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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Heat Accumulated on Earth Reaches Highest Level Since 1960s… Warning of ‘Heat Overload’ for Oceans, Atmosphere, and Cryosphere

Recent reports indicate that Earth’s accumulated heat has reached its highest level since 1960, primarily driven by human activities and greenhouse gas emissions, signaling a critical state for the planet's climate system.

Mar 23 • 04:35 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Bold Patterns and Bright Colors: 1960s Kitchen Designs Shine Again

Mid-century kitchens are experiencing a resurgence in popularity, characterized by bold colors and unique designs that contrast with modern minimalist aesthetics.

Mar 17 • 10:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Textures, color and Mid Century nods in the renovation of a house from the 60s

A classic house from the 1960s in Montevideo is renovated by designer Leticia Achard, incorporating Mid-Century style while maintaining its original essence.

Mar 17 • 03:00 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Iran: the foreign policy puzzle that keeps defeating Washington

The article examines how Iran continues to challenge U.S. foreign policy efforts in the region since the late 1960s, particularly after Britain lost its influence following the Suez Crisis.

Mar 16 • 23:04 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Here are Miura and Duetto: different but immortal

The article celebrates the legacy of the Lamborghini Miura and Alfa Romeo Duetto, iconic vehicles from the 1960s that redefined automotive design and style.

Mar 16 • 13:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Serial Žabotlams Often Caught Fire and Crashed, Yet They Were a Revelation in Suburban Transport

The Žabotlam electric unit, developed in the 1960s, revolutionized Czech suburban transport despite a troubled history of accidents and fires.

Mar 15 • 04:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Doctor Who 'missing' episodes found after 60 years and fans can watch them soon

Two previously 'lost' episodes of Doctor Who from the 1960s have been restored and will soon be available for viewing on BBC iPlayer.

Mar 13 • 12:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

A Stage of Aspiration and Display: The Car Parade

The article discusses the historical significance and societal implications of car parades in South Korea during the 1960s and 1970s as a tool for power display and national pride.

Mar 12 • 20:15 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Former footballer Barry Cable sexually abused girl from orphanage, court hears

Former Australian footballer Barry Cable is on trial for allegedly sexually abusing a girl from an orphanage in the 1960s.

Mar 10 • 06:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Europe Becomes the Largest Arms Importer for the First Time Since the 1960s

Europe has increased its arms imports by 210% between 2021 and 2025, making it the largest arms-importing region globally, largely due to the conflict in Ukraine.

Mar 9 • 11:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Twiggy, the model who changed the rules of the game

The article discusses Twiggy, a groundbreaking model of the 1960s who significantly influenced fashion and pop culture.

Mar 9 • 06:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

The B-52: Why the US still uses a plane from the 1960s to bomb its enemies

The B-52, a Cold War-era bomber, remains in active use by the US military due to its ongoing upgrades and strategic importance.

Mar 8 • 12:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

She won the fight for free abortion

The article discusses the fight for women's right to choose abortion, focusing on key figures like lawyer Gisèle Halimi and philosopher Simone de Beauvoir, amidst a backdrop of male dominance and cultural shifts in the 1960s and 70s in France.

Mar 8 • 10:49 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Jazz in the Trump Era – Kristy Dashiell Feels We Are Fighting for the Same Values as the 1960s

Jazz vocalist Kristy Dashiell discusses her artistic journey and the political relevance of jazz music, drawing parallels between past civil rights struggles and contemporary issues.

Mar 6 • 11:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

John P. Hammond, exponent of the blues revival in the 1960s, dies at 83

John P. Hammond, a key figure in the 1960s blues revival, has passed away at the age of 83 from cardiac arrest in New Jersey.

Mar 5 • 19:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The chemical element that changed the history of mental health

This article discusses lithium and its significant impact on mental health treatment, highlighting a historical case from the 1960s.

Mar 3 • 13:41 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

He knows that his wife will die 20 years before him

The article discusses Alen Mešković's novel 'Den smukkeste afsked', which explores a future where a method to calculate a person's death year has been kept secret until the 1960s.

