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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cultural agenda: children's show, stand-up, and festival enliven the weekend in Alagoas

G1 AL presents a cultural agenda highlighting events for children, humor fans, and rock enthusiasts in Alagoas over the weekend.

Feb 27 • 20:05 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Trump remembers Iryna Zarutska: 'We will get justice'. The mother in tears, but the Democrats do not stand up

In a speech to Congress, Donald Trump honored Iryna Zarutska, the young Ukrainian refugee murdered last August, pledging justice for her family.

Feb 27 • 13:40 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

This strong gesture from Isabelle Adjani, who asks the men in the César audience to stand up for women's rights

Isabelle Adjani called on male attendees at the César ceremony to stand in support of women's rights, delivering a powerful speech during her presentation of the Best Actor award.

Feb 27 • 10:46 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why Sunil Pal was not seen on Kapil's show, was there a rift between them?

Sunil Pal, a well-known stand-up comedian, explains why he has not appeared on Kapil Sharma's comedy show despite expressing admiration for him.

Feb 27 • 03:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Show with singer Paraná, stand-up about marriage and samba circle: see what to do in the region of Ribeirão Preto and Franca

This weekend in the Ribeirão Preto and Franca region offers a variety of events including a show by singer Paraná, a stand-up comedy performance, and a samba circle.

Feb 27 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Suffering from bullying is not weakness: how to give children emotional defense tools

An Ecuadorian mother seeks advice on how to empower her sensitive son to stand up to bullying as he returns to school.

Feb 26 • 17:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From the North to the stages of the country: Roger Siqueira strengthens Amazonian humor

Roger Siqueira has successfully transitioned from performing in local bars in Manaus to embarking on national stand-up tours, promoting Amazonian cultural identity through humor.

Feb 26 • 16:13 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

"Is this thing on?" fulfills the longing for a stylish adult comedy

The film "Is this thing on?" transforms from a separation drama into a cleverly written comedy about discovering hidden talents, such as stand-up comedians.

Feb 26 • 11:27 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

‘Barely enough room to stand up’: Inside Yemen’s secret prisons

The article examines the discovery of secret prisons in Yemen's Hadramawt province, previously used by the Southern Transitional Council and UAE forces for detaining and torturing political opponents.

Feb 26 • 11:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Roll in Alto Tietê: weekend has stand-up with Fabiano Cambota and play 'House, Food, and Cleansed Soul'

The Alto Tietê region is hosting a vibrant weekend with a stand-up comedy show by Fabiano Cambota and the play 'Casa, comida e alma lavada.'

Feb 26 • 10:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Comedian Willian Oliveira brings Amazonian humor to stages and social media; know the trajectory

Willian Oliveira, a comedian from the Amazon, is gaining national prominence in Brazil through his humor and significant social media presence.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Ezequiel Campa talks about his 'crisis' and says it is 'funny and a horror' that they still believe Dicky del Solar is real

Ezequiel Campa discusses his career in stand-up comedy and his new shows while reflecting on the character Dicky del Solar.

Feb 25 • 20:34 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Stand Up": with a maneuver, Trump tried to corner the Democrats

During a speech, Donald Trump attempted to corner Democrats by inviting them to stand in support of a policy protecting American citizens over illegal immigrants, which they declined to do.

Feb 25 • 12:57 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

State of the Union address: Do Trump's claims on economy stand up?

The article examines the veracity of claims made by Trump regarding the U.S. economy during his State of the Union address.

Feb 25 • 07:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

'We decided to stand up to a bully,' says Ukrainian who swapped Wall Street for the frontline

Ukrainian Viktoriia Honcharuk left her Wall Street career to serve as a medic on the frontlines in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Feb 24 • 19:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Ricardo Quintela urged governors to stand up against Milei: "This government can reach December 2027 with the country destroyed"

Governor Ricardo Quintela of La Rioja called on provincial leaders to take a firm stand against President Javier Milei, warning that the government could lead the country to devastation by 2027.

Feb 24 • 15:57 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Now I Can Stand Up for Myself at the Office, Arrange Doctors for My Children. How Slovak Lessons Help People from Poverty

Mária Takáčová leads a language program aimed at empowering people in poverty in Slovakia, helping them to gain independence and secure employment.

