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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

At least eight people dead after spate of tornadoes across central US

A series of tornadoes hit central US, resulting in at least eight deaths and significant damage, prompting discussions on the increasing prevalence of severe weather due to climate change.

Mar 9 • 16:53 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Double Gap Between City and Village: Strengths and Shortcomings of Lithuania's Youth Policy in EU Research

A new EU assessment reveals significant disparities in youth engagement between urban and rural areas in Lithuania, highlighting both advancements and structural gaps in the country’s youth policy.

Mar 9 • 10:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Three people killed and three hospitalized as Michigan town hit by tornado

A tornado struck Union City, Michigan, resulting in three fatalities and injuries to three others, alongside significant damage caused by the storm.

Mar 7 • 02:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TODAY IN HISTORY ⟩ Soviet bombing destroyed the old town of Narva

The article recounts the devastating Soviet bombing of Narva's old town during World War II, which occurred in 1944 when nearly 4000 bombs were dropped on the city in just 11 hours.

Mar 6 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

GGM Union: 'Major Shareholder Gwangju City Must Not Remain Passive'... Protest Enters 101st Day

The union of Gwangju Global Motors (GGM) is pressuring the city of Gwangju to take responsibility for resolving ongoing labor disputes as their protest enters its 101st day, highlighting allegations of managerial misconduct and workers' rights violations.

Mar 4 • 06:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Public Transport: Strike in Munich: These U-Bahns, Buses, and Trams Are Still Running

A public transport strike in Munich, called by the Verdi union, is affecting U-Bahn, bus, and tram services in the city as part of a labor conflict in Bavarian cities.

Feb 27 • 07:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The judicial union took over a labor court building in rejection of the transfer to the City

Judicial workers in Argentina have occupied a labor court building in protest against the transfer of jurisdiction of national labor justice to the city.

Feb 23 • 21:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The public officials' union criticizes Ulsan City for manpower shortages of 136 employees in local government due to personnel transfers

The public officials' union in Ulsan claims that recent personnel transfers by Ulsan City have resulted in significant manpower shortages in local government, affecting 136 positions.

Feb 23 • 06:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mongaguá, SP, formalizes request for transfer of use of railway areas to the Union

The city of Mongaguá in São Paulo has made a formal request to the Federal Secretariat of Patrimony for the transfer or donation of railway areas to enhance local public interest and development.

Feb 22 • 12:29 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Weapons linked to the murder of a 14-year-old girl in Tláhuac were used in three other crimes

A firearm used in the murder of a 14-year-old girl in Tláhuac is connected to at least two other crimes, according to the Mexico City Attorney General's Office.

Feb 18 • 03:46 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

They surrounded the vehicle, escaped to Edomex, and took refuge in Tepito: This is how a minor was murdered in Tláhuac | Video

A 14-year-old girl was shot dead in Tláhuac, Mexico City, in an attack purportedly by members of La Unión Tepito, while her mother was injured in the assault.

Feb 17 • 03:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Araripina City Hall opens registration for community wedding with unlimited slots

The City Hall of Araripina in Pernambuco, Brazil, has opened registrations for a community wedding ceremony set to take place on June 10, 2026, with no limit on the number of participants.

Feb 12 • 20:50 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘El Bebelín’ arrested, alleged member of the Anti Unión Tepito, in Iztacalco

Eduardo ‘S’, alias ‘El Bebelín’, was arrested by Mexico City police for allegedly being part of the Anti Unión Tepito criminal group and was found with drugs and a firearm.

Feb 12 • 19:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Council approves 4.76% salary increase for Fortaleza civil servants; see how councilors voted

The Fortaleza City Council approved a 4.76% salary increase for municipal workers, retroactive to January 1, following an agreement with the local public servants' union.

Feb 12 • 15:40 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

'El Gansito' of La Unión Tepito and the ex-girlfriend of 'El Tochi' among those arrested in Cuauhtémoc property

Authorities in Mexico City arrested several individuals, including Celem 'N', the ex-girlfriend of a deceased member of La Unión Tepito, during a drug-related operation in Cuauhtémoc.

Feb 12 • 02:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Employees vacate the office of the mayor of Campina Grande after overdue salaries are paid

Employees of the Campina Grande city hall vacated the mayor's office after overdue salaries were paid following a union protest.

Feb 11 • 20:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Municipal servants in Fortaleza will receive a 4.76% salary increase

Municipal servants in Fortaleza, Brazil, will receive a 4.76% salary increase in 2026, as part of an agreement reached between the city government and the workers' union.

