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🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Traditional owners sue Western Australia government for $1.5bn to clean up toxic asbestos at Wittenoom

Indigenous Australians are suing the Western Australia government for $1.5 billion over the cleanup of toxic asbestos at Wittenoom, a site severely contaminated since the mid-20th century.

Feb 26 • 07:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In Ubá (MG), shopkeepers begin cleanup work: 'Sadness'

In Ubá, Brazil, store owners are starting cleanup efforts after severe flooding caused by overflowing rivers, resulting in destruction and loss of life.

Feb 25 • 23:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Matias Barbosa starts task force for city cleanup; understand how the storm affected the area

Residents of Matias Barbosa have begun cleanup efforts following flooding caused by a severe storm on March 25.

Feb 25 • 15:55 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Here the classic boat is being sanitized – at risk of sinking again

A classic boat in Fyrisån is undergoing sanitation to prevent it from becoming an environmental hazard, with the municipality taking on the responsibility since the owner cannot manage the cleanup themselves.

Feb 25 • 15:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Efforts to Make Okhla Site Completely Garbage-Free by 2026 Continue

Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced ongoing efforts to make the Okhla site completely garbage-free by 2026, increasing the number of machines to speed up cleanup operations.

Feb 23 • 04:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: heavy rain floods streets in a city in western Bahia; municipality is one of 95 under alert of 'great danger'

Heavy rainfall in Xique-Xique, western Bahia, resulted in flooded streets and prompted cleanup efforts by local merchants after water inundated stores and homes.

Feb 21 • 19:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Goodbye to cleaning the air fryer every time you use it: this bestselling accessory is all you need

A bestselling silicone accessory for air fryers, designed to simplify cooking and cleanup, is currently available at a discounted price.

Feb 20 • 14:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

DC Mayor Bowser declares emergency over Potomac sewage spill, asks for federal help

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a disaster emergency over a massive sewage spill in the Potomac River and is seeking federal aid for cleanup efforts.

Feb 19 • 13:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck with beer bottles overturns and causes road closure in Jaguariúna

A truck carrying empty beer crates overturned on a roadway leading to Jaguariúna, resulting in a temporary closure for cleanup and safety measures.

Feb 18 • 15:33 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Smer as the Political Wing of Organized Crime?

The article explores the comparison between Slovakia's Smer party and Ireland's Sinn Féin, highlighting claims of Smer being tied to organized crime amid a corruption cleanup.

Feb 17 • 12:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The final of Eesti Laul made fans rejoice and Jüri Muttika clean the hall

The final of Eesti Laul sparked excitement among fans and engaged Jüri Muttika in cleanup efforts.

Feb 17 • 10:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Removal of debris in the building affected by the fire on Chile and Sucre

Cleanup efforts are underway following a significant fire in Guayaquil that led to substantial damage.

Feb 16 • 16:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Accident - Road Four Closed

A serious accident has resulted in the closure of Road Four near Liminka, with rescue and cleanup operations currently underway.

Feb 16 • 10:34 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Martin Uldal lashed out after being dropped. Then there was a cleanup.

Martin Uldal expressed his dissatisfaction after not being selected for the sprint team, leading to discussions with the team management.

Feb 16 • 09:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Digital Cleanup Drive: Over 1600 Offensive Links Removed, Action Taken on 125 Fake Trading Apps

The Haryana police launched a significant campaign to combat online fraud and offensive content, removing over 1,600 links and taking action against 125 fake trading apps in coordination with the central government.

Feb 16 • 09:24 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Section of the Nanegalito-San Miguel de los Bancos road partially opened due to landslide

A landslide on the Nanegalito-San Miguel de los Bancos road in Ecuador has led to a partial reopening of the affected area, as cleanup efforts are underway.

Feb 15 • 20:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Weird blob-like sea creatures wash up on UK beach baffling mum and daughter

A mother and daughter discovered unusual jelly-like sea creatures while litter picking on a Welsh beach, prompting the involvement of an underwater expert.

Feb 15 • 11:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Volunteer effort repopulates and cleans the São José dos Dourados River in the interior of SP

Dozens of volunteers participated in a cleanup and repopulation effort for the São José dos Dourados River in São Paulo, releasing around 40,000 young native fish.

