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🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Bengt Ohlsson: Give me barbed wire and camera eyes and I will become an utterly happy tourist

Bengt Ohlsson reflects on the unexpected places he visits with his dog, including industrial areas and experiences that evoke both humor and joy.

Mar 19 • 18:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Volta Redonda sets up task force against theft and receipt of metal cables; man fined R$ 8,000

Volta Redonda has launched a task force aimed at combating the theft and illegal receipt of metal cables, resulting in a man being fined R$ 8,000.

Mar 19 • 14:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ruth Asawa arrives at the Guggenheim: the artist who turned the barbed wire of the internment camp into art

The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao hosts the first European retrospective of Japanese-American artist Ruth Asawa, coinciding with the centenary of her birth.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

Across the Dolomites: Are you brave enough to look down into the abyss while only secured to a steel wire?

The article discusses the thrilling experience of hiking along the Via Ferrata in the Dolomites, where adventurers can secure themselves to steel wires for safety while navigating steep cliffs.

Mar 18 • 13:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

AI chose the best series in history and the answer is not what many imagine

An AI analysis identifies 'The Wire' as the best TV series ever, challenging subjective opinions on the matter.

Mar 17 • 17:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Taxi driver dies after trying to rescue motorist in accident and coming into contact with high-voltage wire

A taxi driver died after attempting to help a motorist involved in an accident who had lost control of his truck and crashed into a pole, accidentally touching a high-voltage wire in the process.

Mar 13 • 19:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Born again': motorcyclists hit in the neck by wires on the street

Two motorcyclists were injured by a loose wire while riding in Campo Grande, Brazil.

Mar 13 • 13:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wire theft leaves 1,200-meter bridge in the dark and affects access to Florianópolis

The Colombo Salles Bridge in Brazil is experiencing power outages due to thefts of electrical wires, impacting access to the city of Florianópolis.

Mar 10 • 12:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"1907 Indian Wire Rim": The US $10 Coin that Can Be Worth Over US $96,000

The 1907 Indian Wire Rim coin, originally issued at $10, is now valued at over $96,000 due to its rarity and historical significance.

Mar 7 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Bobby J Brown, who starred in HBO's hit series, has died

Actor Bobby J. Brown has died at the age of 62 at his home in Maryland, following a tragic incident involving a fire.

Mar 5 • 21:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Bobby J. Brown has died

American actor Bobby J. Brown, known for his role in HBO's The Wire, has died at the age of 62 in a barn fire, according to TMZ.

Mar 5 • 19:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Nigerian man bags 19-year jail term in US for $4m romance scam

Leslie Chinedu Mba, a Nigerian national, was sentenced to 19 years in prison in the U.S. for his involvement in a $4 million romance scam and business email compromise scheme.

Mar 2 • 16:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

The Baltic League semifinals in volleyball go to the wire, who keeps their head cool?

The men's volleyball Baltic League semifinals will culminate in critical matches between Pärnu Võrkpalliklubi vs. Võru Barrus and Tartu Bigbank vs. Latvian Robežsardze/RSU.

Mar 2 • 15:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

US jails Nigerian 19 years for $4m romance scam

Nigerian man Leslie Mba has been sentenced to 19 years in prison in the US for his involvement in a romance scam that defrauded American women of over $4 million.

Feb 28 • 00:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Bobby J Brown, US actor known for The Wire, dies aged 62

Bobby J Brown, known for his role in The Wire, tragically died at the age of 62 in a barn fire in Maryland.

Feb 27 • 22:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of assaulting the son of a military police officer with a bat wrapped in wire is arrested in Riversul

A suspect in the assault of a military police officer's son has been arrested in Riversul, São Paulo.

Feb 27 • 20:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What Bobby J. Brown Died Of, the Actor from The Wire and Law & Order

Bobby J. Brown, an actor known for his roles in 'The Wire' and 'Law & Order', died accidentally at his Maryland home due to thermal injury and smoke inhalation.

Feb 27 • 19:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Every Remaining Arsenal Fixture Predicted as Premier League Title Battle Goes to the Wire

Arsenal is predicted to win all of their remaining fixtures as they aim for the Premier League title amidst a close competition with Manchester City.

