CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

⌕
Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
50 stories
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I asked experts how to keep rats and mice away — they all said same thing

Experts recommend proactive measures to prevent rodent infestations as spring arrives, stressing the importance of early intervention.

Mar 22 • 03:15 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The Sicilian Commander on the Ship Blocked in Qatar: 'Like Rats in a Cage'

Mirko Gitto, a 39-year-old tugboat captain from Italy, expresses his longing for home and family as his ship remains stranded in Qatar due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 21 • 18:09 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Guest Worker Arrested for Filming Video During Alarm and Saying 'Everyone is Running Like Rats'

An Uzbek citizen was arrested in Israel for filming a video during an air raid warning, making derogatory comments about people fleeing.

Mar 19 • 17:10 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
🇧🇷 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Students at Kent meningitis uni expose grim conditions from 'rats to no water'

Students at the University of Kent are raising alarms about poor living conditions as an unprecedented meningitis outbreak has tragically claimed lives.

Mar 18 • 11:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Rats Caused Power Outage in Tampere

A power outage affecting around 5,500 residents in Tampere was caused by rats running over voltage equipment.

Mar 18 • 09:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Study done on rats reveals that a universal vaccine for treating colds, flu, and COVID-19 may work

A promising new universal vaccine candidate for colds, flu, and COVID-19 has shown encouraging results in mice, although further human trials are necessary due to differences in immune response between species.

Mar 18 • 08:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Terrifying Rabbit-Sized Rats Haunt the Streets of England

Residents of British cities are living in despair due to a year-long refuse collectors' strike that has led to an infestation of rabbit-sized rats.

Mar 16 • 16:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows rats on the sandy beach in the coastline of SP; SEE

A video depicting a large number of rats on a beach in Mongaguá, São Paulo, has gone viral, prompting concerns from local authorities about beach cleanliness and animal control efforts.

Mar 16 • 08:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK households urged to do 1 thing at home to stop mice and rats once and for all

UK households are advised to take effective measures against mice and rats, as common DIY remedies have been debunked by an expert.

Mar 15 • 14:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Theater Bamberg: "The Rats" in a Dollhouse of the Outcasts

The article discusses the innovative staging of 'The Rats' at the Bamberg Theater under the direction of Murat Yeginer, highlighting a fresh aesthetic vision by new artistic director John von Düffel.

Mar 15 • 11:47 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

A Bounty of 10 Million on Mojtaba. Hegseth: He is Disfigured and the Leaders are Rats

The U.S. is offering a $10 million bounty on key Iranian leaders as tensions escalate, particularly focusing on Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader.

Mar 14 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Anger After the Priest's Death: "As Soon as Hezbollah Comes, You Run Like Cowardly Rats"

The death of Father Pierre in Qlayaa, Lebanon, ignites anger and frustration within the local Christian community, amidst ongoing dangers from the ongoing conflict.

Mar 14 • 07:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Frano Čirko: Trash on the Streets, Rats, and Wild Boar Have Become the Face of the So-Called ‘Green Revolution’

Frano ÄŒirko was elected president of the Croatian Sovereignists in Zagreb and criticized the city's current conditions under the 'green revolution' policies, linking them to increasing urban waste and animal issues.

Mar 13 • 18:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Like Rats...', Trump's Minister Attacks Supreme Leader, Iran Responds Vigorously

US Defense Minister Pete Hegseth compared Iranian leaders to rats, prompting a strong backlash from Iran.

Mar 13 • 17:28 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Rabbit-sized rats spotted crawling over mountains of rubbish in Birmingham

Rabbit-sized rats have been seen roaming amongst rubbish piles in Birmingham, a year after the city's bin worker strike began.

Mar 12 • 12:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Reform accused of fighting like 'rats in sack' over charging for the NHS

Reform UK faces internal conflict, particularly between leaders Dan Thomas and Nigel Farage, regarding the future of the NHS and its funding model.

