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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

MC Mong, Suspected of Procuring Sleeping Pills Under Ex-Manager’s Name... Police Investigation Launched

Police have launched an investigation into singer MC Mong for allegedly obtaining sleeping pills through a proxy prescription under the name of his former manager.

Feb 27 • 05:41 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
Life & Tech

The ‘first-night effect’: Why it’s hard to sleep when you’re somewhere new

The article explores the challenges of sleeping in new environments, known as the 'first-night effect', attributed to biological and psychological factors.

Feb 26 • 16:43 UTC
🇬🇧 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 • 15:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Eleven-year-old boy in the USA shot sleeping father because he took away his gaming console

An eleven-year-old boy in the USA fatally shot his sleeping father after the father confiscated his gaming console.

Feb 26 • 09:26 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

'El Mencho' had pills even for sleeping: All the medications found in his hideout in Tapalpa

Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', was discovered to have a stock of various medications, including sleeping pills, at his hideout in Tapalpa, Jalisco, revealing a contrast between his violent criminal persona and his fragile health.

Feb 25 • 20:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Woman slept next to partner's decomposing body for THREE WEEKS

A woman has been jailed for sleeping next to her partner's decomposing body for three weeks after his death.

Feb 25 • 18:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The set of two soft and comfortable pillows that has received over 16,000 ratings: discover what makes them so special

A popular set of pillows has garnered over 16,000 ratings due to their comfort and support, catering to various sleeping preferences.

Feb 25 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

What it means if you sleep with your socks on

Experts analyze the link between nighttime behaviors and emotional health, suggesting that the habit of sleeping with socks may reveal specific personality traits.

Feb 24 • 23:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man floating in lagoon prompts firefighters to rescue 'body' in RJ, but he was just sleeping

A man was mistaken for a dead body floating in a lagoon in Saquarema, Brazil, but was found to be merely sleeping after firefighters arrived.

Feb 24 • 20:34 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Oil: Sleeping Shrimp

In 2025, shrimp has surpassed oil as Ecuador's main export product, marking the end of a 50-year dominance by oil.

Feb 24 • 12:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Marks & Spencer knocks 50% off feather down duvet that feels like ‘sleeping under a cloud’

Marks & Spencer has reduced the price of its premium feather down duvet by 50%, making it accessible for those looking for luxury bedding.

Feb 24 • 09:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Sleep expert issues important advice to anyone who wakes between 1am and 3am to go to the toilet

A sleep expert advises on a technique for those who frequently wake up between 1am and 3am needing to urinate, suggesting that nearly 75% of people may be inadvertently compressing their bladder while sleeping.

Feb 24 • 08:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'My son used to be scared of sleeping alone until Alexa feature came to the rescue'

A mother found a hidden Amazon Alexa feature that helps her son overcome his fears of sleeping alone by scanning rooms for monsters.

Feb 24 • 04:02 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Life & Tech

The 'first-night effect': Why it's hard to sleep when you're somewhere new

The article explores the reasons behind difficulty sleeping in unfamiliar environments, highlighting both biological and psychological factors.

Feb 23 • 22:57 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

When the mind is awake, but the body sleeps. The frightening sleep disease

The article discusses the mysterious sleeping sickness, known as encephalitis lethargica, which affected at least half a million Europeans between 1916 and 1930 and later spread globally, with its cause remaining unclear even today.

Feb 23 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Baby dies while sleeping with mother in AC; victim may have choked on milk

A two-month-old baby died, allegedly from choking on breast milk, while sleeping next to their mother in Cruzeiro do Sul, Brazil.

Feb 23 • 18:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Passenger reports sexual harassment while sleeping on a bus on BR-116, and man is arrested

A 38-year-old man was arrested for sexually harassing a 60-year-old woman on a bus along the BR-116 highway in Brazil.

Feb 23 • 15:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect who ran over and killed cyclists on RS-115 has preventive arrest decreed for sleeping at the wheel and intoxication

A judge in Brazil has ordered the preventive arrest of a driver who fatally struck two cyclists while intoxicated.

Feb 23 • 03:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Marius Borg Høiby’s Explanations to Rape Charges: I Don’t Remember, I Don’t Force, I Don’t Lie with Sleeping Women

Marius Borg Høiby, charged with multiple counts of rape and related offenses, denies all allegations, claiming he cannot recall the incidents.

Feb 22 • 16:14 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Slept outdoors - attacked by masked men

A man sleeping under a shelter in Nödinge, Sweden was attacked by three masked men who filmed the incident, prompting police investigation.

Feb 22 • 09:23 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Mother of monitored baby received a shock: 'They knew his nickname!'

A mother shared a disturbing experience on TikTok after discovering that a stranger had hacked into their baby monitor while her son was sleeping.

Feb 22 • 07:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

California woman hospitalized with chemical burns after portable charger explodes while sleeping

A California woman was hospitalized after her portable charger exploded while she was sleeping, causing chemical burns and damaging her bed.

Feb 22 • 04:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Colonist is stabbed to death while sleeping and brother-in-law is caught in the act in Acre

A man named Marivaldo dos Santos was fatally stabbed by his brother-in-law in Xapuri, Brazil, with the suspect arrested at the scene.

Feb 21 • 19:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Sleeping poorly away from home: the 'first night effect' opens the door to insomnia therapies

A study identifies the biological switch that keeps individuals alert, presenting new possibilities for treatments addressing sleep disorders.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested after knocking down a house gate and assaulting ex-wife while she was sleeping in Boa Vista

A man was arrested in Boa Vista, Brazil, for breaking into his ex-wife's home and assaulting her while she slept, violating a protective order against him.