Feb 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water Museum reopens after two days of cleanup effort following flooding of River Piracicaba; see visitation

The Water Museum in Piracicaba, Brazil has reopened after a two-day cleanup following flooding caused by the River Piracicaba during heavy rains.

Feb 14 • 18:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Large landslide closes kilometer 36 of the Calacalí - La Independencia road

A significant landslide has blocked kilometer 36 of the Calacalí - La Independencia road in Ecuador, necessitating extensive cleanup operations by local authorities.

Feb 14 • 14:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

After the end comes the clean-up. Where the mines will be filled in, mining cannot be restored

Czech coal mining officially ends after nearly 250 years, but the cleanup and closure of the last operational mine, ČSM, are just beginning.

Feb 14 • 07:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Border Guard investigates the environmental damage in the port of Kemi - thousands of liters of oil are still floating in the sea

An oil spill in the Kemi port has led to ongoing cleanup efforts as environmental officials work to contain approximately 10,000 liters of oil that entered the sea, with about 4,000 liters recovered so far.

Feb 13 • 15:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The "General Cleanup" of European Rules Aims to Reduce Bureaucracy

European regulations are undergoing a major overhaul intended to lessen bureaucratic hurdles.

Feb 13 • 10:20 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Accident on the Southern Jutland Motorway Will Affect Morning Traffic

Cleanup after a truck accident on the E45 Southern Jutland Motorway is expected to delay morning traffic.

Feb 13 • 03:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water Museum Closed After Rains and River Overflow on Rua do Porto in Piracicaba

The Water Museum in Piracicaba was temporarily closed following heavy rains that caused the overflow of the local river, leading to safety concerns and cleanup efforts.

Feb 12 • 13:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Farmer left with £40k bill to remove 200 tonnes of rubbish fly-tipped on land

A Hertfordshire farmer faces a £40,000 cleanup bill for 200 tonnes of rubbish illegally dumped on his land.

Feb 11 • 14:50 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Cleanup underway after military fuel truck overturns on N.W.T. highway

A military fuel tanker with 15,000 litres of diesel overturned on a Northwest Territories highway, causing a slow fuel leak but resulting in no injuries.

Feb 11 • 04:52 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oil spills: Natasha demands action over Niger Delta cleanup

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan urges the Nigerian government to take decisive action on the environmental damage caused by oil spills in the Niger Delta during a National Assembly budget defense session.

Feb 10 • 19:45 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Chris Christie slams Mamdani over handling of New York City snowstorm, garbage 'piled up everywhere'

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his poor management of snow and garbage cleanup following a recent snowstorm.

Feb 9 • 13:05 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Mayor Evelyn Parra and officials of V. Carranza renew Felipe Ángeles Park

Mayor Evelyn Parra led a community effort to restore and maintain Felipe Ángeles Park and surrounding neighborhoods, engaging over a thousand municipal workers in a cleanup initiative.

Feb 9 • 06:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Highway 6 closed in Tohmajärvi due to an accident

Highway 6 is closed in Tohmajärvi, Finland, due to an accident that occurred, with ongoing rescue and cleanup operations.

Feb 8 • 18:25 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Marines and municipality collect 1.5 tons of garbage at Playa Miramar

Maritime personnel and local authorities removed 1.5 tons of waste from Playa Miramar as part of a national beach cleaning campaign in Mexico.

Feb 8 • 04:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Highway 3: Serious Traffic Accident

A serious traffic accident involving a passenger car and a vehicle combination occurred on Highway 3 in Finland, prompting police and emergency services to close the road for rescue and cleanup operations.

Feb 7 • 14:38 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Right: The goal is that we must agree on a full review and cleanup

The political party Right calls for an independent investigation into the foreign service following revelations in the Epstein files, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive review and agreement on how the investigation should proceed.

Feb 5 • 20:29 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Turning Point with Vacant Lots: The New Data, What Changes with the Fines

New regulations require landowners to clean their vacant lots within a specific timeframe, report this action, and provide proof of complete cleanup according to the 2024 Fire Protection Regulation.

