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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Concrete Steps on the Left

Spain's left-wing coalition, Sumar, is at a critical juncture as it seeks to establish a credible political identity ahead of upcoming general elections.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

No concrete promises made at summit regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara says

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara clarified that no specific commitments were made during the recent Japan-U.S. summit concerning the dispatch of Self-Defense Forces to the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 23 • 04:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Construction: turning desert sand into bricks or concrete

Researchers are transforming desert sand, previously deemed unsuitable for construction, into sustainable building materials using innovative technologies.

Mar 22 • 12:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Terrifying Tesla video spreads on social media

A video of a Tesla Cybertruck crashing into a concrete bridge railing while on Full Self-Driving mode has gone viral on social media, highlighting ongoing safety concerns surrounding Tesla electric vehicles.

Mar 21 • 16:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Nelson Mandela: "Everything seems impossible until it is done"

The article discusses the quote attributed to Nelson Mandela about resilience and transformation, noting the lack of concrete documentation of his use of the phrase.

Mar 21 • 16:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

An 18th-century estate in Hortaleza is about to disappear between walls of glass and concrete

An 18th-century estate in Hortaleza faces imminent demolition due to a development project approved by the Madrid City Council.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Sorrentino's New Film: The Journeys of Mr. Steel Concrete

Paolo Sorrentino's latest film 'La Grazia' features an Italian president who visits convicted murderers and listens to gangster rap.

Mar 20 • 21:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Cracks in the Nuclear Dome of Runit Raise Alarm Over Possible Radioactive Leak

Cracks detected in the concrete dome covering nuclear waste in Runit, Marshall Islands, have raised alarms among experts about potential risks of radioactive leaks due to structural integrity loss.

Mar 20 • 21:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A man died after crashing his truck into the arch that separates San Luis and La Pampa

A driver tragically lost his life after colliding with a concrete arch between the provinces of San Luis and La Pampa in Argentina.

Mar 20 • 17:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Kanye West's £42million home turned into an end of the world concrete bunker

Kanye West's Malibu home underwent a drastic transformation into a concrete bunker, leading to significant financial loss and legal disputes.

Mar 20 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

VIDEO ⟩ The court has made a decision regarding the Ukrainian construction worker who was trapped under a concrete panel

A court has ruled on the case concerning the death of Ukrainian construction worker Anatoli, who was killed when a concrete panel fell on him during construction work in Viimsi.

Mar 20 • 11:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Dachshund Stuck Under Concrete Columns, Two Fire Units Respond

Firefighters responded to a call about a dachshund that had become trapped under concrete columns.

Mar 20 • 10:07 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Resumption of the peace process between the DRC and Rwanda: what have Kinshasa and Kigali really committed to?

The DRC and Rwanda have reportedly agreed on 'concrete measures' to revive their fragile peace process during a meeting in Washington, but the exact commitments are still unclear.

Mar 20 • 04:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In Mendoza, a stone and concrete refuge rests among the Tunuyán vineyards

The Casa Strazyk, located in Tunuyán, Mendoza, is an architectural project designed to harmonize with nature and create a peaceful living space for its owner.

Mar 19 • 21:29 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

It takes 44 minutes by S-train to travel from massive villas with shaped hedges to concrete buildings overlooking Kebab House

The article contrasts the affluent neighborhood of Holte with the demographics of nearby areas, highlighting the stark differences in living conditions.

Mar 19 • 18:15 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

DRC and Rwanda have "agreed on concrete measures" for the implementation of the peace agreement, according to Washington

The U.S. is actively engaged in supporting peace efforts between the DRC and Rwanda, following a tripartite meeting aimed at addressing ongoing conflicts.

Mar 19 • 11:07 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

USA has attacked Iranian missile targets

The U.S. has conducted airstrikes on Iranian missile targets in the Strait of Hormuz using heavy special munitions designed to penetrate concrete and mountain structures.

Mar 17 • 23:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Miners in Karviná are filling the shaft with concrete plugs to protect against methane

Miners in the Karviná region are preparing to fill an underground shaft with concrete plugs as a measure to combat methane emissions.

