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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: Namibia Ranks 108 in World Happiness Report

Namibia's ranking in the World Happiness Report has dropped to 108th place out of 147 countries, down from 103rd in the previous year.

Mar 23 • 05:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The King and the Clown aims for extreme jobs... 'The King and the Clown' ranks third in Korean film box office

The film 'The King and the Clown' has surpassed 14 million viewers, ranking as the third highest-grossing Korean film of all time.

Mar 23 • 02:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Divinópolis maintains 8th position among cities in MG with the highest alcohol consumption

Divinópolis ranks 8th in the state of Minas Gerais for alcohol consumption in 2025, with significant annual spending by its residents.

Mar 22 • 19:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Top Ride! The 18-year-old Rico Salmela impressively ranks among the leaders in Moto3

Finnish racer Rico Salmela, just 18 years old, secured an impressive sixth place finish in the Moto3 race in Brazil, marking his second career start in the World Championship.

Mar 22 • 15:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

Finale of the Regular Season of the Super League

The regular season of the Greek Super League concludes with exciting implications for playoff positions as several teams vie for a chance at the top ranks.

Mar 22 • 13:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

England's best World Cup kits ranked with 2026 edition set to be fan favourite

The article ranks England's best World Cup kits, highlighting the anticipation for the 2026 edition set to be popular among fans.

Mar 22 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Finland Remains the Happiest Country Every Year, People Explain the Reason

The 2026 World Happiness Report ranks Finland as the happiest country for the ninth consecutive year, highlighting factors such as mutual trust and community culture in Nordic countries.

Mar 21 • 08:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

New challenger in the race for the leadership position of SDP – a full load for the Left Alliance

A new contender has emerged for the leadership position within the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Finland, aiming to galvanize support from the ranks of the Left Alliance.

Mar 21 • 08:07 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Manuela, the children, Bossi's friends in the bunker of Gemonio. 'Too many have betrayed him'

The article discusses the tight-knit group surrounding Umberto Bossi, who is currently in a bunker in Gemonio, as they reflect on loyalty and betrayal among their ranks.

Mar 21 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Bundesliga: Leipzig catapults itself into the Champions League ranks

RB Leipzig secured a dominant 5-0 victory over TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, propelling themselves into a stronger position for the Champions League.

Mar 20 • 21:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who is Luis Lobo Medina, the referee of power who 'does his homework', jumped from union and was splashed by the chats

This article profiles Luis Lobo Medina, an Argentine referee who has risen through the ranks of football officiating to referee at both national and international levels, alongside controversies surrounding his union affiliations and criticisms of his personality.

Mar 20 • 17:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Report ranks Finland as number one again: We acquire unique data - They reveal surprising results

Finland has been ranked as the happiest country in the world once more, highlighted by new findings from the World Happiness Report.

Mar 20 • 17:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary #1909: New supreme leader of Iran asks regime to 'remove the security of internal and external enemies'; Brazilian population is the 7th happiest in the world and more

The new supreme leader of Iran has called for the regime to remove protections for internal and external enemies, while a report highlights that Brazil ranks as the 7th happiest nation in the world.

Mar 20 • 16:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

"Sunshine" despite the chance of missiles: The reasons Israel was declared the eighth happiest country in the world

Despite facing wars on multiple fronts, Israel ranks as the eighth happiest country in the world according to the annual World Happiness Report.

Mar 20 • 15:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

War in the Middle East: Concern in Fed ranks about inflation

Christopher Waller of the Federal Reserve expressed concerns regarding the impact of the Middle East war on U.S. inflation due to the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 20 • 14:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Analysis: Norway's Mette-Marit attempts to join the ranks of Epstein's victims

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has spoken out about her relationship with the late sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein, aiming to align herself with the victims of his manipulation.

Mar 20 • 10:25 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Preview of Alibaba’s strongest AI model tops Chinese peers in ranking, lags US rivals

Alibaba's latest AI model ranks 15th globally, leading among Chinese competitors but trailing behind major US companies.

