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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple caught in the act for stealing cables in Barra Mansa

A couple was arrested in Barra Mansa, Brazil, for stealing cables from a telephone pole at night.

Mar 21 • 11:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Data centers, underwater cables: these technological infrastructures have become strategic targets for Iran

Iranian drone attacks have damaged three Amazon Web Services data centers in the UAE and Bahrain, highlighting a direct threat to US digital infrastructures.

Mar 19 • 16:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Volta Redonda sets up task force against theft and receipt of metal cables; man fined R$ 8,000

Volta Redonda has launched a task force aimed at combating the theft and illegal receipt of metal cables, resulting in a man being fined R$ 8,000.

Mar 19 • 14:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Man in Olomouc Stole Cables and Other Items Worth Over a Quarter Million

A man in the Olomouc region of Czechia has committed thefts amounting to damages exceeding 250,000 CZK by stealing cables and other items.

Mar 19 • 11:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Man electrocuted while vandalising Enugu DisCo substation

A vandal was electrocuted while attempting to steal cables from a substation in Enugu State, Nigeria.

Mar 18 • 05:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Power cables are stolen in front of a police battalion in Olaria

A man was caught stealing and cutting power cables in front of a police battalion in Olaria, Brazil, without being disturbed.

Mar 17 • 11:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Brit tourists in Mexico hot air balloon crash horror as one fights for her life

A hot air balloon crash in Mexico involving two British tourists has left one in critical condition after hitting power cables.

Mar 17 • 07:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Duo Arrested Stealing Underground Wiring Less Than 200 Meters from the Municipal Guard in Porto Alegre

Two men were arrested in Porto Alegre for attempting to steal underground cables near a municipal guard station.

Mar 16 • 18:52 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Sweden threatens to sever energy cables to Denmark

Swedish Energy Minister Ebba Busch expresses strong dissatisfaction during a European Council meeting, hinting at possible actions against Denmark's energy supply.

Mar 16 • 14:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Historic ship capsizes at sea after theft of power cables, says vessel's manager

The historic ship Professor W. Besnard partially sank after collecting rainwater and being flooded, due to stolen power cables needed for a pump.

Mar 15 • 09:06 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

U.K., Ireland to test readiness for incidents involving undersea cables

The U.K. and Ireland plan to conduct joint exercises beginning in 2026 to enhance their preparedness for incidents involving undersea cables due to rising geopolitical tensions.

Mar 13 • 20:11 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Cable Theft on New Delhi Metro Line, Inaugurated Just Days Ago by PM Modi

A major theft of signaling cables on the recently inaugurated Delhi Metro line has caused disruptions in train services, much to the inconvenience of commuters.

Mar 13 • 04:06 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

No evidence Russia sabotaged Baltic cables – Finnish intel

Finnish intelligence has stated there is no evidence to support claims that Russia was responsible for the damage to underwater cables in the Baltic Sea.

Mar 12 • 19:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is it not Russia behind the damage to cables in the Baltic? New findings from the services

Finnish authorities state that Russian state actions are not responsible for the repeated damages to underwater cables in the Baltic Sea.

Mar 12 • 14:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Energy company employees are suspected of embezzling more than 2 km of cables in Macapá

Two employees of CEA Equatorial and a property owner were arrested in Macapá for the suspected embezzlement of over two kilometers of electrical cables.

Mar 11 • 17:04 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Criminal prosecution initiated against two individuals for theft of communication cables

The Latvian State Police are initiating criminal proceedings against two individuals for the theft of 16 communication cables, with one suspect now in custody.

Mar 11 • 14:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

A recidivist repeatedly stole cables from the railway. He faces six years in prison

A recidivist has been arrested for repeatedly stealing railway cables, facing a potential six-year prison sentence.

Mar 11 • 06:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Threat of Internet Blackout from War, 95% of Internet Passes Under the Sea

The Strait of Hormuz, known for oil transit, is also a crucial digital corridor for global internet traffic, which could be threatened by escalating tensions or war in the region.

