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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Babies to be screened for rare SMA condition in Scotland in Mirror campaign boost

Scotland has started screening newborns for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), marking a significant win for The Mirror's campaign advocating for universal screening in the UK.

Mar 23 • 06:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Pharmaceutical Bio News] Hyundai Bioscience to Begin Clinical Trials for Dengue Treatment in Vietnam on the 30th

Hyundai Bioscience is set to begin clinical trials for a universal antiviral treatment for dengue and similar diseases in Vietnam on March 30.

Mar 23 • 05:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Record takes advantage of Corinthians x Flamengo to promote event of the Universal Church

Record TV utilized the popularity of the Corinthians vs. Flamengo match to promote the Universal Church's event, highlighting its connection to Edir Macedo, the church's leader and the network owner.

Mar 23 • 01:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Results in Paris: The Second Round Map by District

The article reports on the results of the second round of municipal elections in Paris, detailing which candidates won in various districts.

Mar 22 • 22:31 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Morocco: a petition for the return of universal time collects more than 100,000 signatures

A petition in Morocco advocating for the return to universal time has garnered over 100,000 signatures, with supporters citing significant negative impacts on health and well-being.

Mar 22 • 11:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I've been rejected from 500 jobs and am now on Universal Credit - I have a master's

A master's graduate from the UK has faced 500 job rejections while struggling to find employment and relying on Universal Credit for support.

Mar 22 • 09:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Salary paid in computing power? AI tokens are becoming the new currency

The article discusses the emerging concept of AI tokens as a form of currency that could potentially replace traditional salaries in the tech industry.

Mar 22 • 08:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

HMRC Universal Credit alert to 'check today' if you could get £1,200 boost

HMRC alerts Universal Credit recipients about the Help to Save scheme which can provide up to £1,200 in bonuses.

Mar 22 • 04:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This is how Chuck Norris ended up promoting Hesburger

Chuck Norris promoted Hesburger's new mobile app at a restaurant in Finland in February 2018, chosen for his universal appeal and meme popularity.

Mar 21 • 13:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Did you see? Victim signals universal distress, boyfriend is arrested, train derails, and driver fired for complaining on WhatsApp

A 34-year-old man was arrested for domestic violence after his girlfriend signaled for help using a universal distress gesture at work, prompting intervention from a colleague and the police.

Mar 21 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Victim who signaled for help and aggressive boyfriend worked at the same place in Uberlândia

A 31-year-old woman in Uberlândia used the universal sign of distress to report domestic violence from her boyfriend, who subsequently was arrested for his actions.

Mar 21 • 08:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Climate change and population growth slow universal access to water

Climate change and population growth are hindering universal access to water, with over 2 billion people lacking access to safe drinking water and sanitation.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

RIHO UNT ⟩ #59 Pooluniversal medicine

The article humorously claims that the universal cure for everything is simply a good sense of humor.

Mar 20 • 22:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Every DWP benefit payment rising in April 2026 from Universal Credit to PIP

Benefit payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in the UK are set to rise in April 2026, reflecting an increase in inflation rates.

Mar 20 • 12:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Five on Friday: Fortunately, the Sun is Shining

This article discusses a range of new tech products including a universal wrench, a charging device, a mini battery, a children's experiment kit, and an affordable cargo bike.

Mar 20 • 08:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman who made universal sign of help in MG has cuts and marks from thrown objects, says delegate

A 31-year-old woman in Uberlândia, Brazil, was assaulted by her partner, suffering various injuries, and made a universal sign for help, leading to his arrest.

Mar 20 • 08:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Scientists transform a human organ and make it compatible for universal recipients for the first time

Researchers have successfully modified a human organ to increase its compatibility for universal organ transplant recipients, potentially addressing key challenges in organ transplantation.

Mar 19 • 14:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Victim makes universal sign of help and boyfriend is arrested for domestic violence in club in Uberlândia

A man in Uberlândia was arrested for domestic violence after his girlfriend signaled for help at their workplace.

