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🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Large fire in Klaipėda district: repairing machinery burned

A significant fire in Patyrio village destroyed machinery and equipment stored within a metal hangar, prompting extensive firefighting efforts.

Mar 23 • 08:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Fires over the weekend claimed the lives of two people

Weekend fires in Lithuania resulted in the tragic loss of two lives, with a residential house completely destroyed and a metal shed engulfed in flames.

Mar 23 • 08:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Its size is about $200 billion.. The war on Iran threatens precious metal trade in the Gulf

The ongoing conflict surrounding Iran is disrupting air and maritime navigation, impacting not just oil and gas but also the vital trade of precious metals in the Gulf region.

Mar 22 • 12:54 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A man lived for 8 years with a metal toothpick stuck in his throat

A man in China had a 12 cm long metal toothpick lodged in his throat for eight years before finally undergoing surgery to remove it.

Mar 22 • 11:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chappell Roan performs metal for children at Lolla, after confusion in hotel with player’s stepdaughter

Chappell Roan successfully entertains a crowd of 85,000 at Lollapalooza with a unique performance blending glam metal and theatricality, following a hotel incident.

Mar 22 • 01:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Group beats capybara with sticks in the northern zone of Rio de Janeiro

A group of at least eight individuals attacked a capybara with sticks and metal bars in Rio de Janeiro, leading to the arrest of six adults and two minors suspected of the crime.

Mar 21 • 18:20 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Intense smoke development after fire in Fredrikstad

A fire at a scrap metal heap in Fredrikstad has caused significant smoke to spread to surrounding areas, including Kråkerøy and the city center.

Mar 21 • 10:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The singer of 'Asia's Black Sabbath' is now a diplomat warning Finns: Don't be naive

Freddy Lim, Taiwan's ambassador to Finland and former metal musician, urges democratic nations to unite against dictators and reflects on his journey from heavy metal to diplomacy.

Mar 21 • 08:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Deftones delivers a lukewarm show that did not engage even their own fans

Deftones' performance at Lollapalooza was underwhelming, failing to fully excite even their long-time fans.

Mar 21 • 00:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police seize about two tons of illegally sourced copper in Rio Preto

Civil Police seized a large quantity of illegally sourced copper in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, amounting to approximately two tons.

Mar 20 • 21:39 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Metal Group 'Luctus' Announces a Summer Concert at the Lukiškės Prison Complex

Lithuanian metal band 'Luctus' is set to perform a unique concert at the historic Lukiškės Prison, aiming to create a profound emotional experience tied to the venue's spirit.

Mar 20 • 14:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Important Metal: Tungsten from Korea instead of China

Almonty Mining has reopened a tungsten mine in South Korea to reduce dependency on Chinese production of this critical metal.

Mar 20 • 10:06 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Sensational gold find in Jæren

Kjetil Særheim discovered a remarkable gold artifact while metal detecting in Jæren, Norway, after a hunch led him to a previously explored area.

Mar 20 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lollapalooza 2026 has an eclectic first day with Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, and Deftones

The 2026 edition of Lollapalooza starts with a diverse lineup featuring pop, metal, hip-hop, and reggae artists, including headliner Sabrina Carpenter.

Mar 20 • 03:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Melodic metal with influences from electronics to Arabic music. Epica and Amaranthe are heading to Prague

Epica and Amaranthe, two notable melodic metal bands, are set to perform in Prague, showcasing a blend of various musical influences.

Mar 19 • 18:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

From Sertanejo to Metal, Book Shows How 1985 Was Emblematic for Brazilian Music

A new book highlights the diverse music scene of Brazil in 1985, reflecting significant cultural shifts in the country's music history.

Mar 19 • 16:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Firefighter Remembering the Details of a Life-Saving Operation: 'We Were Confident in Our Actions'

A Lithuanian firefighter reflects on a successful rescue operation where he saved a woman's life from a metal fence.

