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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brent school knife attack suspect, 13, 'filmed himself stabbing children in neck'

A 13-year-old boy allegedly attacked two other children with a knife and used insect spray on another at Kingsbury High School in Brent, London.

Feb 27 • 11:58 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
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Combination nasal spray vaccine could protect against COVID, flu and pneumonia at once

Researchers at Stanford Medicine have developed a nasal spray vaccine that offers potential protection against COVID-19, influenza, and pneumonia.

Feb 25 • 12:00 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

What it means to spray headlights with vinegar, according to psychology

The article discusses the significance of everyday car maintenance rituals, like using vinegar to clean headlights, and how they relate to personal habits and psychological values.

Feb 24 • 16:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Households urged to spray 1 household item on doors before March

Experts recommend spraying vinegar on doors to maintain a pest-free home as insects become active in spring.

Feb 24 • 07:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SUPER VACCINE: One nasal spray could replace all seasonal vaccines

Scientists are making significant progress towards a universal vaccine that could protect against colds, flu, COVID-19, and even allergies.

Feb 23 • 12:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Life & Tech

New nasal spray could protect against viruses and bacteria

A recent study suggests that a new nasal spray could serve as a protective tool against viruses and bacteria, potentially becoming essential in the fight against future pandemics.

Feb 23 • 10:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Woman with hole in nose from decongestant spray needed surgery in Turkey

A woman from the UK traveled to Turkey for surgery after UK doctors refused to treat her breathing issues caused by prolonged use of decongestant spray.

Feb 23 • 06:52 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

"Price Tag, Revenge": Mosque Set on Fire South of Nablus and Hate Messages Spray-Painted on Its Walls

Settlers set fire to the entrance of a mosque in the village of Tal Shaman, south of Nablus, and spray-painted hate messages on its walls.

Feb 23 • 05:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Spraying Paint Prohibited for Facilities Used by Children, the Elderly, and Disabled Individuals

New regulations in South Korea ban spray painting for facilities frequented by children, the elderly, and disabled individuals to reduce air pollutants.

Feb 23 • 03:06 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
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Pharmacies Empty of Estrogen Spray: - People Have Started to Hoard. I Think That Is Not Very Sisterly.

There is a nationwide shortage of estrogen spray in Norway, leading to concerns among women who rely on it for relief from menopausal symptoms.

Feb 20 • 13:36 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

What it means to spray carpets in cars with vinegar, according to psychology

The act of spraying car carpets with vinegar reflects deeper psychological needs for order, cleanliness, and personal balance.

Feb 19 • 16:30 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
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

'Joker', the robber of Ticinese arrested with a rod, spray, and blade

A 23-year-old man was arrested after committing multiple robberies while wearing a Joker mask and armed with various weapons, including a metal rod and a knife.

Feb 19 • 04:00 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
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Police Success: Large Graffiti on the Subway - Four Sprayers Caught

Four suspects were arrested after being caught spray painting a subway train, thanks to vigilant bystanders who reported their actions.

Feb 18 • 12:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Aftershave obsessive 'can’t believe spray smells so good' for £31: 'a hidden gem'

A £31 aftershave from Cremo, described as a hidden gem, is garnering attention for its high-quality scent that rivals more expensive options.

Feb 17 • 04:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Military police throws pepper spray in the face of district deputy at carnival block in DF

A military police officer used pepper spray on district deputy Fábio Felix during a carnival event in Brasília when he attempted to speak to officers overseeing the situation.

Feb 16 • 22:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police use pepper spray to disperse crowd trying to prevent arrest of man with gun in underwear in MG

A man was arrested for carrying a .380 caliber pistol hidden in his underwear during an automotive sound event in Arinos, Brazil, prompting police to use pepper spray to disperse an unruly crowd attempting to intervene.

Feb 16 • 19:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Murder by Poisonous Spray After Introducing Alcohol at Wedding; Wife and Lover Arrested

In a shocking murder case in Uttar Pradesh, India, police have arrested the deceased's wife and her lover as key suspects in the husband's murder.

Feb 16 • 12:52 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Pepper spray and threat of 'sonic weapons' at protests alarm rights groups

Human rights groups are increasingly alarmed by the use of pepper spray and potential sonic weapons by police during protests in Australia.

Feb 16 • 02:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Spray Attack on Tram in Tampere

A passenger was sprayed with pepper spray on a tram in Tampere, Finland, leading to a police investigation into the incident.

