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During a recent diplomatic visit to China, Prime Minister Mark Carney was gifted an action camera, which security experts now advise him to dispose of due to security concerns.

Twenty-five members of the Osun State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the Accord Party, following the governor's lead in changing parties.

Sydney experienced severe flash flooding after more than 100mm of rain fell within three hours, prompting extensive rescue operations by emergency services.

Justina Partikė shares her shocking experience with poor lodging conditions during her work-related trip to Dublin, highlighting the difficulty of finding suitable accommodations.

The UK House of Lords has proposed new penalties for fly-tipping offenders, including potential driving licence points and vehicle seizures.

The story of Apple, a Yorkshire Terrier rescued from a rubbish dump, highlights the serious issue of animal abuse and the importance of rescue organizations.

A Sicilian man has been accused of training his dog to illegally dump waste, with surveillance cameras capturing the act.

The release of anonymous Medicaid data aims to enhance transparency and combat fraud, but concerns about patient privacy and legal complexities pose significant challenges for successful prosecutions.

A massive snow event covering 578 miles is expected to bring up to 23 inches of snow across the UK, starting on March 5th.

A man in Catania, Sicily, was caught training his dog to illegally dump rubbish to avoid detection by surveillance cameras.

K9 police dog Colt died after being struck by a dump truck during a routine training exercise in Parnaíba, Piauí.

An illegal dump near the M25 outside Epping will be closed following a court ruling due to health and safety concerns.

Balonne Shire Council may face a $3.8 million fine due to repeated unauthorized dump fires at the Dirranbandi Waste Facility.

Bello El-Rufai, a federal lawmaker and son of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, has stated he will not defect from the APC unless directed by his father amidst calls from supporters for him to leave the party.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has started a large-scale waste evacuation operation along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway, targeting illegal dump sites and improving environmental conditions.

MP Alex Burghart criticizes the Environment Agency for its handling of a massive illegal dump near Epping that has been under investigation for over a year.

A 67-year-old man has been charged after authorities discovered a large illegal dump in Araxá, Brazil, contaminating local waterways.

An anti-dumping activist in North Queensland is urging the state government to address a significant illegal tyre dump near Townsville, emphasizing the need for a stewardship program to manage waste effectively.

Residents near Slovakia's most notorious waste dump struggle with health risks and environmental concerns.

The Liberal Party is likely to replace its first female federal leader, Sussan Ley, within nine months of her appointment, as her chances against rival Angus Taylor dwindle.

Efforts are underway in Gaza to remove a large waste dump that has caused significant distress to local businesses and residents.

Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Lægreid has expressed regret over his public admission of infidelity that overshadowed his teammate's gold medal win during the Milano-Cortina Games.

Recent AI-generated images have reignited conspiracy theories suggesting that Jeffrey Epstein is alive and residing in Israel, following a file dump by the US Department of Justice.

A community-driven project in Pedro Afonso, Tocantins, transformed a former garbage dump into a thriving ecological square that continues to be preserved years later.

The article discusses the community's concerns over PFAS contamination linked to a historic tanker crash and a nearby decommissioned dump, highlighting the impact on local wetland ecosystems.

Photographer and environmentalist Mário Barilá conducted a photo shoot at the Macapá landfill to raise awareness about social and environmental issues, featuring dancers in stark contrast to the urban decay.

The Drina River in the Višegrad area of Bosnia has become a floating garbage dump due to weak pollution regulations, posing environmental threats to neighboring countries.

The article discusses the discovery of Monica Bragaia's body near a municipal transfer station in Praia Grande, São Paulo, which had been an active landfill until 2004, with no signs of violence reported.

The article discusses the struggles of a family living in the Jordan Valley amidst tensions with nearby settlers who have treated their land as a dumping ground.

A peer has urged the Environment Agency to clear a 25,000-tonne illegal waste dump in Wigan, which poses a serious environmental hazard, especially as it is located next to a primary school.

Tons of trash were washed up on a tourist beach in Santa Marta, Colombia, after heavy rains, highlighting ongoing water contamination and a lack of environmental awareness despite awareness campaigns.

In Japan, extreme weather has resulted in heavy snowfalls leading to at least 35 deaths and around 400 injuries, prompting authorities to warn of potential avalanches and send soldiers to assist with snow clearance.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio humorously challenged Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro amidst the defection of two Taraba State senators to the ruling APC, reinforcing the party's strength in the Senate.

Settler encroachment has transformed the home of the Abu Awad family in Turmus Ayya into an isolated island amid an industrial waste dump created by nearby settlers.

Royal experts caution that Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s attempts to downplay her connections to Jeffrey Epstein are weak as new documents reveal extensive communication with him.

Residents of Purvciems express outrage over a garbage dump near a children's sports club, highlighting ongoing issues with waste management in the area.

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.

A fourth individual has been arrested in an ongoing investigation into a large illegal waste site in Kidlington, with previous arrests made for environmental and money laundering offenses.

The article discusses how the Moderates party might distance itself from the struggling Liberals party amid declining opinion poll numbers.

Residents near Częstochowa are protesting a local government's plan to expand a waste dump, appealing for support from Greta Thunberg.

The Czech Environmental Inspectorate has initiated proceedings against Ridera Bohemia for allegedly using construction waste instead of non-flammable material in a fire prevention wall at a coal dump site.

The death toll from a landslide at a waste dump in the central Philippines has risen to 11, with over 20 others still missing following the tragedy in Cebu last week.

The Adelaide festival board has decided not to remove Jewish columnist Thomas Friedman from its 2024 program, despite lobbying from a group of academics including Randa Abdel-Fattah.

A garbage dump collapsed in the Philippines, killing one person and leaving 38 missing as rescuers search for survivors in the nearby village of Binaliw.

The booming economy in the Ivory Coast is accompanied by increased plastic consumption, turning the lagoon near Abidjan into a dump, with no easy solutions in sight.

The waste management company, Ambiental Bazul S.L., addresses public controversy over their planned non-hazardous waste treatment plant and landfill in Fuente-Álamo, Albacete.

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.

Residents of Karla Metikoša Street in Zapruđe are facing ongoing issues with increased transit traffic and illegal waste disposal that local authorities have inadequately addressed for years.

The Met Office has issued weather warnings for significant snowfall across the UK, predicting up to 30cm of snow affecting various regions as people return to work.

Efforts to clear the illegal dump in Brno-Horní Heršpice are ongoing, with Germany set to remove an additional 280 tons of waste.