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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Does an acid attack in Indonesia signal its democratic unravelling?

An acid attack on human rights advocate Andrie Yunus raises concerns about the state of democracy in Indonesia amidst military influence.

Mar 21 • 20:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

India Runs Out of Gas for Cooking: "Without Gas, I Can’t Fry. Without Frying, I Don’t Sell. And Without Selling, I Don’t Eat"

In Noida, India, a café run by acid attack survivors has ceased operations due to a lack of cooking gas, threatening their livelihoods amid an energy crisis.

Mar 21 • 00:45 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Miners Waded Through Sulfuric Acid in the Shafts: How Czechoslovakia Mined Uranium for the Soviet Union

The article discusses the uranium mining operations in Czechoslovakia, particularly around Stráž pod Ralskem, which took place to fulfill Soviet Union's uranium supply agreement during and after World War II.

Mar 20 • 12:26 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Õie Pritson: The acid and starch make Pavlova cake nicely soft

Pastry chef Õie Pritson shares insights on making the perfect Pavlova cake, emphasizing the importance of acid and starch for a soft texture.

Mar 19 • 07:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Kanpur: Relative Doused with Acid on Suspicion of Affair with Wife

A man in Kanpur attacked his relative with acid due to suspicions of an affair with his wife, leading to serious injury and subsequent arrest.

Mar 19 • 07:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Formic acid leaked in Mikkeli - rescue service on site

A formic acid leak was reported at a car repair shop in Mikkeli, prompting a response from the local rescue services.

Mar 19 • 06:42 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Husband Throws Acid on Wife's Face, Woman Converted from Christianity to Islam for Marriage

A 29-year-old woman in Chennai suffered severe facial injuries after her estranged husband threw acid cleaner on her, following their tumultuous relationship.

Mar 18 • 14:59 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Military officers arrested over acid attack on Indonesian activist

Four Indonesian military officers have been arrested in connection with an acid attack on human rights activist Andrie Yunus in Jakarta, who suffered serious burns as a result.

Mar 18 • 13:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Man at the Town Hall in Louny Threatened to Pour Acid on Officials

A man reportedly threatened officials at the town hall in Louny, Czechia, claiming he would pour acid on them.

Mar 18 • 12:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Hyaluronic Acid: Which to Choose – Cosmetics or Food Supplements?

The article explores the differences between hyaluronic acid in cosmetics and food supplements, highlighting its importance for skin moisture and overall health.

Mar 18 • 09:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Acid Attack on Innocent 6-Year-Old While Returning Home from School

A six-year-old girl suffered a severe acid attack in Maharashtra while returning home from school, leading to a community-wide shock and police investigation.

Mar 18 • 08:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Mafia boss' five chilling words before dissolving 12-year-old boy in acid

The article details the tragic fate of 12-year-old Giuseppe Di Matteo, who was kidnapped by the Mafia as retribution against his father, a police informant.

Mar 18 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Man given omeprazole for acid reflux later told it's cancer - symptoms he ignored

A man diagnosed with esophageal cancer after years of ignoring symptoms he attributed to stress and work fatigue.

Mar 17 • 12:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Practitioner says omeprazole may cause 'two problems' for anyone on it for reflux

A herbal practitioner warns that prolonged use of omeprazole could lead to two significant health issues for users treating acid reflux.

Mar 17 • 09:57 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

From Ocean to Table.. Scientists Transform Plastic Waste into Vinegar

Canadian scientists have developed a new technology to convert plastic waste into acetic acid, the main component of vinegar, addressing the pressing environmental crisis of plastic pollution.

Mar 17 • 04:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

A substance that relaxes and helps you fall asleep – favor in the evening

Tryptophan is an amino acid that relaxes and aids sleep, as explained by specialist Sanna-Tuulia Mattila in her new book.

Mar 16 • 17:45 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Indonesia: Four suspects wanted in attack on human rights activist

Four suspects are being sought after an acid attack on a government-critical human rights activist in Indonesia.

