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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCU will maintain oversight over pension funds with public sponsorship, decides STF

The Brazilian Supreme Court ruled that the Court of Audit of the Union (TCU) will continue to oversee pension funds sponsored by state companies and banks.

Feb 26 • 15:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nagoya City Science Museum → FUJI Nagoya Science Museum: Nickname Decided by Naming Rights

Nagoya City announced that the naming rights of the Nagoya City Science Museum will be sponsored by FUJI, a robotics company, leading to a new name starting April.

Feb 25 • 09:50 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Denmark Wanted to Display Sponsored Lego Blocks in the European Parliament but Was Clearly Rejected

Denmark's proposal to showcase sponsored Lego blocks at the European Parliament was outright denied by foreign ministry officials.

Feb 23 • 00:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Small and big crooks, vandals paid a handful of euros... These 'proxies' tasked with breaking France

The article discusses the rise of foreign interference in France, particularly involving state-sponsored terrorism and the use of local criminals by foreign powers, with a focus on a recent trial of Moldovan nationals accused of promoting violence through graffiti.

Feb 22 • 20:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Jaén, a year after the no-confidence motion sponsored by María Jesús Montero: Budgets yes, but little relief to get out of bankruptcy

The city of Jaén approved its municipal budgets for 2026 for the first time since 2017, but the financial strain remains severe as the city is deeply in debt and under intervention by the Ministry of Finance.

Feb 20 • 16:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Striptease at an event sponsored by the school? Residents outraged

A charity ball organized by the Parents' Council and the principal of a school in Poland featured unexpected performances by erotic dancers, shocking residents who were not informed about this entertainment in advance.

Feb 18 • 14:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival attendee reports being targeted by transphobia at a city hall event in the interior of SP: 'I was outraged'

A 38-year-old trans woman reported experiencing transphobia during a city-sponsored carnival event in São José do Rio Preto, SP, where security staff denied her access to the women's bathroom.

Feb 16 • 17:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

How the poison from the dart frog that killed Russian opposition leader Navalni works: it attacks the nervous system and is lethal in tiny doses

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalni died from poisoning by a substance secreted by the Ecuadorian dart frog, highlighting serious implications for human rights and state-sponsored violence in Russia.

Feb 16 • 17:15 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Columbia pulls promotion for DHS career expo after faculty claims university is aiding 'authoritarianism'

Columbia University has retracted its promotion of a DHS-sponsored career expo following faculty pushback against perceived endorsement of authoritarianism.

Feb 15 • 14:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Funeral Block', sponsored by a funeral home, 'Friday, Nobody Knows?', 'WS Electric', and more: see the guide of blocks for the day in BH

The article covers the festive atmosphere of the Carnival in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, highlighting various street blocks including the unique 'Funeral Block' sponsored by a funeral home.

Feb 13 • 07:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Free supermarket in NY, sponsored by betting app, creates long lines

A free supermarket in New York City, sponsored by a betting app, attracted countless people braving freezing temperatures to obtain essential products.

Feb 13 • 00:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Russia attempted to 'fully block' WhatsApp, Meta-owned company says

Russia has tried to block WhatsApp in order to promote its own state-sponsored messaging application, according to a spokesperson from Meta.

Feb 12 • 05:49 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

States Can Also Commit Terror

The article discusses the concept of state-sponsored terror and argues that political violence should not justify mass violence against civilians.

Feb 10 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Folha holds seminar on rare diseases in Brazil

Folha is organizing a seminar on rare diseases in Brazil, sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, to discuss diagnosis, access, and innovation in care.

Feb 10 • 21:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Russia denies recruitment of Nigerians for Ukraine war

Russia has denied accusations that it is recruiting Nigerians to fight in the Ukraine war, claiming such actions, if they occur, are not state-sponsored.

Feb 10 • 15:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Eddie Bauer declared bankruptcy: what will happen to the century-old brand that sponsored the first American to climb Everest

Eddie Bauer LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, impacting around 180 stores across the U.S. and Canada amidst its third financial reorganization in over two decades.

Feb 10 • 14:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Life & Tech

NeoLife plans S’Africa trip to empower Nigerian distributors

NeoLife is organizing a fully sponsored leadership trip to Johannesburg, South Africa, for 40 top Nigerian distributors to enhance their business development skills.

Feb 6 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Sports

Capitalist logic of Olympics: Sponsored by fossil fuels while pledging for sustainability

The article discusses the contradiction of the Olympics being sponsored by fossil fuel companies while promoting sustainability initiatives.

