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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SURPRISING ⟩ According to artificial intelligence, this is the most important book that everyone should read!

A recent discussion highlights that artificial intelligence recommends George Orwell's '1984' as the essential book everyone should read at least once.

Feb 25 • 16:49 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

15 reporters investigate, former investigator reveals impressions of the Hino Town incident 'that was...'

A former investigator discusses the controversial 1984 Hino Town incident in Japan, highlighting doubts surrounding the investigation and court proceedings.

Feb 25 • 04:22 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Many contradictions in the 'confession', pointed out by negative film: Hino Town case 'posthumous retrial'

The Hino Town case from 1984, regarded as the second posthumous retrial of a murder case in post-war Japan, highlights inconsistencies in the confession of the accused, Hiroshi Sakuhara, leading to new evaluations of the evidence.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

"What a terrible photo" Negatives disclosed in the retrial request, lawyer stunned

A recent decision by Japan's Supreme Court has granted a retrial for a man convicted of murder in a 1984 case, following the revelation of unsettling photographic evidence during the retrial process.

Feb 25 • 03:58 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

The Defendant Appeared Afraid in the Interrogation Room: Contradictory Confessions Still Resulted in Life Imprisonment

The Japanese Supreme Court has approved the retrial of Hiroshi Sakuhara, convicted of murder and robbery in the 1984 Hino Town case, despite inconsistencies in his confession and his perceived fear during meetings with his lawyer.

Feb 25 • 03:55 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

The Bride's Father: 'I Confessed for You' - Hino Town Incident, the Door to a Posthumous Review

The Supreme Court of Japan has decided to begin a retrial in the Hino Town Incident case, where Hiroshi Sakohara was sentenced to life in prison for the murder and robbery of a liquor store owner in 1984, based on a confession he claimed he made for the sake of his daughter.

Feb 25 • 03:29 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

What kind of incident was the Hino Town incident and what were the decisive factors for the retrial? Five key points explained

The Hino Town incident, a murder case from 1984, is set for a retrial after new evidence surfaced, raising questions about the initial conviction and the lengthy judicial process.

Feb 25 • 02:54 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Reopening of the 40-Year-Old Murder Case in Hino Town: Former Defendant Posthumously Expected to be Cleared of Charges

Japan's Supreme Court has granted a retrial for the 1984 Hino Town murder case, potentially exonerating the deceased former defendant.

Feb 25 • 02:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

At the Sambadrome, in just 6 carnivals the schools that were promoted were not relegated the following year

Since the inauguration of the Sambadrome in 1984, only six times have promoted samba schools not been relegated in the following year.

Feb 22 • 08:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Winter Olympics venues abandoned and left to rot 40 years on including war execution site

Decades after the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, former venues lie in ruins, overshadowed by the city's turbulent history, including the Bosnian War.

Feb 21 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maria Bethânia's great moment in a 1982 show comes back to the scene in an audiovisual record made in Argentina in 1984

The 1982 performance of Maria Bethânia, celebrated for its emotional depth and artistry, is now available in a newly rediscovered audiovisual record made in Buenos Aires in 1984.

Feb 21 • 12:08 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Raoul Peck documents the dystopian warnings from '1984'

Raoul Peck's documentary '2+2 = 5' uses George Orwell's insights to explore contemporary threats of totalitarianism and the fragility of democracy.

Feb 20 • 16:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

US Court Rules Against Trump: The American Government Is Not a Invention of Literature

A US federal judge defends against Donald Trump's historical distortions using George Orwell's '1984' as a reference.

Feb 17 • 17:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Jesse Jackson, the negotiator: the day the religious leader managed to get Fidel Castro to release 48 prisoners in Cuba during the Reagan era

The article recounts Jesse Jackson's successful negotiation for the release of 48 Cuban prisoners during a meeting with Fidel Castro in 1984, amidst skepticism from the Reagan administration.

Feb 17 • 15:18 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A frozen body of a man found in Ukmergė district

The frozen body of a man, approximately 70 years old, was discovered in a forest in the Ukmergė district, while another body of a man born in 1984 was found in a village in Telšiai district, both prompting investigations into the causes of death.

Feb 17 • 06:28 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Cited '1984' in Ruling Against Trump

A U.S. judge has ordered the reopening of a slavery exhibit dedicated to nine slaves at George Washington's museum, referencing George Orwell's '1984' to criticize President Trump's attempts to limit discussions of systemic discrimination and slavery.

Feb 16 • 23:33 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

The Hino Town Incident Murder Case from 40 Years Ago: Supreme Court to Decide on Re-trial Within the Fiscal Year

The Japanese Supreme Court is expected to decide by the end of the fiscal year whether to allow a re-trial in the 1984 Hino Town murder case, which has faced significant delays due to prosecutors contesting the re-trial.

Feb 16 • 20:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Surprising Strength of an Unpopular Choice

The article reflects on Italy's so-called Valentine's Day decree of 1984, highlighting its significance as a courageous economic policy and its implications for today's economic challenges.

Feb 14 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

Torvill and Dean's Bolero produces ice dance perfection at Winter Olympics

On February 14, 1984, British figure skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean delivered an unforgettable performance of 'Bolero' at the Winter Olympics, achieving what was termed ice dance perfection.

