:18 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

More than 32,000 agents recruited in 2024: civil servants increasingly numerous in France

In 2024, France recruited 32,800 new civil servants, indicating a steady growth trend in public sector employment that is expected to continue into the following years.

Feb 10 • 18:45 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Marseille: five agents convicted for charging for access to a free waste disposal site

Five former agents in Marseille have been convicted for accepting illegal fees for access to a waste disposal site that was supposed to be free.

Feb 10 • 09:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall of SP says it will expand exits and place agents inside trios after overcrowding in megablocks during pre-Carnival

The São Paulo City Hall announced plans to improve crowd management during the upcoming street carnival following incidents of overcrowding in megablocks over the previous weekend.

Feb 10 • 00:38 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

ICE nabs convicted pedophiles and murderers over weekend despite smears at Super Bowl: 'Risking their lives'

ICE agents arrested several convicted pedophiles and murderers over the weekend, despite facing criticism during the Super Bowl.

Feb 9 • 23:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vaccination against dengue begins in the Jundiaí region

A new campaign for dengue vaccination has started in the Jundiaí region of Brazil, targeting health professionals and dengue combat agents.

Feb 9 • 18:07 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Arizona Mexican restaurant offering free meals to ICE agents sparks online reaction

An Arizona restaurant is generating mixed public reactions by offering free meals to ICE agents and federal law enforcement personnel.

Feb 9 • 17:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026 in RJ will have a security operation with 26,000 agents, says state government

The RJ government is deploying 26,000 security agents for Carnival 2026 amidst increasing concerns about public safety.

Feb 9 • 14:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Brutal attack recorded against several national police officers in La Cubierta de Leganés: a man throws a cobblestone at them and five agents are injured

A man was arrested after throwing a cobblestone at several National Police agents in Leganés, resulting in five officers being injured, two with fractures.

Feb 8 • 23:05 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Cameroon: a list of supposed absent public agents annoys in higher education

In Cameroon, a circulating list on social media names 1,033 employees from the Ministry of Higher Education, prompting the Ministry of Finance to demand proof of presence or face salary suspension.

Feb 6 • 12:48 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

White House slams Democrat governor for urging public to track ICE agents with new video portal

The White House and conservative figures criticize New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill for launching a portal encouraging residents to monitor and document the activities of ICE agents.

Feb 6 • 01:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lines operating in Lapa have a new boarding location starting Friday; understand

Bus lines in Lapa, Salvador, will move back to the underground boarding area starting Friday due to station requalification works, with municipal agents on hand to assist users.

Feb 5 • 22:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Security at the Paraíba Carnival will have more than 950 agents on the streets

More than 950 security agents will be deployed in Paraíba during the Carnival events, as announced in a safety plan meeting in João Pessoa.

Feb 5 • 16:31 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
National & Local

Poll: Two-thirds of Americans say ICE has 'gone too far' in immigration enforcement

A recent poll reveals that 65% of Americans believe ICE has overstepped its bounds in immigration enforcement following two fatal shootings by federal agents in Minnesota.

Feb 5 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

ICE Turnaround: 700 agents leaving Minneapolis

In response to public outrage following tough immigration operations and shootings that resulted in two American deaths, the Trump administration is withdrawing 700 ICE agents from Minneapolis, leaving around 2,000 federal officers in the state.

Feb 5 • 06:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Olympics, left still attacks on the Ice. Piantedosi: "No operational activity"

Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi stated during a briefing that the ICE agents in Milan-Cortina will not conduct operational police activities, emphasizing that public safety is solely provided by national police forces.

Feb 4 • 13:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police deaths rise 4.5% in Brazil, with 18 cases per day in 2025

Brazil experienced a 4.5% increase in deaths caused by police in 2025, despite a decrease in police deaths and suicides among public security agents compared to the previous year.

Feb 3 • 16:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Crime & Justice

Why do people see something different when watching the same videos of the murders of Americans Renée Good and Alex Pretti?

The murder of Americans Renée Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has divided public opinion on the interpretation of video footage, with some viewing it as justified action by federal agents and others as an execution of innocent individuals.

Feb 3 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Community health agents of the SUS inspire primary care reform in England

Community health agents from Brazil's SUS are helping to reshape public health policies in England's NHS, stemming from a model that inspired Brazil’s own health system.

Feb 3 • 11:44 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

"After a few hours not even a scratch". The irony of the counselor about the injured agents in Turin

During a visit to hospitalized police officers injured in clashes, a counselor's ironic remarks drew criticism for suggesting the officers weren't genuinely hurt.

Feb 3 • 11:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Army' of masked individuals: what ICE claims to conceal the faces of immigration agents and why this is dangerous

The article discusses the controversial practices of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including the use of masks by agents amid public outcry over their operations.

Feb 3 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Legal Shield for Agents. Preventive Detention on Standby

The government prepares urgent measures for public safety, including a legal shield for agents, amidst rising tensions following clashes in major Italian cities.

Feb 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Gabrielli: “The uniform must be defended from those who propagate on the backs of the agents”

Former police chief Franco Gabrielli criticizes the exploitation of law enforcement for political propaganda in light of recent events surrounding the Ramy case.

Feb 3 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran of SP announces public competition to hire 145 traffic agents

The São Paulo State Transit Department (Detran-SP) has announced a public competition to hire 145 state traffic agents, the first since 2019, requiring a higher education degree and a Category B driver's license.

Feb 2 • 18:28 UTC

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