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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two recycling centers are closed by the city hall amid a rat infestation in Serra Gaúcha; see VIDEO

The city of Bento Gonçalves has closed two recycling centers for 15 days due to a rodent infestation and is taking measures to control the situation.

Mar 20 • 13:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After the owner's death, a white-haired rat seeks a home

A white-haired rat was left homeless after its owner died, highlighting the need for responsible pet care even during unexpected life events.

Mar 20 • 06:38 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Donated property for the construction of the Čengić Family Memorial Home

The Croatian government has decided to donate property for building a memorial home dedicated to the Čengić family, who were victims of war crimes during the Croatian War of Independence.

Mar 19 • 10:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Monograph 'Usora 1991-1995' Presented: A Lasting Testimony of Courage, Unity, and Sacrifice

A monograph documenting the history of the Usora municipality during the Croatian War of Independence was presented in Mostar, celebrating local bravery and sacrifice.

Mar 19 • 09:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'No longer can you open the window': rats worry residents and recycling company shut for 15 days in RS; VIDEO

Residents of Bento Gonçalves, Brazil, are alarmed by a rat infestation that has led to the temporary closure of a recycling company and raised health concerns.

Mar 19 • 03:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Trial in Landshut: Father Attempts to Kill Daughter with Rat Poison - Eight Years in Prison

A German father has been sentenced to eight years in prison for attempting to kill his three-year-old daughter using rat poison, amid conflicting claims from both parents regarding the incident's nature.

Mar 18 • 16:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Rat infestation scares residents of city in Serra Gaúcha; animals damaged sidewalk

Residents of Bento Gonçalves are alarmed by a rat infestation that has led to significant property damage and concerns for public health.

Mar 18 • 12:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Report confirms 'chumbinho' in acai cup ingested by young man who fell ill in Ribeirão Preto; girlfriend is a suspect

A police report confirmed the presence of a rat poison known as 'chumbinho' in an acai cup that a young man drank before falling ill, implicating his girlfriend as the main suspect.

Mar 17 • 15:06 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

IVO REINOK ⟩ From a common rat to a sweat tent, Köler as the Lennon of brushcutting

Ivo Reinok gave a short performance in Viljandi's Köleri Park to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Johann Köler's birth, provoking reflection on his personal connections to the artist.

Mar 13 • 22:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Pest controller shows what happens when rain drives rats into homes

Heavy rains in the UK are causing an increase in rat infestations, prompting pest controllers like Kieran Sampler to respond to numerous emergency calls.

Mar 13 • 12:39 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

With rat baits being pulled off shelves, how do you control rodents at home?

Australia is set to ban several popular over-the-counter rat baits, leaving experts to discuss alternative pest control methods available to households and industries.

Mar 12 • 22:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Borna Marinić Celebrates the 100th Episode of the Podcast ‘Where Were You in ’91?’

Historian and host Borna Marinić celebrated the milestone of the 100th episode of his podcast ‘Where Were You in ’91?’ with veterans, family, and friends.

Mar 12 • 21:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Erika Hilton accuses Ratinho of transphobia and asks for R$ 10 million: 'I will always be a woman' and he, 'rat'

Federal Deputy Erika Hilton is suing Brazilian TV host Ratinho for transphobia, demanding R$ 10 million in damages after he questioned her gender identity.

Mar 12 • 17:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Sale of rat poisons could be restricted to protect Australian wildlife

The Australian government is considering restricting the sale of rat poisons to protect native wildlife from poisoning incidents.

Mar 11 • 05:55 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Commercial rat baits to be banned from supermarket shelves

Australia's pesticide regulator is banning certain rat baits from retail sale, allowing them only to licensed pest controllers.

Mar 11 • 02:22 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Will Tomašević remove the large mural dedicated to defenders? 'He doesn't have a permit, but... '

The newly appeared mural in Zagreb honoring Croatian military units from the Homeland War lacks official approval, raising questions about its future amid the planned demolition of the Vjesnik building.

