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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nine-Meter Snow Walls and Blue Skies: Spring Snow Removal Begins in the 'Hidden Snowiest Place in Japan'

Spring snow removal has commenced in Nishikawa Town, known as the 'Hidden Snowiest Place in Japan', where impressive nine-meter snow walls have formed.

Mar 23 • 07:16 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NDLEA seizes drugs hidden in carton walls, creams at Lagos airport

Operatives of the NDLEA intercepted illicit drugs hidden in various items at Lagos airport, thwarting international drug trafficking attempts.

Mar 23 • 01:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

An 18th-century estate in Hortaleza is about to disappear between walls of glass and concrete

An 18th-century estate in Hortaleza faces imminent demolition due to a development project approved by the Madrid City Council.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Munich Airport: This is the billionth passenger – but where is the red carpet?

Munich Airport celebrated its billionth passenger this week, Amanda Walls, but the welcoming ceremony raised questions about the airport's declining celebration culture.

Mar 20 • 12:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Add beauty' to gardens this spring with £25 Home Bargains 'flower wall'

Home Bargains is reintroducing its popular flower walls for £25, allowing shoppers to enhance their gardens and patios with hassle-free, year-round floral decor.

Mar 20 • 09:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Family forced to flee home after 'unknown beasts' left claw marks on walls

A family in Maine has fled their home after allegedly being terrorized by mysterious wolf-like creatures that left claw marks on their walls.

Mar 18 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chile erects wall to contain immigration

Chile is building walls to contain irregular immigration, particularly along its border with Peru.

Mar 17 • 19:16 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Christodoulakis: Denies rumors of a common front with Doukas - "The enemy is outside the walls of Pasok"

Manolis Christodoulakis denies rumors of collaborating with Charis Doukas, emphasizing that the political platform he presented will proceed independently.

Mar 17 • 18:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Firefighters rescue kittens trapped in a wall of a property in Itaperuna

Firefighters in Itaperuna successfully rescued two kittens trapped in a narrow space between the walls of two houses without injuries.

Mar 17 • 14:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Kast launches the construction of walls and trenches on the northern border of Chile to stop irregular immigration

Chilean President José Antonio Kast has begun construction of walls and trenches on the northern border to curb irregular immigration.

Mar 16 • 21:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Ditches and Walls at the Border: Kast Already Implements Initial Measures to Curb Illegal Immigration in Chile

Chilean President José Antonio Kast has launched the 'Border Shield Plan' aimed at reducing illegal immigration, marking his first major policy move after taking office.

Mar 16 • 21:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Castle of Ohrazenice Was Overgrown with Shrubs and Its Walls Were Collapsing. The New Owner Was Able to Revive It

The Castle of Ohrazenice in Czechia, long neglected and overgrown, has been successfully restored by a new owner after years of deterioration.

Mar 16 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

Before and After: How to Arrange a Functional Kitchen in a Historic House with Uneven Walls

A guide on how to design a functional kitchen in historic homes, addressing challenges posed by uneven walls and small spaces.

Mar 14 • 22:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Laura Micheletti and Mirta Villalba: Two Stories that Show How Love Can Also Change a Life Behind Walls

Laura Micheletti and Mirta Villalba share their transformative experiences working with the Espartanos Foundation, showcasing how love and support can fundamentally change lives inside prisons.

Mar 14 • 10:00 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

‘We voted for walls, not wars’: Did strikes on Iran just break MAGA?

The article discusses a hypothetical large-scale military operation by the U.S. and Israel against Iran, termed ‘Operation Epic Fury’, and its implications on American politics, particularly the MAGA movement.

Mar 14 • 09:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Prague Has New Public Flowerbeds. By the Walls of Vyšehrad, They Resemble Graves

Prague has introduced new public flowerbeds near the Vyšehrad fortress, designed in a manner that evokes graves.

