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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lawyer suspected of running over and killing vendor released after paying R$ 8,000 bail in PI; residents attempted lynching

A lawyer suspected of causing a fatal accident has been released on bail after locals tried to lynch him.

Feb 25 • 10:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lawyer suspected of hitting and killing vendor on BR-343 to face involuntary manslaughter charges, says delegate

A lawyer is suspected of causing the death of a vendor after his car veered off the road and struck her stall on BR-343, resulting in charges of involuntary manslaughter.

Feb 24 • 22:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: In the midst of the tragedy of rain in MG, a man attempts to steal a merchant's sound box affected by flooding and is stopped by the police

Police prevented a man from stealing a sound system from a flood-affected vendor in Ubá, Brazil.

Feb 24 • 21:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Council suspends mandate of councilman who broke ice cooler of street vendor during fight in Corumbá

Elinho Júnior, a councilman in Corumbá, Brazil, has been suspended for 45 days following an altercation where he damaged a street vendor's property.

Feb 24 • 14:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP sees 'legitimate defense' of police officer in killing Senegalese vendor in downtown SP and requests case closure

The São Paulo Public Ministry requested the closure of the investigation into the fatal shooting of Senegalese vendor Ngange Mbaye by police officer Paulo Junior Soares de Carvalho, believing the officer acted in self-defense.

Feb 24 • 13:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elderly man reports police violence while selling beer at post-carnival block; video shows aggressive approach

A 63-year-old vendor in Brazil claims to have been a victim of police violence while selling beer during a carnival celebration, with video evidence showing a forceful interaction with police officers.

Feb 23 • 19:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Working at the 2026 Olympics: Unscrewing lids until your fingers hurt

Sofia Novara, a beverage vendor at the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, shares her experiences and insights about working during the 2026 Olympics.

Feb 22 • 09:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Victor, Benito wants you': the story of the former street vendor who ended up on TV with Bad Bunny

The article tells the story of Victor Villa, a former street vendor whose taqueria was featured during a Bad Bunny performance at the Super Bowl, highlighting the pride of the immigrant community in Los Angeles.

Feb 20 • 23:58 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

How to distinguish between Palestinian dates and those of the occupation?

A Palestinian vendor highlights the differences between Palestinian dates and those produced under occupation, focusing on irrigation methods and market identity.

Feb 20 • 16:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Explosion at food stall leaves three injured in João Pessoa

An explosion at a food stall in João Pessoa injured three people, including a vendor selling hot dogs, prompting emergency response efforts.

Feb 19 • 09:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The origin of Fate: the Polish immigrant who was a street vendor, made rubber raincoats, and founded an empire

The article tells the story of Leiser Madanes, a Polish immigrant who started as a street vendor in Argentina and ultimately built a successful business producing rubber products, including raincoats and tires.

Feb 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PMs beat man after megabloco in Ibirapuera; video shows chokehold and fainting

A video from the Carnival in Ibirapuera, São Paulo, captures police officers violently assaulting a street vendor, leading to his fainting from a chokehold maneuver.

Feb 18 • 08:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

How to make coconut chutney on a stone grinder, told by the uncle from the South Indian stall

A South Indian vendor shares his traditional recipe for coconut chutney, emphasizing the superior taste achieved by using a stone grinder instead of a modern mixer.

Feb 18 • 06:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Street vendor climbs onto float in BH and surprises crowd by singing hits by Ivete and Cláudia Leitte with Baianeiros

A street vendor in Belo Horizonte, Dayane Sales, captivates the crowd by singing popular songs with a local music group during the city's carnival parade.

Feb 17 • 22:27 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A Muslim man opened a women's undergarment shop near the temple, then...

A controversy erupted when a Muslim vendor sold women's undergarments near a temple in Aligarh, leading to protests and police intervention.

Feb 17 • 17:13 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: No, Photos On Facebook Don't Show Kenyan Vendor Arrested With Millions

A viral claim on Facebook about a Kenyan vendor's arrest and confiscation of millions of shillings has been debunked due to lack of evidence.

