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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Platyamonas: 6-year-old hospitalized after being crushed by a lighting pole

A 6-year-old boy was injured while playing at a marina in Platyamonas when a lighting pole fell on him as he attempted to climb it.

Mar 22 • 08:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I'm an interiors writer and can't believe how expensive this £79 M&S lamp shade looks'

An interiors writer praises a new lamp shade from Marks & Spencer for its luxurious appearance and affordability.

Mar 21 • 14:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Home Bargains £4.99 item adds 'cosy glow' to outdoors - 'so similar' to B&Q £19 one

Home Bargains offers a £4.99 solar light that provides a cozy ambiance outdoors, compared to a similar product from B&Q priced at £19.

Mar 21 • 05:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"Nobody wants such photos!" Stars shed tears after the Oscar after-party

Many Hollywood stars are upset about poor lighting at the Vanity Fair Oscar after-party, resulting in unflattering photos.

Mar 20 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Chris Hayes: "One day pulling out your phone at dinner will be as strange as lighting a cigarette in a friend’s living room"

Chris Hayes discusses the pervasive impact of technology on our attention spans and personal interactions.

Mar 20 • 14:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Photos from the Oscar Afterparties Released: 'She Cried Herself to Sleep'

Stars have expressed their disappointment with the lighting at Vanity Fair's Oscar afterparty, citing it as unflattering and harsh.

Mar 20 • 05:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Home Bargains £5 item 'brightens up your garden' and 'adds rustic charm'

Home Bargains has launched a budget-friendly garden accessory, the Firefly Hanging Basket Solar Light, to help customers enhance their outdoor spaces this spring.

Mar 20 • 02:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for New York: a law is advancing that seeks to turn off night lights to improve quality of life

New York is considering a new law to limit outdoor lighting at night, aiming to reduce light pollution and improve life quality.

Mar 19 • 22:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Leisure: Outdoor Accessories for a Stylish Start to Spring

The article discusses advancements in outdoor lighting technology, particularly focusing on LED and solar-powered options that simplify garden illumination.

Mar 19 • 16:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

A-list stars uncovered as 'raw' Oscars photos leave one actress in tears

An actress became emotional at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party due to unflattering photos taken in harsh lighting, which emphasized imperfections.

Mar 19 • 13:18 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Mysterious fire: flames broke out in the wardrobe of residents in Kaunas district

A fire in Ramučiai village, Kaunas district, started from a lighting lamp in a wardrobe, leading to damage before being extinguished by the homeowners.

Mar 19 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

I try the best lamps for studying and working while avoiding eye strain

The article reviews various desk lamps designed to enhance study and work environments while minimizing eye fatigue.

Mar 19 • 08:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Lighting Trends 2026: The Best of Light + Building in Frankfurt

The article discusses upcoming lighting trends showcased at the Light + Building fair in Frankfurt, highlighting a return to larger, more visible lighting fixtures after years of miniaturization.

Mar 19 • 03:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The law that could turn off the lights in New York just before midnight

A group of legislators in New York is promoting the Dark Skies Protection Act, which would significantly reduce outdoor lighting to combat light pollution starting in 2028.

Mar 18 • 21:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lack of lighting on walking path in Taquaral makes visitors use cellphone flashlights in Campinas

Visitors to Lagoa do Taquaral in Campinas are resorting to using their cellphone flashlights due to a lack of lighting along the walking path.

Mar 18 • 11:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Gardens look charming' with Home Bargains £15 'flickering flame' lantern

'Gardens look charming' with Home Bargains' new lantern, priced at £15, perfect for creating a cozy garden atmosphere during warmer evenings.

Mar 18 • 09:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

B&M's £15 lamp 'brings warmth' and rivals pricier Dunelm £69 option

B&M has introduced a stylish Wooden Ribbed Lamp for £15, potentially rivaling a similar lamp at Dunelm that costs £69.