Mar 16 • 09:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Gastronomy in the Starnberg District: When the Fruit Acid Harmonizes with the Malt Body

A new non-alcoholic beer blend combining apple juice and wheat beer has been introduced by a brewery in Andechs, responding to declining beer sales in Germany.

Mar 15 • 15:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A fatal mistake chewing gum ended in a boy's death: a horrific explosion occurred

A Ukrainian student died after mistakenly mixing chewing gum with a dangerous explosive substance instead of harmless citric acid.

Mar 15 • 12:31 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Indonesian human rights campaigner attacked with acid

Andrie Yunus, a human rights activist in Indonesia, was seriously injured in an acid attack in Jakarta, drawing international condemnation and calls for a police investigation.

Mar 14 • 06:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The miracle fruit: the food that makes sour things sweet and awakens scientific interest due to its effect against uric acid

Research is exploring the antioxidant properties of Synsepalum dulcificum, also known as miracle fruit, and its potential role in reducing hyperuricemia.

Mar 13 • 14:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Warning of Acid Rain in Tehran Amidst War

Tehran is facing a new environmental and health crisis as acidic rainfall is expected due to recent attacks on oil storage facilities.

Mar 12 • 13:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Acid' is Falling from the Sky in Tehran... The Situation in Iran is Terrible Amid the War

Tehran is facing a severe environmental crisis as acid rain has been reported following attacks on oil storage facilities, raising serious health concerns for residents.

Mar 12 • 10:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

What is acid rain and what are its risks?

Authorities in Iran have alerted residents of Tehran about the potential risks of acid rain following a recent attack on oil storage facilities that released toxic smoke into the air.

Mar 12 • 08:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Spilled canister with acid in Prague 4: Tire tracks remain on the road

An acid leak caused by a spilled canister in Prague 4 has left tire marks on the road.

Mar 11 • 19:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

How big is the threat of black rain and acid rain in Iran? See the report

Attacks by Israel and the USA on Iran's oil depots and refineries have significantly increased the risk of black rain and acid rain in the country, raising serious health concerns from the WHO.

Mar 11 • 08:15 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Iran: What is black rain and how harmful is it to health

Reports from Iran detail cases of 'black rain' following airstrikes, with residents experiencing health issues and environmental warnings.

Mar 10 • 13:49 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Streets on fire, acid rain: Israeli strikes on fuel sites near Tehran compared to chemical warfare

Israeli airstrikes on fuel storage facilities near Tehran have sparked massive fires and environmental concerns, with Iran likening the impact to chemical warfare.

Mar 10 • 13:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Acid rain affects Iran after bombings

The WHO warns that recent bombings on oil facilities in Iran endanger public health due to respiratory and skin damage caused by toxic compounds released into the air.

Mar 10 • 12:33 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

One of the Key Elements of Fertilizer Production: A Global Map of Sulfur Production and Export

The closure of the Hormuz Strait impacts the global sulfur market, causing a supply crisis as it halts the movement of crucial sulfur supplies crucial for fertilizer production.

Mar 10 • 04:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

The escape of Ameneh, the woman who was blinded with acid in Iran, alongside the Spanish ambassador: "We heard the bombs falling nearby"

Ameneh Bahraminava, a woman blinded by acid in Iran, recalls her recent evacuation from the country alongside the Spanish ambassador amid growing conflict.

Mar 9 • 21:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Acid Was Thrown on a Young Woman's Car Under the Pretense of Color, Entire Paint Peels Off When Water is Poured

In Bhopal, India, a young woman's car was vandalized with a corrosive substance disguised as color during a local festival, leading to severe damage to the vehicle's paint.

Mar 9 • 15:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Acid Attack Victims to Get Jobs or Subsistence Allowance', SC Directs Policy to be Made

The Supreme Court of India has directed the government to establish a clear policy for providing jobs or financial assistance to acid attack victims.

Mar 9 • 11:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Tehran's Sky Filled with Toxic Smoke After Israeli Attack on Oil Depot, See the Scene

Tehran is enveloped in toxic smoke following Israeli attacks on oil depots, raising alarms about potential acid rain as the war in Iran enters its tenth day.

