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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo MP opens investigation to assess the actions of GCM in dispersing Carnaval block

The Public Ministry of São Paulo has launched an investigation into the actions of the Metropolitan Civil Guard during the dispersal of the Vai Quem Qué block party in Butantã following reports of pepper spray and tear gas use against revelers.

Mar 22 • 23:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

Tuna, roast pepper, tomato and white bean salad

This article provides a recipe for a flavorful salad featuring tuna, roasted peppers, tomatoes, and white beans, emphasizing the importance of high-quality ingredients.

Mar 20 • 15:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Legalizing pepper spray would give ‘false sense of security,’ experts warn

Experts caution that legalizing pepper spray in Canada may provide a false sense of security rather than enhance personal safety.

Mar 18 • 16:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In Vilnius - an attack in one of the banks: a large police force is searching for the fugitive

A man attacked a bank employee in Vilnius with pepper spray and stole a binder of documents before fleeing the scene.

Mar 18 • 15:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Distribution of pepper spray for women in SC advances in the Legislative Assembly

A legislative proposal in Santa Catarina, Brazil, to distribute free pepper spray to women under protective measures has progressed in the Assembly.

Mar 18 • 15:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Understand the rules for women to use pepper spray for personal defense

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has passed a law allowing women to possess and carry pepper spray for personal defense across the country.

Mar 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Police Convicted for Pepper Spray Against Handcuffed Man

A police officer has been sentenced for misconduct after using pepper spray against a handcuffed man during an arrest in Emmaboda.

Mar 17 • 15:32 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Nantes: "Women go out armed with knives and pepper sprays," recounts a young woman from Nantes

A young woman from Nantes highlights the increasing insecurity in the city, stating that women now carry weapons for self-defense due to rising street violence.

Mar 16 • 17:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows Civil Guard agents using pepper spray against customers and employees in a bar in Cabo Frio

A video circulating on social media shows Municipal Civil Guard agents using pepper spray on customers and employees during an incident at a bar in Cabo Frio.

Mar 16 • 12:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Anyone with a garden urged to sprinkle black pepper outside in March

Gardeners are encouraged to sprinkle black pepper in their gardens this March to deter rodents, ensuring the protection of plants as spring approaches.

Mar 16 • 00:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Police are looking for witnesses: Men attack ticket inspectors in Pforzheim

In Pforzheim, two men attacked ticket inspectors using pepper spray and fled the scene.

Mar 15 • 16:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NDLEA arrests grandpa with cocaine hidden in pepper at Abuja airport

A 74-year-old man was arrested at Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport for attempting to smuggle 11 kilograms of cocaine concealed in food items.

Mar 15 • 11:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

From online purchase to criminal investigation: the paradox of pepper spray bought online

A journalist in Italy is under investigation for possessing pepper spray purchased online, igniting a public protest against perceived overreach by the law.

Mar 13 • 15:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

John Lennon's piano used to write Beatles songs sold for record amount

John Lennon's piano, used to compose famous Beatles songs, has been sold at auction for a record-breaking price of nearly $3.3 million.

Mar 13 • 14:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

Oregano-roast chicken with roast pepper and sourdough stuffing and smoky chilli aioli

This article provides a recipe for oregano-roast chicken served with roasted pepper and sourdough stuffing, accompanied by smoky chili aioli, highlighting its Mexican and Catalan influences.

Mar 13 • 13:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A man walking on the street was robbed in Vilnius

A man was robbed by an unknown assailant who used pepper spray in Vilnius, resulting in a loss of 125 euros.

Mar 12 • 08:03 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Man assaulted in Vilnius: pepper spray was used in the eyes and handbag stolen

A man in Vilnius was attacked with pepper spray and had his handbag stolen, which contained personal documents and money.

Mar 12 • 05:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chamber approves the use of pepper spray by women for personal defense

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill allowing women to carry pepper spray for self-defense against unfair aggression.

Mar 11 • 23:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chamber approves bill that allows sale of pepper spray for women over 16 years old

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill permitting the sale of pepper spray to women over the age of 16 for personal defense purposes.

Mar 11 • 22:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

AL: People are carrying axes with them in Kangasala - Here is the reason

Residents of Kuhmalahti in Kangasala are carrying axes and pepper spray for protection due to fears stemming from two aggressive dogs roaming freely in the area.

Mar 11 • 09:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video: Police officers removed after using pepper spray against a group outside a bar in PI

Two military police officers in Brazil were suspended after using pepper spray on people outside a bar, an incident that was filmed and circulated on social media.

Mar 10 • 13:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Police investigating after device thrown at anti-Islam protest in New York City

Police are investigating an incident where a device was thrown at a counterprotest during an anti-Islam demonstration in New York City.

Mar 8 • 14:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Riders attacked with spray and knives: 'Hit for the pleasure of causing harm'

In Milan, a group of delivery riders was violently attacked by a trio of youths, leaving one seriously injured and two others assaulted with pepper spray.

Mar 8 • 12:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Pepper under scrutiny: scientists review whether its health benefits are exaggerated

Scientists are investigating the validity of health claims associated with pepper, specifically the compound piperine.

Mar 7 • 12:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Vilnius criminal investigators caught dangerous criminals who planned another attack

Criminals in Vilnius were apprehended after planning a robbery that involved assaulting a victim under false pretenses.

Mar 6 • 08:39 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Hit the window of a taxi and threw a bottle at it

A man was stopped by police for suspected drunk driving, revealing he had two knives and pepper spray in his car, while a separate incident involved an assault on a taxi driver with a bottle.

Mar 6 • 06:22 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Manitoba government introduces bills on crime, health and other issues

The Manitoba government has introduced a series of bills aimed at addressing crime and health issues, including a ban on the possession of pepper spray and long-bladed weapons in urban areas.

