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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Alice Springs prison guards go on 12-hour strike over 'unsafe' conditions

Prison guards in Alice Springs staged a 12-hour strike demanding safer working conditions amidst claims of overcrowding and staffing issues in local correctional facilities.

Mar 20 • 09:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Amparo closes clandestine chemical products factory

A clandestine chemical factory in Amparo, Brazil, was shut down following an anonymous complaint, revealing unsafe working conditions and potential contamination risks.

Mar 19 • 22:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A woman died in a shocking way at a popular ski resort - here's what we know about the Swiss gondola accident

A 61-year-old woman tragically died in a gondola accident in Engelberg, Switzerland, which has led to the closure of ski lift operations in the area due to unsafe weather conditions.

Mar 19 • 09:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

She let Zandberg in, lost her job. 'The situation is not great'

A former store manager in Poland lost her job after allowing a politician to inspect working conditions at her market, which she had previously reported as unsafe.

Mar 17 • 12:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Buses stuck, without doors and even steering wheels: users complain about poor transportation conditions in a neighborhood of Campinas

Residents of Chácaras Gargantilha in Campinas are suffering from extremely poor public transportation conditions, including breakdowns and unsafe vehicles.

Mar 13 • 17:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After allegations of irregularities, MPT inspects the headquarters of the Municipal Guard of Poá

The Brazilian Labor Public Prosecutor's Office (MPT) inspected the Municipal Guard's headquarters in Poá following allegations of unsafe working conditions.

Mar 12 • 21:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Complaint by the association "Cry for the Disabled": Danger of children being left without a special school in Athens

The association "Cry for the Disabled" warns of a potential closure of a special school in Athens due to deemed unsafe building conditions.

Mar 12 • 15:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Police and Border Guard Board has prohibited access to the ice on border water bodies starting Friday

The Police and Border Guard Board in Estonia has banned access to the ice on all border water bodies due to unsafe melting conditions.

Mar 12 • 13:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Kanye West will have to compensate a former employee with $140,000 for unpaid wages and forcing him to work in unsafe conditions

Kanye West has been ordered to pay $140,000 to a former employee who sued him for unpaid wages and unsafe working conditions.

Mar 12 • 09:57 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Kaniera Reed Trail in Ķemeri National Park is closed due to dangerous damage; urgent repairs have begun

The Kaniera Reed Trail in Ķemeri National Park has been closed for repairs due to unsafe conditions, prompting warnings for visitors.

Mar 11 • 13:03 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Transitioning to search for presumed dead in avalanche in Narvik – still not sending in ground crews

Rescue operations in Narvik have shifted focus to searching for a presumed deceased individual after an avalanche, as conditions remain unsafe for ground teams.

Mar 7 • 11:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Aerial image shows streets in Guaratinguetá completely flooded; classes suspended

Heavy rains in Guaratinguetá, Brazil have led to severe flooding, with classes suspended due to unsafe conditions.

Mar 6 • 17:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The Death of Migrants in the Mediterranean Reaches a Record High Due to Lack of Safe Routes and Extreme Weather

The Mediterranean migrant death toll has surged to a record high in early 2026, attributed to adverse weather conditions and unsafe migration routes.

Mar 4 • 12:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnair: This is how customers are being repatriated

Finnair is seeking assistance from the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to repatriate its customers stranded in Dubai and Doha due to unsafe flight conditions.

Mar 4 • 11:56 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

At least six dead after a mine shaft collapses in eastern DR Congo

At least six people died in a shaft collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, which has been plagued by unsafe working conditions and is controlled by M23 rebels.

Mar 4 • 07:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Two teenagers rescued from the ice on the Lielupe River in Jelgava

Two teenagers were rescued from the ice on the Lielupe River in Jelgava after being stranded when the ice became unsafe due to melting conditions.

Mar 2 • 16:39 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Learners Stand On Bus Steps With Doors Open to Get to School

Learners in Mamelodi face unsafe conditions on overloaded government-contracted buses, which has raised concerns following a tragic accident earlier this year.

Mar 2 • 04:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Another incident at the site marked by death: thousands of tourists trapped on Olkhon Island of Baikal Lake

Governor Igor Kobzev reports that around 250 people, including foreign tourists, are trapped on Olkhon Island due to unsafe ice conditions at Lake Baikal.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Retribution has trapped thousands of tourists on Olkhon Island in Lake Baikal

Thousands of tourists are stranded on Olkhon Island in Lake Baikal due to unsafe ice conditions, as authorities reassess safety measures following a tragic accident.