Mar 19 • 13:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP 'turning point' could leave families up to £3,650 better off

The UK government has passed the Child Poverty Bill which scrapes the two-child limit on Universal Credit, potentially benefiting many families significantly.

Mar 19 • 13:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

From Antiquity to Emojis: Why the Heart Became the Universal Symbol of Love?

An exploration of how the heart symbol evolved from ancient Egypt to a contemporary icon of love, transcending language barriers.

Mar 19 • 11:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP benefit rule to be scrapped on April 6 as UK families could get a cash boost

The UK government is set to scrap the two-child limit on Universal Credit benefit, potentially allowing hundreds of thousands of families to receive increased financial support starting April 6, 2026.

Mar 19 • 05:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Happiness

Every March 20, the calendar reminds us of the universal aspiration for happiness, recognized globally since the UN proclaimed International Day of Happiness in 2013.

Mar 19 • 03:13 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Quito Council approves second debate on the integrated collection system to begin on April 1

The Metropolitan Council of Quito approved an integrated collection system that will be operational starting April 1, featuring a new universal card for various user categories.

Mar 19 • 00:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

IOC pressured to abandon gender testing plans for female athletes

Over 80 human rights and sports advocacy groups have urged the IOC to abandon its plans for universal sex genetic testing for female athletes and to impose a general ban on transgender and intersex competitors.

Mar 18 • 13:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Universal Credit claimants issued £100 fine warning after benefits shake-up

Universal Credit claimants who have transitioned from Tax Credits face a potential £100 fine if they mistakenly claim free NHS prescriptions and dental treatment without realizing they no longer qualify due to a lower earnings limit.

Mar 18 • 10:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Study done on rats reveals that a universal vaccine for treating colds, flu, and COVID-19 may work

A promising new universal vaccine candidate for colds, flu, and COVID-19 has shown encouraging results in mice, although further human trials are necessary due to differences in immune response between species.

Mar 18 • 08:03 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

NHK Chairman: 'A National Event Requires a Forum for Discussion' Regarding the WBC Without Terrestrial Broadcasting

NHK Chairman Inoue urged for discussions among stakeholders regarding the lack of terrestrial broadcasting for the World Baseball Classic (WBC), highlighting the need for accessible national sports events.

Mar 18 • 07:50 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Tuttofood is launching the international food manifesto

Italy is positioning itself to lead global food sectors toward a more sustainable, inclusive, and transparent system with a universal and conscious access to food as a value rather than a mere commodity.

Mar 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

That health should not depend on the postal code

The article discusses the need for universal coverage, equity, and efficiency in Argentina's health system, emphasizing the importance of addressing disparities among different jurisdictions.

Mar 18 • 03:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than half of Brazil's large cities invest less than R$100 per inhabitant in sanitation

Over half of Brazil's 100 most populous municipalities invest less than R$100 per person per year in basic sanitation, significantly below the amount needed to achieve universal access goals for the next decade.

Mar 18 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lorena Cristine signs with Universal Music and prepares live DVD

Singer-songwriter Lorena Cristine has signed a contract with Universal Music Brazil and is set to release a live DVD.

Mar 17 • 22:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis issues 'do not assume' warning to people moved to Universal Credit

Martin Lewis warns individuals transitioned to Universal Credit about potentially losing access to free NHS prescriptions and dental care due to lower income thresholds.

Mar 17 • 20:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Taxis: Nationwide strike continues tomorrow – Universal participation of the sector today, first day of the strike

Taxi drivers in Greece are on strike against proposed transportation legislation, with plans to continue protests tomorrow as they express their grievances over issues related to electric vehicles and drivers' criminal records.

Mar 17 • 18:42 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Universal Music promises to consolidate Estonia and the Baltics under the new One Nordic model

Universal Music is launching a new One Nordic model that includes Estonia and the Baltic countries, aimed at enhancing collaboration and flexibility in the region's music market.