Mar 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

Don't complain too much: Finland's advice as NZ once again ranks below top 10 happiest countries

Finland retains its title as the happiest country while New Zealand slips to 11th place in the World Happiness Report.

Mar 19 • 21:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What are the 50 best cities in the world in 2026, according to their own inhabitants

A recent study published by Time Out ranks the best cities in the world based on the opinions of local residents, with Melbourne taking the top spot.

Mar 19 • 19:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Boa Vista has the second best basic sanitation among capitals in the North, study shows

A recent study reveals that Boa Vista ranks second among northern state capitals in Brazil for basic sanitation.

Mar 19 • 19:07 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

World Boxing also admits Russia and Belarus into its ranks

World Boxing has accepted national federations from the aggressor states of Russia and Belarus, pending approval at its congress.

Mar 19 • 16:51 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Sports

In the biathlon sprint, Bendika ranks just outside the TOP 30; Žanmono secures the Big Crystal Globe

In a tense biathlon sprint, French athlete Lou Jeanmonnot finished sixth, solidifying her victory for the season despite a penalty lap, while Latvian athlete Bendika finished beyond the top 30.

Mar 19 • 15:09 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, and Malawi among the unhappiest countries

The World Happiness Report 2026 ranks Afghanistan as the unhappiest country, with a significant decline in youth well-being linked to social media usage.

Mar 19 • 14:05 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

World Happiness Report: Are the melancholy Finns really so happy?

Finnland ranks first in the World Happiness Report for the ninth consecutive time, raising questions about the true nature of happiness in the country.

Mar 19 • 13:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Freedom House: US freedom index dropped to the lowest in history, Lithuania is higher

Freedom House has reported that the US freedom index has fallen to its lowest level in history, while Lithuania ranks higher.

Mar 19 • 11:18 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Iceland ranks second in the world's happiest nations

Iceland has moved up one position to become the second happiest country in the world, with Finland topping the list for the ninth consecutive year.

Mar 19 • 10:33 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Who is running Iran? Top leadership decimated by US-Israeli strikes

The Iranian leadership faces significant challenges following targeted strikes by the US and Israel that have heavily weakened its upper ranks.

Mar 19 • 10:32 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Fuels, here are the Countries that Pay the Most. Italy in the Top 5 EU: Diesel +20% with the War

Italy ranks among the top five EU countries for fuel costs, with diesel prices increasing by 20% amidst the ongoing conflict.

Mar 19 • 08:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In the 2026 World Happiness Report, Lithuania ranks 28th, with Finns remaining the happiest

Lithuania is ranked 28th in the annual World Happiness Report, while Finland has been recognized as the happiest country for the ninth consecutive year.

Mar 19 • 08:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In the 2026 World Happiness Report, Lithuania ranks 28th, with Finns remaining the happiest

In the annual report by the University of Oxford's Centre for Wellbeing Research, Lithuania is ranked 28th, while Finland maintains its status as the world's happiest country for the ninth consecutive year.

Mar 19 • 07:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nigeria ranks fourth as Sahel leads global terror deaths — Report

The Global Terrorism Report highlights the Sahel region's preeminence in terrorism deaths, with Nigeria ranking fourth overall.

Mar 19 • 06:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

World Happiness Report 2026: "The Finns are not obsessed with wanting to be happy"

The 2026 World Happiness Report once again ranks Finland as the happiest country in the world, highlighting the factors contributing to their contentment and comparing it with Germany's rising happiness levels.

Mar 19 • 05:53 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Swedes Happy - But Finland Happiest Again

Sweden ranks fifth in the World Happiness Report, while Finland maintains its position as the happiest country for the ninth consecutive year.

Mar 19 • 05:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finland falls out of the EU's top ten in the number of female members on stock company boards

Finland ranks 11th among EU and EEA countries for the number of women on the boards of major stock companies, according to a survey by the Central Chamber of Commerce.