Feb 17 • 14:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Roberta Miranda moves street vendor after paying R$ 800 for popcorn

Singer Roberta Miranda touched a street vendor's heart by spending R$ 800 on popcorn during Carnaval, an act that went viral on social media.

Feb 16 • 21:17 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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Food vendor dies inside UNILAG campus

A food vendor named Lekan died from electrocution while washing his hands at the University of Lagos campus.

Feb 16 • 01:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: GR2 on Saturday, February 14

The article highlights various events and personalities from a recent Saturday broadcast, including Ivete Sangalo's playful remarks on being single, a donation by Bell to a vendor, Bruna Marquezine and Shawn Mendes sharing a moment, Lucas Pinheiro winning a historic gold medal at the Winter Olympics, and a couple getting married during the Carnaval.

Feb 14 • 22:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bell Marques buys goods from street vendor after styrofoam lid breaks during Carnival in Salvador

Singer Bell Marques bought all the goods from a street vendor, who had her styrofoam lid broken during his performance at the Salvador Carnival.

Feb 14 • 22:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Guards arrest street vendor who charged R$ 2,400 for beer cans from tourists at Maracanã

A street vendor was arrested after charging Danish tourists R$ 2,400 for just two cans of beer at Maracanã Stadium, highlighting ongoing issues with tourist scams in Brazil.

Feb 13 • 10:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Military police beat water vendor during approach in Brás, East Zone of SP; watch video

A video shows military police in São Paulo violently confronting an unarmed water vendor, leading to an investigation into the officers' conduct.

Feb 12 • 21:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Speed in Jaipur Became Fatal! A Heart-Wrenching Scene Captured on CCTV

A tragic road accident occurred in Jaipur where a speeding cab struck a vegetable vendor's cart, resulting in the vendor's death and injuring a couple inside the cab.

Feb 12 • 16:06 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Bad Bunny's halftime taco vendor invites the singer to a banquet with his family and team

The taco vendor who appeared in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show has invited the superstar to a family banquet in gratitude for the recognition.

Feb 12 • 00:34 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Japanese influencer offends Peruvian street vendor, sparks controversy and appears on her knees to apologize: 'I offered him money'

A Japanese influencer, Nanatty, sparked controversy after a confrontation with a street vendor in Lima, Peru, during a live broadcast.

Feb 11 • 15:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vendor goes viral on social media showing the production and sale of pies in Goiânia

A street vendor named Vitor Hugo Martins has gained popularity on social media by showcasing his homemade pie production and sales in Goiânia, Brazil.

Feb 10 • 21:47 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Bad Bunny at Super Bowl LX: Víctor Villa, the Michoacan owner of 'Villas Tacos' who appeared in the show

Víctor Villa, a taco vendor from Michoacán, Mexico, gained recognition during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show for showcasing traditional Mexican food.

Feb 9 • 18:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Cotton candy vendor arrested for filming 2-year-old girl without permission in a park in PR tried to delete videos after being caught by the child's mother

A cotton candy vendor was arrested for filming a 2-year-old girl without her mother's consent in a park in Cascavel, Brazil, and attempted to delete the videos when confronted.

Feb 9 • 17:07 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Foreign tourist allegedly abused 6-year-old street vendor in Veracruz; tried to take her to his hotel

A foreign tourist is accused of attempting to abuse a 6-year-old street vendor in Veracruz, Mexico, leading to a police response and public outrage.

Feb 9 • 16:59 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

From Michoacán to the Super Bowl! He is Víctor Villa, the taco vendor who participated in Bad Bunny's Half-Time Show

Victor Villa, a taco vendor from Michoacán, was featured in the Super Bowl LVIII Half-Time Show, symbolizing the political and cultural representation of Latin food workers in the U.S.

Feb 9 • 16:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Naive and Thugs

The article discusses the age-old tricks used by con artists in Buenos Aires, particularly focusing on a recent encounter with a street vendor.

