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The governor of Bahia is considering increasing police presence in southern Bahia following the shooting of two tourists amid an indigenous conflict.

More than 1.4 million basic rate taxpayers in the UK are facing an average £641 tax bill on savings interest due to rising taxation, according to new HMRC data.

There is significant public backlash against the City of Cape Town's decision to auction off public land amid a housing crisis and ongoing land scarcity.

Police footage reveals the lavish lifestyle of Jamilton Alves Franco, known as 'Chocô', who was arrested in a luxurious mansion in São Paulo while being the top cocaine supplier to Paraíba.

Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced a ban on the use of mobile batteries onboard planes starting mid-April due to increasing incidents of smoking and fire.

Chungbuk Jincheon-gun has identified six properties suspected of being pro-Japanese assets and has requested an investigation from the Ministry of Justice.

Vitoria's new General Urban Planning Plan aims to promote a more compact and sustainable city while addressing excessive land consumption.

A land deal in Norway's Fauske municipality saw investors purchasing a horse racing track to turn it into a data center hub, emphasizing the increasing interest in northern Norway's land for tech developments.

Trei Real Estate Poland has officially announced the early completion of land remediation at the site of the former MIFAM surgical tools factory in Milanówek, where it is developing the Zdrój housing project.

Piret Kuusk, a pensioner in Tartu, faces a tenfold increase in land tax on her father's house.

Colombia has imposed restrictions preventing 30 Ecuadorian products from entering its territory by land due to concerns about disease and protection of local industries.

The Argentine government failed to attract buyers for a controversial piece of land in Almagro during a recent auction.

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in Brazil unanimously rejected an agreement with a garimpeiro under investigation for allegedly continuing illegal mineral extraction in the Sararé Indigenous Land.

The article discusses the ongoing experiments in recreating historical monuments, particularly ships, emphasizing that such initiatives are not new.

The Yainyongo community in Eastern DR Congo has gained official rights to manage 11,000 hectares of forest, facing challenges from external companies amidst ongoing local conflict.

A Stockholm housing association faces a 161% increase in land rent, confirmed by a court ruling, which is expected to severely impact its finances.

The article recounts the notorious mix-up at the Oscars when La La Land was mistakenly announced as the Best Picture winner instead of Moonlight.

Pawan Khera highlighted that asking questions to the current Prime Minister of India can lead to imprisonment, contrasting this with the past when questioning leaders was more accepted.

Actor Martin Clunes has lost a planning dispute with a family of new travellers in Dorset, who will be allowed to stay on their land permanently.

A recent report by India's CAG reveals irregularities in the registration of government land as Waqf property in Madhya Pradesh.

In Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, three brothers are accused of selling land and then mortgaging it to two banks for loans, with the victim being a deaf-mute woman who legally acquired the land.

Israeli forces are ramping up their actions in the West Bank through widespread arrests, demolitions, and land confiscations, intensifying conflict in the region.

Uttar Pradesh is recognized as a land of spiritual and cultural heritage in India, as highlighted by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

The article explores the evolving security situation in Latgale, Latvia, amidst the geopolitical threats posed by neighboring Russia and Belarus over the past four years.

Alton Towers has announced the opening date for a new Bluey-themed ride, set to debut in 2026 in their CBeebies Land area.

The Galahad crocodile, a distant ancestor of modern crocodiles, could run quickly on land and lived 215 million years ago during a time of significant ecological change.

Google has purchased 900 hectares of land in Vaalan, Northern Ostrobothnia, for the construction of a data center.

Google has acquired a large plot of land in the municipality of Vala for potential construction of a data center.

During the UN Human Rights Council's 55th session in Geneva, India asserted its stance against Pakistan, describing its claims as false and unfounded.

Nemea, nestled in the northeastern Peloponnese of Greece, is renowned for its historical significance, wine production, and rich gastronomy.

An investigation reveals that PFAS-contaminated sludge has been spread as fertilizer over thousands of hectares of agricultural land in France.

A UN-backed report reveals that over a billion people globally fear losing land and homes within the next five years, highlighting ongoing land insecurity and the need for better land rights policies.

Palestinian families in Susya, near Hebron, face hostility from settlers who attack their homes and attempt to force them off their land.

Democratic Party leader Han Byeong-do announced plans to implement measures in collaboration with the government to prevent real estate speculation in rural Korea, particularly regarding agricultural land that is not being farmed.

The Province of Buenos Aires has officially ceded 50 hectares of coastal land to the municipality of San Isidro for public development, promoting accessibility and public space for residents and visitors.

Farmers in Brazil have reportedly generated over R$ 26 million through the illegal sale of fuel to support mining activities on indigenous land, leading to arrests and a federal investigation.

A military shell was found in a plot of land at the intersection of Ocean and Papagou streets in the Evosmos area of Thessaloniki.

Developers who purchased land during a challenging economic period are entering 2026 with a competitive advantage over those who waited for better conditions.

Residents of Lehtisaari in Helsinki are challenging significant increases in land rents in the Court of Appeals after a lower court deemed them reasonable.

Two tourists from Rio Grande do Sul were shot in Bahia during a land dispute and are now recovering in intensive care after surgery.

Over 687,000 people in Botswana are currently awaiting land allocation due to systemic issues in the land allocation process, as reported by the Assistant Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship.

Driving on the ice of water bodies is prohibited in Lithuania, with specific exceptions outlined in the country’s legislation regarding special land use conditions.

A father and son have been arrested in Osaka for allegedly embezzling funds from the Kyoto Prefecture Land Development Corporation.

Members of the Quilombola community of Curralinho are protesting on BR-210 in Amapá due to unaddressed territorial demands.

A construction inspection in Lithuania has concluded that President G. Nausėda's plot of land does not violate any land use regulations.

Lithuania's construction inspectors did not find any violations during their review of the fence surrounding the presidential residence, although some sections were already being dismantled prior to the inspection.

Lithuanian construction inspectors reported no violations regarding the fence around the president's residence, stating it was not illegally installed on public land.

The price of agricultural land in Estonia, after years of continuous growth, declined in 2025 due to difficulties in the crop sector, issues in the dairy industry, and rising interest rates.

The Federal Police of Brazil launched 'Operation Promised Land' to dismantle a criminal organization involved in illegally sending migrants to the United States.

Authorities in Iceland warn of severe snowfall and blizzard conditions, urging drivers to stay alert and avoid unnecessary travel.