Feb 20 • 23:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Sleeping When the Sun Rises: Three Stories to Understand What It’s Like to Work When Everyone is Resting

The article describes the unique experiences of individuals who work during the night while the city sleeps, highlighting their challenges and connections to family.

Feb 20 • 20:57 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

How ‘Norway's most hated man’ can be acquitted of the alleged sleeping rapes

Marius Borg Høiby, facing serious allegations, finds his defense team focusing on legal arguments rather than moral judgment in a high-profile case in Oslo.

Feb 20 • 16:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Camera catches attempt of arson against a woman on the streets in southern SP

A security camera captured a man attempting to set fire to bags under which a homeless woman was sleeping in São Paulo's Grajaú neighborhood.

Feb 20 • 14:51 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Scientists Confirm: This is the Worst Place to Sleep

Sleeping on a couch, regardless of its comfort level, rarely provides the necessary rest for the body.

Feb 20 • 13:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Horrifying way son sleeping with his own mother told his wife about their relationship

A man initiated a sexual relationship with his birth mother after discovering her identity, leading to a shocking revelation for his wife.

Feb 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

(VIDEO) Trump Caught Presumably Sleeping at the Peace Board Meeting

President Donald Trump appeared to doze off during the inaugural meeting of the Peace Board, which aims to unite efforts for the reconstruction of Gaza.

Feb 20 • 03:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of being part of the militia operating in Rio das Pedras is arrested while sleeping in a hideout in Maricá

A man suspected of being part of a militia in Rio de Janeiro was arrested while asleep at a hideout in Maricá.

Feb 19 • 21:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman identifies herself as a sex worker and says she used the house where the police seized a gun and drugs to sleep in Montes Claros

A woman claimed she was a sex worker and was using a house in Montes Claros for sleeping when police seized drugs and firearms during a raid.

Feb 19 • 16:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

A92 near Eching: Sleeping truck driver causes accident

A truck driver fell asleep at the wheel, causing a significant accident on the A92 highway near Eching, resulting in major traffic disruptions.

Feb 19 • 13:43 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Thank you for the alert": Interpellated by the Sleeping Giants collective, Kiabi removes its advertisements from the Cnews channel

The clothing brand Kiabi has withdrawn its advertisements from the Cnews channel following pressure from the Sleeping Giants collective, which advocates for advertisers to avoid problematic platforms.

Feb 19 • 13:35 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

The Pressure of the Hotel Night: - There was never a 'no'

Marius Borg Høiby has denied charges of raping a woman while she slept in a hotel room in Oslo in November 2024, arguing that he does not remember them sleeping and should be presumed innocent.

Feb 19 • 10:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

3 adorable reasons dogs love sleeping in your bed and it's not just comfort

Dogs have emotional and affectionate reasons for wanting to sleep in their owners' beds beyond just comfort.

Feb 19 • 05:06 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Man sleeping at home attacked and injured by intruders; Saitama Prefectural Police investigating

A 79-year-old man in Saitama Prefecture was attacked in his home by intruders while he was sleeping, sustaining injuries and losing cash.

Feb 18 • 23:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested after stealing wires and sleeping on the roof of a house due to 'pleasant weather'

A 40-year-old man was arrested in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, after stealing electrical wiring and subsequently falling asleep on the roof of a house due to the pleasant weather.

Feb 18 • 23:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Illa recounts how he experienced his illness: a lot of pain, fentanyl, and the first time in his life sleeping in a hospital

Salvador Illa, President of the Generalitat of Catalonia, shares his painful experience of battling a rare infection and his recovery process, while expressing hope for a second term.

Feb 18 • 22:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The red light for sleeping that many users claim helps them to rest better

A growing number of users report that red light enhances their sleep quality, backed by increasing interest amid rising insomnia cases in Spain.

Feb 18 • 06:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

'Lady Sleeping Beauty': A Woman Caught Sleeping While Driving on Eje 1 Poniente | Video

A woman was filmed sleeping inside her vehicle stopped on a major avenue in Mexico City, raising concerns about road safety.

Feb 18 • 02:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Baby dies after mother sleeps on top of him in the interior of SP

A one-month-old baby tragically died after his mother accidentally rolled over on him while they were sleeping in Araraquara, Brazil.

Feb 17 • 21:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ivete Sangalo caught sleeping in the makeup chair during Carnival

Singer Ivete Sangalo was photographed napping in her makeup chair during Brazil's Carnival festivities after an exhausting schedule of performances.

Feb 17 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Father Sleeps, Son Takes the Car Without Telling and Ends Up Arrested for Drunk Driving in Uberaba

A 33-year-old man in Uberaba, Brazil, was arrested for drunk driving after taking his father's car without permission while the father was sleeping.

Feb 17 • 17:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Youth Found Sleeping on Railway Track in Mumbai Under Influence

A young man was found sleeping on the railway track at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai while under the influence, narrowly avoiding a serious accident.

Feb 17 • 11:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

At 3,500 meters high: Four days of hiking among hills, without wifi and sleeping in isolated villages

An immersive four-day hiking excursion through the remote villages of Salta province in Argentina, exploring the rich traditions of the region while facing challenges posed by altitude.

Feb 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Son sleeping with his own mother makes horrifying confession about their relationship

In a shocking revelation, a man, Ben Ford, admits to having a sexual relationship with his biological mother, Kim West, after reuniting following decades of estrangement.

Feb 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Do you sleep with earbuds in? The museum wants to know

The Nordic Museum in Sweden is gathering information on sleeping habits and cultural perceptions of sleep.

Feb 15 • 09:23 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Are they sleeping at the National Gallery of Denmark?

The commentary addresses concerns about the perceived stagnation at the National Gallery of Denmark, highlighted by the limited number of special exhibitions.

Feb 15 • 07:00 UTC

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