Mar 11 • 06:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man caught on church wall cutting electrical cables in Governador Valadares

A man was apprehended by police while attempting to cut electrical cables on the wall of a church in Governador Valadares, Brazil.

Mar 10 • 21:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for theft of power cables on the Corcovado train line

A man was arrested for stealing power cables from the Corcovado train line in Rio de Janeiro.

Mar 10 • 19:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NSCDC cautions on destruction of fibre optic cables in A’Ibom

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps warns miners and construction companies in Akwa Ibom against damaging fibre optic cables, highlighting the serious legal implications of such actions.

Mar 10 • 18:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Slovak Office imposed a record fine on manufacturers and suppliers of cables from the Czech Republic and Slovakia

The Slovak regulatory authority has levied a historic fine on cable manufacturers and suppliers based in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Mar 10 • 10:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NSCDC warns contractors against damaging fibre-optic cables in Abuja

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has warned construction companies in Abuja against damaging underground fibre-optic cables, threatening prosecution for negligence.

Mar 10 • 08:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A malfunction occurred between the electricity cables of Finland and Sweden, no breaking is currently suspected

A technical malfunction has disrupted the operation of the Fenno-Skan 2 undersea electricity cable between Sweden and Finland, but no cable break is currently suspected.

Mar 10 • 08:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Which cable connects first to jumpstart a car battery?

Properly connecting jumper cables is crucial to avoid sparks or electrical damage when jumpstarting a car battery.

Mar 9 • 21:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Unusual: in Germany, two fans ripped out the VAR cables so the referee wouldn't review a penalty

Two fans in Germany disconnected the VAR cables during a match to prevent the referee from reviewing a penalty decision.

Mar 8 • 22:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Two men captured for stealing cables in a manhole in Quito

Two men were arrested in Quito for attempting to steal telecommunications cables from a manhole.

Mar 7 • 19:46 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

What happens to the internet in the Arab world if one junction point in the Red Sea is affected?

The article discusses the critical importance of the Red Sea as a major digital corridor for internet connectivity in the Arab world, highlighting potential vulnerabilities.

Mar 7 • 08:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation arrests 8 suspects and seizes more than half a ton of stolen cables in Fortaleza

A police operation in Fortaleza led to the arrest of eight individuals and the seizure of over 621 kilograms of stolen energy cables.

Mar 5 • 19:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

In a few minutes of 'work', damage in the hundreds of thousands. A new trick of thieves is also reaching the Czech Republic

Electro car charging cables are becoming a target for thieves in the Czech Republic, leading to significant financial losses for operators.

Mar 5 • 08:12 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Puuluup - Cables in Cars was selected for the Krakow Film Festival competition program

The documentary film 'Puuluup – Cables in Cars' has been selected for the International DocFilmMusic Competition at the 66th Krakow Film Festival.

Mar 5 • 07:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Theft of more than 700 meters of power cables affects the Serrana Region; cases rise 8% in the state

Over 700 meters of power cables were stolen in the Serrana Region of Brazil, contributing to an overall 8.2% increase in similar crimes across the state according to Enel Rio.

Mar 3 • 21:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Enel registers 13.2 km of stolen cables in RJ, equivalent to the length of the Rio-Niterói Bridge

Enel Distribuição Rio reported the theft of 13.2 kilometers of cables in Rio de Janeiro, marking an 8.2% increase from the previous year.

Mar 3 • 09:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The accessory to connect to any screen wirelessly: we tried the J5Create ScreenCast Duo Mini

The J5Create ScreenCast Duo Mini is a compact wireless video transmission system designed to connect various devices to screens without the hassle of HDMI cables.

Mar 2 • 14:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Unusual robbery in Córdoba: thieves cut cables and one escaped hiding behind a tree

In the Juan XXIII neighborhood of Córdoba, Argentina, two thieves were caught on a bakery's surveillance camera cutting electrical cables to steal copper for the black market, with one managing to escape by hiding behind a tree when police approached.