Mar 6 • 01:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Sowing Peppers in March? Here's the Mistake Many Gardeners Make

Many gardeners make a critical error by succumbing to the temptation of early sowing of pepper seeds, which can lead to reduced yields.

Mar 5 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Morrisons is selling new limited edition chips with takeaway-style twist

Morrisons has introduced a limited edition bag of frozen salt and pepper chips inspired by Chinese takeaways, appealing to customers looking for affordable alternatives to dining out.

Mar 4 • 13:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Police Request Hints: Young Man Sprays Pepper Spray in Face of Girl in Penzberg

A young man injured two elementary school-aged girls with pepper spray in Penzberg, leading to a police investigation and the arrest of a suspect with a psychiatric history.

Mar 4 • 10:48 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Nuremberg: Man Lured to Sex Meeting and Robbed – Duo in Custody

Two young men have been arrested in Nuremberg, Germany, on suspicion of robbery after luring a man to a fake sex meeting and threatening him with a knife and pepper spray.

Mar 3 • 10:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

CAUTION ⟩ "I pay taxes, but I don't get help!" A man was attacked with pepper spray in Mustamäe: according to the victim, the police and ambulance did not respond

A man in Mustamäe was attacked with pepper spray after refusing to give a stranger a cigarette, and he claims that both police and ambulance services failed to respond to his emergency call.

Mar 2 • 17:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Child is hit by pepper spray during a Seop operation in Copacabana

A child and her mother were affected by pepper spray during a public order enforcement operation in Copacabana, sparking outrage and an investigation from authorities.

Mar 1 • 14:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Why Jeon Han-gil carries 'pepper spray'... commotion at National Assembly security check

Far-right YouTuber Jeon Han-gil created a stir when he was found trying to enter South Korea's National Assembly with a pepper spray disguised as a gas gun.

Mar 1 • 02:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Nacho Abad, journalist: "I sleep with two pepper sprays under my pillow and I have others distributed around the house"

Nacho Abad discusses his unique transition from crime reporting to political journalism, emphasizing the challenges and the importance of maintaining a diverse viewpoint.

Feb 26 • 23:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Mary Berry's 'lazy' sausage and red pepper hot pot is 'simple yet full of flavour'

Mary Berry's one-pot sausage and red pepper hot pot is a comforting dish perfect for easy weeknight meals.

Feb 25 • 12:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand how the law that authorizes women to use pepper spray for personal defense in Rondônia works

A law in Rondônia, Brazil, allows women to use pepper spray for personal defense, specifying rules for purchase and distribution, especially for domestic violence victims.

Feb 25 • 12:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The electric grinders that are sweeping TikTok: they work with one hand, have LED light, and come with a base

Electric grinders for salt and pepper, designed for single-handed operation and featuring LED lights, have gained popularity on TikTok and are top sellers on Amazon.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice removes 14 police officers and orders exhumation of inmate who died after inhaling pepper spray in MT

A judge in Mato Grosso has suspended 14 prison officers implicated in the alleged torture of inmates and ordered the exhumation of an inmate who died after inhaling pepper spray.

Feb 25 • 00:33 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Traffic dispute with knife and pepper spray

A traffic altercation between two drivers escalated to the display of a knife and the use of pepper spray, resulting in one driver receiving medical treatment.

Feb 20 • 23:10 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Nordre Follo: One taken to emergency care after traffic quarrel

One person has been taken to emergency care after a traffic altercation in Nordre Follo that involved pepper spray and a knife threat.

Feb 20 • 22:53 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Argument in traffic ended with knife and pepper spray

An argument between two drivers in Langhus, Norway escalated into a confrontation involving a knife and pepper spray, leading to one person being treated at a local medical facility.

Feb 20 • 22:53 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Bloc MP says he was mugged and pepper-sprayed while in Brussels for NATO visit

Bloc Québécois MP Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay reported being mugged and pepper-sprayed in Brussels while attending a NATO parliamentary assembly meeting.

Feb 20 • 18:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Mass casualty incident' as 12 school children rushed to hospital in Germany

Twelve school children were hospitalized following a mass casualty incident in Hürth, Germany, due to the use of pepper spray at a primary school.

Feb 19 • 17:57 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Attack on a young boy with pepper spray

A young boy was attacked and pepper spray was used against him in Kópavogur/Breiðholt, as reported by local police.

Feb 19 • 06:16 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Young boy attacked with pepper spray - the case under investigation

A young boy was attacked with pepper spray in Iceland, and authorities are investigating the incident.

Feb 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'PM will never admit interference in occurrences,' says commander in DF after councilman brings pepper spray to block

The commander of the Military Police of the Federal District defended the police's actions during the carnival, including an incident involving pepper spray used on a local councilman.

Feb 18 • 19:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

revelers report pepper spray action by GCM in dispersal of bloc in Butantã

Revelers participating in the traditional "Vai Quem Qué" block in Butantã, São Paulo, reported the use of pepper spray and tear gas by the Metropolitan Civil Guard during the event's dispersal.

Feb 18 • 18:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: GCM uses pepper spray and tear gas to disperse block party in Butantã, West Zone of SP

The Metropolitan Civil Guard (GCM) used tear gas and pepper spray against revelers in São Paulo's Butantã neighborhood during a block party on Tuesday night.

Feb 18 • 14:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A nutritionist celebrated the viral bell pepper sandwich on TikTok and advised 'not to demonize flours'

Nutritionist Silvina Tasat discussed the viral trend of bell pepper sandwiches on TikTok, advocating for the promotion of vegetable consumption while acknowledging the enjoyment of crunchy foods.

Feb 17 • 20:02 UTC

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