Feb 27 • 18:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bobby J. Brown, actor from 'The Wire', dies in a fire at age 62

Bobby J. Brown, known for his role in 'The Wire', died in a barn fire at the age of 62, with his death ruled accidental after suffering burns and smoke inhalation.

Feb 27 • 13:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Actor Bobby J. Brown from 'The Wire' dies in fire at 62

Bobby J. Brown, known for his role in 'The Wire,' died in a barn fire in Maryland at the age of 62.

Feb 27 • 11:29 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Bobby J. Brown, actor from 'Law & Order' and 'The Wire,' dies in a fire

Bobby J. Brown, known for his role in 'The Wire,' died aged 62 in a fire incident while trying to start a vehicle.

Feb 27 • 11:12 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Actor from the series 'The Wire' died in a tragic fire

Bobby J. Brown, known for his roles in various thrillers including 'The Wire', passed away at the age of 62 in a tragic fire incident.

Feb 27 • 10:57 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Bobby J. Brown has died in a fire, the actor from 'Law & Order' and 'The Wire' intoxicated by smoke

Bobby J. Brown, the American actor known for his role in 'The Wire,' has died at the age of 62 following a fire accident in Maryland.

Feb 27 • 09:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

TV star Bobby J Brown's wife's desperate call as actor trapped in devastating fire

Bobby J Brown, a star from the TV show The Wire, tragically died at 62 after being trapped in a barn fire.

Feb 27 • 08:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Chubu Electric Wire Fraud Law Violation: Incomplete Transaction Terms and Delayed Payments for 39 Individuals

Chubu Electric has been found in violation of freelance law by the Japan Fair Trade Commission for failing to provide clear transaction terms and delaying payments for 39 freelance workers.

Feb 27 • 06:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

'The Wire' actor Bobby J. Brown dies in tragic barn fire accident at age 62

Bobby J. Brown, a beloved actor known for his role in 'The Wire,' has tragically died at the age of 62 in a barn fire.

Feb 27 • 02:27 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

‘The Wire’ star dead after barn fire

The actor, known for his role as Bobby Brown in ‘The Wire’, has died in a barn fire at the age of 62.

Feb 27 • 00:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Bobby J. Brown dead: The Wire star dies at 62 after horrific barn fire as tributes pour in

Bobby J. Brown, the actor known for his role in The Wire, has died at 62 due to injuries sustained in a barn fire.

Feb 26 • 23:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bobby J. Brown, the actor from The Wire and Law & Order, has died

Bobby J. Brown, known for his roles in The Wire and Law & Order, tragically died in a barn fire in Maryland.

Feb 26 • 23:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Trump attack threat looms as nuclear talks between US and Iran go to wire

High-stakes nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran are ongoing amid threats of military action from Donald Trump due to apparent gaps in the discussions.

Feb 26 • 18:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Duo arrested suspected of stealing wires and 46 kilograms of copper seized in Belém

Two men were arrested in Belém for qualified theft, with 46 kilograms of copper wire seized after they were caught burning wire to sell the copper.

Feb 26 • 01:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Wire-Cutter Florencia Carignano and the State of Peronism

Deputy Florencia Carignano's controversial actions during a legislative session spark a broader discussion about the state and strategies of Peronism in Argentina.

Feb 25 • 03:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tormented animals living in tiny wire cages for frivolous fur fashion miraculously saved

A group of animals destined for cruel fur production in Poland has been rescued by Four Paws, highlighting the need for a ban on fur imports in the UK.

Feb 23 • 17:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Bag, wire, and a clean house: understand the evidence linking the suspect to the murder of a child in a case reopened after nearly 20 years in Paraná

New evidence has emerged linking Martônio Alves Batista to the 2006 murder of nine-year-old Giovanna dos Reis Costa in Paraná, Brazil, after the case was reopened nearly two decades later.

Feb 23 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

63-year-old man dies electrocuted while working on excavator in MT

A 63-year-old man named Juraci Pereira died from electric shock while working on an excavator in Sorriso, Brazil, after the machine touched a high-voltage wire.