Mar 17 • 15:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Universal Child Allowance: How much is the AUH in April 2026 with the confirmed increase

The Universal Child Allowance (AUH) benefits from a 2.90% increase in April 2026, reflecting the recent inflation rate published by Argentina’s Indec.

Mar 17 • 12:42 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

195 countries under one sky: How astronomy unites the world?

A global initiative named "Equal Day" emphasizes how astronomy can unite humanity beyond borders and differences by promoting a shared understanding of the cosmos.

Mar 17 • 11:15 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Health Ministry Defends Supplementary Budget As Cancer Agency Seeks Sh250mn for Prevention and Diagnosis

Kenya's Health Ministry supports a supplementary budget request of Sh250 million by the cancer agency to enhance prevention and diagnosis efforts amidst a broader funding appeal for healthcare improvements.

Mar 17 • 08:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Case Julio Iglesias: Isn't the 'most universal Spaniard' Spanish after all?

The article discusses the responsibility of the Spanish justice system to investigate accusations against singer Julio Iglesias regarding serious crimes, despite the denial of prosecution by the National Court.

Mar 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

'Near universal refusal' - European leaders reject Trump's demand for Strait of Hormuz mission

European leaders have largely rejected U.S. President Trump's request for a military mission in the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 16 • 19:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Warsaw: The Center of Global Innovations. MIT Universal AI Summit Starts on March 23

The MIT Universal AI Summit will be held in Warsaw, showcasing the city as a hub for innovation in artificial intelligence and honoring Polish contributions through the Stanisław Ulam Awards.

Mar 16 • 14:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anses when I get paid: the payment schedule for this Monday, March 16

The Argentine social security agency Anses begins its payment schedule for March today, including benefits for retirees, Universal Child Allowance recipients, and those receiving non-contributory pensions.

Mar 16 • 11:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP benefits increasing from April, full list of every new payment including PIP

Benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will increase starting in April, impacting millions of individuals on various state benefits.

Mar 16 • 11:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT Smart School Boosts Learning with Digital Classrooms – UBEB

The Federal Capital Territory's Universal Basic Education Board reports that a Model Smart School in Abuja is enhancing educational outcomes through technology-driven teaching methods.

Mar 16 • 11:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ekiti to advance healthcare services digitalisation

Ekiti State plans to enhance healthcare services through digitalisation aimed at improving service delivery and outcomes in the health sector.

Mar 16 • 10:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP issues Universal Credit update over letters going out to claimants

The UK Department for Work and Pensions has updated claimants about the ongoing transition to Universal Credit, informing them of letters being sent regarding the migration from legacy benefits.

Mar 14 • 20:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Will they take over our work and tax payments? How robots and artificial intelligence will change the economy and social system

Elon Musk claims that advancements in artificial intelligence will make humans obsolete in the workforce and allow for a universal basic income, but many economists criticize his views as unrealistic.

Mar 14 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP warned of ‘consequences’ from Universal Credit check

Experts warn that the Department for Work and Pensions' aggressive crackdown on Universal Credit fraud may harm public trust and claimant welfare despite having saved over £1 billion.

Mar 13 • 12:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Director Emi Buchwald: Danger makes us need to be closer to each other

Emi Buchwald reflects on the universal themes of her film and the importance of connection in times of crisis.

Mar 13 • 09:50 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Enjoying the 25th anniversary of USJ: Hoshino Resorts creates an event at a hotel in Osaka

Hoshino Resorts has launched an event at its OMO7 Osaka hotel to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Universal Studios Japan by providing guests with insider information and interactive activities.

Mar 13 • 08:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Can't sleep after the time change? A miracle for insomnia without a prescription is not for everyone, pharmacists warn

Czech pharmacists caution that melatonin supplements are not a universal solution for insomnia issues caused by the transition to daylight saving time.

Mar 13 • 04:30 UTC

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