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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The siege on Lulinha and the breaking of confidentiality by the Federal Police pressures the government on the eve of the electoral campaign

Investigations involving Lulinha, son of Brazilian President Lula, and the Federal Police's actions have raised concerns about their potential impact on the upcoming election campaign.

Feb 27 • 02:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Tuxpan ‘Under Siege’ After Clash Between Suspected Hitmen and the National Guard: Two Dead

A clash between the National Guard and armed civilians in Tuxpan, Jalisco, resulted in two fatalities, just days after the death of CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera ‘El Mencho’.

Feb 26 • 04:35 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Journalistic Siege and Public Anticipation: Mourinho Causes Controversy at the Bernabéu

Jose Mourinho's return to the Santiago Bernabéu sparked significant media attention and fan anticipation, fueling controversy given his history with the club.

Feb 25 • 18:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

USA: Children in a State of Siege

From January to mid-October 2025, ICE detained 3,800 children, including 20 infants, during heightened anti-immigrant operations.

Feb 25 • 17:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two fugitives die in clash with the police during a siege on drug trafficking suspects in Tocantins; total is six dead

Two suspected drug traffickers were killed by police during a confrontation in Tocantins, bringing the total death toll to six from this ongoing police operation.

Feb 25 • 14:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

He Saved Vienna from the Turks, Today He is an Islamophobe for the City Leadership

The article discusses the controversial legacy of a historical figure who defended Vienna from Ottoman siege, contrasting past heroic narratives with a present perception of Islamophobia.

Feb 25 • 04:34 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Will the US continue its oil siege against Cuba after the 'setback' on tariffs?

The US will no longer impose tariffs on those supplying oil to Cuba, following a Supreme Court decision, but other types of sanctions may still be applied to maintain pressure on the island.

Feb 24 • 20:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Siege of suspects enters its third day after seizure of plane and drugs in TO: 'two remain in the forest region,' says commander

Security forces are continuing their operation to apprehend drug trafficking suspects hidden in a forest area in southeastern Tocantins, Brazil.

Feb 24 • 17:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Siege on AFA president causes entity to suspend round of the Argentine Championship

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has suspended the ninth round of the Apertura Tournament in response to investigations into alleged tax evasion against its president, Claudio Tapia.

Feb 24 • 16:52 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

"We accepted that we were going to die": military medic who survived siege of Azovstal steelworks

Oleksandr Demchenko, a military anaesthesiologist, recounts his harrowing experience during the siege of the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, where he volunteered to provide medical care despite the life-threatening conditions.

Feb 24 • 15:02 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

"We accepted that we were going to die": the military anaesthesiologist who volunteered to go to the besieged Azovstal steelworks

Military anaesthesiologist Oleksandr Demchenko shares his harrowing experience volunteering at the besieged Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol during the Russian siege.

Feb 24 • 13:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Pictures.. Heavy rain floods the tents of displaced people in Gaza

Heavy rains have flooded the tents of displaced people in Gaza, exacerbating the already dire living conditions caused by war and Israeli siege.

Feb 24 • 09:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The siege on super salaries is part of the adjustment in the justice system

The suspension of indemnity payments without legal provisions in the public service addresses excessive payments within Brazil's judicial system, which are estimated at R$ 20 billion annually.

Feb 23 • 21:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Ramadan Under Security Control: Ben Gvir's Plan to Tighten the Siege on Al-Aqsa

Israeli authorities have intensified security measures in occupied Jerusalem during Ramadan, led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, aiming to exert greater control over Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Feb 23 • 03:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mexican tourist hotspot under siege as armed drug gangs shoot and burn in the streets

Puerto Vallarta is experiencing a lockdown due to violent drug gang activity following the death of a cartel leader.

Feb 22 • 20:51 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Without Officially Declaring It, the US Imposes a Full Siege on Cuba Approaching the Brink of Collapse

Cuba is facing a significant maritime blockade from the United States, the most severe since the 1962 missile crisis, leading to a swift depletion of fuel and a looming humanitarian crisis.