Mar 18 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Light pollution in cities reduces sleep hormone in coastal sharks, says study

A study found that artificial lighting in coastal cities affects the physiology of sharks, reducing melatonin levels in some species.

Mar 17 • 18:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Nvidia presents DLSS 5, the technology that adds photorealistic lighting and materials to video games

Nvidia has unveiled DLSS 5, a significant advancement in graphics technology that enhances video game visuals with photorealistic pixels using artificial intelligence.

Mar 17 • 15:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The new Amazon ceiling lamp with blue sky and sunset effect that is triumphing for home

Amazon has launched a new ceiling lamp that can create personalized atmospheres with its blue sky and sunset effects, featuring 33 modes and remote control operation.

Mar 17 • 05:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: man detained after setting fire to spilled fuel on the ground of a gas station in SC

A 28-year-old man was detained in Orleans, Brazil, for attempting to ignite a gas station by lighting spilled fuel.

Mar 15 • 16:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

B&M 75p lamp 'adds a touch of autumn' and similar to B&Q £225 version

B&M is offering a 'timeless' Pumpkin Lamp for just 75p, highlighting a significant price difference compared to similar products from competitors like B&Q.

Mar 15 • 14:21 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

A Small Light in the Roof Window

The article discusses a small light feature in a roof window, drawing attention to potential benefits and aesthetics.

Mar 15 • 07:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

7 best on-sale lamps that instantly elevate living rooms as Dunelm and Dusk slash prices

This article lists seven discounted lamps from various brands that can enhance the ambiance of living rooms, available at lower prices due to current sales.

Mar 15 • 07:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Melia, 23, ignites a cigarette on the dictator's portrait

A 23-year-old woman named Melia gains notoriety after burning a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and lighting a cigarette with the flames.

Mar 15 • 06:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Gardens look cool and stylish' with B&M's £3 'crackle glass' light

B&M has introduced a new £3 solar-powered crackle glass garden light, aimed at enhancing outdoor aesthetics ahead of spring and summer.

Mar 15 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I bought garden lights from Amazon in the sale and transformed my outdoor space'

A writer shares her experience of enhancing her garden with affordable lights purchased from Amazon.

Mar 14 • 14:39 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Thousands flock to WA's south coast for world's largest light show

The world's largest light installation, 'Lighting the Sound,' has attracted thousands of visitors to Albany in Western Australia, showcasing a stunning 12-kilometre display of lights over three weekends this month.

Mar 14 • 04:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

‘Timeless’ £10 Home Bargains lamp looks just like £38 B&Q version

Home Bargains is offering a stylish ceramic lamp for £9.99, resembling a more expensive version from B&Q, providing significant savings for shoppers.

Mar 14 • 02:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

‘Modern’ £6 Dunelm lamp much cheaper than similar £160 John Lewis version

A £6 lamp from Dunelm is gaining attention for its resemblance to a more expensive £160 version sold by John Lewis, offering shoppers significant savings.

Mar 13 • 19:54 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Urban lighting, red light comes to the streets: here's why

A new red LED street lighting initiative in Gladsaxe, Denmark, has been implemented to protect local bat populations by reducing disturbances caused by traditional white and blue lighting.

Mar 13 • 12:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Elevate any room' with £18 B&M lamp 'so similar' to £135 high-end version

B&M offers a budget-friendly glass lamp that closely resembles a high-end model, appealing to design enthusiasts looking for affordable home decor.

Mar 13 • 09:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Home Bargains £2 garden candle 'over 2ft tall' is 'perfect for summer evenings'

Home Bargains is selling a £1.99 torch candle, perfect for lighting up outdoor spaces during summer evenings, measuring almost 3ft tall.

Mar 12 • 14:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Dunelm shoppers love £18 lamp that looks a lot like £54 Next version

Dunelm's £18 lamp, reminiscent of a more expensive £54 model from Next, is gaining popularity among shoppers for its classic design and affordability.

