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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Banksy's hidden life from 'millions to name change and famous sidekick'

A new report claims to reveal the true identity of the elusive street artist Banksy as Robin Gunningham, now going by David Jones, after a year-long investigation by Reuters.

Mar 22 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

How the real name of the graffiti artist Banksy may have finally been discovered by Reuters

A recent investigation by Reuters claims to have uncovered the true identity of the elusive street artist Banksy, suggesting his real name is Robin Gunningham.

Mar 19 • 18:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo Chamber approves, in first vote, the name change of Peixoto Gomide street

The São Paulo City Council approved a proposal to rename Peixoto Gomide street to Sophia Gomide in a first vote, highlighting the historical reparation for a victim of femicide.

Mar 19 • 07:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo City Council approves in the first vote the name change of Peixoto Gomide Street

The São Paulo City Council approved the first vote for changing the name of Peixoto Gomide Street to Sophia Gomide Street, aiming for gender justice and reparations.

Mar 18 • 22:16 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The court: Klaipėda council must make a decision regarding the name of S. Nėris Street

A Lithuanian court has ruled that the Klaipėda city council is obligated to implement a decision to remove the name of S. Nėris Street, linked to Soviet ideology, as mandated by a governmental panel.

Mar 18 • 13:57 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Banksy's identity is said to be revealed - changed name after previous identification

The identity of street artist Banksy appears to have been uncovered, according to a long investigation by Reuters.

Mar 17 • 15:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'It is not right to honor someone who killed their daughter,' says Nunes about the project to change the name of Peixoto Gomide Street

São Paulo's Mayor Ricardo Nunes proposes renaming Peixoto Gomide Street to Sophia Gomide Street as part of a campaign against public honors for perpetrators of feminicide.

Mar 17 • 13:04 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Banksy's real identity revealed in new investigation

A new investigation reveals that the anonymous street artist Banksy is actually Bristol-born Robin Gunningham, who changed his name to David Jones to preserve his anonymity.

Mar 17 • 04:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

FINALLY AT LAST: Banksy's face and name are known after decades of hide-and-seek

A Reuters investigative team claims to have identified the true identity of the world's most famous anonymous street artist, Banksy, after decades of speculation.

Mar 16 • 09:15 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Reuters claims to know who Banksy is

Reuters has allegedly revealed the identity of the street artist Banksy, claiming he is a man from Bristol originally named Robin Gunningham, who changed his name to David Jones.

Mar 15 • 00:02 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A petition has been started to name a street in Riga after director Jānis Streičs

A public initiative has launched a petition to name a street in Riga after renowned Latvian film director Jānis Streičs.

Mar 14 • 13:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is Banksy's Secret Solved? The Investigation Leads to One Name

A news investigation suggests a potential identity for the elusive street artist Banksy, based on police documents and travel records.

Mar 14 • 11:35 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The True Identity of Banksy Discovered: His Name Is (Today) David Jones

Banksy, the renowned street artist, is confirmed to be Robin Gunningham, who has legally changed his name to David Jones, as confirmed by a recent Reuters investigation.

Mar 14 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Banksy is indeed Robin Gunningham. But he has changed his name: now he is David Jones, in honor of Bowie

A recent investigation confirms that Banksy, the famous street artist, is Robin Gunningham, who has since legally changed his name to David Jones, reflecting a connection to David Bowie.

Mar 13 • 17:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

News agency claims to have discovered Banksy's identity, despite the artist's representatives denying it

Reuters claims to have identified street artist Banksy as Robin Gunningham, who later legally changed his name to David Jones, although his representatives deny this.

Mar 13 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Peixoto Gomide: politician from Itapetininga is set to lose street name in São Paulo; understand

The street named after Peixoto Gomide in São Paulo may soon be renamed to honor his daughter Sophia, following a tragic family history.

Mar 12 • 16:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Project to change the name of Peixoto Gomide Street advances in SP City Council; former senator who names the street killed his own daughter

A proposal to rename Peixoto Gomide Street to Sophia Gomide Street has advanced in São Paulo's City Council due to the former senator's history of committing femicide against his daughter.