Mar 13 • 14:14 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Drones Flying Over the Walls in Pravieniškės Landed in the Grasp of Prison Guards

Two packages with mobile phones and SIM cards were discovered in the Pravieniškės prison area, raising security concerns.

Mar 13 • 08:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'This road is not for Muslims': women who wrote hateful slogans arrested

Three individuals have been arrested for writing hateful slogans on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway walls, declaring it 'not for Muslims'.

Mar 13 • 06:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

What physicists haven't told you about wasting oil and milk in your kitchen

Physicists from Brown University have studied the principles behind why the last drops of oil and milk take a long time to exit their containers, revealing that the phenomenon is due to the thin liquid films that cling to the walls of the packaging.

Mar 12 • 15:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is the 'oil rain' in Iran? Balconies, walls, and cars have turned black

Iran's capital Tehran is experiencing 'oil rain' due to attacks on oil facilities, which has created a hazardous environment for its residents amid ongoing military conflicts.

Mar 10 • 15:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How the Model 6 is: An Apartment Building Between Party Walls

The Model 6 is a newly designed apartment building in Buenos Aires, representing a significant architectural contribution in urban residential housing.

Mar 9 • 21:15 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Many thought the house should be demolished. But behind worn floors and drafty walls, they saw a very special opportunity.

A family sees potential in an old house that many believe should be torn down, despite its age and physical issues.

Mar 9 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Honoring history or romanticizing poverty: moldy walls are the hottest trend in interior design

Recent trends in interior design highlight a fascination with imperfections, including the replication of water stains and the creation of artificial patinas.

Mar 9 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

GALLERY AND INTERVIEW WITH THE CURATOR ⟩ You won't see pink walls at the outdoor toilet exhibition

An event marking the 30th anniversary of the avant-garde toilet exhibition was held near Pärnu Central Bridge, celebrating the importance of a landmark show in Estonian art.

Mar 9 • 12:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Mud marks on the walls and numbers that don't add up: the daily battle of merchants in Bahía Blanca

Merchants in Bahía Blanca, Argentina, are struggling to recover a year after catastrophic floods devastated the city, revealing the long-term impact on local businesses and families.

Mar 9 • 09:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Robots: The Apartment Wall Comes from the Factory

A factory in Eppingen-Richen, Germany, utilizes robots to automate the construction of apartment walls, aiming to reduce costs through digital and automated processes.

Mar 9 • 08:09 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Ten Shots Fired at Rihanna's House in Los Angeles While She Was Inside: A Woman Arrested

Rihanna's Beverly Hills mansion was shot at ten times while she was inside, with one bullet penetrating the walls, but neither she nor anyone else was injured.

Mar 9 • 04:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The "impious and sodomite" Portuguese hidalgo who safeguarded a bibliographic treasure behind the walls of his house in a village in Badajoz

A recent investigation reveals that the famous Barcarrota library found in Spain belonged to Fernão Brandão, a Portuguese hidalgo who fled his country to escape the Inquisition.

Mar 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

People baffled by bizarre bathroom decoration choice in £600k house

A £600,000 house in Skelton is attracting attention for its unconventional bathroom decor featuring artificial grass on the walls.

Mar 8 • 14:54 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Protect the Chairman"... Companies Building Defensive Walls Against 'Rubber Stamp' Boards

Ahead of the March regular shareholder meeting, Korean companies are proactively responding to new regulations aimed at curbing 'rubber stamp' boards that primarily serve major shareholders.

Mar 8 • 11:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Frog Pond’ Breaks Down School Walls, A Safe Fence Where the Community Raises Children Together

A revitalization initiative at Hyodong Elementary School in Suwon aims to create a community-oriented educational space, transforming previously unused classrooms into vibrant areas for children and parents.

Mar 8 • 09:48 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

From the Devil's Walls to the Mysteries of Turin: the Esoteric Places Spread Across Italy

The article explores Italy's various esoteric locations, revealing their historical, mystical, and tourist significance.