Feb 24 • 08:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Turning Divorce and Unemployment into Laughter: The Rising Popularity of Stand-Up Comedy in China Amid Tightening Regulations

Stand-up comedy, known as '脱口秀' (tuokouxi), is becoming increasingly popular in China despite government scrutiny for addressing sensitive social issues such as gender and unemployment.

Feb 24 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Riste Sofie Käär: Brutal Jokes Often Contain More Empathy and Critical Mind

Estonian cultural commentator Riste Sofie Käär discusses the complexity of brutal humor, asserting that it may embody more empathy and critical thought compared to polite humor found in conventional settings.

Feb 23 • 06:27 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

MLA took a spade and dug up the under-construction road; watch the video

BJP MLA Krishna Paswan from the Khaga constituency in Uttar Pradesh has taken a strong stand against corruption by personally overseeing and disrupting poor quality road construction.

Feb 23 • 06:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Man in Břeclav fell unconscious during a walk. He woke up after several hours in the dark and could not get up

A senior man in Břeclav fell unconscious during a walk and was later found in the dark, unable to stand after several hours.

Feb 22 • 18:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Venosa, Victor Ahmar, and Napoleão Experience Shake Up the Weekend in Uberlândia and Uberaba

The upcoming weekend in Uberlândia and Uberaba will feature a variety of cultural events including exhibitions, rock shows, and stand-up comedy performances.

Feb 20 • 11:23 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Trump's Stand-Up and Presentation: The Peace Council Meeting Aimed to Attract Investors Under Political Pressure

The inaugural meeting of the Peace Council featured a 50-minute stand-up routine by US President Donald Trump, blending political jabs and praises for various leaders, aimed at drawing investors amidst political pressures.

Feb 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

LIVEBLOG: Major clash: Can the Finnish hockey team stand up to Canada in the Olympic semifinals?

The article discusses the upcoming Olympic men's hockey semifinals match between Finland and Canada, highlighting the teams' recent performances and qualifications.

Feb 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Several times you wish the microphone was not 'on'

The article discusses Bradley Cooper's third film as a director, focusing on the character Alex, a wannabe stand-up comedian grappling with personal issues.

Feb 19 • 20:18 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

Bradley Cooper does therapy for an open microphone

Bradley Cooper's third film as a director, 'Is This Thing On?', explores themes of love and vulnerability through the lens of a wannabe stand-up comedian navigating personal issues.

Feb 19 • 20:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
World

How did the first meeting of the Peace Council go? Trump ordered several leaders to stand up

Donald Trump inaugurated the first meeting of his Peace Council, emphasizing the challenges of achieving peace while addressing the leaders present.

Feb 19 • 18:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Ralf Aron, involved in an accident, has been released from the hospital: I can stand up and walk a little

Estonian race car driver Ralf Aron has been released from the hospital after sustaining injuries in a serious accident during a 12-hour race in Bathurst, Australia.

Feb 19 • 12:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Audience Award: Comedian Receives Unterföhring Culture Prize

Stand-up comedian Christian Schulte-Loh is awarded the Unterföhringer Kulturpreis 2025 for his successful program 'Bankrott Royal.'

Feb 19 • 11:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Hanna Lublin Niklasson: "There is a risk that the 'På spåret' audience won't understand"

Swedish comedian Hanna Lublin Niklasson embarks on her first solo tour while expressing her thoughts on creating community on the stand-up scene.

Feb 18 • 06:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Krčmář on the Extreme Finish: Scrap, Lactate Up to the Throat. I Couldn't Stand on My Feet

Czech biathlete Michal Krčmář delivered a heroic performance in the final leg of the Olympic relay, securing the Czech team a coveted sixth place.

Feb 17 • 16:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Is This Still Standing?' combines drama and humor on the stand-up stage

The article discusses Bradley Cooper's new film, which merges elements of drama and comedy through the lens of a stand-up performance.

Feb 17 • 16:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Sports

'Give up cricket,' Munawar mocks PAK players - practice instead

Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui mocked the Pakistani cricket team on social media following their humiliating 61-run defeat against India in the T20 World Cup match in Colombo.