Mar 9 • 11:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Confusion Over Clothes... Intended to Throw Acid at Husband's Girlfriend, Threw it at Someone Else

In Gurugram, India, a woman became an unintended victim of an acid attack aimed at another individual due to a mix-up involving clothing colors.

Mar 9 • 09:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Tehran's sky filled with black smoke, risk of acidic rain

Tehran's atmosphere is currently engulfed in black smoke due to recent Israeli attacks on oil depots and refineries, raising concerns over a potential risk of acidic rain as highlighted by the Red Cross.

Mar 9 • 08:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Iran may experience acid rain, warns Red Crescent

Iran's Red Crescent relief agency has issued a warning about potential acid rain due to dangerous chemicals in the air, posing significant health and environmental risks to the region.

Mar 9 • 07:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand how explosions turned 'day into night' in Iran and put the city on acid rain alert

Explosions at a fuel depot in Tehran have darkened the sky, prompting authorities to warn of potential acid rain.

Mar 9 • 07:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Tehran: Fire, Smoke, and Acid Rain After Strikes on Fuel Tanks (Video, Photos)

Tehran residents woke up to thick black smoke and acid rain following Israeli airstrikes that ignited large fuel tanks around Iran's capital.

Mar 9 • 04:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

VIDEOS: Acre Journal 2nd edition this Saturday, March 7, 2026

The article discusses various news items including Israel's attack on an Iranian fuel depot, the resulting acid rain warning in Tehran, a fatal flood incident in São Paulo, the death of a Brazilian in the US, racing cars driven by Formula 1 pilots, and a feature on Maria Quitéria, a pioneer of the Brazilian Army.

Mar 8 • 14:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

VIDEOS: Liberal Community of March 8, 2026

An Israeli attack on an Iranian fuel depot resulted in four fatalities, while Tehran is on alert for potential acid rain due to the strikes.

Mar 8 • 13:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Iran warns residents of Tehran about risk of acid rain after Israel's attacks

Iranian authorities have warned Tehran residents to stay indoors due to hazardous air quality following Israeli attacks.

Mar 8 • 12:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Katie Piper’s horror attack minute-by-minute and fear for next 10 years

Katie Piper fears for her safety as her ex-boyfriend, who orchestrated her acid attack, is up for parole after serving 16 years.

Mar 7 • 12:00 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

Acid rain falls on Vanuatu islands as volcano belches ash

The Vanuatu government has opted against a mass evacuation despite acid rain affecting Ambae island from the volcano Manaro Voui.

Mar 6 • 18:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Diego Fernández, chemical engineer: "Half a liter of water and citric acid, the keys to cleaning fruits"

Diego Fernández shares an economical homemade solution using water and citric acid to preserve fruits and vegetables by altering their surface pH.

Mar 6 • 14:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Husband throws acid on wife, father-in-law who came to save her also burned

In a shocking incident in Gwalior, a man attacked his wife with acid after she was unable to provide a car as dowry, severely injuring both her and their infant daughter.

Mar 6 • 08:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Alert in Yellowstone? The largest acid geyser in the world 'wakes up' and erupts after five years

The Echinus geyser in Yellowstone National Park, after a five-year dormancy, has erupted multiple times in February, prompting observations from authorities.

Mar 6 • 08:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

This day in history. The registration of the super-drug of that time – aspirin

Today marks the historical registration of aspirin, rooted in ancient medicine practices and discoveries.

Mar 6 • 07:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Sistine Chapel: Too Much Sweat: Michelangelo's 'Last Judgment' is Being Restored

Michelangelo's fresco 'The Last Judgment' in the Sistine Chapel is undergoing restoration due to a white layer of lactic acid deposits caused by the sweating of visitors over the years.

Mar 6 • 06:46 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Man feared ex-lover's retaliation if he did not carry out acid attack, court told

A man testified that he threw acid on Geoffrey McLean at the prompting of his ex-partner, fearing her retaliation, as part of a murder trial involving McLean's alleged murder.

Mar 4 • 08:37 UTC

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