Mar 10 • 12:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

KSML: Rat Chaos in Jämsä

Rats have been causing a nuisance in Jämsä, as reported by Keskisuomalainen, with an empty house in the city center becoming a nesting site.

Mar 9 • 18:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

SK: Company's rat chaos escalated – 737 killed

A waste management company's severe rat infestation resulted in the capture of 737 rats, as reported by a pest control firm.

Mar 8 • 17:08 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Coral cay declared rat-free in win for seabirds and nesting turtles

North West Island in the Southern Great Barrier Reef is now declared rat-free after a successful eradication effort to protect local seabirds and turtles.

Mar 6 • 20:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

🐀 I want to be friends with you. A student conflict over a message with a rat symbol reaches the district court

A student conflict over a message containing a rat emoji escalates to a court case, raising questions about institutional control over students' online communications.

Mar 5 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Popular jury of stepmother accused of poisoning stepchildren with rat poison begins this Wednesday

The jury trial for Cíntia Mariano Dias Cabral, accused of poisoning her two stepchildren with rat poison, begins in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, October 4.

Mar 4 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mother hides recorder in child's backpack and reports mistreatment at daycare in the interior of SP: 'Son of a rat'

A mother in Bauru, Brazil, recorded alleged verbal abuse at a daycare after noticing behavioral changes in her one-year-old daughter.

Mar 3 • 23:13 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'We have put poison so they don't get into our food': rains and garbage are factors that favor the presence of rats in neighborhoods and commercial areas of Guayaquil

In Guayaquil, heavy rains and improper waste disposal are contributing to an increase in rat populations in residential and commercial areas.

Mar 2 • 14:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Rats 'heading into homes' after surge in UK infestations - take action today

UK pest control experts report a significant rise in rat infestations, with a 10% increase in reports this year due to climatic conditions.

Mar 2 • 06:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

In Hawaii, thousands of rat hunters are being called after they devastated endemic bird populations and pushed the archipelago into an 'ecological free fall'

Hawaii is escalating its response to an ecological crisis caused by invasive rats threatening endemic bird populations and the overall health of its fragile ecosystems.

Mar 1 • 00:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Kuopio market has a remarkably persistent rat problem - the exceptional situation has lasted for over a year

The Kuopio market area in Finland is facing a significant rat infestation that has persisted despite ongoing control efforts for more than a year.

Feb 28 • 09:17 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Smoky scent': The novel plan to return native bush rats to Sydney

The Australian bush rat is being reintroduced to Sydney's urban parks using scented towels to create territories and comfort for the animals.

Feb 27 • 18:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Video captures rat swinging from Glasgow Morrisons trolley leaving customer 'sick'

A video showing a rat swinging from a trolley at a Morrisons supermarket in Glasgow has left some customers feeling nauseated and reconsidering their shopping choices.

Feb 27 • 18:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Ian Huntley bludgeoning blow-by-blow from barbaric weapon to 'ripped like rat'

Ian Huntley, the murderer of two schoolgirls, is in critical condition after being attacked with a metal spike in prison.

Feb 27 • 16:20 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

David Spade claims Disney ‘rat f---ed’ him on salary for animated classic

David Spade expressed his frustration over being underpaid for his role in Disney's 'The Emperor's New Groove,' claiming he received far less than other voice actors in animated films.

Feb 26 • 20:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The Ministry of Croatian Veterans has announced a public call for a short story about the Homeland War

The Ministry of Croatian Veterans has launched a competition for high school students to submit short stories about the Homeland War to promote remembrance and values associated with it.

Feb 26 • 15:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Shopkeeper was applying rat poison on fruits! Action taken after viral video

A Mumbai shopkeeper was caught on video applying rat poison to fruits he was selling, leading to police action and sealing of his store.