Feb 26 • 07:37 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Thousands of Tourists Stuck at Lake Baikal as Ice Road Conditions Remain Hazardous

Over 3,000 tourists are stranded on Olkhon Island in Lake Baikal due to unsafe ice road conditions, with authorities working to ensure essential supplies are available.

Feb 25 • 14:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Improvised bunk bed and vehicle without a tire: group caught traveling irregularly in a truck's cargo area on BR-282

Six workers were caught traveling in unsafe conditions in the cargo area of a truck in Santa Catarina, Brazil, raising concerns about labor safety and road regulations.

Feb 23 • 22:47 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Iconic Rottnest Channel Swim cancelled due to poor weather

The Rottnest Channel Swim in Perth has been cancelled just hours before it was scheduled to begin due to unsafe weather conditions.

Feb 20 • 08:06 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Police renew warning to avoid Lake Ontario after man falls in icy waters

Toronto police are cautioning the public about unsafe ice conditions on Lake Ontario after a man fell through the surface and struggled to escape the icy waters.

Feb 19 • 22:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Agonizing death of Rainbow the pony in horror accident on the set of The Hobbit

In a tragic incident, a pony named Rainbow was among 27 animals that died due to unsafe conditions on a New Zealand farm used during the filming of The Hobbit trilogy.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Police Reminds - it is prohibited to go on the ice to the wreck of the ship in Mangaļsalā

The Latvian police have warned the public against walking on ice near the wreck of the Lady Kathleen due to unsafe conditions, citing incidents of individuals falling through the ice.

Feb 17 • 14:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Group decries deplorable living conditions of Kano street kids

A NGO has raised alarms about the unsafe living conditions faced by over two million street children in Kano, Nigeria.

Feb 16 • 14:59 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Minister's appeal to ice enthusiasts: "Listen!"

Swedish Sports Minister Jakob Forssmed urges citizens to heed warnings about the dangers of unsafe ice conditions on Riddarfjärden in Stockholm after several individuals fell through the ice.

Feb 15 • 21:42 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

"This is not a school image" – Dilapidated doors and inappropriate floors at the Athens Artistic School

The Athens Artistic School is facing serious structural issues, leading to student protests over unsafe conditions.

Feb 14 • 09:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Inside private hire drivers' strike: 18 hour shifts, passenger violence and unfair pay

Private hire drivers in the UK are staging a boycott on Valentine's Day to protest against poor pay and unsafe working conditions.

Feb 14 • 07:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Stakeholders seek stronger protection for app-based drivers

Stakeholders in Nigeria are advocating for enhanced protections and safety measures for app-based drivers following reports of victimization and unsafe working conditions.

Feb 11 • 21:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

Rayo-Oviedo Suspended Due to Poor Conditions of the Playing Field

The match between Rayo Vallecano and Oviedo has been suspended due to unsafe pitch conditions caused by adverse weather and inadequate grass growth.

Feb 7 • 09:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police close aesthetics clinic and arrest pharmacist for irregularities in Campinas

The Civil Police closed an aesthetics clinic in Jardim Guanabara, Campinas, and arrested a pharmacist during a joint operation with Health Surveillance after discovering irregularities, including expired products and unsafe storage conditions.

Feb 6 • 13:22 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

The Year is 2026, and look at what children in this Zagreb street have to cross to get to school: 'There is no sidewalk, and there is flooding'

Residents of a Zagreb neighborhood express their concerns over persistent flooding on the streets, highlighting the unsafe conditions for children heading to school due to a lack of proper sidewalks.

Feb 5 • 14:44 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Snowstorm Cancels the Match between Bayer and Vušković's Hamburg

The German Football Association has announced the cancellation of the Bundesliga match between Hamburg and Bayer Leverkusen due to a snowstorm and unsafe field conditions.

Jan 13 • 19:28 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Swimming pool closed due to unsafe conditions

The Reykjavik swimming pool has been closed due to a breakdown in the ventilation system, making conditions unsafe for patrons.

Jan 10 • 10:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Spoiled burgers, dirty counters, miserable conditions - 12 tons of unsuitable products confiscated, see photos

Authorities in the Attica region confiscated 12 tons of unsafe food products during inspections in the festive market, emphasizing the need for stringent food safety measures.

Dec 30 • 11:33 UTC

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