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🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Four individuals convicted in Greece for illegal wiretapping of politicians and journalists

In Greece, four individuals have been convicted for unlawfully wiretapping over 90 politicians, journalists, business leaders, and high-ranking military officials using the spyware 'Predator.'

Feb 26 • 09:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Best Communicating Leader Was Elected - The New Leader Overtook D. Dundulis and A. Avulis

A new ranking reveals the best communicating leaders in Lithuania, with Simonas Bartkus of Lithuanian Airports taking the top spot.

Feb 26 • 07:36 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The makeup of Inga Ruginienė - paid for by state funds, but this is not a new practice

The article discusses the recent procurement of makeup services for high-ranking state officials in Lithuania, emphasizing public scrutiny over the use of taxpayers' money.

Feb 26 • 04:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yoon Seok-yeol Compared to Victims of the Inhyeokdang Incident by the National Power Party… "Needs to Apologize to the Families"

A high-ranking official from the National Power Party criticized the first instance verdict against former President Yoon Seok-yeol, drawing parallels to historical judicial injustices.

Feb 26 • 02:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

Enyimba, Rivers make top 500 club world ranking

Rivers United and Enyimba have been recognized among the top 500 football clubs globally according to the latest ranking by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics.

Feb 26 • 01:55 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China extends tech lead over South Korea and surpasses Japan, Seoul’s ranking data shows

China has advanced its technological capabilities, surpassing Japan and extending its lead over South Korea, according to a report from South Korea's Ministry of Science.

Feb 26 • 01:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sanremo 2026, the ranking of the second evening: here are the top 5 positions

The second evening of the Sanremo Festival 2026 concluded with the announcement of the top five songs, reflecting public and jury votes.

Feb 26 • 00:23 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The provisional ranking of the second evening of Sanremo: at the top Ermal Meta and Fedez and Masini

The provisional ranking of the second evening of the Sanremo festival revealed Ermal Meta, Fedez, and Marco Masini among the top five performers based on audience and radio jury votes.

Feb 26 • 00:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Breaking News: Who Will Challenge Master Sota Fujii? The Longest Day in Shogi

The final matches of the 84th Shogi Master Championship's A-Class ranking battles will take place, with the chance to challenge reigning six-time champion Sota Fujii at stake.

Feb 25 • 23:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Struggling 'Anadolu Efes' in the Euroleague Trying to Catch Up to 'Crvena Zvezda'

The Turkish club 'Anadolu Efes' is aiming to improve its ranking in the Euroleague following a recent significant victory, while 'Crvena Zvezda' sits higher in the standings after a loss.

Feb 25 • 20:47 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Corruption Scandal Shakes the Ukrainian Air Force

Two high-ranking military officials have been arrested following a corruption scandal revealed within the Ukrainian Air Force, involving the embezzlement of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Feb 25 • 19:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Marlaska announces an 'extraordinary' review of the anti-harassment protocol of the Police after admitting it failed in the 'DAO case'

Interior Minister Marlaska has declared an extraordinary review of police anti-harassment protocols following a sexual assault complaint against a former high-ranking officer.

Feb 25 • 17:58 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Why do Poles still like Slovaks and, unlike Hungarians, it has not changed even with pro-Russian Fico

A recent survey reveals that Poles have a strong affinity for Slovaks, ranking them third in a list of nationalities they like, despite the influence of pro-Russian politics in Slovakia.

Feb 25 • 17:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Confederation calls for the minister's resignation. "Clearly fighting for first place in the ranking of the worst"

The Confederation party in Poland has called for the resignation of Climate and Environment Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska, citing her poor performance and political ideology.

Feb 25 • 16:13 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Karolinska ranked the world's fourth best hospital

Karolinska University Hospital has been ranked as the fourth best hospital in the world according to Newsweek's annual list.

Feb 25 • 15:42 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

A Toronto hospital has ranked in the top 10 world’s best

Toronto General Hospital has achieved the highest rank for a Canadian hospital, coming in second in Newsweek's World’s Best Hospitals 2026 ranking.

