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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Bloomberg: Record number of Americans applying for British citizenship

The number of Americans seeking British citizenship reached an all-time high in 2025, driven by various factors including immigration policies and social conditions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

A monthly record has fallen in France at 139 stations, with temperatures over 20ยฐC in the Alps

France has recorded unusually high temperatures for October, reaching over 20ยฐC at 139 weather stations, setting a new monthly record.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Record-high temperatures in France

France is experiencing record-high temperatures, emphasizing the effects of climate change.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Record number of rough sleepers in England last year, official figures show

Official statistics reveal that rough sleeping in England reached a record high in autumn 2025, with nearly 4,800 individuals sleeping on the streets, highlighting the growing homelessness crisis in the country.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Killings of journalists at a record high last year, with two-thirds involving Israel

In 2025, a record 129 journalists were killed globally, with two-thirds of those fatalities linked to Israeli actions, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Record number on the Black List - car dealers are the 'worst offenders'

The number of companies neglecting recommendations from the Consumer Agency in Sweden has reached an all-time high, with car dealers identified as the primary offenders.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trump and the Migrants: The Narrative that Disarranges Mexico

The article discusses the dissonance between the rhetoric surrounding immigration in the U.S. and the realities of record-high migrant detentions in Mexico, highlighting the political implications in the context of Donald Trump's discourse.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Seoul hits record high, global stocks turn mixed as Wall Street pauses

Seoul's Kospi index reached a record high, spurred by strong performances from chipmakers, while global stock markets showed mixed reactions following Wall Street's performance.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

NEW MARKET RECORD IN HAAPSALU REAL ESTATE

A new transaction in Haapsalu's real estate market has set a record, demonstrating continued demand for high-quality coastal properties, even in winter.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon's approval rating at 67%, the highest since inauguration... 62% say 'multi-home policy was good'

President Yoon's approval rating has risen to 67%, reaching a record high since he took office, with many respondents supporting his housing policy.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Technology Giant Nvidia's Revenue Hits Record High

Nvidia, the American AI chip manufacturer, reported a record revenue of $68.1 billion for its latest fiscal quarter, surpassing expectations and marking a 73% increase from the previous year.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Retail turnover in Campinas reaches a record 71.5% in 2025

In 2025, worker turnover in Campinas' retail sector reached a historic high of 71.5%, indicating significant employee movement within the industry.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kinki's M&A Count Reaches All-Time High, Driven by Carve-Outs and Business Successions

The Kinki region's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) hit a record high in 2025, influenced by an increase in carve-outs and business successions.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Fly-tipping across England reaches record high

Fly-tipping incidents in England have surged to a record 1.26 million in 2024-25, marking a 9% increase from the previous year according to recent government data.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Annual Report of the Press Council: More than 100 Reprimands

In its annual report, the German Press Council revealed that it issued over 100 reprimands for journalistic errors, marking a record high, particularly regarding coverage of the Middle East.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Samsung and SK Hynix Account for 66% of KOSPI Gains; Concentration Increased Further

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix significantly contributed to the rise of the KOSPI index, reaching a record high with their skyrocketing stock prices.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

European Stocks Reach Historic Levels Supported by the Banking Sector

European stocks have reached a record high, driven by a strong recovery in the banking sector and improved investor risk appetite.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

EXPERT EXPLAINS: How to cope with an unexpectedly high electricity bill

January saw electricity prices on the Estonian market double compared to last year, leading to record high bills for families.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Central warehouse OMODA & JAECOO in Duchnice grows with record sales in Poland

The central warehouse in Duchnice ensures a high availability of parts for OMODA and JAECOO vehicles, contributing to record sales in Poland.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Record number of official visits to Svalbard last year

Last year, Svalbard saw a record number of official visits, including high-level representatives from both Russia and the USA, indicating increased geopolitical interest in the Arctic region.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nikkei Average Rises, Updates Intraday Record High of 58,000 Yen

The Nikkei Average in Tokyo surged to 58,200 yen, breaking its intraday record high, influenced by gains in the U.S. stock market and a weaker yen.

Feb 25 โ€ข 01:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Record Temperatures in Southwestern France: Winter Feels Like May

Southwestern France is experiencing unusually high temperatures for February, with some areas reaching nearly 30ยฐC, reminiscent of spring weather.

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Super tankers break the barrier of $200,000 a day - Greek shipowners lead the way

Greek shipowners are driving record high charter rates for super tankers, with daily freights surpassing $200,000.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Historic balance of international reserves reflects structural change in economic policy

Ecuador's international reserves have reached a record high due to structural changes in its economic policy over the past seven years.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Last year's local tax revenue reaches 121 trillion, the largest ever... the share of total taxes remains at 24.4%

Local tax revenue in South Korea reached a record high of 121 trillion won last year, but its proportion of total tax revenue remains relatively low at 24.4%.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

20-year-old pole vaulter achieved the second result in Estonian history: many jump that high, I want more

Pole vaulter Robert Kompus, aged 20, achieved Estonia's second-best record but remains unsatisfied due to the significant gap to the world's elite.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: JA 2nd Edition - Monday, February 23, 2026.

