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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

What is known about the United States and Israel's strikes on Iran now

The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iranian targets, focusing on missile programs and high-ranking leaders.

Feb 28 • 13:22 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Israeli source: Khamenei and Iranian President among strike targets; Iranian source: officials killed

Israeli and U.S. forces carried out a combined strike targeting Iranian leaders, with sources confirming casualties among high-ranking officials.

Feb 28 • 10:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

The impact of Argentine tennis: nine players among the 100 best in the world

Argentina has nine male tennis players ranked in the top 100 of the world this week, a notable achievement not seen since 2017.

Feb 27 • 00:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil has seven hospitals among the best in the world in international ranking

Seven Brazilian hospitals are listed among the best in the world according to the World’s Best Hospitals 2026 ranking by Newsweek and Statista.

Feb 27 • 00:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

Enyimba, Rivers make top 500 club world ranking

Rivers United and Enyimba have been recognized among the top 500 football clubs globally according to the latest ranking by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics.

Feb 26 • 01:55 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Karolinska ranked the world's fourth best hospital

Karolinska University Hospital has been ranked as the fourth best hospital in the world according to Newsweek's annual list.

Feb 25 • 15:42 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

A Toronto hospital has ranked in the top 10 world’s best

Toronto General Hospital has achieved the highest rank for a Canadian hospital, coming in second in Newsweek's World’s Best Hospitals 2026 ranking.

Feb 25 • 15:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

2.63 trillion dollars: Why the world is rearming

The global military expenditures reached 2.63 trillion dollars, driven by ongoing conflicts and security concerns, with Germany ranking fourth in military spending.

Feb 25 • 05:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

$2.63 Trillion: Why the World is Rearming

Countries worldwide have significantly increased military spending in response to global conflicts and instability, with Germany ranking fourth in defense expenditures.

Feb 25 • 05:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

High European Officials to Visit Kyiv on the Fourth Anniversary of the War

High-ranking European officials are planning to visit Kyiv on the fourth anniversary of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Feb 24 • 06:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Chinese World Champion Triumphant Again at Ranking Tournament

Snooker world champion Zhao Xintong secured a victory against John Higgins in the finals of the Sportsbet.io Players Championship in Telford, England, with a score of 10-7.

Feb 23 • 14:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Menšík is the 13th in the world, Kopřiva jumped 22 places

Czech tennis player Jakub Menšík has achieved a career-high ranking of 13th in the world after reaching the semifinals in Doha, while Vít Kopřiva improved his ranking by 22 positions to 65th.

Feb 23 • 07:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Menšík is the world number 13, Kopřiva jumped 22 places

Czech tennis player Jakub Menšík reached a career-high ranking of 13th in the world after his semifinal performance in Doha, while Vít Kopřiva improved by 22 places to 65th.

Feb 23 • 07:35 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

High-ranking leader of Mexican drug cartel murdered

The Mexican army has reportedly killed a powerful leader of a drug cartel, Nemesio Oseguera, though official government confirmation is still pending.

Feb 22 • 19:02 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

UK trace found in assassination attempt on Russian general – FSB chief

Russian authorities allege that the UK's secret services were involved in an assassination attempt on a high-ranking general, which they claim was orchestrated by Ukrainian intelligence with assistance from third parties.

Feb 22 • 15:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

At least 10 dead in an Israeli bombing of Lebanon, including a senior member of the terrorist group Hezbollah

Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 10 people in eastern Lebanon, including a high-ranking Hezbollah commander, escalating tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border.

Feb 22 • 00:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Argentina National Team Tops List of Strongest Brands.. This is the Ranking of Saudi Arabia and Morocco

The Argentina national football team has been ranked as the strongest national team brand in the world, surpassing Brazil, Germany, France, and England.

Feb 21 • 19:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Global Newspapers: America will not invade Iran on the ground and will suffice to target the leaders of the regime

Reports suggest that any potential U.S. military action against Iran will not involve a ground invasion but will focus on targeting high-ranking officials in the Iranian military and government.

Feb 21 • 15:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sex Ranking: Brazilian cities appear among the most active in the world

A new international ranking has identified Brazil's major cities as among the most sexually active in the world.

Feb 20 • 21:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

US tests rapid reaction in the Caribbean with amphibious ship USS Iwo Jima after Southern Command chief's visit to Venezuela

The United States is conducting rapid reaction drills in the Caribbean using the USS Iwo Jima following a significant visit to Venezuela by General Francis L. Donovan, the highest-ranking US military official to visit the country in decades.

Feb 19 • 23:39 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The best coffees in the world have been chosen, and two Argentine locals are in the ranking: which are they, what do they offer and how much do they charge

Argentina has two coffee shops ranked among the world's best, reflecting a growing trend for specialty coffee driven by quality and sustainability.

Feb 19 • 14:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops: only two Argentinian cafes made the ranking

Two coffee shops from Argentina were included in the ranking of the world's best cafes, highlighting their quality and services.

Feb 19 • 14:25 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Is this the greenest city in the world? Therefore Oslo.

Oslo has been named the world's greenest city according to a ranking by Iglu Cruise, although this contradicts a similar ranking by Time Out.

Feb 19 • 11:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

See which are the best beaches in the world in 2026, according to travelers; Brazil has one representative

Isla Pasión in Mexico was named the best beach in the world for 2026 by Tripadvisor, with Brazil's Ipanema Beach ranking 23rd.

Feb 19 • 03:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Even Without Skis, It Runs Well!…A Dog Jumps into the Cross-Country Stadium, ‘Unofficially 20th’

During a cross-country skiing qualifying event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, a large dog unexpectedly joined the race, crossing the finish line alongside the competitors, leading to a humorous unofficial ranking.

