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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

DJ Pedro Sampaio fills Ibirapuera in the farewell of street Carnival in SP

DJ Pedro Sampaio's performance at the Ibirapuera circuit marked the farewell of the street Carnival in São Paulo, despite initial delays and protests from attendees.

Feb 22 • 18:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Anitta closes Carnaval with a double event of megabloco and show in a booth at Sapucaí: 'A lot of drama'

Anitta concludes her Carnival celebrations with a daytime street block party followed by an evening performance at a carnival booth in Rio de Janeiro's Sapucaí.

Feb 21 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Pancadão' of Carnival on the coast of SP records shots into the sky and reference to a Rio faction; VIDEO

A Carnival street party in Santos, São Paulo, was marred by gunfire as attendees shot into the air and referenced a criminal faction.

Feb 18 • 17:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'The meaning of dog is loyalty and DK...', response of Congress MLA to Siddaramaiah's close aide

Political tensions are rising in Karnataka Congress following controversial remarks comparing party leaders to 'street dogs', prompting support for Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.

Feb 18 • 11:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Boi Tolo stands out in the 'New York Times': 'A party that simply doesn't end'

The 'New York Times' featured the Boi Tolo parade as an iconic celebration of street carnival in Rio de Janeiro, emphasizing its grassroots spirit.

Feb 18 • 03:03 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The World's Biggest Party

Carnival celebrations are underway in Brazil, featuring vibrant costumes and lively street parties across major cities.

Feb 17 • 15:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Jonathan Powell rejects overtures to replace McSweeney as Starmer’s chief of staff

Jonathan Powell has declined an offer to become Keir Starmer's chief of staff following Morgan McSweeney's resignation, indicating he prefers to return to his mediation consultancy.

Feb 15 • 15:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Police dressed as 'Scooby-Doo' arrest 3 suspects and recover 8 cell phones at a block party in downtown São Paulo

Three suspects were arrested for cellphone theft while disguised police officers recovered eight stolen phones at a street party in São Paulo.

Feb 14 • 23:22 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Brazil’s iconic carnival opens in Rio with Carmelitas street party

Rio de Janeiro's Carnival kicked off with the lively Carmelitas street party, celebrating local culture and community.

Feb 14 • 09:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Want to put a block on the street in BH? Cost can vary from R$ 8 thousand to almost R$ 1 million

The costs for organizing a bloc party during Carnival in Belo Horizonte can range significantly, from R$ 8,000 to nearly R$ 1 million, depending on the size and nature of the event.

Feb 13 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bicycle Block in BH gathers cyclists with 'costumed' bikes, lights, and lots of 'box sound' in a street party atmosphere

The Bloco da Bicicletinha in Belo Horizonte combines carnival festivities with a cycling parade, encouraging urban mobility in a fun atmosphere.

Feb 13 • 00:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Street Dog Behavior' of Congress in Parliament', BJP Attacks

The BJP criticizes the Congress party's behavior in Parliament, labeling it as unrefined and disruptive.

Feb 12 • 01:47 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The frenzy for Bad Bunny inspires a lookalike contest in the US: 'His music is art'

A Bad Bunny lookalike contest took place in San Francisco, attracting hundreds of fans for a vibrant street party before the Super Bowl halftime show this weekend.

Feb 11 • 05:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Street Standing, Handshakes, SNS... Self-Defense Force’s Morishita Breaks Down the Middle Path Executive and Behind the Scenes of the Election Campaign

Chisato Morishita of the Liberal Democratic Party won a seat in the Miyagi 4th District by leveraging years of grassroots campaigning and social media engagement.

Feb 10 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Vox overtakes PSOE on the street in Teruel: “It is more radical than the PP”

The far-right Vox party has surpassed the Socialist Party (PSOE) in votes in Teruel, marking a significant shift in local political alignment.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Starmer's Communications Director Resigned

Keir Starmer's communications director, Tim Allan, has resigned from his position amidst growing criticism of Starmer's leadership.

Feb 9 • 13:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New videos show chaos and overcrowding at block party with Calvin Harris; bus stop vandalized on Rua da Consolação

Newly released videos reveal chaos and overcrowding at a street block party featuring DJ Calvin Harris in Brazil, resulting in vandalism and police intervention.

Feb 9 • 11:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Keir Starmer’s director of communications Tim Allan steps down

Tim Allan has resigned as Keir Starmer's director of communications just five months into his role, coinciding with a shake-up in Downing Street following the resignation of Morgan McSweeney.