Mar 12 • 14:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Grand Designer of 2025 is Krejčiřík. Eva Eisler entered the Hall of Fame

Jiří Krejčiřík won the Grand Design Award for 2025 for his lighting collections and music furniture, while Eva Eisler was inducted into the Hall of Fame during the Czech Grand Design Awards ceremony.

Mar 11 • 21:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Hairdresser is killed with stones to the head near a bus stop in Novo Lino

A hairdresser named Edivaldo Gomes da Silva was violently killed with stones in Novo Lino, Brazil, highlighting safety concerns regarding inadequate public lighting near the crime scene.

Mar 11 • 10:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Home Bargains' £15 'vintage' lights deliver 'effortless charm' in any garden

Home Bargains offers solar-powered vintage string lights for gardens at a budget-friendly price, providing an eco-friendly lighting solution.

Mar 11 • 08:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Dunelm's £20 cordless table lamp that 'looks designer' is ideal for dark areas without sockets

Dunelm has introduced a stylish and convenient £20 cordless lamp designed for spaces without plug sockets, which is rechargeable and dimmable.

Mar 11 • 08:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Tunnel of Death' where breathing is 'painful' and there are no lights

The Anzob Tunnel in Tajikistan, dubbed the 'Tunnel of Death,' is notorious for its dangerous conditions, including poor air quality and lack of lighting.

Mar 10 • 15:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

B&M's £5 'stylish' lamp that 'looks good anywhere' similar to £95 Next version

B&M has introduced a £5 concrete table lamp that closely resembles a £95 lamp sold by Next, providing an affordable alternative for decorative lighting.

Mar 10 • 09:34 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Lighting that makes the starry sky look vivid, an invented depiction - Prize-winning work from the Future Science Dream Painting Exhibition

A student from Tokyo won the Minister of Education Award at the 48th Future Science Dream Painting Exhibition for his innovative lighting design that enhances visibility of the night sky by negating street lights.

Mar 10 • 01:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Transform your garden into magical woodland' with B&M's £1.50 buy

B&M is offering a whimsical garden decoration for £1.50 that aims to create a magical woodland atmosphere with solar-powered insect stake lights.

Mar 9 • 12:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Christ the Redeemer receives purple lighting in honor of International Women's Day

Christ the Redeemer will be illuminated in purple on March 8 to honor International Women's Day and raise awareness of women's rights.

Mar 8 • 22:47 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

David Rukhni, commander of the torch-lighting ceremony for 33 years, has died at 94

David Rukhni, known for leading Israel's annual torch-lighting ceremony for decades, passed away at the age of 94.

Mar 8 • 18:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Meet the entrepreneur who earns R$ 1 million by creating self-lighting charcoal bags

Wilian Biolo, a Brazilian entrepreneur, has developed a self-lighting charcoal bag that capitalizes on safety and convenience, leading him to earn R$ 1 million.

Mar 8 • 06:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Mato Light brings visual depth to Aba Blues

Lighting designer Mathew Yusuf, known as Mato Light, has contributed to the visual atmosphere of the film Aba Blues, which is set to premiere in cinemas across Nigeria on March 20.

Mar 8 • 00:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

"Even if the eyes are crying, they see the sun" – First grader Luna remembered her friend who died in Pähkinärinne in a way that brings tears to the eyes

Luna, a first grader, poignantly remembered her friend who died in a fire in Pähkinärinne by creating cards and lighting candles in tribute.

Mar 6 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Stylish' The Range lamp is £120 cheaper than John Lewis version

A lamp from The Range is significantly cheaper than a similar model sold at John Lewis, offering vibrant design at a lower price.

Mar 6 • 17:55 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Disruptions widespread due to lightning weather

Power and heating disruptions have been reported across the capital region of Iceland due to lightning weather, impacting hot water supply.

Mar 6 • 16:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public lighting pole in Ceará turns on with a hit; video

A resident in Ceará discovered that a faulty public lighting pole can be activated by hitting it with a stick, leading to amusing video footage that went viral.

Mar 5 • 15:25 UTC

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