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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The 16-year-old Laura was found following a random check by the German police

The missing 16-year-old girl Laura, whose whereabouts had been unknown since January 8 in Patras, was located in Germany during a routine police check.

Feb 26 • 20:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

People caught in the sludge were blinded by what three holy guys from the thickets did

A Reddit discussion sparks reflections on the readiness of Lithuanians to help strangers in need, demonstrated through personal experiences shared by various commenters.

Feb 25 • 16:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A random decision changed his life. A Czech found a wife and a second home while exploring the Caucasus

A Czech man shares how a spontaneous decision led him to find his wife and a second home in the Caucasus region.

Feb 24 • 03:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Password thieves do not attack at random: the three types of most targeted users and how to protect yourself

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting individuals who may seem ordinary, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity awareness in the digital age.

Feb 23 • 08:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Chania: After the random gunshots, two arrests - The two arrested refused to name the perpetrators

Two men in Chania were arrested for firearm violations and for harboring a criminal, following an incident of random gunfire during a social event.

Feb 22 • 19:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

New Left: 'The government must stop presenting shipwrecks as isolated “expected” and “random” tragedies'

The New Left party in Greece criticizes the government for treating recent maritime tragedies involving refugees as isolated incidents instead of a systemic issue.

Feb 21 • 16:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Illegal immigrant allegedly ambushed woman on Florida beach in random attempted drowning attack: police

A Venezuelan illegal immigrant was arrested after allegedly attempting to drown a woman on a Florida beach in a random attack.

Feb 20 • 17:24 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Sex offender charged with slashing 13-year-old's neck on Daytona Beach Boardwalk in random attack

A Florida sex offender was arrested for allegedly slashing a 13-year-old boy's neck during a random attack on Daytona Beach Boardwalk.

Feb 18 • 22:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

A star of 'The Big Bang Theory' uses GoFundMe to pay medical bills for random families: 'It’s my way of being a masked vigilante'

Actor Kunal Nayyar uses his wealth to anonymously pay for the medical bills of families in need through GoFundMe.

Feb 18 • 14:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Delay in the release of PlayStation 6 until 2029.. Here's the reason

Sony is considering delaying the launch of the PlayStation 6 to 2029 due to a worsening random memory crisis, which is expected to drive up prices at release.

Feb 18 • 07:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Random Numbers and Quantum Mechanics

A group of researchers has developed a method to generate genuinely random numbers using a computer, addressing a longstanding challenge in information technology.

Feb 18 • 02:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In Sydney, an attacker stabbed one person and injured two others

A stabbing attack in a pedestrian zone in the suburbs of western Sydney left one person dead and two others injured, prompting a police investigation into what appears to be an apparently random act of violence.

Feb 17 • 05:06 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Magnus Carlsen Wins His 21st World Title

Norwegian chess champion Magnus Carlsen has won his 21st world title, claiming victory in the Fischer Random Chess World Championship.

Feb 16 • 15:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Killer schoolboy's abhorrent final act as 12-year-old victim Leo Ross lay dying

A 15-year-old boy, Kian Moulton, was sentenced to 13 years for the murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross in a random stabbing incident in Birmingham.

Feb 14 • 08:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Can the STF's drawings be trusted?

The article discusses the reliability of the random allocation of cases in Brazil's Supreme Court (STF), questioning whether the algorithm used can be trusted following the reassignment of a controversial case to a different minister.

Feb 13 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Teenager sentenced for murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross has been named

Kian Moulton, a teenager, has been sentenced to a minimum of 13 years for the murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross, who was fatally stabbed in a random attack in Birmingham.

Feb 12 • 14:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Delivery man is surprised to deliver an order to Murilo Huff and Matheus, of the duo with Kauan: 'Random outing'

A delivery man expressed surprise when he delivered an order to Brazilian singers Murilo Huff and Matheus, who are part of the duo with Kauan, sharing the moment on social media.

Feb 12 • 13:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Kian Moulton: Leo Ross killer named for first time after boy murdered walking home

Kian Moulton has been named as the teenage killer of 12-year-old Leo Ross, who was fatally stabbed in Birmingham during a random attack in January 2022.

Feb 12 • 11:38 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Recidivist Maulius collected random phone numbers, posing as an official

A court in Panevėžys has upheld a strict sentence for D. Maulius, a phone scammer who defrauded victims out of tens of thousands of euros while serving a prison sentence.

Feb 11 • 15:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

The most shocking moments in red carpet history are anything but random

The article discusses the strategic planning and styling involved in red carpet events, revealing that celebrity fashion choices are often orchestrated by teams rather than made independently.

Feb 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

The Random and the Computer

The article discusses the development of methods for generating random results and the challenges posed by computers in producing true randomness.

Feb 11 • 02:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The controversy over General Naravane's book continues... Publisher Penguin provides clarification for the second time in 24 hours

The publisher Penguin Random House India has issued a second clarification regarding the untimely release of General MM Naravane's upcoming book amidst rising political and legal controversies.

Feb 10 • 12:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Teenager sentenced for murder of 12-year-old who was stabbed in random attack

A teenager has been sentenced to a minimum of 13 years for the murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross, who was fatally stabbed in Birmingham during a random attack.

Feb 10 • 07:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Teen killer of Leo Ross, 12, to be sentenced over 'random' horror stabbing

A teenager who fatally stabbed 12-year-old Leo Ross in a random attack is set to be sentenced after pleading guilty to the murder.