Mar 2 • 20:16 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

His main character knows that his wife will die 20 years before him

The article discusses Alen Mešković's novel 'Den smukkeste afsked', which explores a future where a method to calculate a person's year of death was invented in 1511 but kept secret until the 1960s.

Mar 2 • 20:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From the 1960s to the Era of OTT, Iranian Stars Have Dominated Bollywood

The article discusses the influence of Iranian stars in Bollywood cinema, highlighting the ongoing tensions between Iran, Israel, and the U.S.

Feb 28 • 16:27 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Merv Griffin and Johnny Carson were bitter rivals who fought over celebrity guests for years

Merv Griffin and Johnny Carson had a longstanding rivalry over celebrity guests during their respective talk shows in the 1960s.

Feb 28 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Agens: the captive agency of SIAM that marked business design

Agens S.A. began as an industrial design and advertising agency within SIAM Automotores, evolving into an independent studio with a diverse client base from the 1960s onwards.

Feb 28 • 02:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Neil Sedaka, iconic 1960s pop singer and songwriter, dies at 86

American pop singer and songwriter Neil Sedaka has passed away at the age of 86 in the United States.

Feb 28 • 00:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Neil Sedaka has died: the composer was 86 years old and was the creator of several hits from the 1960s

American musician and composer Neil Sedaka has passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind a rich legacy of pop rock music from the 1960s.

Feb 28 • 00:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka has died

American singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka has died at the age of 86.

Feb 28 • 00:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Neil Sedaka, singer and songwriter star in the 1960s, dies at 86

Neil Sedaka, the renowned American singer and songwriter, has passed away at the age of 86, confirmed by a publicist.

Feb 27 • 22:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Epic' historical saga with Hollywood legends streaming on BBC iPlayer now

The 1960s film 'El Cid' featuring Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren is currently streaming on BBC iPlayer and has received positive reviews for its epic storytelling and score.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Photographer Arthur Tress Recovers the Memory of 'Cruising' in 1960s New York: 'It Was a Form of Socialization'

Photographer Arthur Tress reflects on the 'cruising' culture of 1969 New York in his new book, capturing the essence of social engagement in Central Park's Ramble.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Peter Probst's New Crime Novel 'In Broad Daylight': The Mystery of the Disappeared Children of Pirmasens

Peter Probst's latest crime novel delves into the chilling history of child disappearances in Pirmasens during the 1960s.

Feb 26 • 10:04 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

I am hot! Oxygen, oxygen... Did two Italians once listen on the radio to a Soviet woman dying in space?

The article recounts a chilling story about two Italian brothers in the 1960s who may have recorded transmissions of a Soviet woman dying in space.

Feb 24 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Review: "The Rage", by Pier Paolo Pasolini

This article reviews Pier Paolo Pasolini's script 'La rabia', which remained unpublished during his lifetime and reflects on his influence in the 1960s and 70s.

Feb 24 • 19:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

They entered an abandoned warehouse, found a collection of invaluable cars, but one detail caught their attention

A couple exploring rural Portugal discovered a collection of 1960s classic cars in an abandoned warehouse, hinting at a potential restoration that was never completed.

Feb 23 • 14:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This man made Tampere into Tampere – and could have helped put Kekkonen in the presidency

Kalle Kaihari, a businessman and patron from Tampere, played a crucial role in the city's development between the 1960s and 1980s, supporting key projects that shaped its current landscape.

Feb 22 • 20:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

People: 'Marriage was the last thing I could imagine'

Iris Berben, a 75-year-old actress, discusses her commitment to independence and her reasons for never marrying, reflecting on societal norms from her youth.

Feb 22 • 14:46 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The Glasses of the Quartetto

The article discusses Anton Virgilio Savona, a member of the famed Quartetto Cetra, and his contributions to music criticism and his evolution as a musician.

Feb 22 • 06:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Edmundo Villani-C�rtes recalls jazz nights and clubs in São Paulo

The article celebrates the 105th anniversary of Folha and reminisces about the historic jazz jam sessions held in São Paulo in the 1960s.