Feb 9 • 11:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

No10 rocked as another Keir Starmer aide quits 24 hours after Morgan McSweeney

Keir Starmer's communications director Tim Allan has resigned just a day after Prime Minister's chief-of-staff Morgan McSweeney stepped down, leaving Downing Street in turmoil.

Feb 9 • 11:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Very suffocating': revelers scale wall and roof to escape chaos at block party in central SP

A chaotic event during a street party in São Paulo led to hundreds of attendees, including a group of teenagers, having to escape by climbing onto a roof due to overcrowding and heat.

Feb 8 • 23:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The map of the results of the 2026 Aragon elections, street by street

The 2026 Aragon elections saw the Popular Party secure a second victory, but fell short of an absolute majority, increasing the significance of Vox's rise.

Feb 8 • 22:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The results of the elections in Aragón, street by street

The article details the electoral results in Aragón, Spain, with a focus on street-level breakdowns of voting by party.

Feb 8 • 22:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Overcrowding at block party with Calvin Harris in SP causes turmoil, revelers fall ill and police intensify presence

An overcrowded street party featuring DJ Calvin Harris in São Paulo led to chaos as many revelers fell ill, prompting police intervention and medical assistance.

Feb 8 • 18:15 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Epstein case: Political tremors in Great Britain – The top assistant of Starmer resigns

Morgan McSweeney resigned as Chief of Staff to Downing Street amid political fallout from the appointment of Peter Mandelson.

Feb 8 • 13:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ivete Sangalo debuts at the street carnival in SP: 'It’s a city that has always welcomed me'

Ivete Sangalo made her debut at São Paulo's street carnival, attracting a massive crowd to her block party 'Quem Pede, Pede' this Saturday.

Feb 7 • 12:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cheered by fans, Ivete Sangalo performs at São Paulo's street Carnival

Ivete Sangalo performed for the first time at São Paulo's street Carnival, drawing cheers from fans and featuring in a major event amidst safety concerns.

Feb 7 • 12:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Party for 'little ones': couple creates children's street block and presents the 4th edition in Presidente Prudente

A couple in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, is promoting a children's carnival street block to foster festive joy among families and kids.

Feb 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇯🇵 NHK News (JP)
National & Local

House of Representatives Election Voting Day Approaches, Each Party's Leaders Appeal

As the voting day for the House of Representatives election approaches on the 8th, party leaders are engaging in street speeches nationwide to rally support.

Feb 6 • 10:12 UTC
🇯🇵 NHK News (JP)
National & Local

House of Representatives Election: Street Speeches Until Tomorrow as Party Leaders Focus on Close Districts

As the voting day for the House of Representatives election approaches on the 8th, party leaders are making final campaign efforts in closely contested districts and regions to increase their support.

Feb 5 • 20:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

No 10 defies calls to sack Morgan McSweeney over Mandelson appointment

Downing Street supports Keir Starmer's aide Morgan McSweeney amid calls for his dismissal over the controversial appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.

Feb 5 • 20:11 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kamikami of the Participation Party: "Abolishing Gender Differences is Communism" in Street Speech

Kamikami Munetaka, leader of the Participation Party, expressed in a Kyoto street speech that statements about eliminating gender differences resemble communism, suggesting that they lead to a disinterest in romance among youth.

Feb 5 • 10:11 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Unfulfilled Obligations of the Tartu Peace Agreement Do Not Bring Peace

The Estonian Freedom Party - Farmers' League held a meeting on the topic of the Tartu Peace Agreement, attended by about 30 people outside the Poska Gymnasium on Vanemuise Street.

Feb 3 • 10:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

The path to the expulsion of Farantouri from SYRIZA: Explanations, the one-way street, and the reasoning of Koumundourou

The article discusses the expulsion process of singer Farantouri from the SYRIZA party, detailing the motivations and reasoning behind the decision amid political developments.

Jan 7 • 13:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Incident on Gubałówka, authorities arrived. 'And the party is over'

Authorities intervened at Gubałówka, disrupting a street performance by a Romani band in the presence of tourists.

Jan 4 • 12:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

New York welcomes Mamdani with a massive street party

New York celebrated the inauguration of its new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, with a significant street party attended by thousands and prominent figures such as Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Jan 1 • 17:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

From Send to single-sex spaces: key tests facing Keir Starmer in 2026

Keir Starmer, facing low popularity as he enters his second year as Prime Minister, is optimistic about 2026 being the year his Labour party begins to regain voter confidence.

Dec 30 • 14:49 UTC

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