Feb 4 • 17:42 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Cleanup in Controversial Allotment Garden Association: 101 Illegally Large Houses Have Been Slimmed Down, but the Largest Still Remain

In a well-known allotment garden association in Odense, local authorities have forced garden owners to reduce their illegally large houses, with the chairman's house being notably oversized by 240 square meters.

Feb 4 • 17:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Up to 100,000 fish found dead at Lake Menindee

A massive fish kill estimated between 80,000 to 100,000 native bony bream has occurred at Lake Menindee in far west New South Wales, prompting cleanup efforts by local authorities.

Feb 4 • 01:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Cuenca-Molleturo stretch of road partially closed due to landslide

A section of the Cuenca-Molleturo road is partially closed due to a minor landslide, with cleanup efforts underway to clear debris from the roadway.

Feb 3 • 13:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

PHOTO City Cleanliness Cleans Up Trash After Government Welcome at Ban Jelačić Square

After the welcome for Croatian handball players at Ban Jelačić Square, City Cleanliness workers began the cleanup in central Zagreb as the city prepares to return the area to its normal state.

Feb 2 • 21:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Michael Rapaport blasts NYC as ‘dirty snow covered dump’ as celebs call out Mayor Mamdani over slow cleanup

After a massive snowstorm, actors Michael Rapaport and Debra Messing criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani for the slow cleanup of New York City's streets, with Rapaport highlighting the accumulation of snow and garbage.

Feb 2 • 18:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The Mystery of the Stolen Swords of Bullfighter Javier Zulueta that 'emerge' from the Guadalquivir: 'It's all very strange'

Stolen swords belonging to bullfighter Javier Zulueta were unexpectedly recovered from the Guadalquivir River during a routine cleanup, following months of mystery and speculation after their theft.

Jan 15 • 08:02 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Hundreds of mysterious old shoes wash up on beach during cleanup, baffling officials

Volunteers found hundreds of old-fashioned shoes on a beach in Wales during a cleanup project, leaving officials puzzled about their origin.

Jan 14 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Taraba has a document on the cheap cleanup of Istrochem, but the government lacks supporting materials

Minister Tomáš Taraba claims that cleaning up the land owned by Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš will cost Slovakia tens of millions of euros, not hundreds, but key disputes regarding responsibility for the pollution are unaddressed in the submitted materials.

Jan 12 • 12:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Discoveries in Science: From Intermittent Fasting to Brick Construction – these breakthroughs have been achieved by Munich scientists

Research from TU Munich highlights significant advancements in rapid disease diagnosis, sustainable robotics for ocean cleanup, and innovative uses of stem cells by 2025.

Jan 9 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Caked-on oven glass grease melts away in 5 minutes with 1 natural kitchen item

Cleaning experts suggest a natural kitchen ingredient that effectively removes stubborn grease from oven glass in just five minutes, especially useful after the festive season cleanup.

Jan 9 • 08:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Kyiv. Political Cleanup – An Analysis by Edwin Bendyk

The article discusses President Volodymyr Zelensky's proactive approach to addressing corruption scandals in Ukraine while international attention is on US actions in Venezuela and Greenland.

Jan 8 • 08:19 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

Everest has become the highest dump in the world and Nepal is fed up: this is the new strategy that will pay for professional cleanups

Nepal has introduced a new strategy to pay for professional cleanup efforts on Mount Everest, as the iconic mountain has become overrun with trash due to increased climber traffic.

Jan 7 • 13:37 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Russian strike on US-owned plant in Dnipro spills 300 tonnes of oil onto roads

A Russian strike on a US-owned plant in Dnipro resulted in a spill of 300 tonnes of oil onto roads, prompting municipal cleanup efforts.

Jan 5 • 13:54 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

City of Zagreb Cleaned Up, Vandals Are Graffitiing Again: What If Graffiti Reappears on Your Facade? Here’s What Officials Say

In Zagreb, officials respond to the persistent issue of graffiti reappearing on building facades despite previous cleanup efforts funded by the city.

Jan 2 • 09:28 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Cleanup after New Year's Eve began in Prague at three in the morning. Workers and cleaning machines are expected to finish in the afternoon.

Cleanup operations in Prague commenced early in the morning after New Year's Eve festivities, with workers and machines expected to complete the work by the afternoon.

Jan 1 • 09:01 UTC

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