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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

MAFS Australia's UK release date confirmed as series returns with 'new twists'

MAFS Australia is set to return to UK screens on E4 with fresh twists and a new season featuring 18 singles matched by relationship experts.

Feb 25 • 15:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Crisis of Singles, Women 'Left Over' and 'Condom Tax': Why China's Bet on a Baby Boom Failed

China's declining birth rate has raised concerns among authorities as recent statistics reveal a significant drop in the number of births, leading to societal pressures on singles during festive seasons.

Feb 24 • 15:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Official Premiere: The Quito Band Diana Fugitiva Presents the Single ‘Pink Glasses’

The Quito band Diana Fugitiva is set to release their new single ‘Pink Glasses’ on February 25, 2026, following their initial success with previous singles.

Feb 24 • 13:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Sports

Ilia Malinin. How a skating genius stole the show during the Games

Ilia Malinin, the favorite for the gold medal in men's singles figure skating, failed to secure a podium finish at the Olympics amid high expectations and significant pressure.

Feb 24 • 12:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Park Hae-min hits 3 singles’ WBC team wins against Kia... three consecutive wins after losing one practice match

The South Korean national baseball team, led by manager Ryu Ji-hyun, maintained their momentum by achieving a comeback victory against the Kia Tigers in a practice match.

Feb 24 • 07:16 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Maria had a child alone: "I never got to choose to have a father for my child"

Maria Myhr Haugnes, after years of being single, chose to have a child on her own, facilitated by the legalization of assisted fertilization for singles in Norway.

Feb 22 • 03:54 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN selects: Here are this week's best songs, week 8

Dagens Nyheter highlights the week's best new music including singles by Lana Del Rey and collaborations involving Ty Dolla Sign and Leon Thomas.

Feb 20 • 15:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Iida Karhunen, 17, Shines in the Olympics - Made One Wish After the Competition

Seventeen-year-old Iida Karhunen made an impressive Olympic debut in Milan, finishing 16th in women's singles skating and expressing satisfaction with her performances.

Feb 20 • 14:54 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Olympic Figure Skating Champion: I Always Thirst for More

Alysa Liu wins gold in the women's singles at the Milan Cortina Olympics, becoming the first American woman to win an Olympic gold in figure skating since Sarah Hughes in 2002.

Feb 20 • 14:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Iida Karhunen, 17, Shines – Made One Wish Before Returning Home

Seventeen-year-old Finnish figure skater Iida Karhunen performed impressively at her Olympic debut, finishing 16th in the women's singles event with a personal best score.

Feb 20 • 08:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Rosé's 'Apartment' Selected as the World’s Most Sold Song in 2024

Blackpink's Rosé, alongside Bruno Mars, has had her song 'Apartment' (APT.) recognized as the most popular song globally last year.

Feb 20 • 02:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

[Photo] Happy Lee Hae-in and Shin Ji-a... Excellent Performance in Their First Olympics

Lee Hae-in made a remarkable debut at the 2026 Winter Olympics by finishing eighth in the women's singles free skating with her season-best performance.

Feb 20 • 02:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

PM OLYMPICS ⟩ Niina Petrõkina on emotional outburst: it happens when I know I gave my maximum effort

Niina Petrõkina achieved the best placement for Estonian female athletes at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, finishing seventh in women's singles figure skating.

Feb 19 • 23:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Theater: The Most Beautiful Rivalry of Pop

A theater piece titled 'The Battle' explores the rivalry between two British bands in the 1990s over who would reach number one in the charts with their singles, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the era.

Feb 19 • 13:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Glenn Hoddle singles out Arsenal star for reaction to Wolves slip - 'Not right'

Glenn Hoddle expressed concern over Bukayo Saka's reaction after Arsenal's disappointing draw against Wolves.

Feb 19 • 10:18 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

WATCH LIVE | Petrõkina executed a clean free program, which favorites meet?

The article discusses Estonian figure skater Niina Petrõkina's performance during the women's singles free skate at the Winter Olympics, highlighting her scores and standings.