Mar 19 • 15:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A Rescuer Speaks About an Unforgettable Rescue Operation: 'A Woman Got Stuck in a Fence, a Rod Pierced Her Leg'

A Lithuanian firefighter has been honored for his life-saving efforts during a complex rescue operation where a woman was trapped in a metal fence.

Mar 19 • 15:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Unusual: the owner of a field in Chubut blocked a provincial road with a metal gate

A provincial road in Chubut, Argentina, has been partially blocked by a landowner in a territorial dispute, impacting local traffic.

Mar 19 • 14:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Volta Redonda sets up task force against theft and receipt of metal cables; man fined R$ 8,000

Volta Redonda has launched a task force aimed at combating the theft and illegal receipt of metal cables, resulting in a man being fined R$ 8,000.

Mar 19 • 14:38 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

EU: Casasco 'The government protects Italian green steel'

Italian government is taking strong action to protect green steel production by lowering export notification thresholds for critical metal scrap.

Mar 19 • 14:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The ambitions of the band Iron Maiden still burn bright. A documentary about the heavy metal legend heads to cinemas

A new documentary titled 'Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition' chronicles the tumultuous fifty-year history of the iconic British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, set to premiere in Czech cinemas on May 14, 2026.

Mar 19 • 12:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

This thing got stuck in the throat... but the person did not go to the hospital for 8 years!

A man in China lived for eight years with a 12-centimeter metal chopstick lodged in his throat due to fear of surgery.

Mar 19 • 10:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yonsei University Professors Kim Jung-hoon and Park Sung-min's team implements a dual-atom catalyst strategy based on polymer interface engineering for a highly active and durable non-precious metal air cathode catalyst

A research team from Yonsei University has developed a dual-atom catalyst for zinc-air batteries that achieves high efficiency in the oxygen reduction reaction.

Mar 19 • 09:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Ilosaarirock will feature Eurovision songs, Norwegian metal, and folk music

Ilosaarirock has announced new performers for its upcoming festival, including Eurovision representatives and a mix of music genres.

Mar 19 • 09:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Silver Crashes with Stock Market... Sensex Falls 2170 Points, Disaster in the Last Hour?

India's stock market has experienced a severe crash, with the Sensex dropping over 2100 points and Nifty over 600 points amidst rising oil prices and declining metal prices.

Mar 19 • 08:52 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

After Oscar Absence: Sean Penn Receives Statue in Ukraine Made from Missile-Damaged Metal

Sean Penn, unable to attend the Oscars in Hollywood, was instead honored with an 'IronOscar' in Ukraine made from metal of a missile-hit train carriage.

Mar 18 • 19:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sean Penn receives 'Oscar' made of war wreckage from Ukrainian businessman

American actor Sean Penn received a metal object shaped like an Oscar, made from pieces of war-damaged train tracks in Ukraine.

Mar 18 • 15:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

‘Homo Faber’ for the Great Tit, Shim Hyun-seok [Critique]

The article discusses the work of metal craftsman Shim Hyun-seok, highlighting his intricate creations and personal journey related to memory and craftsmanship.

Mar 18 • 10:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

A migrant worker in his 30s dies from an accident at a factory in Gyeongbuk

A migrant worker in his 30s died after being crushed by a heavy metal casting in a factory in Gyeongbuk, South Korea, prompting an investigation into the incident.

Mar 18 • 00:41 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Peter Tägtgren about leaving the project 'Lindemann' and returning to Riga

Peter Tägtgren, renowned musician and member of the death metal band 'Hypocrisy', discusses his upcoming concert in Riga and his departure from the music project 'Lindemann'.

Mar 17 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After cracks in pillars, bridge between MG and SP is reinforced with metal rings; understand

Reinforcement work on the Volta Grande bridge, which connects Minas Gerais and São Paulo, has begun to address structural damage, with a projected completion time of 60 days.

Mar 17 • 19:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Unknown Object Remains Found in Polish Village, Police Suspects Link to Russian Drones

Metal fragments of an unidentified flying object were discovered in a Polish village, with police suspecting a link to Russian drones.