Feb 9 • 09:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

SSPC agent witnessed Diego Rivera's aggression against a merchant

A federal agent witnessed the mayor of Tequila, Diego Rivera Navarro, assaulting and extorting a vendor, leading to an accusation of suspected links with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

Feb 8 • 20:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Candy Floss Seller Who Filmed 2-Year-Old Child in Park Arrested in Paraná

A 70-year-old candy floss vendor was arrested in Paraná, Brazil, after being investigated for filming a two-year-old child in a park.

Feb 8 • 13:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Indian Rupee Given in Pakistan, Vendor Shocked, Video Goes Viral

A video showing a customer in Pakistan paying with Indian rupees has gone viral, surprising a local vendor.

Feb 8 • 07:03 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

From climbing the world's peaks to selling chestnuts in Pamplona: "Everest gave me self-esteem; but being a chestnut vendor, the prestige"

Mikel Álvarez, a once-renowned climber who summited Everest, has transitioned to selling chestnuts in Pamplona, where he finds a different kind of fulfillment despite personal losses.

Feb 7 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Street vendor shot dead while riding a bicycle in Feira de Santana

A 30-year-old street vendor named Jeanderson Gomes Ramos was shot and killed while cycling in Feira de Santana, Brazil.

Feb 7 • 14:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

The great gesture of a Boca player with a street vendor: he gave US$300 for some plants

Boca defender Lautaro Di Lollo demonstrated remarkable generosity by giving a street vendor $300 for some plants, receiving widespread praise on social media.

Feb 5 • 19:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inspection at Praia do Forte removes street vendor carts for gas leak and illegal rental of beach umbrellas in Cabo Frio

An inspection operation at Praia do Forte in Cabo Frio removed four street vendor carts due to a gas leak in one and identified illegal rental practices for beach umbrellas, leading to the suspension of one vendor's license for three days.

Feb 5 • 13:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BH guards will supervise street vendors' credentials at carnival; police investigate possible counterfeiting

The city of Belo Horizonte, alongside the police and municipal guard, announced actions to prevent the illegal sale of vendor credentials for the 2026 carnival, with fines for counterfeit documents.

Feb 4 • 20:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Incident of the Fish Cake Soup and the Makgeolli Bottle… 'Due to the Neglect of Illegal Street Vendors'

A controversy arose when a street vendor at the Taebaek Snow Festival placed a frozen makgeolli bottle into a fish cake soup pot, leading to criticisms of hygiene and the negligence of illegal vendors by local authorities.

Feb 4 • 02:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Credentials of street vendors at the BH Carnival sold illegally on social media

Illegal sales of street vendor credentials for the 2026 Carnival in Belo Horizonte are being conducted on social media, with prices ranging from R$300 to R$799.

Feb 3 • 09:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Flexibilization

The article describes a vendor in Varanasi, India, preparing cotton candy in blue and pink bags while waiting for customers by the Ganges River.

Feb 3 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BH accredits 11.5 thousand street vendors for Carnival 2026

The City Hall of Belo Horizonte has accredited 11,528 street vendors to sell drinks and accessories during Carnival 2026, anticipating earnings of up to R$ 7,500 per vendor, a 12% increase from the previous year.

Feb 2 • 20:22 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

What is the FINE that Ticketmaster could pay after the BTS Mexico case? Profeco reveals key dates for the ticket vendor

The Federal Consumer Prosecutor's Office (Profeco) announced that Ticketmaster may face a multi-million peso fine regarding ticket sales for BTS concerts scheduled in Mexico City for May 2026.

Feb 2 • 14:53 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

He guesses, does not verify data, and relies on Google. Trump's airstrikes in Nigeria were based on his 'research'

Republican lawmakers and the U.S. President supported claims about Christians being killed in Nigeria based on a vendor's unverified research primarily using secondary sources.

Jan 29 • 11:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The actor Sambou Diaby reports being expelled from a bar in Bilbao: 'You can't sell here'

Actor Sambou Diaby denounced on social media that he was humiliated and ejected from a bar in Bilbao after being mistaken for a street vendor, stating, 'here you can't sell.'

Dec 30 • 15:37 UTC

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