Feb 19 • 21:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Grantchester star's 'incredibly impressive' drama now available to stream for free

Robson Green, known for his role in Grantchester, stars in the detective series Wire in the Blood which can now be streamed for free on ITVX.

Feb 19 • 07:55 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

My cinema tells the stories of the outsiders of the world

A new film directed by Gus Van Sant portrays the true story of Anthony Kiritsis, who took a hostage in a bizarre act of desperation in 1977.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Trolley Wire Exchange Mistake: Multiple Human Errors in JR Utsunomiya Line Power Line Outage Accident

A power outage on the JR Utsunomiya Line affected about 190,000 people due to multiple human errors linked to the mishandling of trolley wire replacements and oversight of wear in inspection images.

Feb 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Barbed Wire and Police with Dogs. Jeriová Recalls the Olympics in the United States

Czech skier Kveta Peckova-Jeriová reflects on her experiences at the Winter Olympics, including her memories of competing in Lake Placid in 1980.

Feb 16 • 09:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Road closure in effect after wire snaps detected on Calgary’s Bearspaw feeder main

The City of Calgary has closed a key exit ramp on the TransCanada Highway due to safety concerns regarding the deteriorating Bearspaw feeder main, following the detection of wire snaps.

Feb 13 • 19:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

JR Utsunomiya Line, Services Suspended Due to Broken Cables between Tokyo and Oyama Station

The JR Utsunomiya Line has suspended operations in both directions between Tokyo and Oyama Station due to a broken overhead wire.

Feb 8 • 23:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Family of man found with wire around his neck believes he was murdered; police investigate death

The family of 31-year-old Italo Franklin Bento Dias believes he was murdered after being found dead with a lamp wire around his neck, prompting an investigation by local police.

Feb 7 • 16:29 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Richard Price: "I regret that 'The Wire' has overshadowed my work as a novelist"

Author Richard Price discusses his new novel 'Lázaro resucitado' and expresses his regret that his career as a novelist has been eclipsed by his work on 'The Wire'.

Feb 7 • 03:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police investigate death of man found with wire around his neck in SP

Italo Franklin, 31, was found dead in his home in Cajati, São Paulo, with a lamp cord around his neck, leading to a police investigation into the suspicious circumstances of his death.

Feb 6 • 08:18 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Helicopter rescues crew member who suffered a torn wire to the chest

A crew member from a foreign fishing vessel was airlifted to a hospital in Reykjavik after a wire snapped on board and struck his chest.

Feb 4 • 20:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman is beaten and strangled with wire by husband after refusing to buy drugs for him in the interior of SP

A woman was violently attacked by her husband after she refused to purchase drugs for him in Potirendaba, SP, while their three-year-old daughter was present.

Feb 4 • 17:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire hits warehouse after wire falls from pole onto roof; VIDEO

A large fire broke out in a warehouse in the Imbiribeira neighborhood of South Recife, triggered by a wire falling onto the roof, resulting in a significant cloud of black smoke visible from various parts of the city.

Feb 4 • 16:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

WATCH THE VIDEO ⟩ What wire is this - you are the wire, this is a computer!

Researchers at China's Fudan University have developed an ultra-flexible fiber chip that can process data as effectively as a desktop computer, suggesting a future where electronics are integrated into clothing and even our bodies, potentially transforming healthcare and tele-surgery.

Feb 4 • 10:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Haunting abandoned tourist hotspot loved by the rich and famous now frozen in time

Once a glamorous destination for the elite, Varosha in Cyprus has now fallen into disrepair, replaced by soldiers and barbed wire.

Feb 4 • 03:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Žalgiris Arena Week: No Tickets for the 32nd Consecutive Time in Euroleague

Žalgiris basketball team announces that tickets for their 32nd consecutive Euroleague home game have sold out, coinciding with special events for legendary sports commentator Vida Mačiulis' 80th birthday and a performance by the group 'Sisters On Wire'.

Feb 3 • 15:44 UTC

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