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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

At Lollapalooza, 'Stranger Things' actor wants to be accepted as an indie musician

Joe Keery, known for his role in 'Stranger Things', performs at Lollapalooza under his musical persona Djo, aiming to establish his identity in the indie music scene.

Mar 22 • 22:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Djo wants to be a serious singer, but at Lolla he proved he is still the actor from 'Stranger Things' and a one-hit wonder on TikTok

Joe Keery's performance at Lollapalooza highlights his struggle to be recognized as a serious musician while still being known primarily as an actor from 'Stranger Things.'

Mar 22 • 20:56 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Family reunited with their lost cat 5 years later when she was found in stranger's basement

A Maryland family was joyfully reunited with their cat Artemis, who was missing for five years after being found in a stranger's basement.

Mar 22 • 09:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Platypus is even stranger than previously thought, scientists assert

Scientists have found that the platypus has deposits of melanin, typically exclusive to birds, adding to its already unusual characteristics.

Mar 21 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Djo at Estéreo Picnic: This was the presentation of Joe Keery's project, star of 'Stranger Things', in Bogotá

Djo, the musical project of Joe Keery, made its debut at the Estéreo Picnic Festival in Bogotá, showcasing a blend of indie pop, synth-pop, and psychedelia.

Mar 21 • 16:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I won £100,000 being handcuffed to stranger and there's one reason it worked'

Winners of the reality show Handcuffed: Last Pair Standing discuss their experience and the dynamics that led to their success.

Mar 20 • 12:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Documentary about Mesut Özil: How to Become a Stranger Among Friends

A documentary explores the life of footballer Mesut Özil, highlighting his struggles with identity and integration in Germany.

Mar 20 • 11:02 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

71-year-old man stabbed in second stranger attack in Melbourne in two days

A 71-year-old man was stabbed multiple times in a morning attack in Port Melbourne, marking the second violent incident involving a stranger in the area within two days.

Mar 20 • 04:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Netflix announces thrilling first for one of their biggest shows

Netflix has announced that all five seasons of 'Stranger Things' will be released together in a box set for the first time ever.

Mar 19 • 15:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

New items on Amazon: these are the personalized 'Stranger Things' gifts that are a hit

A selection of personalized gifts related to 'Stranger Things' has become popular on Amazon, appealing to fans of the series.

Mar 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Three Sisters and Their Pact

A family vacation in the Dominican Republic takes a dark turn when Elena accidentally hits a stranger with her car, leading her and her sisters to confront moral and legal dilemmas to protect her and her daughter.

Mar 19 • 05:25 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

26th French-Speaking Film Festival of Greece: Embracing All Arts

The 26th French-Speaking Film Festival of Greece is set to kick off with the Greek premiere of 'The Stranger' by François Ozon, featuring a new thematic section focusing on 'The Arts on Screen'.

Mar 17 • 17:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In Vilnius - alarming news: strangers attempted to lure a primary school student into their car

A disturbing incident in Vilnius involves a stranger attempting to lure a young boy into a car, raising community alarm about safety near schools.

Mar 17 • 15:40 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Parents Worried: A Stranger Tried to Take a Young Student from One of Vilnius' Primary Schools

A worrying incident has occurred outside a primary school in Vilnius where two reported attempts were made to lure young children into a car by strangers.

Mar 17 • 14:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

It may not seem like it, but you know who Djo is: Lolla's attraction is 'Stranger Things' actor and has a mega hit

Djo, the stage name of actor Joe Keery from 'Stranger Things', is set to perform at Lollapalooza Brazil 2026 and has achieved global success with his music.

Mar 17 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Police Removes 600,000 Counterfeit Stuffed Animals and Figurines from Market Including 'Stranger Things'

The Spanish police have removed 600,000 counterfeit toys from the market, including items from popular series like 'Stranger Things', citing significant safety risks for children.

Mar 16 • 14:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The Police dismantles the largest counterfeit toy network in Madrid: 600,000 'Stranger Things' items seized

The National Police in Spain has seized over 600,000 counterfeit toys, primarily related to 'Stranger Things', marking the largest operation of its kind in the country.

Mar 16 • 11:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Pensioner stabbed with scissors by stranger in random attack as one charged

A man has been charged with serious assault after attacking an elderly woman with scissors in Chatham, UK.

Mar 16 • 07:29 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Dear Oslo, I’m in for more of this ❤️

A man's simple act of sharing a table in a restaurant leads to a meaningful conversation and connection with a stranger during Ramadan in Oslo.

Mar 14 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Netflix fans point out same issue with Stranger Things bosses' 'insane' horror

Fans of Netflix's Stranger Things express concerns about the latest horror series from the Duffer Brothers, which is set to premiere soon.

Mar 13 • 15:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mum's fury after stranger's 'wild' parenting comment outside café

A mother expressed her frustration after a stranger criticized her parenting while she was handling her son's tantrum outside a café.

Mar 13 • 09:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Podcast: Katja Ståhl's Embarrassing Gaffe in England

Host Katja Ståhl recalls an embarrassing moment in England involving mistaking a stranger's car for her own.

Mar 12 • 18:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Surprise at La Bombonera: Joe Keery from Stranger Things appeared as just another fan at the Boca-San Lorenzo match

Actor Joe Keery, known for his role in Stranger Things, surprised fans by attending a Boca Juniors match at La Bombonera while in Buenos Aires for Lollapalooza Argentina 2026.

Mar 12 • 16:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Stranger Things star who was at La Bombonera and revolutionized the stadium

Joe Keery, known for his role in Stranger Things, surprised fans in Argentina by attending a football match at La Bombonera while preparing for his performance at Lollapalooza 2026.