Mar 19 • 05:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Sebastian Aho's magnificent performance – joined the ranks of Finnish legends in the NHL

Sebastian Aho reached a significant milestone by scoring his 700th point in the NHL, becoming the eighth Finnish player to do so.

Mar 19 • 04:39 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

American MAGA massacre / Divided conservatives and the Israeli lobby's influence

American conservative commentators are divided over President Trump's military engagement in Iran, leading to significant public disputes within their ranks.

Mar 19 • 02:35 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Finland – the world's happiest country

The latest World Happiness Report shows Finland ranking as the happiest country for the ninth consecutive year, while Sweden drops to fifth place and the USA ranks 23rd.

Mar 19 • 00:29 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

New UN Survey: Norway is the World’s 6th Happiest Country

Norway ranks as the 6th happiest country in the world according to the latest UN happiness survey, although its happiness level falls short of other Nordic countries.

Mar 18 • 23:24 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Norway in 6th Place in the World Happiness Report

Norway ranks sixth in the World Happiness Report, released by the UN, which ranked Finland as the happiest country for the ninth consecutive year.

Mar 18 • 23:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Manaus ranks among the 20 worst cities in Brazil in the 2026 Sanitation Ranking

Manaus is ranked 82nd in the 2026 Sanitation Ranking, placing it among the 20 cities with the worst sanitation indices in the country.

Mar 18 • 19:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Macapá is among the 20 worst cities in sanitation index, says Trata Brasil Institute

Macapá ranks among Brazil's cities with the lowest sanitation indicators, with only 14.94% of its population having sewage collection access according to the latest report from the Trata Brasil Institute.

Mar 18 • 09:01 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Chery joins the ranks of ten Chinese brands in the Slovak market. It offers a hybrid SUV

The Chinese automaker Chery is officially entering the Slovak market with a lineup of hybrid SUVs as the demand for electric vehicles surges.

Mar 18 • 08:59 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

War on Iran: As top leaders and commanders are killed, 'regime will harden and close ranks'

The article discusses the implications of the assassination of key Iranian leaders and commanders, suggesting that the Iranian regime will become more unified and oppressive in response.

Mar 17 • 20:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Evangélico Hospital in Londrina is among the 100 best in Brazil

Evangélico Hospital in Londrina ranks 99th in the 2026 World's Best Hospitals list by Newsweek, advancing 16 spots from the previous year.

Mar 17 • 18:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

"Rejection of Zionism": The Left is Debating Antisemitism Within Its Ranks

A debate over antisemitism has erupted within Germany's Left Party following a resolution from the Lower Saxony branch that condemned Zionism and accused Israel of genocide against Palestinians and apartheid.

Mar 17 • 16:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Spain is the third EU economy with the lowest railway maintenance per thousand kilometers of track since 2019

Spain ranks as the third lowest EU country in railway maintenance expenditure per thousand kilometers since 2019, trailing only Croatia and Slovakia.

Mar 17 • 10:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Will Samsung Electronics Join the Ranks of High-Dividend Companies After the Amendment to the Commercial Code?

Samsung Electronics is under scrutiny as it prepares for its first general shareholder meeting after amendments to the Commercial Code, with investors eager to see if it will meet the requirements to be classified as a high-dividend company.

Mar 17 • 09:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greece's digital connectivity is gaining speed

Greece ranks 69th globally in the Internet Accessibility Index, reflecting improvements in digital connectivity but still lagging behind many European countries.

Mar 17 • 05:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nigeria ranks lowest among 20 countries lacking obesity care guidelines

Nigeria ranks last in a global index assessing obesity care guidelines, scoring zero in key areas such as obesity management and physical activity.

Mar 17 • 02:53 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Crisis meeting with L's largest federation: 'Extortion situation'

The Liberal Party of Sweden is facing internal turmoil as party leader Simona Mohamsson deals with criticism regarding the party's new stance towards the Sweden Democrats (SD), which has led to tension within the party ranks.

Mar 16 • 15:19 UTC

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