Feb 5 • 10:43 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Sponsored by Putin's Daughter: Will Moscow Succeed in Turning Birds into Cross-Border Spies?

A report highlights a Russian company's project to convert pigeons into live drones using electronic chips implanted in their brains, backed by significant funding and political support from Katerina Tikhonova, daughter of President Vladimir Putin.

Feb 5 • 08:41 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Famous navigator sought the mythical passage, and found a solution for a serious illness

James Cook, the 18th-century English navigator, is known for his explorations and expeditions sponsored by the British crown to find the Northwest Passage and his contributions to navigating the seas.

Feb 5 • 06:38 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

German intelligence warns of increasing foreign cyber threats

Germany's BfV agency warns that the country is a target for state-sponsored cyberattacks due to its central position in the EU and NATO, highlighting threats from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.

Feb 4 • 16:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Amal Clooney showed what a refined version of the 'mob wife' style looks like

Amal Clooney showcased a sophisticated take on the 'mob wife' fashion style.

Feb 4 • 13:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

'Funeral Block' from BH takes place on 'Friday the 13th' and receives sponsorship from a funeral plan trying to 'demystify death'

The 'Funeral Block' in Belo Horizonte, traditionally kicking off the carnival season, will take place on 'Friday the 13th' to invert the unlucky symbolism associated with the day, and is sponsored by a funeral plan company aiming to demystify death.

Feb 4 • 09:17 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

From Tchibo Coffee to XXL Lino Lade: The Best Discounts Worth Snatching Up

The article reviews excellent products and discounts featured in the Index Shopping section, ensuring they meet professional standards.

Feb 3 • 20:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

How Russia Uses Hackers to Attack Western Infrastructure

Russian hackers are now reportedly state-sponsored, as evidenced by a recent incident in Muleshoe, Texas, where a cyber attack caused overflow in the city's water system.

Feb 3 • 18:05 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

The first player from the Faroe Islands, after Zigulì and the Korean sponsored by Razzi: a Serie A without borders

The article discusses the significance of the first player from the Faroe Islands in Serie A and its impact on breaking geographical boundaries in football.

Feb 3 • 10:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Gavin Newsom walks back claim Minnesota ICE operations were 'state-sponsored terrorism'

California Governor Gavin Newsom retracted his statement labeling ICE raids in Minnesota as 'state-sponsored terrorism' during a discussion with Ben Shapiro.

Jan 16 • 13:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Man Utd have banned Kai Rooney from doing one thing as dad Wayne speaks out

Manchester United has forbidden Kai Rooney from wearing his sponsored football boots while he hopes to secure his first professional contract with the club, leading to a statement from his father, Wayne Rooney.

Jan 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Dem levels 'state-sponsored terrorism' accusation after Portland shooting: 'Stop f---ing with us'

Rep. Janelle Bynum accused federal authorities of state-sponsored terrorism following a shooting incident involving U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Portland.

Jan 9 • 18:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Controversy on social media regarding the interpretation of a Syrian-Israeli statement sponsored by the United States

A joint Syrian-Israeli statement, issued by the U.S. State Department, has sparked widespread discussion on social media following a meeting of senior officials from both countries in Paris, focusing on security arrangements.

Jan 7 • 11:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Different Arrest, Different Trial for Maduro in the US: Issues of Immunity, Gray Areas, and Noriega's Precedent

The article discusses the potential legal challenges Nikolas Maduro may face in the U.S. regarding charges of leading drug trafficking and state-sponsored gangs, reflecting on immunity issues and past cases like that of Noriega.

Jan 5 • 14:22 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Here's what is happening today

The article provides information about the operating hours of various stores and shopping centers for Sunday, January 4th, including what is open and what is closed.

Jan 4 • 06:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

A New Negotiation Track in Yemen Sponsored by Saudi Arabia to Discuss Issues of the South and East

A new negotiation track in Yemen, backed by Saudi Arabia, aims to facilitate discussions on peace issues in the southern and eastern governorates as requested by various political forces.

Jan 3 • 18:41 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

In ten minutes of shopping, they asked her six times if she worked there. Here's why

An article discussing the overly frequent inquiries about employment during a short shopping trip, highlighting customer interactions and potential misinterpretations.

Jan 1 • 15:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Pauline Hanson travelled to US on Gina Rinehart’s private jet to attend CPAC

Pauline Hanson and her chief of staff traveled to Florida on Gina Rinehart’s private jet, raising questions regarding her compliance with parliamentary rules as she has not declared this sponsored travel.

Dec 29 • 14:00 UTC

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