Mar 17 • 22:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

In Vienna: Four construction workers killed by collapsing scaffolding and concrete

Four construction workers were killed in Vienna when scaffolding and liquid concrete collapsed during construction work.

Mar 17 • 19:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Banks: Commerzbank shows willingness to talk

Commerzbank's CEO Bettina Orlopp expresses readiness for discussions with Italy's Unicredit, provided a concrete proposal is presented.

Mar 17 • 15:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Large police operation near Wrocław. 42 kg of cocaine in an unusual hideout

A significant police operation in Wrocław uncovered 42 kg of cocaine hidden in specially modified concrete planters.

Mar 17 • 11:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Concrete furniture that will last a thousand years. This is to be a home for 40 generations

MIT researchers have developed a furniture project aimed at creating long-lasting interiors to combat wasteful architecture.

Mar 17 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

The new Iranian leader may be gay. Intelligence information amused Trump.

A report suggests that the new Iranian leader's sexual orientation may be a point of humor for Donald Trump, although concrete details are lacking.

Mar 16 • 18:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Three cars have wheels and tires stolen on the same street in the North Zone of SP

Three cars had their wheels and tires stolen in the North Zone of São Paulo, with thieves leaving concrete blocks under at least one vehicle.

Mar 16 • 17:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Validation of the ruling by the judge in Chubut exposed for using AI: 'Here you have point IV reedited, without quotes and ready to copy and paste'

The Chubut Superior Court of Justice upheld a ruling involving the use of artificial intelligence by a judge to draft part of a sentence, stating that such usage does not invalidate a court decision unless there is concrete harm.

Mar 16 • 14:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Police Investigate: Train Runs Over Concrete Slabs – Passengers Evacuated

An S-Bahn train in Munich struck several concrete slabs on the tracks, prompting the evacuation of around 200 passengers with no reported injuries.

Mar 15 • 08:51 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Margus Allikmaa: Culture in Estonia Could Only Happen for Two Months a Year Without Concrete

Margus Allikmaa emphasizes the necessity of concrete support for cultural development in Estonia, stating that without it, cultural activities can only thrive for two months a year due to seasonal constraints.

Mar 15 • 07:13 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

When she resigned after a month, she had thrown so many piglets down on the concrete floor that her shoulder had started to hurt

Klara Trebbien Rasmussen, a journalist who disguised herself to work on a Danish farm, had no prior experience with animal slaughter and faced physical challenges during her short stint in agricultural work.

Mar 15 • 06:34 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

30-year-old man crashed into concrete wall on ATV in central Copenhagen

A 30-year-old man lost control of an ATV in central Copenhagen, crashing into a concrete wall and sustaining critical injuries, though he has since stabilized.

Mar 15 • 05:19 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

The US and Israel Struggle to Achieve Their Goals, While the War Develops into a Competition for the Narrative of Victory

The ongoing conflict is shifting towards a prolonged military engagement focused on narrative victory rather than concrete objectives, particularly as the US and Israel face challenges in achieving their aims.

Mar 15 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Andrejs' death in Sigulda under a concrete slab. Why did it move?

A construction worker tragically died when a 15-ton concrete slab fell on him at a site in Sigulda, raising concerns about site safety and operational protocols.

Mar 14 • 22:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The pig hovers in an arc over my head before its head slams against the concrete floor

The article discusses an undercover investigation in a Danish pig farm, shedding light on the brutality and illegal practices observed in the industry.

Mar 14 • 18:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Tired of Children Being Motivated by Pippi: 'We Must Clean Up After Such People,' Says the Educator.

A Norwegian educator criticizes parents for using Pippi Longstocking's famous motivational quotes, advocating for more concrete goal-setting methods instead.

Mar 13 • 05:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

6-Year-Old Girl Found in Concrete, Uncle Sentenced to 8 Years by Osaka District Court

An uncle was sentenced to 8 years in prison for the death of his 6-year-old niece, whose body was found encased in concrete in Yao City, Osaka.

Mar 13 • 05:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

There will be an alternative to "investing in concrete." The warehouse fund is getting closer

A new warehouse fund is being introduced in Poland to provide individual investors access to the commercial real estate sector, similar to offerings available in the Czech Republic.