Feb 21 • 20:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Lyon Under Siege. Thousands of People Honor Activist Killed by Extreme Left Supporters

Thousands marched through Lyon, France, to honor nationalist activist Quentin Deranque, who was killed last week allegedly by extreme left supporters, prompting national shock and police concerns of potential violence.

Feb 21 • 18:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Four Months After the Ceasefire... Gazans Face Starvation and Siege

Four months after the ceasefire, residents of Gaza continue to struggle with hunger and ongoing blockade despite the political designation of peace.

Feb 21 • 08:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

4 Ramadan: The First Banner in Islam and the Siege of Antioch Ends a 170-Year Crusader Dream

The article reflects on significant military and historical events that occurred on the fourth of Ramadan, marking the first military banner in Islam and the fall of Antioch, a key stronghold for the Crusaders.

Feb 21 • 03:30 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Sudan: US Treasury sanctions three FSR commanders 'for atrocities committed in El-Fasher'

The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on three commanders of the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan for their involvement in genocide and other crimes during the siege of El-Fasher.

Feb 20 • 12:15 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

UN mission reports ‘genocide’ in African state

A UN report indicates that the actions of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces during the siege of Al Fashir exhibit clear signs of genocide against non-Arab communities.

Feb 20 • 09:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Victory in 'Rainbow Six Siege' tournament reinforces Brazil as a powerhouse in esports

Brazil's FaZe Clan has secured a consecutive victory at the Six Invitational 2026, highlighting the country's dominance in the esports scene.

Feb 19 • 23:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The private sector in Cuba starts to import fuel for personal use, despite the US oil siege

Cuban private companies have begun importing fuel directly amid US restrictions, though the process is complicated by local bureaucracy and continued sanctions.

Feb 19 • 22:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

3 Leaders in the Rapid Support Forces Under US Sanctions.. Who Are They?

The United States has imposed sanctions on three leaders of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces for their role in an 18-month siege of the city of El Fasher.

Feb 19 • 19:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

RSF siege of El Fasher in Sudan has ‘hallmarks of genocide’, UN mission finds

A UN fact-finding mission has determined that the siege of El Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan shows signs of genocide against specific ethnic groups.

Feb 19 • 17:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested after keeping ex-girlfriend in private captivity and monitoring police siege via cameras in the interior of SP

A 35-year-old man was arrested for holding his 24-year-old ex-girlfriend captive in a property in Bauru, Brazil, and monitoring police movements with security cameras.

Feb 19 • 12:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

A UN mission for Sudan finds 'indications of genocide' in the siege of paramilitaries in El Fasher

A UN mission has reported a systematic campaign of ethnic killings and violence by the Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher, Sudan, indicating potential genocide against non-Arab communities.

Feb 19 • 11:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

The UN's investigation into Sudan found signs of genocide in El-Fasher

A UN independent information-gathering mission has concluded that the siege and capture of El-Fasher by paramilitary groups show signs of genocide.

Feb 19 • 10:53 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

UN probe finds evidence of genocide in Darfur city of El-Fasher

A UN investigation has uncovered potential evidence of genocide in El-Fasher, Sudan, during its siege and capture by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Feb 19 • 09:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

Sudanese rebels' 18-month siege bears 'hallmarks of genocide', UN officials say

UN officials have reported that an 18-month siege by Sudanese rebels in the city of el-Fasher displays characteristics of genocide, leading to calls for urgent international action.

Feb 19 • 08:14 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Breaking: UN independent investigation: Rapid Support Forces practices in El Fasher, Sudan indicate genocide committed

A UN independent investigation has revealed that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed genocide in El Fasher, Sudan, following the city's siege.

Feb 19 • 04:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump’s immigration siege is rattling hospitality industry, workers say

Trump's immigration policies are negatively impacting the hospitality industry, causing a significant decrease in employed workers and a drop in tourism revenue.

Feb 18 • 20:29 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

America's churches under siege as violence increasingly invades sacred ground

Violence against churches in America has surged over the past 25 years, with nearly 380 incidents resulting in significant casualties.

