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🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Edinburgh Asda gang war as youths swing massive blades in front of shoppers

A gang altercation involving youths wielding large blades occurred at an Asda car park in Edinburgh, alarming shoppers who witnessed the incident.

Feb 26 • 18:34 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rubén Blades clarifies that there was no enmity with Willie Colón before his death: 'I will never allow hatred to be part of our past relationship'

Panamanian singer Rubén Blades pays tribute to his late collaborator Willie Colón, clarifying that past disputes should not overshadow their musical legacy.

Feb 24 • 00:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Farewell to Willie Colón, the last great pioneer of salsa

Willie Colón, the legendary salsa musician known for his collaborations with Celia Cruz and Rubén Blades, passed away at the age of 75 in New York City, leaving behind a significant musical legacy.

Feb 21 • 22:23 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Rubén Blades reacts to the death of Willie Colón: Why did the musicians grow distant?

Rubén Blades expresses his condolences upon the death of Willie Colón, reflecting on their long-standing friendship that had soured due to misunderstandings.

Feb 21 • 21:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Polish skater injured by blades during Olympic Games – latest information on athlete's condition

A Polish athlete was injured in the face during the women's 1500-meter race at the Olympic Games, leading to an immediate halt of the competition.

Feb 21 • 12:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rubén Blades bids farewell to actor Robert Duvall: 'We were friends (...) he was a true admirer of Latin music'

Panamanian singer Rubén Blades paid tribute to the late actor Robert Duvall, emphasizing their friendship and Duvall's significant contribution to cinema.

Feb 18 • 01:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Miho Takagi's Copper Medal with 'Emergency Construction' Blades and the Completion of Her Skating Form

Miho Takagi reflects on her journey to win a bronze medal in the women's 500-meter speed skating event, utilizing previously-used blades after experimenting with new designs.

Feb 16 • 10:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Noches del Botánico celebrates 10 years: this summer there will be concerts by Rigoberta Bandini, Rubén Blades, Tom Jones, Van Morrison, and a tribute to 'Omega' by Morente and Lagartija Nick

The Noches del Botánico festival will celebrate its tenth anniversary with a summer concert series featuring prominent artists and a record number of tickets sold.

Feb 12 • 12:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major knife crime plan unveiled to stop kids who carry blades slipping through net

The UK government has unveiled a new plan aimed at preventing young people from engaging in knife crime by requiring mandatory intervention programs for those caught carrying blades.

Feb 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

An embarrassing problem on the Olympic podium

Figure skaters have experienced issues with their blades being damaged on the Olympic podium due to its surface.

Feb 10 • 21:34 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Rubén Blades announces his retirement from tours: 2027 will be his last year on stage

Panamanian singer-songwriter Rubén Blades has announced that 2027 will be his last year for musical tours as he plans to settle more permanently in Panama starting in 2028.

Feb 10 • 21:01 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Skate gate: Olympians complain of damaged blades after standing (and jumping) on the podium

Olympic figure skaters have reported damage to their blades after stepping on a podium with a rough surface, raising concerns ahead of future competitions.

Feb 10 • 19:26 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Figure Skating Podium Surface Replaced by Organizing Committee Due to Blade Damage

The Organizing Committee for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics has replaced the surface of the figure skating podium after athletes' blades were damaged during an award ceremony.

Feb 10 • 11:26 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Figure Skates Blades Damaged on Podium, Japan Federation Protests

The Japan Skating Federation has lodged a complaint after the blades of figure skates were damaged during the medal presentation at the Winter Olympics.

Feb 9 • 14:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Pensioner admits stabbing uncle of Repair Shop star Jay Blades to death

A 74-year-old man has pled guilty to manslaughter after fatally stabbing Richard Brathwaite, uncle of TV personality Jay Blades, following a long-running dispute over a shared alleyway.

Feb 9 • 14:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Invention: This is how to combat the ridiculously high electricity price spikes

A Finnish company, Wicetec, has developed a de-icing system that could prevent icing on wind turbine blades and reduce electricity price spikes.

Feb 8 • 16:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Broken hockey sticks could be used to repair wind turbines – Carbon fiber recycling developed in Sweden

Researchers at Luleå University of Technology are exploring the recycling of carbon fiber from broken hockey sticks for use in repairing wind turbine blades.

Feb 8 • 11:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Ruben Blades defends Bad Bunny after opinions consider his art 'garbage': They insult but do not propose

Renowned singer Rubén Blades defended Bad Bunny, who made history by winning the Grammy for Best Album, amidst criticism that labels his music as 'garbage'.

Feb 6 • 14:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuanian Airports Present Impressive Snow Removal Equipment: See it

Lithuanian Airports have introduced 15 new powerful snow plows with impressive 7-meter-wide blades to enhance their snow removal capabilities for maintaining airport operations and flight safety during winter.

Feb 6 • 10:54 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Here is the anti-violence decree: 12-hour detention, 3 years for blades

The Meloni government implements a tough anti-violence package, introducing a 12-hour detention for dangerous individuals during public demonstrations and increased protections for law enforcement.

Feb 6 • 04:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Rubén Blades speaks again about Bad Bunny; defends him from those who label his music as 'garbage'

Rubén Blades has defended Bad Bunny against critics who dismiss his music as 'garbage' in a recent op-ed reflecting on the significance of the Grammy he won for Best Album.

Feb 5 • 23:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Addiction to pornographic videos, brutality in intoxication... the horrifying story of the 'serial cutter man'

The 'serial cutter man' who created terror on the streets of Bhopal has been arrested by the police after attacking young women with blades while under the influence of drugs and was found to be addicted to watching pornographic videos.

Feb 5 • 16:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

AfD Event: The Wind Blows from the Right

The AfD is rallying against wind power at a party symposium, where facts seem to change faster than the wind turbine blades, much to the audience's enthusiasm.

Feb 3 • 07:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Rubén Blades applauds Bad Bunny for his speech at the Grammys against ICE: 'One must have conviction and courage'

Rubén Blades praised Bad Bunny for criticizing ICE during his Grammy acceptance speech in light of the recent shooting of protesters in Minneapolis by ICE agents.

Feb 3 • 03:25 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Jura: weapons and ammunition found in the yard of a detention center

Weapons, ammunition, and saw blades were discovered in the yard of the Lons-le-Saunier detention center, likely delivered by drone during the night, prompting an investigation.

Jan 13 • 16:39 UTC

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