Feb 10 • 03:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Naravane's Book Was Not Published, Sold, or Distributed,' Penguin Publication's Statement After FIR

Penguin Random House India clarified that General Manoj Mukund Naravane's autobiography 'Four Stars of Destiny' has not yet been published, sold, or made available for public distribution following controversy.

Feb 9 • 18:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

The garbage man from Sušice stabbed a random man in the neck and chest. He received 17 years in prison

A garbage collector from Sušice, Czechia, was sentenced to 17 years in prison for stabbing a random man in the neck and chest.

Feb 9 • 08:57 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Random Passengers or Genius Technology? Scientists Debate the First Sailors of Humanity

Researchers argue about the timeline and evidence of human use of boats, suggesting that boats were in use much earlier than previously believed.

Feb 8 • 08:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I visited Sainsbury’s at 1 random time and was amazed by how many yellow stickers I found

A shopper shares an experience of discovering numerous discount products marked with yellow stickers at a Sainsbury's store, highlighting the benefits for consumers and retailers.

Feb 8 • 04:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Average Brit has 350 strangers on their camera roll - here's why

A study shows that the average Brit's camera roll contains around 350 strangers due to accidental photobombing and random faces appearing in photos.

Feb 6 • 16:50 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Random street beating. But the Tunisian terror of passersby remains free

A 44-year-old mother cycling in the San Lorenzo district of Rome was brutally attacked with a punch to the face by a hooded man, leaving her with severe injuries and requiring surgery.

Feb 6 • 09:53 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Six actors and fifteen possible pairs: Sergio Peris-Mencheta plays with 'Constellations'

Actor and director Sergio Peris-Mencheta presents the acclaimed play 'Constellations' at Teatro Valle-Inclán, where each performance features a different pair of actors chosen at random.

Feb 5 • 18:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Betting at the Super Bowl: Did someone say Taylor Swift? And when will the USA attack Iran?

The Super Bowl, the biggest sporting event in the USA, offers betting opportunities not only on the game itself but also on completely unrelated events, including celebrity mentions and other random occurrences.

Feb 5 • 14:29 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Four National Guard Fighters Investigated by the Police Internal Investigations Department for Assaulting Two Residents of Tel Sheva During a Check

Four members of the National Guard are under investigation for allegedly assaulting two residents during a random check in Tel Sheva, leaving the victims at the scene.

Feb 4 • 18:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

15-year-old threatened random victims with a knife on the street in Jyväskylä – received a harsh sentence for aggravated robberies

A 16-year-old was sentenced to two years and seven months in prison for committing two aggravated robberies when he was 15 years old, along with additional charges including attempted aggravated robbery and violent resistance against an official.

Feb 4 • 13:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

How to Produce the Unpredictable?

The article explores the concept of unpredictability, tracing its historical uses in games and ancient methods like dice rolling and coin tossing for generating random outcomes.

Feb 4 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Jersey City on Alert Due to ICE Presence: What to Do If You Encounter an Immigration Agent

Jersey City authorities have confirmed the presence of federal ICE agents in the area, warning residents about random detentions.

Feb 3 • 20:37 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
Crime & Justice

Powerful people, random redactions: 4 things to know about the latest Epstein files

The release of millions of pages of Jeffrey Epstein's files has generated more questions than answers regarding his connections with influential figures and the nature of the redactions.

Feb 3 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

AD FEATURE: Each day 300,000 forgetful UK drivers risk £100 fine and court date

A study reveals that over 300,000 drivers in the UK operate uninsured vehicles daily, risking £100 fines and potential court dates.

Jan 15 • 11:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

ICE agents wrench random disabled woman out of her car in terrifying Minnesota clash

ICE agents forcefully removed a disabled woman from her car in Minnesota, leading to a confrontation with protesters during her attempt to reach a doctor's appointment.

Jan 13 • 19:50 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Grassley presses FBI over Trump Arctic Frost probe name, calls change ‘anything but random’

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley is demanding clarity from the FBI regarding the naming process of investigations after changes were made to the Arctic Frost probe associated with President Trump.

Jan 9 • 18:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Random Searches at Airports: What Puts You Under Suspicion and What Are Your Rights?

Random searches at airports have become a common part of air travel, raising questions about their seemingly subjective criteria and the rights of passengers who feel unfairly targeted.

Jan 9 • 13:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Violence Against Children Online: 'The Selection of Victims is Not Random'

Shahriar J. is on trial in Hamburg, accused of online abusing children and pushing them towards suicide, operating under the alias 'White Tiger' within a network of sadists and extremists.

Jan 8 • 11:45 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

It was a strange funeral. A young man from Košice was killed by fentanyl after a random purchase on the street in Florida.

The funeral of young Ladislav Erdélyi in Florida took a peculiar turn as his father wore colorful attire reminiscent of his son's style, reflecting the family's grief over his untimely death due to fentanyl.

Jan 7 • 10:21 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Snatch thefts, random assaults: in Lyon, a group of youths is alarming the Girondins neighborhood

A group of youths aged 14 to 17 has been threatening, insulting, and assaulting residents in the Girondins neighborhood in Lyon, leading to community meetings to address the rising violence.

Jan 7 • 06:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Three Trinitarios arrested for a brutal machete attack on a young man in the Latina district

Three members of the Trinitarios gang have been arrested for a random machete attack on a young man in the Latina district, which nearly cost the victim his life.

Dec 29 • 10:48 UTC

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