Feb 18 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Under US siege, Iran will conduct military exercise with China and Russia

Iran plans to hold a naval exercise with China and Russia amid increased U.S. military pressure, featuring live-fire drills in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz.

Feb 17 • 17:01 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Sudan: How Kadugli and Dilling Lived Through the Siege

Residents of Kadugli and Dilling in South Kordofan State faced severe hardships during a siege, leading to devastating conditions for civilians.

Feb 17 • 14:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Kadugli in Sudan regains some of its luster after the siege

Kadugli, the capital of South Kordofan in Sudan, is gradually witnessing the return of life following the lifting of a siege imposed by the Sudanese army.

Feb 17 • 10:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Siege of the UP Legislative Assembly... Congress's Protest, Clash with Police

Congress leaders protested outside the UP Legislative Assembly, clashing with police over various issues including MGNREGA and law and order in the state.

Feb 17 • 07:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Congress's outcry in UP! Lathi charge on workers who reached for assembly siege, many arrested

The Congress party staged a protest in Uttar Pradesh against the state government, which resulted in a lathi charge on participating workers, leading to several arrests.

Feb 17 • 06:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Sudan.. Life gradually returns to Kadugli after lifting the siege

Kadugli in South Kordofan, Sudan, is experiencing a cautious recovery after the Sudanese army lifted the siege, though challenges in healthcare and high prices persist.

Feb 16 • 10:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Kadugli, Sudan, Gradually Regains Its Breath After Severe Siege

Kadugli, the capital of South Kordofan, is slowly recovering after enduring a harsh siege for two and a half years.

Feb 16 • 06:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Solid Snake nearly had a cardboard box in Rainbow Six Siege, but it was scrapped for one good reason

Ubisoft's planned cardboard box gadget for Solid Snake in Rainbow Six Siege was discarded during development for a specific reason.

Feb 15 • 16:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

When two stealth icons collide - How Konami and Ubisoft united Solid Snake and Sam Fisher in Rainbow Six Siege

Ubisoft's Rainbow Six Siege introduces Solid Snake from Konami, marking a notable collaboration between two iconic gaming franchises.

Feb 15 • 16:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

As if the siege has not been lifted: Residents of Kadugli in Sudan lose hope

Despite the announcement that the siege of Kadugli has been lifted, residents remain hopeless due to ongoing drone attacks and dire living conditions.

Feb 15 • 14:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Sarajevo Safari: The Rich Pay to Shoot Civilians

A report reveals that wealthy foreigners paid large sums to engage in sniper activities against civilians during the siege of Sarajevo in the 1990s.

Feb 14 • 08:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The siege by paramilitaries in South Kordofan leaves the population on the brink of humanitarian collapse in Sudan

A humanitarian crisis is escalating in South Kordofan, Sudan, due to prolonged sieges by paramilitary forces, leading to famine and widespread displacement.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

EastEnders legend Danny Dyer lands role in 'heart-stopping' historic drama

Danny Dyer, known for his role in 'EastEnders', will star in a new drama about the 1980 embassy siege, portraying police officer Trevor Lock.

Feb 12 • 22:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Commerzbank: Under Siege – Is There No End in Sight?

The CEO of Commerzbank, Bettina Orlopp, faces questions about the potential acquisition by Italian Unicredit amidst stock volatility.

Feb 11 • 15:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Sergei Medvedev: Russia has lost the right to speak about the Siege of Leningrad and the victory of 1945

Sergei Medvedev reflects on historical memories and the collective trauma of Russia regarding the Siege of Leningrad and World War II.

Feb 11 • 07:41 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

University autonomy under siege: political pressures and cuts in public institutions

University autonomy in Mexico is facing significant challenges due to political pressures and budget cuts affecting public institutions.

Feb 10 • 07:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

Russians want to cut off the remaining defenders of Myrnohrad

The article discusses Russian military intentions regarding the siege of Myrnohrad and the implications for the remaining defenders in the area.

Feb 10 • 06:11 UTC

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