Feb 25 • 15:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuania's Handball Team is the Leader Among the Baltic Countries in European Rankings

Lithuania's men's handball team has dropped one position to 28th in the EHF rankings while the women's team has moved up to 29th.

Feb 25 • 14:57 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Corruption exposed in aircraft shelter project, Air Force logistics commander, SBU official detained

Two high-ranking officials are detained in Ukraine for embezzlement related to a project to construct aircraft shelters.

Feb 25 • 14:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

In Ukraine, high-ranking members of the Air Force and SBU arrested for corruption

High-ranking officials from Ukraine's Air Force and the Security Service (SBU) were detained on corruption charges.

Feb 25 • 14:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Mysterious thriller full of intrigue conquers Netflix. Viewers binge-watch it in one go

A new South Korean crime series, 'The Art of Sarah,' has quickly gained popularity on Netflix in Czechia, ranking in the top 10 shortly after its release.

Feb 25 • 13:11 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Who will challenge Master Sota Fujii... The final round of the A-class ranking tournament in Shizuoka on the 26th

The final match of the A-class ranking tournament to challenge Master Sota Fujii will take place in Shizuoka, involving top shogi players competing for the chance to face him.

Feb 25 • 10:08 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

$2.63 Trillion: Why the World is Rearming

Countries worldwide have significantly increased military spending in response to global conflicts and instability, with Germany ranking fourth in defense expenditures.

Feb 25 • 05:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

2.63 trillion dollars: Why the world is rearming

The global military expenditures reached 2.63 trillion dollars, driven by ongoing conflicts and security concerns, with Germany ranking fourth in military spending.

Feb 25 • 05:48 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

High-ranking Democratic senator called Donald Trump's speech in Congress "histrionic"

A high-ranking Democratic senator criticized Donald Trump's lengthy congressional address, calling it "histrionic" and stating it failed to address the struggles of ordinary Americans.

Feb 25 • 04:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

TOP30 CEOs of Companies from GPW. Bankers Dominate, Women Still in the Minority

The latest SEC Newgate ranking of top CEOs from the Warsaw Stock Exchange highlights a dominance of bankers, while female representation remains low.

Feb 25 • 03:13 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The ranking of the first evening of Sanremo 2026

The first evening of the Sanremo 2026 Festival concluded with Carlo Conti revealing the top titles, while voting will continue in the next rounds.

Feb 25 • 00:45 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The provisional ranking of the first evening of Sanremo

The first evening of the Sanremo festival featured performances of thirty songs by various artists, with preliminary rankings announced by the hosts.

Feb 25 • 00:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Putin Demands Protection After Bomb Scares

Putin has demanded increased security measures following a series of deadly attacks on high-ranking military officials in Moscow.

Feb 24 • 23:04 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Military Comparison: Germany Ranks Fourth in Military Expenditures

Germany has surpassed 100 billion euros in military spending in 2025, ranking fourth globally, while Russia shows only a minimal increase in expenditure amid heavy losses in Ukraine.

Feb 24 • 20:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Longplay: These are the secret lists that actors do not want to talk about

A new Longplay article discusses the increasing influence of financial backers on casting decisions in Finnish films and TV series, highlighting secret lists ranking actors based on their visibility and popularity.

Feb 24 • 20:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Access to contraception in Europe. We are no longer last in the ranking. But Poland does poorly

Poland has improved its position in the European Contraception Atlas and is now fifth from the bottom, but still ranks poorly in access to contraceptives.

Feb 24 • 16:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Rail fan ranks all the types of London Underground train and the worst is 53 years old

A rail enthusiast has ranked all types of London Underground trains, noting that the oldest ones, particularly from the Piccadilly line, are often considered the worst.

Feb 24 • 15:45 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Putin orders FSB to step up protection for Russian Defence Ministry and defence industry officials

Putin has directed the FSB to enhance security for high-ranking officials in the Russian Defence Ministry and the defense industry amid escalating threats.

