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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
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Anyone who wants to stop cats pooing in gardens must use 1 natural spray they ‘detest’

The article discusses a natural spray that can deter cats from using gardens as toilet spots, a common issue faced by many garden owners in the UK.

Mar 22 • 02:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Goodbye soap? Spray creates 'anti-dirt' effect that allows clothes to be cleaned with just water

Researchers in China have developed a new spray that creates an 'anti-dirt' effect on fabrics, enabling clothes to be cleaned solely with water instead of soap.

Mar 20 • 07:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Paint had to be rinsed from Päivi's eyes for seven hours - Nightmare at home ended only in murder

Päivi's long history of abuse from her partner culminated in a terrifying incident where red spray paint was rinsed from her eyes after a violent assault.

Mar 19 • 17:41 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Pregnant Molly Mae Hague addicted to nasal sprays and 'struggling to breathe'

Molly Mae Hague has openly discussed her struggles with nasal spray addiction during her second pregnancy, expressing concerns about her health.

Mar 17 • 13:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uniport 3030 Vortex Raises Spray Quality with Air

Jacto introduces the Uniport 3030 Vortex, an advanced spraying equipment that uses air assistance to improve coverage in agricultural applications.

Mar 16 • 17:52 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

How police are using ‘less lethal’ weapons at protests - podcast

The podcast discusses the Australian police's increasing use of 'less lethal' weapons such as stinger grenades and OC spray during protests, highlighting their controversial nature and associated risks.

Mar 16 • 14:00 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
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

No Coil, No Spray! Get Rid of Mosquitoes the Desi Way

This article provides home remedies to combat mosquito infestations without using chemical sprays.

Mar 16 • 10:42 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
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Ministry of Education Suspended a Teacher Because Her Friend Spray-Painted Graffiti in the Colors of the Palestinian Flag

The Israeli Ministry of Education has suspended a teacher for two weeks, with a possible extension, following an incident where her friend spray-painted graffiti in the colors of the Palestinian flag.

Mar 14 • 11:07 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
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

District Court overturned the peace decision, and the suspect who sprayed a Palestinian flag, whom Ben Gvir joined in his detention, was released to house arrest

The Lod District Court in Israel has released a suspect accused of spray-painting a Palestinian flag on a municipal building to house arrest, overturning a previous decision to keep him in detention.

Mar 13 • 07:13 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Israeli planes spray herbicides on Syrian farmers’ fields

Israeli aircraft have been documented spraying herbicides over agricultural lands in southern Syria, causing significant losses to farmers.

Mar 12 • 12:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Nasal spray against viruses, pneumonia, and allergies

Scientists at Stanford University have developed a nasal spray vaccine that may offer protection against various respiratory infections and can last for several months.

Mar 12 • 11:06 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
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Mischievous Elements Spray Paint on New Creta Car Parked at Noida Film City, Entire Car Damaged

A new Hyundai Creta car parked in Noida's Film City was vandalized with spray paint by three masked individuals, causing extensive damage.

Mar 11 • 04:02 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
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

In the Eyes of Saša Mitrofanov: ODS: Leader of the Opposition or Faded Spray?

The article discusses the role of the ODS party in Czech politics, questioning whether it serves as a genuine opposition leader or has lost its relevance.

Mar 10 • 10:52 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
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Jonathan Milevsky: My synagogue was hit with a spray of bullets

Jonathan Milevsky recounts an incident where his synagogue, Shaarei Shomayim, was shot at, highlighting rising concerns over safety and security for Jewish communities in Canada.

Mar 8 • 14:01 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
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Confusion about Venstre's stance on spray ban after candidate test response

The Danish political party Venstre has clarified its position against a national ban on pesticide spraying, emphasizing the importance of clean drinking water without implementing such prohibitions.

Mar 7 • 21:01 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

- I spray myself six or seven times a day

Young people in Norway discuss their daily perfume routine, highlighting the preference for smelling good despite complaints about excessive fragrance use.

Mar 7 • 14:02 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Lars Løkke: 'It is not a government’s job to spray growth inhibitors over Danish business'

Danish politician Lars Løkke comments on the government's responsibility regarding business growth during the election campaign.

Mar 7 • 07:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

‘Telegram revenge services’ appear again… 20-year-old arrested for spray painting a front door in Dongtan

A 20-year-old woman was arrested in Dongtan, South Korea, for vandalizing an apartment door and distributing defamatory flyers as part of a revenge scheme initiated through Telegram.

Mar 6 • 10:09 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Criminals who assaulted a victim with metal rods in a café in Jonavos will stand trial

Two men are set to face trial for brutally assaulting a bar patron with metal rods and bear spray in Jonavos.

Mar 6 • 09:50 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Two young men are detained after spray-painting walls with messages and acronyms of a criminal faction in the interior of Bahia

Two young men, aged 18 and 23, were arrested in Alagoinhas, Brazil, after spray-painting walls with messages inciting crime and acronyms associated with a criminal faction.

Mar 5 • 14:25 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Vandals stained a building wall in the center of Vilnius with paint

On March 4, vandals defaced a building wall in Vilnius by spray painting a message in red.

Mar 5 • 07:04 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
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

London: A man was arrested for spray-painting pro-Palestinian slogans on the Churchill statue

A 38-year-old man was arrested by British police for allegedly vandalizing the Winston Churchill statue in central London with pro-Palestinian graffiti.

Feb 27 • 20:51 UTC
🇬🇧 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

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