Mar 12 • 11:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Stranger leaves note on woman's car and her marriage instantly falls apart

A woman's marriage dissolves after a stranger leaves a note on her car about her husband's infidelity.

Mar 10 • 08:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Schoolgirl, 14, woke to find stranger, 31, raping her with hand over her mouth

A 14-year-old schoolgirl was raped by a 31-year-old man after passing out from alcohol and cannabis, prompting a court case that revealed the traumatic aftermath of the assault.

Mar 9 • 09:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I wrote pop's greatest love song but a stranger told me it destroyed his marriage'

Songwriter Graham Gouldman reflects on how his famous song 'I'm Not in Love' was blamed by a listener for ending his marriage.

Mar 8 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A woman was robbed in Vilnius, a man shot from a pneumatic pistol in Švenčionys

A woman in Vilnius was robbed of 500 euros by a stranger, while in Švenčionys, a man fired a pneumatic pistol during a dispute.

Mar 8 • 07:09 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Åsa Beckman: I became a stranger to my friend when she became demented

Åsa Beckman reflects on the sorrow of losing a friend to dementia and the emotional distance that ensues.

Mar 8 • 05:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

A TOUCHING STORY: A severely ill girl turns to a stranger with a difficult request

Heather Morris's 'Wish' is a touching novel about the unexpected friendship between a seriously ill teenager and a lonely video game designer.

Mar 7 • 15:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Panic on the bus in Vomero, woman stabbed by stranger

A woman was brutally attacked and stabbed by a stranger on a bus in Naples, leading to chaos and an eventual arrest by police.

Mar 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Naples, thirty-two-year-old woman stabbed on bus by an unknown person: wounds to the face and arms

A 32-year-old woman was stabbed multiple times by a stranger on a public bus in Naples but is expected to survive her injuries.

Mar 5 • 21:10 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

The Stranger the Sea Called: How Sebastian Steudtner Became the Best Big-Wave Surfer in the World

The article discusses the rise of Sebastian Steudtner as a prominent figure in big-wave surfing, highlighting his challenges and triumphs.

Mar 4 • 05:28 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

A stranger broke into a house in Trondheim

A stranger unlawfully entered a residential home in Trondheim, waking the residents in the process.

Mar 4 • 02:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What Hugo, the young man who slept in a bank ATM and received help from a stranger who changed his life, said

Hugo, a 23-year-old who once slept in a bank ATM with his family, shares how a stranger's help transformed his life and his dreams for the future.

Mar 3 • 21:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ATTACK: Aggressive birds chased a man; I fled into a stranger's car

A man from Canada was chased by two aggressive birds during his usual walk, leading him to flee into an unknown car for safety.

Mar 3 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

CAUTION ⟩ "I pay taxes, but I don't get help!" A man was attacked with pepper spray in Mustamäe: according to the victim, the police and ambulance did not respond

A man in Mustamäe was attacked with pepper spray after refusing to give a stranger a cigarette, and he claims that both police and ambulance services failed to respond to his emergency call.

Mar 2 • 17:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Almost half of Brits admit peeping at a stranger's phone in public

A survey reveals that nearly half of Britons have admitted to looking at strangers' phones in public spaces, notably on public transport.

Mar 2 • 16:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Today Mom Died": The Cruelest Novel of Camus That Challenges All Morality

Albert Camus's novel 'The Stranger' presents a protagonist whose disconnection from societal norms raises questions about morality and existence.

Mar 1 • 11:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'I was looking for love but one word from handsome stranger was terrifying lesson'

Tracy Cray shares her experience of encountering a romance scammer while searching for love online and highlights the organized nature of such scams.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Stranger Things puts Háafoss on the map

The popular TV series Stranger Things has contributed to putting the Icelandic location Háafoss in the spotlight.

Feb 28 • 21:15 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

He let go of the Stockholm lifestyle and became a stranger in Norrland

Tommy Sundvall's new comic book portrays life working at a service station in Ångermanland, capturing its unique charm and eccentricities.

Feb 27 • 12:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Trade Union Leader and Opposition in a World Apart

Walter Rizzetto comments on the condemnation of the CGIL union for failing to pay severance pay to a former executive.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

What it means to dream of having sex with a stranger, according to a psychologist

The article explores the interpretation of dreams involving sex with strangers, emphasizing their symbolic meanings rather than literal desires.

Feb 27 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Fears 'Devil's Daughter', who stabbed stranger to death aged 12, could strike again

Concerns grow over Sharon Carr, Britain's youngest female murderer, potentially committing further violence as she is denied transfer to an open prison.

Feb 26 • 18:08 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

This debate is getting stranger and stranger

Professor Runar Døving makes unusual claims about food and drink, insisting that drinking alcohol is entirely optional in restaurants throughout Norway.

Feb 26 • 16:23 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Stranger Things Waterfall May Become the Most Popular

The waterfall Háafoss in Iceland, featured in the latest season of Stranger Things, is expected to see a surge in tourist interest, leading it to potentially become one of the most visited attractions for international travelers.

Feb 26 • 10:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A stranger came to the confused woman's house and swindled thousands of euros

An elderly woman from Tartu, Estonia, was scammed out of thousands of euros by a stranger who deceived her during a period of confusion.

Feb 25 • 12:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bride arrives at wedding venue on scooter, Video

On her wedding day, a bride struggles to reach the mandap on her Activa due to heavy traffic, opting for a lift from a stranger after leaving her car behind.

Feb 25 • 10:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

'Sara' personal information displayed to strangers - Posti investigates application malfunction

A malfunction in Posti's digital services revealed personal information of a stranger to users of the OmaPosti app.

Feb 25 • 08:43 UTC

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