Feb 16 • 11:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Classes in the Province: For the First Time, Teachers Stand Up to Kicillof and Threaten Not to Start Classes

Teachers in Buenos Aires Province threaten to strike, jeopardizing the start of the school year after rejecting the government's insufficient salary offer.

Feb 13 • 15:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Democrats at Munich Security Summit to Urge Europe to Stand Up to Trump

US Democrats are urging European leaders at the Munich Security Conference to resist Donald Trump's influence, highlighting concerns over his unpredictability.

Feb 13 • 06:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Jeff Bezos once urged NBC News to ‘stand up to Trump,’ ex-network chairman says

Jeff Bezos reportedly urged NBC News to confront Donald Trump during his presidency, according to former NBC News chairman Andy Lack.

Feb 12 • 21:20 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Solin; from hating himself in the mirror to recording his first stand-up special at Lunario: the most personal story of the comedian

Mexican comedian Solin is set to record his first stand-up special, titled 'Sorpresa', at Lunario on February 12 after a decade of performances, emphasizing its personal significance.

Feb 12 • 19:28 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

About the Novel by Tomáš Hudák Americans / Why is it a Bestseller?

Tomáš Hudák's debut novel 'Americans' quickly became a bestseller, likely due to his reputation as a stand-up comedian and journalist, as well as a cultural resonance with Slovak emigration.

Feb 12 • 10:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

The Background of Weird Comedy [Dokkdo! Korean Society]

The article discusses the notorious stand-up joke 'The Aristocrats' and its implications on societal views of the upper class, framed as a critique of modern media.

Feb 11 • 20:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

When is it necessary to stand up, when to play Vande Mataram? Know the new rules

The Indian Home Ministry has issued new rules regarding the national song 'Vande Mataram', stating it must now be sung before the national anthem during official events.

Feb 11 • 06:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Premier League explain why controversial Leeds goal vs Chelsea was allowed to stand

The Premier League clarified the decision to allow Leeds United's controversial equaliser against Chelsea, which came after complaints of a handball in the build-up.

Feb 10 • 21:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Laura Haimila from Haimilalta reveals relationship: 'We have been enjoying each other's company for a while'

Stand-up comedian Laura Haimila announces her relationship with fellow comedian Ursula Herlin via Instagram, revealing their upcoming joint tour this fall.

Feb 10 • 10:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Laura Haimila: Relationship Revelation

Stand-up comedian Laura Haimila reveals her relationship with fellow comedian Ursula Herlin, sharing plans for a joint tour this fall.

Feb 10 • 10:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

STVR did not stand up for its host after Fico's attacks

Slovak political leader Robert Fico criticized STVR moderator Matej Baránok during a broadcast, leading to calls for STVR to support Baránok, which the outlet has so far declined to do.

Feb 9 • 16:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fábio Porchat returns to São Paulo for a new season of his stand-up show

Fábio Porchat will resume performances in São Paulo starting March 13 with his comedy show 'Histórias do Porchat.'

Feb 9 • 15:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

"It is the total story": the adventures of explorer and extreme athlete Antonio de la Rosa

Antonio de la Rosa, a renowned Spanish extreme athlete, has published his biography detailing his solo adventures, including crossing the Pacific Ocean on a stand-up paddle board.

Feb 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Director Ondřej Provazník: I Am Ready to Defend the Conductor

Director Ondřej Provazník expresses his readiness to stand up for the conductor amidst challenges.

Feb 8 • 14:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The Malá inventura Festival will offer theatrical commentaries on society, as well as rollerblading, puppet rap, rave parties, and performative walks

The Malá inventura Festival in Czechia features a diverse program of performances including puppet theatre, dance, stand-up, and even performances that address current social and political issues.

Feb 8 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Wayward's Mae Martin lands major Netflix role and it's great news for fans

Mae Martin, the star of the hit Netflix show 'Wayward', has secured a first-look deal with Netflix Canada and will be developing new projects while also starring in an upcoming stand-up special.

Feb 6 • 10:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Stand Up and Early Carnival liven up the weekend in Sul de Minas; check out the attractions

This weekend in Sul de Minas features early carnival festivities and stand-up comedy shows in various towns including Careaçu, São Tomé das Letras, Varginha, Lavras, and Elói Mendes.

Feb 6 • 09:52 UTC

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