Feb 19 • 10:14 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

WATCH LIVE | Will Petrõkina manage to intervene in the high competition with a free program?

Niina Petrõkina, a two-time European champion, aims to improve her score in the women's singles free skating at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics after a close call in the short program.

Feb 19 • 10:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Rio Ferdinand singles out Arsenal star who can keep help dressing room in title race

Rio Ferdinand emphasizes the importance of Gabriel Jesus's experience as Arsenal competes against Manchester City for the Premier League title.

Feb 18 • 14:17 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Sports

Ostapenko withdraws from the Dubai 1000 point doubles tournament

Latvian tennis player Jelena Ostapenko has withdrawn from the Dubai 1000 doubles tournament after her initial match in singles resulted in a loss.

Feb 18 • 10:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Center for singles, suburb for families? Apartment prices are changing the market

Apartment prices in major metropolitan areas of Poland, particularly Warsaw, are undergoing significant changes, affecting the market dynamics.

Feb 18 • 03:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Kaori Sakamoto: 'I want to praise myself' with a strong start in 2nd place; scored highest in performance composition points

Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto has secured a strong second place with the highest performance composition points in the women's singles short program at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Feb 17 • 22:51 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

PM OLYMPIC: "I cried a little on the floor, but that's okay." Niina Petrõkina skated her way into the big game!

Estonian figure skater Niina Petrõkina displayed remarkable composure in the women's singles event, advancing confidently into the next phase of competition.

Feb 17 • 22:34 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kaori Sakamoto, last Olympic singles - 'Do your best' says childhood friend from Kobe

Kaori Sakamoto, a figure skater from Kobe, Japan, prepares for her third Olympics, with her childhood friend expressing hopes for her successful performance.

Feb 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Awards for Weddings and Taxes for Singles? Professor Egidijus Kūris Evaluates Politicians' Ideas

In response to declining birth rates in Lithuania, proposals including wedding bonuses and increased taxes on singles are being assessed by Professor Egidijus Kūris, who finds some suggestions outdated and immoral.

Feb 16 • 06:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Niina Petrõkina learned the lottery results: there is no significant difference for me

Niina Petrõkina, the reigning European champion, is set to compete in the Olympic women's singles short program in Milan, where she will perform 22nd in the lineup.

Feb 15 • 19:27 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Sunday sermon: God walks with everyone, blessing belongs to singles, divorced, and queer people

Christian communities in Slovakia emphasize that God's blessing is inclusive and not limited to traditional marriage, urging the church to respect love without borders.

Feb 15 • 15:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Real Madrid boss singles out Trent Alexander-Arnold after statement on return

Trent Alexander-Arnold received praise from Real Madrid's boss Alvaro Arbeloa after making a strong return from injury in a recent match against Real Sociedad.

Feb 15 • 09:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Holiday with Babu-Sona? Anti-Valentine's Week has arrived, see the list

The article discusses the concept of Anti-Valentine's Week, celebrated from February 15 to 21, aimed at singles and those recovering from breakups.

Feb 15 • 01:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

I was not born to love... but to memes: The best of Valentine's Day

A humorous take on Valentine's Day celebrating memes created by singles expressing their feelings about the holiday.

Feb 14 • 19:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

PM OLYMPICS ⟩ Niina Petrõkina kicked off the Olympics with a logistical triumph. "I am very happy and want to enjoy!"

Reigning European women's singles figure skating champion Niina Petrõkina arrived at Malpensa Airport and was on the Olympic arena just an hour and twenty minutes later.

Feb 14 • 13:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Lonely Brits admit to having 'best romance in years' with AI chatbots

A growing number of UK singles are turning to AI chatbots for companionship, with many reporting strong emotional connections.

Feb 14 • 10:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Valentine's Day, what do we do today with singles?

The article explores how singles in Argentina can celebrate Valentine's Day amidst a culture that heavily emphasizes romantic relationships.

Feb 14 • 09:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Is this the new Valentine's Day trend?