Feb 19 • 02:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

The U.S. restricts visas for high-ranking Iranian officials for their role in repression of protests

The U.S. Department of State has imposed visa restrictions on 18 Iranian officials due to their involvement in the repression of recent anti-government protests in Iran.

Feb 18 • 20:26 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"It's one of the best school systems in the world": our ranking of 37 British boarding schools for French students

More French families are opting to send their children to British boarding schools for higher educational excellence, as highlighted by a new ranking of institutions.

Feb 18 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The World's Largest Car Brands Have Been Determined - Three Top 10 Car Giants Saw Their Rankings Drop

The global ranking of car manufacturers has shifted, with Ford's sales declining while BYD continues to rise.

Feb 17 • 19:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The 24 Best Beaches in the World for 2026, According to TripAdvisor's Ranking, in Images

TripAdvisor has ranked the top 24 beaches worldwide for 2026, with Isla Pasión in Mexico taking the top spot.

Feb 17 • 13:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Return to... Italian diplomacy for European official involved in scandal with community funds

A former high-ranking European Commission official, Stefano Sanino, involved in a scandal regarding EU funds, has returned to the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Feb 16 • 18:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

We Ranked the Achievements of the Lions - This List Will Not Leave You Cold

A list ranking the best achievements of the Finnish national ice hockey team, the Lions, has sparked discussion, particularly regarding Olympic gold and the 1995 World Championship.

Feb 16 • 18:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Military Leaders of Germany and the UK Urge Europeans to Prepare for a Russian Attack

High-ranking military leaders from Germany and the UK have called on Europeans to prepare for a potential Russian attack amid escalating tensions.

Feb 16 • 15:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The 100 Best MBAs in the World: A Shake-up at the Top of the List

MIT's Sloan School of Management has claimed the top spot in the Financial Times' global MBA ranking, surpassing prestigious institutions like Insead and Wharton.

Feb 16 • 14:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Anthony Kim never gave up: he overcame addictions, won a tournament after 16 years, and climbed 644 places in the world ranking!

Anthony Kim made a triumphant return to professional golf by winning the LIV Golf Adelaide, marking his first victory in 16 years and a significant personal comeback.

Feb 16 • 11:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Call to attention from diplomats and academics over Argentina's fall in the world transparency ranking

Diplomats and academics raise alarms about Argentina's decline in a global transparency ranking, highlighting concerns over institutional regression and corruption.

Feb 15 • 20:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

CIA Attracts Soldiers Worried About Purges in the Chinese Army with Recruitment Video

The CIA has released a recruitment video aimed at Chinese soldiers, seeking to exploit the anxiety caused by recent purges among high-ranking generals in the People's Liberation Army.

Feb 13 • 17:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The opaque ways of Putin

Russia's Foreign Minister links an assassination attempt on a high-ranking military official to Western involvement amidst ongoing peace negotiations regarding the conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 12 • 17:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

These are the most dangerous cities of 2025

According to the 2025 ranking of the most violent cities in the world, Ecuador has six cities listed among the top ten, with Babahoyo taking the second position globally.

Feb 12 • 14:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Israel Trip: President of the Bundestag Klöckner Visits Gaza Strip

Bundestag President Julia Klöckner visited the Gaza Strip during her trip to Israel, becoming the first high-ranking German politician to enter the region since the Hamas attack on October 7.

Feb 12 • 09:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

After dealing with senior generals, now Xi Jinping praises military officers' 'loyalty'

Chinese President Xi Jinping commends ground-level military personnel for their loyalty to the Communist Party following the removal of several high-ranking commanders in the People's Liberation Army (PLA).

Feb 11 • 16:22 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin Rise to World Ranking No. 1 in Mixed Doubles

Korean table tennis pair Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin have reached the top of the ITTF world rankings for mixed doubles.

Feb 11 • 05:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The ranking of the best chocolate cakes in the world was released, and Argentina made the podium with its star product

Argentina's chocotorta ranks among the top chocolate cakes worldwide, according to a new report by Taste Atlas.

Feb 10 • 17:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

A feared veteran of the Wagner Group fell in Ukraine. He commanded the Armenian unit ArBat

A high-ranking member of the Wagner Group, who commanded an Armenian unit in Ukraine, has reportedly been killed.

Feb 10 • 17:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

WINTER VACATION IN AFRICA ⟩ One innocent move – and I was given to understand that it could end badly

The author recounts a chaotic arrival experience in Eritrea, an isolated and war-torn country ranking lowest in press freedom globally.

Feb 10 • 17:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'Corruption worsens in the world': What place does Mexico occupy, according to Transparency International?

Mexico's corruption perception worsens slightly, now ranking 141 out of 182 countries in the Transparency International Corruption Perception Index.

Feb 10 • 14:51 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Denmark loses first place in organic agriculture to Switzerland

Denmark has lost its ranking as the world's leader in organic consumption to Switzerland, according to a new report from FiBL.

Feb 10 • 14:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FULL LIST: Nigeria ranked 36th world’s most corrupt country in 2025

Nigeria has been ranked as the 36th most corrupt country globally by Transparency International, maintaining its position from the previous year despite a decrease in overall ranking.

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

Spain worsens in perception of corruption and falls three places in the world ranking

Spain has dropped three places in the global corruption perception index, now ranking 49th out of 180 countries according to Transparency International's report.

Feb 10 • 06:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Venss Arrived in Armenia

US Vice President James David Venss has arrived in Armenia for a historic visit, marking the first time a high-ranking US official visits the country.

Feb 9 • 19:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Assassination attempt on general: Moscow: suspects have confessed

Two suspects in the assassination attempt on a high-ranking Russian intelligence general have reportedly confessed to acting on behalf of the Ukrainian secret service, although Ukraine denies involvement.

Feb 9 • 15:15 UTC

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