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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Oil: Scenarios for 'ignition' above $100 following US-Israel attack on Iran

Tensions in the Middle East escalate following a coordinated US-Israel attack on Iran, leading to predictions that oil prices may spike above $100 per barrel as a result of retaliation and regional instability.

Feb 28 • 10:41 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Regional mobile phone users lament lost service as complaints spike

Regional mobile phone users in Australia are reporting significant declines in service quality, leading to a spike in complaints to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman.

Feb 28 • 00:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Ian Huntley bludgeoning blow-by-blow from barbaric weapon to 'ripped like rat'

Ian Huntley, the murderer of two schoolgirls, is in critical condition after being attacked with a metal spike in prison.

Feb 27 • 16:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Minor Flees from Police in Bad Weather - Finally Stopped by Spike Strip

A minor in Haapajärvi stole their parents' car and led police on a chase through poor weather conditions before being arrested after hitting a spike strip.

Feb 27 • 04:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Ian Huntley's attacker's three-word boast after child killer was bludgeoned with metal spike

Inmate Ian Huntley has been left in critical condition following an attack by another prisoner wielding a metal spike.

Feb 26 • 22:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Inside Ian Huntley's prison attack as killer 'bludgeoned with metal spike'

Ian Huntley, the notorious child murderer, was severely injured in a prison attack where he was allegedly bludgeoned by another inmate with a metal spike.

Feb 26 • 16:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

England and Wales will be hotter than Zante as weather maps show heat blast date

England and Wales are expected to experience a significant spike in temperatures, potentially surpassing popular European holiday destinations like Zante.

Feb 25 • 15:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Eyeball Stretching Controversy Was Last Year's Biggest News Spike from Finland

A report reveals that Finland's international media presence spiked last year, primarily due to President Alexander Stubb's visibility on the global stage, despite some negative publicity.

Feb 25 • 15:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Does the Spike in Unemployment Reveal a Crisis in Britain's Economy?

A recent spike in Britain's unemployment rate alongside weak economic growth indicators suggests deeper underlying issues in the UK's economic recovery.

Feb 25 • 10:43 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

After Exceptional Rains.. Swarms of Locusts Invade Southern Morocco

Large swarms of locusts have invaded the southern regions of Morocco, particularly in Tan-Tan and Boujdour, following an unusual spike in rainfall.

Feb 25 • 04:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Historic measure: mandatory electronic identification of livestock generated a spike in sales

The mandatory implementation of electronic identification for livestock in Argentina has led to a significant increase in the sales of electronic ear tags.

Feb 24 • 21:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Do you live here? A peak in hantavirus has hit one area – If you have these symptoms, it’s worth being alert

A spike in hantavirus cases, linked to the Puumala virus carried by forest mice, has been reported in Central Ostrobothnia, Finland, urging residents to be aware of symptoms.

Feb 24 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK weather maps show 18C heat spike as England hotter than Greece on Wednesday

Parts of England are expected to experience a heat spike of up to 18C, making them warmer than popular holiday destinations in Europe, including Greece.

Feb 24 • 13:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A moment of relief for electricity users: price spike on Tuesday

Electricity prices are expected to rise again on Tuesday after a brief relief for users.

Feb 23 • 14:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In Mexico, schools remain closed due to wave of violence caused by the death of 'El Mencho'

Schools in at least eight states of Mexico are closed due to a spike in violence following the death of notorious drug trafficker El Mencho.

Feb 23 • 12:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Inevitable US-Iran War – Scenarios for Oil Prices Soaring to $100

The article discusses the rising tensions between the US and Iran, highlighting expectations of a potential military conflict that could lead to a spike in oil and LNG prices.

Feb 23 • 08:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The War Is Draining Money from the Russians and Food Prices Are Soaring

The ongoing war is severely impacting Russian finances and causing a spike in food prices.

Feb 22 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Warning over one carb that's 'far more dangerous than sugar'

Health expert Dr. Eric Berg warns that maltodextrin can spike blood sugar levels more significantly than regular sugar.

Feb 20 • 14:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Prague Airport has new fire-fighting specials. It can pierce a burning airplane with a spike

Prague Airport has introduced new specialized fire-fighting vehicles capable of piercing a burning aircraft.

Feb 20 • 08:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Increase for curling in Umeå after the Olympics – a surge in bookings

Curling club in Umeå sees a spike in interest and bookings following the Olympics, reflecting an increase in popularity driven by Olympic success.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Air Monitoring Reveals: The Cold Brought a Thick Cloud of Pollution over the City

On February 15, air monitoring in Õismäe, Estonia, recorded a significant spike in PM2.5 particulate matter levels, nearly double the average for the month, raising health concerns.

Feb 19 • 13:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Complaints about data leaks spike in the interior of SP; learn how to protect yourself

Complaints regarding the misuse and sharing of personal and financial data have surged in São Paulo, Brazil, exceeding 8,500 reports in 2025.

Feb 19 • 10:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Unexpected spike: The price of the dollar against the Egyptian pound rises

The dollar has seen an unexpected rise against the Egyptian pound, exceeding 47 pounds amid global market tensions.

Feb 19 • 09:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Spike in Gold-Silver... Silver Crosses 2.45 Lakhs! Gold Also Expensive

Gold and silver prices saw a notable increase on February 19, 2026, with silver crossing over 245,000 Rupees per kilogram.

Feb 19 • 07:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A spike in electricity prices at 9:15 – Here’s why

Electricity prices in Finland surged to 59.90 cents per kilowatt-hour at 9:15 AM, attributed to cold weather and decreased wind energy.

Feb 19 • 06:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Electricity Prices on the Stock Exchange are High Again Today

Electricity prices on the stock exchange are soaring again today, with a significant price spike expected in the morning.