Mar 13 • 03:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Mother Continued Sending Money to 6-Year-Old Child Found Buried in Concrete, Uncle Concealed Her Death

The article reports on the tragic case of a 6-year-old girl who was found dead and buried in concrete, with details uncovering the family dynamics that led to her death.

Mar 12 • 20:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Wadephul in the Middle East: The Foreign Minister Distributes Words

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's recent diplomatic trip to the Middle East resulted in more verbal statements of solidarity than concrete actions amidst ongoing regional conflict.

Mar 12 • 16:42 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Court Shields the Citizenship Decree: Stop the Passport for Those Without Ties to Italy

The Italian Constitutional Court upheld a citizenship decree that limits passport access for individuals who cannot demonstrate a concrete connection to Italy.

Mar 12 • 14:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Staříč Mine Tower Did Not Fall Exactly Where It Was Supposed to During the Explosion. Thousands of Tons of Concrete Became Rubble in a Few Seconds.

The Staříč mine tower's destruction did not go as planned during a controlled demolition, with debris scattered beyond the intended area.

Mar 12 • 11:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Marek Kutarba: "Polish SAFE 0 percent," or Karol Nawrocki tries to change the system without changing the constitution

The article discusses President Karol Nawrocki's proposal for the Polish Defense Investments Fund, criticizing its lack of a concrete funding plan and overall execution.

Mar 12 • 10:02 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

This moment is proposed as curriculum in schools

Norwegian Education Minister Kari Nessa Nordtun has proposed new curriculum content for schools aimed at providing concrete knowledge in Norwegian history and cultural heritage, though it has received criticism for not adequately including the country’s Nobel laureates in literature.

Mar 12 • 08:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Can a Brutal Concrete Box Be the Gem of Architecture? Researcher Exalts Helsinki's Merihaka Architecture

Helsinki is undergoing a significant urban preservation initiative aiming to increase the number of protected buildings in the city center by over a thousand.

Mar 12 • 06:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Korean Association of Law Professors: President Yoon must implement the ‘resurrection of the judicial examination’

The Korean Association of Law Professors urged President Yoon to revive the judicial examination, asserting that he should deliver concrete measures based on the public's demand.

Mar 12 • 02:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye to solid concrete: the new permeable and highly porous material that serves as a protective barrier in vehicle entrances to homes in the U.S.

A new permeable and highly porous material is becoming popular for vehicle entrances in the U.S., replacing traditional solid concrete.

Mar 11 • 12:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Expoagro: the demanding and qualified profile of producers detected by seed and machinery companies

The Expoagro event in San Nicolás highlights the evolving, qualified, and demanding profile of agricultural producers, emphasizing their adoption of technology based on its concrete business impact.

Mar 11 • 09:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Putin's Move to Re-enter the Game: Mediation for Rapid De-escalation in the Middle East

Vladimir Putin is attempting to position himself as a mediator in the Middle East to facilitate a de-escalation, despite being unable to provide concrete military support to Tehran.

Mar 11 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Donald Trump's unhinged 24 hours as White House suggests he started Iran war based on vibes

Donald Trump's recent military actions in Iran are attributed to vague feelings rather than concrete evidence, raising concerns and confusion about the motivations behind the strikes.

Mar 10 • 21:48 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Chunks of concrete on the footbridge under the Port Bridge worry Bratislava residents. NDS attributes it to weather fluctuations

Residents of Bratislava are concerned about falling chunks of concrete from the Port Bridge, which has been attributed to unusual weather patterns by the National Highway Company (NDS).

Mar 10 • 15:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Joensuu company made nearly a million loss, but now its invention could bring a breakthrough in the concrete market

Finnish startup Carbonaide is gaining traction in the concrete market with a technology that embeds harmful carbon dioxide into concrete products, despite having incurred significant losses in previous years.

Mar 10 • 14:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Accident in Gilching: Concrete Mixer Disrupts S-Bahn

A 23-year-old truck driver caused significant traffic chaos after trying to pass under a railway underpass that was too low for his vehicle.

Mar 10 • 14:46 UTC

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