There is a rising trend of singles dining alone on Valentine's Day, as seen in the UK, with restaurants noticing a significant increase in solitary bookings over the last two years.

Feb 14 • 06:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Liverpool news: Arne Slot singles out player with 'new Curtis Jones' on verge of breakthrough

Liverpool manager Arne Slot hints at the potential inclusion of a promising young player in the upcoming FA Cup match against Brighton.

Feb 14 • 05:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Is the craze for Valentine's Day diminishing? Know what the report says

A new report reveals that many Indian singles perceive Valentine's Day as just an ordinary day rather than a special occasion, reflecting changing attitudes towards love and relationships.

Feb 14 • 03:14 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Singles ditch dating apps as marriage rates decline in Indonesia

Marriage rates are declining significantly in Indonesia, with many singles leaving dating apps in search of partners as societal pressures and changing values reshape their views on marriage.

Feb 13 • 21:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Sports

Team GB win first gold at 2026 Winter Olympics

Matt Weston secures Team GB's first gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in the men's singles skeleton event.

Feb 13 • 19:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Ostapenko loses to 19-year-old Mboko in Doha tournament semifinals

Latvian tennis player Jelena Ostapenko lost in the semifinals of the Doha WTA 1000 singles competition to Canada's Victoria Mboko, with a score of 3-6, 2-6.

Feb 13 • 16:38 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Life & Tech

Being single is self-inflicted, right?

A Norwegian writer discusses the societal perspectives and personal opinions surrounding the issue of being single in Norway, highlighting the blame placed on both men and dating apps.

Feb 13 • 13:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How to activate the 'single mode' on WhatsApp

This article discusses how to change the WhatsApp logo to a single-themed image to celebrate Singles' Day.

Feb 13 • 11:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Sports

Who is Matt Weston? The athlete going for Team GB's first gold at Winter Olympics

Matt Weston is poised to win Team GB's first medal at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics after finishing the first day of the men's singles skeleton competition with a significant lead.

Feb 13 • 10:11 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Valentine's Day 'is losing its job': Mexico increasingly has fewer married people and more singles

In Mexico, there has been a notable shift in marital status over the past 20 years, with fewer people marrying and a rise in those living together or remaining single, as reported by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).

Feb 13 • 09:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Singles' Day: 150 phrases to share on WhatsApp

Singles' Day is celebrated on February 13 as an alternative to Valentine's Day, highlighting independence and pride for those who are single.

Feb 13 • 09:42 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

TODAY LIVE | Who will become the Olympic champion in men's singles figure skating?

Today, ETV+ and ERR's sports portal will broadcast live the men's singles free skating event at the Milano Cortina Olympics.

Feb 13 • 09:09 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

WATCH LIVE | How is Selevko doing in the Olympic free program?

Live coverage of the men's singles free skate program at the Milan Cortina Olympics featuring Estonian skater Aleksandr Selevko begins at 20:30.

Feb 13 • 09:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

LIVE BLOG ⟩ Will Aleksandr Selevko make it to the top ten in free skating?

Aleksandr Selevko, currently ranked 18th after the short program, aims to break into the top ten in men's singles figure skating at the Milan-Cortina Olympics during the free skate later tonight.

Feb 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Walter Wallberg just outside the podium: "I'd rather have finished eighth"

Walter Wallberg, a Swedish mogul skier, finished fourth in the Olympic singles competition, missing out on a medal after struggling with injuries.

Feb 12 • 12:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Asda implements a basket change in 3 of its stores, but not everyone is keen

Asda has introduced red shopping baskets for singles in three stores as a way to encourage social interactions, generating mixed reactions online.

Feb 12 • 10:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Argentina Open 2026: today's matches and the bracket status

The Argentine Open 2026 is hosting several matches today at the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club, featuring key players in the men's singles tournament.

Feb 11 • 13:37 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Ostapenko reaches the quarterfinals of the Doha singles tournament

Latvian tennis player Jelena Ostapenko advanced to the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 event in Doha after defeating her Colombian opponent Kamilla Osorio.

Feb 11 • 13:23 UTC

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