Mar 17 • 08:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Only metal scrap remains: Ukrainians destroyed a fast Russian boat

A fast Russian boat has reportedly been destroyed by Ukrainian forces during an attack on March 7, leading to discussions about the reduced number of Russian 'Raptor' boats in the Black Sea fleet.

Mar 16 • 17:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

GALLERY: Primal feminine energy and a hefty dose of metal: Amaranthe and Epica performed in Tallinn

On Sunday evening, fans of symphonic metal witnessed a unique concert featuring Amaranthe and Epica in Tallinn as part of their "Arcane Dimensions" tour.

Mar 16 • 11:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Philip Campbell, the historic guitarist of Motörhead, has died

Philip Campbell, the legendary guitarist of Motörhead, has passed away at the age of 64 due to complications from surgery, as announced by his family.

Mar 15 • 15:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

All Metal Stars records in São Paulo the tribute show to singer André Matos

The All Metal Stars group records a tribute show to the late singer André Matos in São Paulo as part of their tour across Brazil.

Mar 15 • 15:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Your smartphone has a metal detector: here's how you can use it

Smartphones can function as metal detectors using their built-in sensors, allowing users to locate metal objects in everyday situations.

Mar 15 • 09:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Phil Campbell, guitarist of Motörhead, dies at 64

Phil Campbell, the long-time guitarist of the band Motörhead, has passed away at the age of 64 after a prolonged illness following major surgery.

Mar 14 • 15:16 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Motörhead: Phil Campbell, the legendary guitarist of the 'loudest band in the world,' has died

Phil Campbell, the iconic guitarist of Motörhead, has passed away at the age of 64, bringing sorrow to the global rock scene.

Mar 14 • 14:52 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

At the Age of 64: Motörhead Guitarist Phil Campbell is Dead

Phil Campbell, long-time guitarist of the heavy metal band Motörhead, has passed away at the age of 64 following a severe operation.

Mar 14 • 14:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: A giant metal pipe has emerged from the ground in Japan for an unexplained reason

A 13-meter tall metal pipe has unexpectedly risen from the ground at a construction site in Osaka, Japan.

Mar 14 • 12:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Motörhead star has died

Phil Campbell, the guitarist of Motörhead, has passed away at the age of 64.

Mar 14 • 12:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Can plants really extract gold from the soil? Find out what research says

The article explores the concept of phytomining, a process in which certain plants are used to absorb metals from the soil, potentially allowing for the extraction of valuable resources.

Mar 14 • 03:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is the extreme work 20 meters high to free and rescue cars in the Multicomercio building: a worker talks about his job

A worker named Cristian shares his experience of working at heights to remove metal structures blocking rescue cranes at the damaged Multicomercio building in Ecuador.

Mar 13 • 21:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man accused of killing a man with a metal rod in Itapeva is sentenced to 15 years and 9 months in prison

José Marcelo Magalhães was sentenced to 15 years and 9 months in prison for the qualified homicide of Agnaldo Francisco de Almeida in Itapeva, Brazil.

Mar 13 • 20:07 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Lithuania's black metal veterans LUCTUS return to Riga with a 25th anniversary concert and new album

Lithuanian black metal band LUCTUS is set to perform in Riga on March 14, celebrating their 25th anniversary and launching their new album.

Mar 13 • 11:51 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A key work tool caught fire at the metal scrap yard

A fire broke out at a metal recycling company in Lithuania, affecting a crucial piece of work equipment, a press, but there were no casualties reported.

Mar 13 • 09:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Bolton fire LIVE as huge flames engulf building at industrial estate

A significant fire has erupted at the Raikes Clough industrial estate in Bolton, prompting emergency services to advise residents to stay away from the area.

Mar 13 • 06:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Death of assembler in work accident generates emotion: 'I will never forget you,' says wife

The death of metal structure assembler Gilson Cardoso de Souza in a workplace accident has caused widespread mourning among family and friends.

Mar 13 • 05:00 UTC

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