Mar 12 • 11:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

5 little hearts are waiting for their person: a friendly family - communicative and very curious

Five affectionate rats are looking for responsible and loving homes to join families, as they thrive on social interaction and companionship.

Mar 12 • 10:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Fear of Rats in Million-Dollar Homes: Impact on Property Rates from New York to Mumbai

Rats and termites are causing significant property damage and price declines in metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, affecting buyer decisions globally.

Mar 10 • 07:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rats ate flesh, bodies in the mortuary were gnawed by rats

Family members in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur have accused a government hospital's mortuary of having bodies eaten by rats, sparking outrage and administrative response.

Mar 10 • 04:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

UP: Rats gnawed at the body, made a hole in the waist... The corpse kept in the mortuary was gnawed by mice

A family in Mirzapur, India, has alleged that rats gnawed on their deceased relative's body in a hospital mortuary, raising concerns about hygiene and care in medical facilities.

Mar 10 • 03:49 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
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

SK: 737 rats found in the company's premises

A local company in Finland was reported to be infested with 737 rats due to waste management issues and environmental factors.

Mar 8 • 07:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Rats will run a mile if you put this weird item in the garden

Experts suggest simple methods to deter rats from gardens as breeding season begins in March.

Mar 8 • 04:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

ITV expert's 50p check could show that rats can get in your home as plague hits UK

A pest control expert warns that flooding from persistent rain is displacing rats into homes across the UK, with a simple 50p test to check for rodent-proofing.

Mar 6 • 12:12 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Rats and pigeons in the church of Vicofaro. Residents (again) against Don Biancalani

Residents in Vicofaro continue to voice concerns about hygiene issues related to the presence of rats and pigeons in the church, which they attribute to the previous migrant reception activities of Don Biancalani.

Mar 4 • 20:22 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Professional capacity points to a new form of protest: – Modern architecture makes us indoor rats

A prominent Norwegian architect has launched a protest against modern architecture that he believes dehumanizes urban living, advocating for more human-friendly designs.

Mar 4 • 05:00 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Two friendly and active white rats are eager to climb on hands, but not just anyone

A Lithuanian exotic animal shelter highlights the adoption of two friendly white rats that must be homed together, emphasizing the importance of trust and understanding their needs.

Mar 1 • 09:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

The United States is using 2,000 rats administered paracetamol to reduce invasive snakes in forests and protect wildlife and the electrical grid

The U.S. is employing a controversial method on Guam utilizing 2,000 rats to control the invasive brown tree snake, which threatens local bird populations and infrastructure.

Mar 1 • 08:39 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
🇦🇺 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Rats, promiscuity, health issues... A former prisoner from Vendée receives 3000 euros in compensation out of the 60,000 claimed

A former prisoner from Vendée was awarded 3000 euros in compensation for inhumane prison conditions, although he initially sought 60,000 euros.

Feb 26 • 14:35 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
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Even Lapland has not been spared from rats – Rats have returned to yards in Kemi

Kemi, Finland, has reported a resurgence of rats in residential areas due to ineffective waste collection over the holiday season.

Feb 25 • 14:27 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits with bird feeders in the garden urged to move them away from their homes

Homeowners in the UK are being advised to relocate bird feeders away from their properties to avoid attracting unwelcome visitors like rats.

Feb 24 • 13:53 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The archipelago where introduced rats attacked millions of seabirds

Rats introduced on Midway Atoll have attacked seabird chicks, leading to a crisis threatening millions of birds and prompting a total eradication operation.

Feb 24 • 00:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

You won't pass by them calmly: albino rats ready to move to loving homes

Albino rats are seeking loving homes where they can receive care, companionship, and proper living conditions.

Feb 23 • 05:19 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
🇫🇮 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
🇪🇸 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

The United States uses 2,000 rats to kill an invasive snake that destroys birds and causes damage

The U.S. is employing 2,000 rats as bait to control the brown tree snake in Guam, a controversial method to combat the invasive predator responsible for decimating native bird populations.

Feb 20 • 22:30 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

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.