Feb 26 • 07:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Psychology Museum Opens: 'With a drawer and a rat, transcendental phenomena of human behavior have been observed'

The new Psychology Museum at the Complutense University of Madrid showcases various historical objects related to psychological experiments and theories.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video: Rat appears in HUT room and frightens patients and staff

A rat was spotted in a room at the Hospital de Urgência de Teresina, alarming both staff and patients.

Feb 25 • 15:18 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Lyon: two shops of the famous caterer Pignol closed after the discovery of 'mouse and rat droppings'

Two shops of the renowned Lyon caterer Pignol have been closed following a health inspection that revealed serious hygiene violations.

Feb 25 • 10:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rat poison applied to fruits... Two arrested in Malad, shop sealed

In Malad, Mumbai, two fruit vendors were arrested for allegedly applying rat poison on fruits being sold to the public, posing a serious health risk.

Feb 25 • 09:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Rat Sightings in Helsinki Are Increasing Rapidly – Expert Warns of a Common Mistake

Rat sightings in the Helsinki metropolitan area have surged this winter, with reports up by approximately 25% compared to milder winters, according to pest control expert Petri Metsälä.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From hairstyle to bar in a sewage canal, 'rat culture' from Recife goes viral during carnival with aesthetic created in the outskirts

The 'rat culture' in Recife has gained attention during Carnival as a humorous urban aesthetic emerging from the outskirts, featuring elements like a bar in a sewage canal.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police analyze the phone of mother who poisoned her 3-year-old daughter with rat poison in the interior of SP

A 25-year-old mother is under investigation for attempting to poison her 3-year-old daughter with rat poison in Pirassununga, SP, Brazil.

Feb 24 • 17:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Penava on Dabro, Raspudić on Carnivals, Ana Filko on Identification of the Missing

Last week featured numerous topics including Penava's comments on Dabro, Raspudić's views on carnivals, and the identification of people missing from the Homeland War.

Feb 22 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Woman exclaims 'rats rule this city' as she's horrified by rodent infestation

A woman from New York City expressed her shock over an alarming rodent infestation after discovering numerous rat footprints in the snow during a walk with her dog.

Feb 22 • 09:13 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Offense Against Public Order and Peace

The article features reader comments on the controversial symbols related to the communist era in Zagreb, sparking debate about their impact on the victims of the Croatian War of Independence.

Feb 22 • 06:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The cold disrupted the rats in Tampere - now they are everywhere

An increase in rat sightings in Tampere, Finland, is attributed to a harsh winter, leading them to seek food and shelter indoors.

Feb 21 • 18:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Urgently calling thousands of rat hunters for this place in Hawaii

Hawaii faces an urgent conservation crisis due to invasive rat populations that threaten native bird species.

Feb 21 • 17:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Celebrating Meteņi in Old Riga and Symbolically Saying Goodbye to Winter

Today, the festival of Meteņi was celebrated in the Rat Square of Old Riga with songs, masks, and children's laughter, marking a symbolic farewell to winter.

Feb 21 • 14:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

New York discovers the rat-killing effect of extreme cold

New York's extreme winter may lead to a significant reduction in the city's rat population due to harsh conditions inhibiting their reproduction.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

The Lions players got heated - Canada's NHL rat sent harsh greetings to Finland

In a heated CHL game, Brad Marchand's actions during Canada's goal caused controversy and post-match comments that sparked tension with Finnish players.

Feb 20 • 19:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mystery of Gene Hackman's £62m fortune and rat-infested mansion year on from deaths

A year after the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawana, questions persist regarding their estate and living conditions.

Feb 20 • 18:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Frank Sinatra’s desert hideaway was ‘all sex, all the time,’ former valet claims

A former valet reveals that Frank Sinatra's Yucca Valley getaway was a party hub for the Rat Pack, known for its wild lifestyle.

Feb 20 • 15:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The cold has brought the rodents out – the store sold more rat poison than in years

This winter has seen a notable increase in rat sightings in Finland, attributed to the harsh cold pushing the rodents closer to human habitats.

Feb 20 • 14:59 UTC

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