Feb 11 • 18:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Student City in Munich: Mold in Dormitories - 'Last Chance' for the Student Union

Reports of poor living conditions for students in Munich have sparked outrage, prompting urgent discussions in the Bavarian parliament regarding the need for political intervention.

Feb 11 • 17:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Soviets ran secret investigation into glowing 'jellyfish' UFO seen above Russian city

Newly released Soviet documents reveal an investigation into a mysterious glowing 'jellyfish' UFO sighting over a Russian city in the 1980s, highlighting the USSR's covert interest in unidentified aerial phenomena.

Feb 11 • 12:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Watch.. The Saudi Union's Fans' Tifo Captivates Attention in the AFC Champions League

The Saudi Union fans' impressive tifo display at the King Abdullah Sports City captivated attendees during their match against Al-Gharafa in the AFC Champions League.

Feb 10 • 18:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Kyiv received 177 generators from the European Union

The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, announced that the city received 177 generators from the European Union early Friday morning, as reported by the news outlet Ukrinform.

Feb 6 • 02:55 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

New names emerge for leadership in the CTM

With the impending reorganization of the Confederation of Workers of Mexico (CTM) following the departure of leader Carlos Aceves del Olmo, Alfonso Godínez Pichardo, the general secretary of the CTM Workers Federation in Mexico City, is gaining support among union bases.

Feb 5 • 22:22 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Major power outage in Cuba

Large parts of Eastern Cuba were plunged into darkness after a failure in the power grid left four provinces, including the country's second largest city, Santiago de Cuba, without electricity.

Feb 5 • 04:57 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Jorge Flores, father of 'El Tortas', former leader of the Anti-Unión Tepito, arrested during operation in Mexico City

Jorge Flores Galicia, the father of 'El Tortas', was apprehended by authorities during a coordinated security operation in Mexico City's Cuauhtémoc and Miguel Hidalgo boroughs.

Feb 5 • 03:32 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Who is 'El Tortas', former leader of the Anti Unión Tepito whose father was captured?

The article discusses the arrest of Jorge 'N', the 71-year-old father of Jorge Flores Conchas, aka 'El Tortas', a former leader of the Anti Unión Tepito, who was detained for serious crimes in Mexico City.

Feb 4 • 20:36 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Readers sent us photos, see the scenes in front of the Municipal Wardens Union!

A Zagreb resident sent photos highlighting the poor condition of city streets, expressing concern over their cleanliness and maintenance.

Feb 3 • 12:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice orders the Union, government of RR and Boa Vista City Hall to create spots for migrants in schools

A federal judge has mandated that the Union, the government of Roraima, and the city of Boa Vista devise a plan to enroll migrant children and adolescents in public schools within 60 days, ensuring education for those aged 4 to 17 living in shelters.

Feb 2 • 20:59 UTC
🇯🇵 NHK News (JP)
Crime & Justice

Man with something like a handgun robs Gunma Credit Union of 2 million yen and escapes

A man armed with what appeared to be a handgun entered a credit union in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, stealing 2 million yen before fleeing the scene, prompting a police investigation into the robbery.

Feb 2 • 09:24 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

NYC hospital accuses nurses’ union of seeking protections for workers arriving drunk, high as strike begins

In New York City, as the largest nurses' strike in history commenced, Montefiore Medical Center accused the nurses' union of prioritizing their interests with demands for protections for nurses arriving at work intoxicated.

Jan 12 • 22:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Return to the epicenter of Brexit after a lost decade

Residents of Boston, the British city that most supported leaving the EU, feel deceived as the tenth anniversary of the referendum approaches, revealing that conditions have worsened.

Jan 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Mainz Coach Returns to Berlin: Fischer's Comeback Under Pressure

Urs Fischer, former coach of Union Berlin, returns to the city as the current coach of Mainz 05, facing challenges in a crucial relegation match without a winter acquisition due to illness.

Jan 10 • 11:58 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Cooper Union settles lawsuit with Jewish students and makes sweeping changes to protest policy

Cooper Union will implement significant changes to its protest and anti-discrimination policies as part of a settlement for a lawsuit filed by Jewish students alleging antisemitism.

Jan 9 • 20:05 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Minnesota schools shut down, teachers union demands ICE leave city

Minnesota schools have canceled classes amid unrest following the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal agent, with the teachers' union demanding the removal of ICE from the city.

Jan 9 • 16:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Italy's first five-star campsite turns Venice into a family-friendly dream

A five-star campsite in Venice, Union Lido, is making the city a more appealing destination for family holidays.

Jan 3 • 12:30 UTC

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