The article covers various news highlights including a panic at a Mexican airport due to gunfire, a warning to Trump about potential ammunition shortages in a strike against Iran, record-high real estate sales in Brazil, and updates on education rules regarding AI usage in schools.

Feb 23 โ€ข 23:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 2nd Edition of Monday, February 23, 2026

A video shows chaos at an airport in Mexico following gunfire, alongside various national news items from Brazil including Trumpโ€™s military warnings and record high real estate sales.

Feb 23 โ€ข 23:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Strong Crown Cost Exporters Over 100 Billion Crowns Last Year, Exports Were Record-Breaking

The Czech koruna's strength significantly affected exporters last year, leading to losses exceeding 100 billion crowns despite record-high export levels.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Exporters: A strong crown cost exporters over 100 billion last year, exports were record high

Czech exporters faced significant losses due to the strong crown despite achieving record-high export levels last year.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Is the next leap coming? Soybeans challenge the record supply and look to China

Chicago soybeans rise nearly to a four-month high on expectations of increased demand from China, while South American harvests temper the market.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Tenfold Surge in Ultra-Luxury Home Sales in Gurugram, Surpassing Mumbai

Gurugram has emerged as India's fastest-growing ultra-luxury housing hub, achieving record sales in 2025.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Olympic chief after the medal celebration: Wants a new high-performance sports center and winter games in Norway

The chief of Norway's Olympic committee is advocating for a new high-performance sports center and future Winter Olympics in Norway following a record medal haul at the recent games.

Feb 23 โ€ข 05:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Difficulties in Borrowing Money from Banks Lead to Surge in โ€˜Loan Sharksโ€™... Record New Loans in 3.5 Years

The amount of new loans from loan shark companies has surged to a 3.5-year high, indicating a growing trend of middle-to-low credit individuals turning to such lenders due to stricter regulations by the government.

Feb 23 โ€ข 02:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Export Hits Record High of $43.5 Billion from February 1 to 20, With Semiconductors Increasing by 134%

South Korea's exports reached a record high of $43.5 billion between February 1 and 20, driven by a significant increase in semiconductor shipments.

Feb 23 โ€ข 00:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

In the USA, polls disapprove of Trump, itโ€™s a record: "60% disapprove of his work"

A recent poll indicates that 60% of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump's presidency, marking a record high disapproval rate during his second term.

Feb 22 โ€ข 13:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

"If you don't replace it, there will be a fire" - 270,000 yen for distribution board repairs; consultations about inspection scams are at a record high

Consultations about inspection scams, disguised as free electrical checks, have significantly increased, highlighted by a recent incident involving an elderly man in Tokyo.

Feb 22 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian soybean production is expected to hit a new record in 2026

Brazil's soybean production is anticipated to reach a record high in 2026, with farmers actively working in the fields amid varying harvesting conditions across the country.

Feb 22 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Record-breaking heat in Srinagar in February, conditions like a heatwave in Kashmir

Srinagar experiences its hottest February day on record with temperatures rising unusually high for the month.

Feb 21 โ€ข 15:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Housing inheritances reach historic high after strong growth in 2025

Spain has seen a record number of housing inheritances in 2025, with over 208,000 transactions reported, marking a significant trend influenced by the aging property-owning population.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico's โ€˜triple playโ€™ in trade with the US

Mexican exports to the United States reached a record high at the end of December 2025, showing a 5.8% growth over the previous year.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The CAC 40 reaches a new record after the Supreme Court's decision on Trump's tariffs

The CAC 40 index hit a record high of over 8500 points following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against Donald Trump's tariffs.

Feb 20 โ€ข 15:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Grande Rio Breaks Google Search Record with Virginia in the Battery

The Grande Rio samba school achieved a record high in Google searches during Carnival, largely due to influencer Virginia Fonseca's role as the drum queen.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Why did we achieve a record in exports?

Despite tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and a stronger peso, Mexico's exports to the United States reached a record high of around $535 billion.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

USA: Historical High Trade Deficit Despite Trump Tariffs

Despite high tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on dozens of countries, the U.S. trade deficit increased nearly 6%, setting a new record.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Silver is historically expensive, and Finland's only silver mine in Sotkamo keeps improving

Sotkamo Silver, Finland's sole silver mine, has seen record-high revenue and profit growth, attributed to rising global silver prices.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

This weekend, over 40,000 people will run in downtown Daegu... Will a world record be broken at the 2026 Daegu Marathon?

The 2026 Daegu Marathon, with over 40,000 participants, aims to break world records in a high-stakes event featuring elite runners from around the globe.

Feb 20 โ€ข 04:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Mexican Export to the US Breaks Historic Record, Reaches 534.9 Billion USD in 2025

Mexican exports to the United States reached a historic high of 534.9 billion USD in 2025, marking a 5.8 percent increase from the previous year.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

After the revelry, Rio maintains high occupancy and tourists extend their stay

Rio de Janeiro continues to attract tourists post-Carnival 2026, with hotel occupancy reaching record levels as visitors extend their time in the city.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Canadian business jets boosted total exports in December, says StatCan

In December, Canada saw a notable increase in exports by 2.6%, largely driven by the rise in aircraft exports such as business jets, which set a record high for the month.

Feb 19 โ€ข 16:57 UTC

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