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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Asbestos in sand-based toys: the Fraud Repression calls to suspend the commercialization of all the affected products

French authorities have called for the suspension of all sand-based toys due to the discovery of asbestos contaminating some of these products.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Shein urges customers to 'stop using popular item immediately' over serious health risk

Shein has recalled a popular sand product due to asbestos contamination concerns, urging customers to stop using it immediately.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Asbestos Found in Children's Sand Drawing Board

Asbestos has been discovered in a sand drawing board intended for children's play, prompting its removal from sale.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Asbestos Found in Children's Toy

Asbestos was discovered in a children's drawing tablet made from sand, which was purchased from AliExpress, prompting safety authorities to warn consumers about the risks.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'Breathtaking' UK cove has 'soft white sand and dramatic cliffs'

An idyllic cove called Porth Iago on the Llลทn Peninsula in Wales offers serene views and a quiet escape, often overlooked by tourists.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Asbestos Found in Play Sand in Finland

Asbestos has been found in children's play sand in Finland during a safety inspection by the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes).

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

A documentary reveals the struggle for survival in Chinguetti: Drought and sand threaten the city of heritage and manuscripts

A documentary discusses the ongoing battle of Chinguetti's residents against desertification and drought.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Markku had quite a luck at the Neste gas station โ€“ saved 4.95 euros

Markku Sand saved 4.95 euros by refueling at a gas station just before a fuel price increase took effect.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Blood rain from Africa on its way to Sweden

Sweden is expecting rain mixed with sand particles from the Sahara as the weather warms up.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Medieval castle, golden sand beach and artisan high street make up one quaint village

Warkworth, a coastal village in Northumberland, features a stunning medieval castle and a beautiful beach, making it an ideal spot for weekend getaways.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

HI: Still critically low sand eel

The Norwegian Institute of Marine Research advises against sand eel fishing starting in 2026 due to critically low populations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The helpless police in Deoria! A goon caught the collar of the inspector and slapped a constable

A police team in Deoria, India, was attacked by a local goon while trying to stop illegal sand mining at the request of a village head.

Feb 23 โ€ข 06:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Under the spotlight and with a criminal record: who was the young man who died after losing control of his motorcycle in a sand dune in Villa Gesell

Andrรฉs Alberto Alemรกn, a 28-year-old from Ensenada, died in a motorcycle accident in Villa Gesell, with a history of drug trafficking involvement.

Feb 22 โ€ข 20:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A young man died while riding a motorcycle without a helmet or safety equipment in the sand dunes of Villa Gesell

A 27-year-old man tragically died after falling from his motorcycle in Villa Gesell, while riding without a helmet or safety gear during an event in the sand dunes.

Feb 22 โ€ข 15:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Villa Gesell: a 28-year-old young man died after falling from his motorcycle from a sand dune

A 28-year-old man died from serious injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Villa Gesell during a major summer motorsport event.

Feb 22 โ€ข 13:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Body of teenager found on the sand of Ponta Negra beach in Maricรก

A 14-year-old boy's body was discovered on Ponta Negra beach, Maricรก, after he went missing while swimming with his family.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Body Found Partially Buried in Sand at Farol de Sรฃo Thomรฉ Beach in Campos

A body was discovered partly buried in the sand at Farol de Sรฃo Thomรฉ Beach in Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil, prompting an ongoing investigation.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

You See a Billboard. I See What Made Tel Aviv Break a World Record

The article discusses the unique features of a billboard in Tel Aviv that contributed to the city setting a world record, highlighted by African sand that serves as an intriguing backdrop.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

Under the Sand of Lop Nor, the Desert Where China Hides Its Nuclear Secrets

Lop Nor, once a salt lake and now a key site for Chinaโ€™s nuclear ambitions, remains shrouded in secrecy and military control.

Feb 18 โ€ข 23:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tourists turn sand at Praia do Forte into 'kitchen' in Cabo Frio

Tourists have been seen cooking on the sand at Praia do Forte in Cabo Frio, a practice that is prohibited by local law.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

'Monster of the Sand Ring' Kim Min-jae Enters the Baekdu Champion... 15th Personal Title

Kim Min-jae, known as the 'Monster of the Sand Ring,' secured his 15th Baekdu title by defeating Kim Dong-hyun in the finals of the New Year's Ssirum Championship.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Eco Folia': community efforts collect 953 kg of plastic from the sea and sand on Ubatuba beach

An environmental initiative called 'Eco Folia' successfully removed nearly a ton of plastic waste from the ocean and sand at Ubatuba beach during the Carnival holiday.

Feb 17 โ€ข 22:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Elisabet Svane: "It is a line in the sand, and such lines can be erased"

The debate on housing tax in Denmark has resurfaced since Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's New Year's speech, with Foreign Minister Lars Lรธkke Rasmussen suggesting taxing large gains from home sales.

Feb 17 โ€ข 20:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Not just salt: what to sprinkle on paths so that they don't become slippery in winter

Lithuanian article discusses the environmental impacts of using salt for de-icing winter pathways and explores alternative methods such as sand and magnesium chloride.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:48 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Sand Mining and Kenya's Building Boom - Better Rules Are Needed, but Not From the Top Down

The article discusses the rapid sand mining in Kenya as part of its building boom and highlights the need for better regulations that do not come from top-down mandates.

Feb 17 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Brazilian snowboarder honed skills in the sand dunesโ€”didn't hesitate in his decision at that time

Brazilian snowboarder Augusto Teixeira faced challenges during the qualifiers but remains optimistic about his journey.

Feb 16 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Tinsel to tidewall: discarded Christmas trees reused to protect Lancashire coastline

Discarded Christmas trees are being used to create sand dunes on the Lancashire coast, helping to combat rising sea levels and protect coastal homes.