Feb 28 • 23:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Post-tensioned Slab: the technology that eliminates pillars and expands spaces

Post-tensioned slabs, using high-strength steel cables, allow for open architectural designs by removing the need for excessive pillars, thereby expanding usable areas in buildings.

Feb 27 • 17:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Wireless Charging: Understand the Technology and See Compatible Models

Wireless charging allows users to power their smartphones simply by placing them on a charging pad, eliminating the need for cables.

Feb 27 • 08:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Michael Ignatieff: "With Spain's long and unprotected coastline, it should be concerned about the cutting of submarine cables that Russia is carrying out in the Baltic"

Michael Ignatieff highlights Spain's vulnerability to threats like underwater cable disruptions by Russia, particularly given its extensive coastline.

Feb 26 • 21:39 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Matan Angrest testified that he was electrocuted by his captors: "They put cables on the wound, you scream in pain"

Survivor Matan Angrest testified about the torture he endured while held captive by Hamas in Gaza, highlighting the extreme measures used against him.

Feb 26 • 21:07 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

OESE: The damage due to sabotage has been fully repaired to the telecommunications and signaling cables

The Greek railway organization OSE has fully repaired sabotage damage to its telecommunications and signaling cables affected by vandalism incidents.

Feb 26 • 20:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Prosecutorial investigation into sabotage of telecommunication cables on the Athens – Thessaloniki railway line

A formal investigation has been initiated regarding the cutting of telecommunication cables along the Athens-Thessaloniki railway line, impacting train operations.

Feb 26 • 12:32 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Prosecutorial investigation into cut telemanagement cables on the Athens-Thessaloniki line

A preliminary investigation has been ordered following the discovery that unknown individuals cut telemanagement cables along the central railway line from Athens to Thessaloniki.

Feb 26 • 11:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Baltic Sea cables to receive better protection

The Baltic Sea countries are enhancing surveillance of underwater cables and vessels to ensure better protection and information sharing.

Feb 26 • 10:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Vandalism on the telemanagement cables on the Athens-Thessaloniki axis - K. Kyranakis: Some wanted new Tempi

Deputy Transport Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis condemned an act of sabotage on the telemanagement cables of the Athens-Thessaloniki railway axis, linking it to a criminal intent to endanger lives, just days before the anniversary of the tragic train accident in Tempi.

Feb 26 • 08:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

"We are left with only radios, cables, and pigeons." Eavesdropped conversations of Russians indicate chaos

The breakdown of communication has significantly hampered Russian military capabilities, enabling Ukrainian forces to regain territory.

Feb 25 • 21:13 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Electric cables stolen from a solar park in Radviliškis district, damage exceeds 14 thousand euros

Electric cables worth over 14,000 euros were stolen from a solar park in Radviliškis district, Lithuania, prompting a police investigation.

Feb 25 • 07:39 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

More than 6 km of cables stolen from a solar park in the Radviliškis district

Over 6 kilometers of electrical cables were stolen from a solar park in Radviliškis, Lithuania, resulting in damages of over 14,000 euros.

Feb 25 • 07:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Super-fast new internet cables installed right outside ex-prince Andrew's new home

High-speed internet cables have been installed near ex-Prince Andrew's new residence in Norfolk, improving connectivity for him and local residents.

Feb 24 • 16:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Is this the solution to cable breakages in the Baltic Sea?

A project led by Turku University of Applied Sciences aims to develop new solutions for monitoring underwater cables in the Baltic Sea.

Feb 24 • 14:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Compensation of 20,000 euros to an official who suffered a triple fracture after tripping over computer cables in the courts

A National Court in Spain ordered a compensation of 20,000 euros to a court official who suffered a triple humeral fracture after tripping over loose computer cables at her workplace.

Feb 24 • 07:30 UTC

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