Feb 19 • 00:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

World's largest aircraft carrier heads to Middle East as Iran nuclear tensions spike dramatically

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, is heading to the Middle East amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran over nuclear issues.

Feb 18 • 20:56 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Lake Cargelligo suspect’s past revealed, supermarket ‘per unit’ prices under scrutiny, shark attack spike

An exclusive report reveals the violent past of Julian Ingram, the suspect in a triple homicide in Lake Cargelligo, while other news includes scrutiny on supermarket pricing tactics and a rise in shark attacks.

Feb 18 • 19:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The price of exchange electricity is high on Thursday

The price of exchange electricity in Finland is set to rise significantly on Thursday, reaching nearly 60 cents per kilowatt-hour during peak hours.

Feb 18 • 12:02 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Maternal Deaths Spike During War and Instability, New Report Warns

A new WHO report highlights that nearly two-thirds of all maternal deaths occur in countries experiencing conflict and instability, severely impacting women's health.

Feb 18 • 04:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Scranton crime spike dogs Dem mayor as she challenges GOP Rep in Biden’s hometown

Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti faces a crime crisis while challenging Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan in the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania, amid rising violence in former President Biden's hometown.

Feb 17 • 21:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Our parents had turned away from the faith, our generation is returning to it": the unexpected resurgence of Lent

Record attendance at Ash Wednesday services and a spike in adult and youth baptism requests in France signal a surprising renewal of interest in the Christian faith among younger generations.

Feb 17 • 18:32 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Ben Gvir: The murdered Arabs - because of the attorney general; Smotrich: Are we to blame for you killing each other?

Ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich deny responsibility for the recent spike in Arab murders, blaming the attorney general instead.

Feb 17 • 15:43 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Eastern Denmark will have 'extremely expensive electricity' tonight

Residents of Zealand and Bornholm may need to reconsider when to run appliances tonight as electricity prices are set to spike significantly.

Feb 17 • 07:06 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

ICE assaults spike 1,500% as Dems draw ‘hard red line’ to unmask agents in DHS battle

There has been a dramatic increase in assaults against ICE agents, leading officials to defend the use of masks as a protective measure amid criticism from Democrats.

Feb 16 • 16:16 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Spike Lee wears pro-Palestinian outfit to NBA All-Star Game with Israeli-born player competing

Spike Lee made a statement at the NBA All-Star Game by wearing a pro-Palestinian outfit, coinciding with the presence of the first Israeli-born player in the event.

Feb 16 • 11:37 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Conservative firebrand launches ‘TruckSafe Tipline’ to report illegal drivers amid spike in highway deaths

Senator Jim Banks has launched 'TruckSafe Tipline' in Indiana to allow truckers to report illegal immigrant drivers, citing a rise in highway deaths.

Feb 14 • 13:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Police warns of a new unpleasant phenomenon in yards

Police in Eastern Uusimaa warns of a spike in car thefts occurring when owners leave their running vehicles unattended.

Feb 12 • 11:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Helen: This Is Why Electricity Was Extremely Expensive

Helen, a Finnish electric company, explains the recent spike in electricity prices due to increased consumption from colder temperatures and low wind power production.

Feb 11 • 10:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: NE2 of Monday, February 9, 2026

Anvisa has issued a warning following a spike in pancreatitis notifications related to weight loss pens.

Feb 9 • 22:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Netflix adds ‘masterpiece’ period drama fans say should be ‘required viewing’

Netflix now streams the critically acclaimed film 'BlacKkKlansman', directed by Spike Lee, which tells the story of a Black police officer's infiltration of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1970s.

Feb 9 • 14:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

January Inflation: IPC Accelerated in the City and Reached 3.1% in the First Month of 2026

In January 2026, Buenos Aires experienced a spike in inflation, reaching 3.1%, up from 2.7% in December.

Feb 9 • 14:23 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

40 murdered in 39 days: man shot to death in Kfar Qara, woman injured seriously

A 25-year-old man was shot dead and a woman was seriously injured in Kfar Qara amid a spike in violence leading to 40 Israeli deaths within the first 39 days of 2026.

Feb 8 • 17:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The price of exchange electricity rises again on Monday

The price of exchange electricity in Finland is set to rise to 30 cents per kilowatt-hour on Monday, following a mid-week spike earlier in the week.

Feb 8 • 13:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Heading to the Super Bowl: guacamole production, without harm to the Monarch Butterfly

The article discusses the spike in avocado demand in the U.S. during the Super Bowl and the environmental concerns surrounding avocado production in Michoacán, Mexico.

Feb 7 • 08:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

HUS: The cold is now evident in emergency departments as cases of frostbite and hypothermia spike

Long periods of cold weather have led to a significant increase in cases of frostbite and hypothermia in emergency departments, according to the HUS health network.

Feb 5 • 13:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

Family of woman who died after Cape Verde holiday issue warning - as spike in illnesses revealed

The family of a British woman who died after a holiday in Cape Verde is warning others to research and ensure adequate insurance due to a spike in illnesses among tourists.

Feb 4 • 23:04 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Nothing beats the hammer after a year

The article discusses the differing opinions among Icelandic parliamentarians on how to respond to the country's recent inflation spike, attributing it to government spending increases.

Feb 4 • 21:01 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Central Bank Governor Could Not Say It More Clearly

The article discusses the differing opinions among lawmakers on responses to a recent spike in inflation, with various interpretations of its causes and policy implications.

Feb 4 • 21:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Kemijärvi torpedoes the government's pump power plans, but help is still hoped for electricity price spikes

The city council of Kemijärvi has rejected the government's plans for pump power projects, coinciding with the highest electricity price spike of the season.

Feb 4 • 17:45 UTC

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