Feb 21 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO shows transformation in mutation car, tradition of the past of the carnival of Florianópolis and unique in Brazil

The article discusses the historical significance of the transformation cars (carros de mutação) that were a major attraction at the carnival in Florianópolis until the 1960s, showcasing past carnival parades.

Feb 21 • 11:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Democratic-socialist nominee eyeing NJ governor's vacant House seat compares ICE to 1960s segregationists

Analilia Mejia, a Democratic nominee for a vacant House seat in New Jersey, compares ICE's actions to those of 1960s segregationists, advocating for its abolition and drawing parallels with recent immigrant rights protests.

Feb 20 • 15:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Classical: José van Dam is dead

Belgian bass-baritone José van Dam, a significant figure in the opera world during the 1960s and 1970s, has passed away.

Feb 19 • 18:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Examining the Huge Shadow Left by Photography in Korean Contemporary Art History

The article discusses the significant yet ambiguous role of photography in the history of Korean contemporary art from the 1960s to the 1980s, highlighting various artists and their experimental works.

Feb 19 • 11:35 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

His parents moved from Christiania when he was born. Has he been protected or cheated? This is investigated in a beautiful documentary

The article discusses a documentary reflecting on the contrasting ideals of freedom and societal norms experienced during the 1960s compared to today's hypercapitalist environment.

Feb 19 • 09:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Twiggy, the iconic model of the sixties, remembers the worst of those years: 'Not everything was magical: there was the Vietnam War and people were dying from overdose'

Twiggy reflects on the darker aspects of the 1960s, revealing that the era was marked by significant turmoil, including the Vietnam War and a rampant drug crisis.

Feb 17 • 16:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The woman who was everything in the wild 60s of Los Angeles when Harrison Ford sold marijuana: 'He is the secret genius. The dark twin of Joan Didion'

Eve Babitz, a pivotal figure in Los Angeles during the 1960s, reflects on her vibrant return to the city and the electrifying atmosphere that characterized the era.

Feb 16 • 23:11 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Fridamania: How the Legend of Frida Kahlo Was Built - The Role of Madonna and the Movements of '68

The article explores the cultural phenomenon surrounding Frida Kahlo, her iconic image, and the influence of the 1960s movements and figures like Madonna on her legacy.

Feb 15 • 09:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Algeria Starts the First Decontamination Operation of French Nuclear Blast Sites

Algeria has initiated its first partial decontamination operation at a site of French nuclear blasts conducted during the colonial era in the 1960s.

Feb 13 • 23:04 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Operation 'Iceworm': Why Washington's Nuclear Plans in Greenland Failed

The article explores the failed American plans for a nuclear project in Greenland during the 1960s, highlighting the historical context and geopolitical implications of such ambitions.

Feb 13 • 16:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The Power of Flowers

An annual Orchid Exhibition at the Chicago Botanic Garden will embrace a 1960s and 1970s theme for its 2026 edition, reflecting the essence of the 'flower power' movement.

Feb 11 • 17:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The dolphin Peter committed suicide in the 1960s – a new theater production reveals our blind spots of animal love

A new theater production inspired by the life of a dolphin named Peter, who attempted to learn human language in the 1960s, explores the complexities of human-animal relationships and the darker sides of animal affection.

Feb 11 • 10:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Great Gig in the Sky: the true story behind the laments of 'death and orgasm'

An exploration of the history behind a notable vocal performance in Pink Floyd's 'The Great Gig in the Sky' reveals its importance to the song and the recognition it received decades after its initial recording.

Feb 9 • 15:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The dictator who died without knowing he was no longer in power and the song that started an unusual revolution: “We saw a crowd in the streets”

The article reflects on the late Portuguese dictator António de Oliveira Salazar, who continued to believe he was in control of the government until his death, despite having been replaced without his knowledge.

Feb 9 • 11:34 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Should large housing complexes and high-rise buildings be classified?

Architects and associations in France advocate for the recognition of 20th-century concrete architecture, despite its negative image from the 1960s.

Feb 8 • 15:00 UTC

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