Feb 15 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Two Hobbycraft children's craft kits recalled over asbestos risk

Two children's craft kits by Hobbycraft have been recalled due to potential asbestos contamination in the sand included in the products.

Feb 14 โ€ข 11:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Problem for the elderly and baby strollers: dunes cover sand walkways and hinder access to RS beach

Accumulated sand on the access walkways to Tramandaรญ beach in Brazil complicates access for the elderly and those with mobility challenges.

Feb 14 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

12-year-old Axel's unusual part-time job: singing in The Magic Flute at the Gothenburg Opera

Axel Sand, a 12-year-old boy, is performing as a spirit in Mozart's opera The Magic Flute at the Gothenburg Opera while expressing aspirations to become an artist or actor.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Horrifying and Gaudy Women of Sand at Copacabana

A Brazilian law from 2005 banning the sale of postcards featuring semi-nude women at Copacabana aims to address the issue of sexual objectification in tourism.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What is the hotel that disappeared beneath the sand on the Argentine coast

A recent investigation has confirmed the exact location of a tourist structure from 1889 that was completely covered by sand dunes in Mar del Sud, Argentina.

Feb 9 โ€ข 19:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The story behind a mythical hotel that was swallowed by sand on the Argentine coast

The article explores the fascinating history of the Mar del Sud hotel, which was buried by sand in Argentina over a century ago and was once thought to be a myth until its ruins were discovered.

Feb 8 โ€ข 12:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Inside the seaside dunes hotel โ€“ you won't recognize this Palanga restaurant

The MANA SPA's interior design reflects the lightness of windblown sand and warm sunset tones, creating a cozy and relaxing atmosphere.

Feb 8 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
Crime & Justice

Anambra sand miners, tipper drivers protest extortions, multiple taxation

Sand miners and tipper drivers in Anambra State have staged a protest against alleged extortions and multiple taxations imposed by state government agencies, primarily the OCHA Brigade.

Feb 6 โ€ข 21:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Belgium: Authorities suspend sale of sand used in children's toys due to asbestos concerns

The Belgian government has called on companies to suspend the sale of sand typically used in children's toys amid concerns that these products may be contaminated with asbestos, although no contaminated sand has been found in Belgium so far.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Stunning UK beach with miles of golden sand and castles at each end

Ross Back Sands beach, located near Newcastle, features three miles of golden sand bordered by Bamburgh Castle and Lindisfarne Castle.

Feb 6 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Decayed body found buried in sand

A decayed body of a chief constable was discovered buried in sand by the Sendur River in Balrampur district, Chhattisgarh, on January 29, leading to a police investigation revealing that the murder was a result of a romantic affair involving the constable's wife and her lover.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Body of a person found buried in sand... Wife conspired with lover to murder

In Balrampur, Chhattisgarh, the body of a chief constable was discovered buried in sand, and investigations revealed that his wife, along with her lover, had plotted his murder.

Feb 5 โ€ข 06:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Tasmania bans sand flathead fishing in south amid severe decline in numbers

The Tasmanian government has announced a temporary closure of the south-east sand flathead zone due to a severe decline in the fish population.

Feb 4 โ€ข 02:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Friends of Boat Harbour beg 'please don't drive on the sand dunes'

Volunteers in Denmark have launched a coastal rehabilitation project to restore a damaged beach on WA's south coast after a destructive tourist season.

Feb 2 โ€ข 22:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Fjord Behind the Sands: Pumping Two Million Cubic Meters to Allow Ships to Reach the Harbor

Efforts are underway to pump two million cubic meters of sand to ensure ships can access the harbor.

Feb 2 โ€ข 15:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Does the insurance cover it? What happens if you crash a car in the dunes

The article discusses how insurance payments are affected by various factors when driving in sand dunes, particularly during the summer season in Argentina's coastal cities.

Feb 2 โ€ข 10:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

International Law is Clinically Dead

In a commentary, Dennis Sand argues that international law is effectively meaningless as major powers disregard its rules.

Jan 16 โ€ข 17:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

El Hierro, pleasures of the island where the remote Prime Meridian Zero was located

El Hierro, the smallest and most remote Canary Island, is shrouded in mystique and volcanic beauty, offering a unique glimpse of a dramatic landscape marked by cliffs and black sand beaches.

Jan 16 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
World

Two thousand years in search of the ghost empire of Assyria and its cities buried under the sand

The article explores the quest to uncover the lost cities of the Assyrian Empire, which lie buried under the sands, alongside discussions of historical figures and their connections to warfare.

Jan 16 โ€ข 01:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Florida teens buried alive in deadly sand tunnel collapse

Two 14-year-old boys tragically lost their lives after a sand tunnel they were digging collapsed in Inverness, Florida.

Jan 16 โ€ข 00:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Two teenage boys die in sand tunnel horror as DIY project 'buries them alive'

Two 14-year-old boys, George Watts and Derrick Hubbard, tragically died after being trapped in a collapsed sand tunnel they had dug, causing shock in their community.

Jan 14 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Sports

Gironde: a young rider dies after an accident at the French sand motorcycle championship

A 21-year-old sand motorcycle racer died in an accident during a race at the French championship in Gironde, marking the event's first fatal incident since its inception in 2005.

Jan 13 โ€ข 09:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Beach with miles of golden sand and perfect for foodies ignored for famous neighbour

Sandsend, a hidden gem on the Yorkshire coast known for its beautiful golden sand beaches and culinary offerings, is often overlooked in favor of the nearby popular tourist destination of Whitby.

Jan 13 โ€ข 08:00 UTC

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