Feb 13 • 12:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teen Uses Pepper Spray at School in Poá, and SAMU is Called

A 16-year-old girl deployed pepper spray in a school in Poá, Brazil, leading to emergency services being called to assist students who suffered from its effects.

Feb 12 • 18:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Luxury scent British skater Phebe Bekker uses to make the Olympic Village feel like home

British ice dancer Phebe Bekker shares her secret to feeling at home in the Olympic Village with a luxury room spray.

Feb 12 • 08:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

SP police will initiate procedure to investigate the use of pepper spray on journalist

The São Paulo police are investigating the incident where a reporter was targeted with pepper spray while covering a police operation.

Feb 12 • 00:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police officer who used pepper spray against children is reassigned in Greater São Luís

A military police officer who used pepper spray on two children during a land eviction in Greater São Luís has been removed from operational duties pending an investigation.

Feb 10 • 13:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Lower Bavaria: Student Sprays Pepper Spray - Eight Injured

A student in Straubing, Germany, released pepper spray during a school break, resulting in eight mild injuries among classmates.

Feb 10 • 12:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The 'antifrizz' solution for rainy days: the best-selling spray with over 100,000 ratings

The Dream Coat spray by Color Wow is a popular anti-frizz solution that has gained over 100,000 ratings for its effectiveness in combating humidity-induced frizz.

Feb 10 • 11:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman who was slapped by police in Florianópolis shows bruises: 'They came throwing pepper spray'

A woman in Florianópolis exhibits injuries after a police altercation that involved pepper spray during a barbershop event.

Feb 9 • 19:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Protests Against the Visit of Israel's President in Australia Escalate to Violence

Protests in Sydney against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit turned violent on Monday, resulting in police using pepper spray and arresting nearly 30 demonstrators.

Feb 9 • 17:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: PM sprays pepper spray in the faces of children in Greater São Luís

A police officer used pepper spray on children during an eviction in Greater São Luís, prompting an investigation from the Maranhão Military Police.

Feb 9 • 16:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Sydney protesters, police clash during Israeli president’s visit

Protests in Sydney and Melbourne against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit turned violent, with police using pepper spray on demonstrators.

Feb 9 • 14:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Tear gas and pepper spray used on Australian protesters opposing Israeli president's visit

Protests erupted in Australia against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit, leading to clashes with police who used tear gas and pepper spray.

Feb 9 • 10:44 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Sydney police used pepper spray during pro-Palestinian protest

Sydney police used pepper spray against protesters and media representatives, including an AFP journalist, as they attempted to leave their designated area during a pro-Palestinian protest.

Feb 9 • 10:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Pepper spray against pro-Palestinian protests in Sydney

Police used pepper spray to disperse pro-Palestinian protests in Sydney against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Feb 9 • 10:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

NSW police pepper spray protesters at Sydney rally opposing Isaac Herzog’s visit

Police in New South Wales used pepper spray on protesters in Sydney opposing Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit, where tensions rose due to state laws limiting demonstrations.

Feb 9 • 09:13 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Rabbi condemns derogatory slur spray-painted on Andrew Hastie's office

Perth rabbi Daniel Lieberman criticized graffiti targeting federal MP Andrew Hastie's office after his social media support for laws against hate groups.

Feb 7 • 04:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Game-changing nose spray promises to stop flu in its tracks

Researchers developed a novel nasal spray loaded with antibodies that has shown potential to block flu infection in early tests on animals and humans.

Feb 6 • 15:23 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Government extends free flu jab program including nasal spray for young children

The Queensland government is continuing its free flu vaccination program, introducing a needle-free nasal spray option for young children aged two to five to ease vaccine administration.

Feb 6 • 04:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Incidents Between Protesters and Police at the Pensioners' March in Congress

During a protest in favor of pensioners at Congress, clashes occurred between protesters and Federal Police, resulting in the use of pepper spray by the police against individuals throwing water, herbs, and sticks.

Feb 4 • 19:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

This is the best-selling spray oil for easier and healthier cooking (also for the ‘air fryer’) now on sale

The article highlights a best-selling spray oil container made of borosilicate glass, ideal for precise oil use while cooking, now available at a discount.

Feb 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Prisma recalls products containing banned substances

Prisma has issued a recall for 4Seasons hair spray and Rexona spray deodorant due to the presence of prohibited substances as per EU cosmetic regulations.

Feb 3 • 05:37 UTC

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