Feb 24 • 14:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The leaders of the 'patriotic police' minimize their maneuvers against the Pujol in the trial

High-ranking police officials have downplayed their involvement in illicit operations against former Catalan president Jordi Pujol during a trial.

Feb 24 • 13:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Pharmaceutical retail earns R$ 128.6 billion with a surge in weight loss pens; see ranking

Brazil's pharmaceutical retail sector generated approximately R$ 128.6 billion in 2025, bolstered by the popularity of weight-loss pens like Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Wegovy.

Feb 24 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SPOILER? ⟩ North Korea has promoted Kim Jong-un's sister to a new high position

North Korea's ruling party has appointed Kim Jong-un's sister to a new high-ranking position, signaling her significant influence within the regime.

Feb 24 • 12:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

High European Officials to Visit Kyiv on the Fourth Anniversary of the War

High-ranking European officials are planning to visit Kyiv on the fourth anniversary of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Feb 24 • 06:13 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

National Dialogue in DR Congo: "The power must above all ease the political space"

Jean-Marc Kabund, a former high-ranking member of DR Congo's presidential party, emerges from prison advocating for an inclusive national dialogue to ease political tensions.

Feb 24 • 05:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Europe's Wealth Ranking: Which Countries Have the Richest People?

The article discusses the significant disparities in average and median wealth among European countries, highlighting deep financial inequalities across the continent.

Feb 24 • 05:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

This is the best city in Argentina, according to AI, and it's not the one you think

A recent evaluation by artificial intelligence has identified Mendoza as the best city in Argentina based on a comprehensive set of criteria, which includes quality of life and cultural development.

Feb 23 • 16:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Malandros do Morro wins the 2026 Carnival Tradition of João Pessoa

Malandros do Morro won the 2026 Carnival Tradition contest in João Pessoa, ranking first among several samba schools.

Feb 23 • 16:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Chinese World Champion Triumphant Again at Ranking Tournament

Snooker world champion Zhao Xintong secured a victory against John Higgins in the finals of the Sportsbet.io Players Championship in Telford, England, with a score of 10-7.

Feb 23 • 14:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Police and Civil Guards Protest to Demand "Change in Police Leadership" and Denounce "The Law of Silence"

Police and civil guards protested in Madrid, demanding changes in police leadership amidst allegations of sexual assault against a high-ranking official.

Feb 23 • 12:54 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

EU Delays Plans for 'Made in Europe' Production

The EU has postponed plans to introduce a 'Made in Europe' production label due to significant opposition from member states and high-ranking officials.

Feb 23 • 12:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

The big leap of Tomás Etcheverry in the ranking after his victory in Rio de Janeiro and the nine Argentines in the Top 100

Tomás Etcheverry celebrated his first ATP title in Rio de Janeiro, significantly improving his ranking and joining nine other Argentinians in the Top 100.

Feb 23 • 11:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

John Higgins summed up Zhao Xintong in two words as his snooker rival left stunned

Zhao Xintong won his second consecutive ranking title by defeating John Higgins 10-7 in the Players Championship final.

Feb 23 • 10:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS ⟩ Commemoration of Estonian statesmen at the Forest Cemetery and a prayer for the souls

On the eve of Estonia's Independence Day, wreaths were placed on the graves of high-ranking Estonian statesmen at the Forest Cemetery, and a prayer was read in honor of President Konstantin Päts on his birthday.

Feb 23 • 10:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The EU again postpones the emotionally debated 'Made in Europe' plans

The European Union has postponed the proposal for 'Made in Europe' plans due to opposition from several member states and high-ranking officials.

Feb 23 • 09:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Silent Witness seasons ranked and number 1 may come as a surprise

An article ranking the seasons of the long-running BBC crime drama 'Silent Witness', presenting surprising fan favorites and the series' background.

Feb 23 • 09:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Lautaro Midon, the tennis player who relaxed when sponsors stopped pressuring him and with mindfulness climbed more than 250 places in the ranking

Lautaro Midon has significantly improved his ATP ranking after adopting mindfulness practices and reducing sponsor pressures.

Feb 23 • 08:31 UTC

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