Mar 8 • 05:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Wallflower or Alheli: the flower expert at germinating in the cracks of walls

The wallflower, known scientifically as Erysimum × cheiri, is a resilient perennial flower celebrated for its captivating fragrance and ability to thrive in unexpected places.

Mar 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Tamara Salomón: the woman who chose to build bridges behind the walls

Tamara Salomón, who started working at a penal service at 18, sees her job as a life purpose and a vital connection to the Espartanos Foundation after a life-changing accident.

Mar 7 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The National Court processes the narcopoliceman caught with millions of euros walled up in his house

The National Court in Spain has begun proceedings against Óscar Sánchez, a police inspector accused of colluding with drug traffickers and possessing over 20 million euros in cash, some hidden in walls of his home.

Mar 6 • 14:04 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Walls 'Speak' Latvian, but Students Do Not Always: How is the Latvianization of the Environment Going in the Former Russian Schools

In Latvia, the integration of the Latvian language in former Russian schools shows varying degrees of success, highlighting challenges in creating a fully immersive Latvian environment for students.

Mar 6 • 04:34 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The trick that is taking over social media: how to use stale bread to remove stains from walls

A social media trend utilizes stale bread as an effective wall stain remover that does not damage paint.

Mar 5 • 21:00 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Behind the Temporary Walls: Wood and Nylon Bring Life Back to Gaza Families

An innovative reconstruction effort in Gaza uses salvaged materials to help families impacted by war rebuild their homes.

Mar 5 • 12:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Inside Ian Huntley and Maxine Carr's horror home with pastel walls and gift from Holly

The article describes the infamous home of Ian Huntley, where he committed the gruesome murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002.

Mar 4 • 18:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Administrative Court: Corona Protection is in Court

A lawyer in Bavaria is contesting the legality of protective glass walls installed in local courts to prevent COVID-19 infections.

Mar 4 • 16:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The 29-year-old Argentine who invented "magnetic cement": allows the creation of interactive walls without drilling

Marco Agustín Secchi, a 29-year-old from Salta, Argentina, invented 'magnetic cement,' a new construction system that enables the creation of interactive walls without the need for holes.

Mar 4 • 14:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: 14-year-old crashes runaway pickup into neighbor's house in MT

A 14-year-old lost control of a pickup truck, crashing it into the walls of two houses in Sinop, Brazil, without causing any injuries.

Mar 4 • 14:52 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Walls from the Factory: How Renovations Can Succeed Faster

The article discusses how factory-prepared wall elements, aided by robotics, can expedite renovations and reduce costs.

Mar 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Shine your floors and walls in minutes after Holi, try these easy methods

This article provides tips on how to effectively remove stubborn Holi color stains from floors and walls using safe and simple methods.

Mar 4 • 10:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daughter raffles her own car to pay for rare cancer surgery for her mother known as 'jelly belly'

A daughter in Brazil has decided to raffle off her car to raise money for her mother's urgent surgery for a rare cancer affecting her abdominal walls.

Mar 4 • 10:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Remember all the false walls of BBB

The article discusses the history of false elimination walls in the reality show Big Brother Brasil (BBB) and highlights recent events from the current season.

Mar 3 • 12:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In just 290 m² and without high walls: the project in Tokyo that turned a minimal lot into 10 houses and challenges urban housing

A unique architectural project in Tokyo innovatively utilizes a small plot of land to create ten separate living spaces, defying conventional urban building norms.

Mar 2 • 23:50 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

If you are a regular hotel user, you may have noticed a really strange trend

Some hotels are designing rooms with bathrooms that have no doors, sliding doors, or glass walls, prompting questions about the direction of hotel design.

Mar 2 • 07:17 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"We had to raise the wall half a meter": Sauces neighbors adapt to prevent rain from flooding their homes

Residents of the Sauces neighborhood in Guayaquil are raising their walls to avoid flooding during heavy rain.

Mar 1 • 13:01 UTC

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