Mar 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo Chamber Moves Forward to Change Name of Peixoto Gomide Street, Who Killed His Own Daughter

The São Paulo Municipal Chamber's Constitution and Justice Commission approved a bill to rename Peixoto Gomide Street to Sophia Gomide Street, in honor of the daughter murdered by her father over a marriage dispute.

Mar 11 • 19:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Aarhus officially removes Eskimovej from the city map

Aarhus is officially changing the name of Eskimovej to Silavej due to its outdated and potentially derogatory connotations.

Mar 2 • 05:34 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario city votes to consider dropping Andrew’s name from residential street

St. Catharines council in Ontario has voted to start the process of potentially renaming a residential street named after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor following his recent arrest.

Feb 24 • 18:18 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Jerusalem Municipality to Commemorate Shira Banki in the Area Where She Was Murdered at the Pride Parade Over a Decade Ago

Jerusalem's municipality announced plans to commemorate Shira Banki, who was murdered at the Pride Parade in 2015, by including her name in the city's street name registry near the location of her death.

Feb 22 • 18:08 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Eskimovej is soon disappearing in Aarhus: Someone has already run off with the street sign

Aarhus Municipality has decided to change the name of Eskimovej to Silavej, reflecting a Greenlandic cultural connection, but the street sign has already been stolen.

Feb 20 • 11:46 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Sky goes dark but a new dawn awaits at News Corp's Holt Street studios | Weekly Beast

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese navigated the media landscape by engaging with both Guardian Australia and News Corp, highlighting the changing tide in media branding as Sky News Australia prepares for a rebranding due to the expiration of its rights to the name.

Feb 20 • 01:52 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘No reason to continue discussing’: Ontario mayor wants Andrew’s name dropped

An Ontario mayor is advocating for the renaming of a street after the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, citing the ongoing controversy over his connection to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 19 • 20:23 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Eskimovej in Aarhus Gets a New Name

Eskimovej street in Aarhus will be renamed Silavej starting March 2, following requests for a more neutral and culturally respectful designation.

Feb 18 • 16:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The End of Anonymity on the Streets? Great Controversies Surrounding Meta's Glasses

A new feature called 'Name Tag' for Meta's glasses could potentially allow users to identify people on the street, sparking considerable controversy regarding privacy and anonymity.

Feb 17 • 10:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Jack P Shepherd teases 'ballsy' Coronation Street inspired baby name after pregnancy news

Actor Jack P Shepherd hints at a unique baby name inspired by his Coronation Street character after he and his wife announce their pregnancy.

Feb 16 • 14:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Selling for ₹10, something is wrong... Mistreatment of Muslim street vendor in the name of 'Food Jihad'

A video from Telangana shows a Muslim street vendor being mistreated for selling snacks at a low price, stirring controversy on social media.

Feb 16 • 10:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Meta wants to name everyone you cross on the street

Meta is planning to reintroduce facial recognition technology via smart glasses, enabling users to identify people and access information about them.

Feb 15 • 00:05 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Reference to the name of the first golf course in Reykjavík in the selection of a new street name

The Environment and Planning Council of Reykjavík City has approved a proposal to name a new street Mjóamýri, referencing the first golf course in Reykjavík.

Feb 12 • 08:45 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Approval of a name for a new street in Kringlureitnum

The Reykjavík City Environment and Planning Council has approved the name Mjóamýri for a new street in the Kringlureit area, which was previously home to the western depressions of the first golf course in Reykjavik.

Feb 12 • 08:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cid Moreira is honored in Taubaté with a street name; 'honoring his memory,' says widow

Cid Moreira, a beloved presenter from Taubaté, Brazil, is commemorated with a street named in his honor by the city's council.

Feb 10 • 21:51 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Constitutional Court's Conclusion Regarding Tarybų Street in Visaginas

The Constitutional Court ruled that the name Tarybų Street in Visaginas must be removed due to its association with totalitarianism, despite the local government's appeal.

Feb 4 • 11:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Emmerdale and Corrie star Paula Lane gives birth and shares first pics and cute name

Emmerdale and Coronation Street actress Paula Lane has welcomed her third child, a son named Patrick, sharing heartwarming first photos.

Jan 7 • 16:35 UTC

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