Feb 13 • 18:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Winter Olympics best moments with Torvill and Dean and Eddie the Eagle leading list

A study highlights the most memorable moments from the Winter Olympics, featuring Torvill and Dean's iconic performance at the 1984 games as the top moment.

Feb 13 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Netflix's 'harrowing' crime series about boy's murder leaves viewers 'shocked'

Netflix's new true crime series delves into the unresolved murder of four-year-old Gregory Villemin in 1984, stirring emotional responses from viewers.

Feb 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Martha Stewart says that ICE enforcing law is like living under 1984’s ‘Big Brother’

Martha Stewart expressed her discontent with ICE activities in her community, comparing it to living under a dystopian regime.

Feb 10 • 12:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Like in Orwell's '1984', Milei opens the office against fake news to attack the press

Argentinian President Javier Milei has established an 'Official Response Office' aimed at combating misinformation, raising concerns about its potential target of critical media outlets and journalists.

Feb 8 • 13:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

How the folks from Sarajevo created the Winter Olympics with bare hands

The article reflects on the contributions and efforts of Sarajevo in hosting the 1984 Winter Olympics despite initial challenges.

Feb 8 • 06:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

In the USA, the ghost of the subway vigilante looms

The controversial case of Bernie Goetz, who shot four Black teenagers in a New York subway in 1984, is being revisited due to the release of two new books on the subject.

Feb 7 • 10:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

For the first time, a human walked in space without support, this person made history

On February 7, 1984, Captain Bruce McCandless II became the first person to walk in space without support, using a nitrogen-powered, manually controlled backpack.

Feb 7 • 01:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The Toxic Avenger, the remake that neither Arnold Schwarzenegger nor Guillermo del Toro managed to make

The Toxic Avenger, now hitting theaters, is a new sequel to the original 1984 film that faced failed remake attempts involving Arnold Schwarzenegger and Guillermo del Toro.

Feb 6 • 09:03 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Are we still in 1949, when Orwell's '1984' was printed, given the manual of warnings we persistently ignore?

The article discusses the alarming parallels between George Orwell's '1984' and contemporary society, emphasizing the breakdown of personal relationships and increasing state control over individual lives.

Feb 5 • 10:46 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

From an American Perspective, It Doesn't Matter Whether Europe is Dominated by Russia or Germany

The creator of '1984' foresaw a future for Europe after the war, dominated by a 'manager class' and a few superpowers, with his text now feeling alarmingly relevant.

Feb 4 • 06:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

The Communists Poisoned Her, Took the Money from the Sponsor. The Story of a Czech Woman Who Wanted to Conquer the World

The article recounts the experiences of Czech skier Olga Charvátová-Křížová, who won a bronze medal at the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics despite facing severe challenges from the communist regime, including losing promised sponsorship money.

Feb 2 • 10:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How the internet steals our time, freedom, and brain health

President Karol Nawrocki recently vetoed a bill implementing the EU Digital Services Act, expressing concerns over potential government overreach affecting free speech online, which he likens to Orwell's Ministry of Truth in '1984'.

Jan 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Olympic champion Jim Hartung dead at 65

Former U.S. Olympic gymnast Jim Hartung, who won a gold medal in 1984 and served as an assistant coach at Nebraska for 19 years, has died at the age of 65.

Jan 13 • 00:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

No One Wanted ‘Supergirl’: A Chronicle of the Disaster that Halted Decades of Heroine Cinema

The article discusses the long-standing struggle for female superhero films, reflecting on the failure of the 1984 'Supergirl' movie and its impact on the genre, ahead of a new cinematic attempt featuring a female counterpart to Superman.

Jan 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

About the fact that Seifert received the Nobel Prize, Czech newspapers were almost silent in 1984. Why?

The article discusses the lack of coverage by Czech newspapers regarding Jaroslav Seifert's Nobel Prize in 1984 due to the political climate and his unpopularity with the communist regime at the time.

Jan 9 • 09:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The Unwanted Nobel Laureate Jaroslav Seifert: Why It's Worth Remembering Him?

The article reflects on Jaroslav Seifert's unexpected Nobel Prize victory in 1984 amidst strong competition, highlighting the lack of recognition he received from the Czechoslovak press and his contentious relationship with the normalization regime.

Jan 7 • 15:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Historian: This is the vision of the world according to Trump, Xi, and Putin

The article discusses the dystopian vision of the world held by leaders such as Trump, Xi, and Putin, drawing parallels to George Orwell's *1984* where global power is divided into warring spheres.

Jan 7 • 07:24 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Montana State wins first FCS national championship since 1984 after thrilling OT victory over Illinois State

Montana State Bobcats claimed their first FCS national championship in 39 years with a 35-34 overtime victory over Illinois State.

Jan 6 • 17:58 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

Undesirable Nobel Laureate

The article discusses the overlooked victory of Czech poet Jaroslav Seifert in the 1984 Nobel Prize for Literature amidst fierce competition, highlighting the regime's disdain for him at the time.

Jan 6 • 17:41 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Five times more hepatitis A than last year? This is the largest occurrence in the Czech Republic since 1984

The Czech Republic is experiencing the highest number of hepatitis A cases since 1984, with a reported fivefold increase compared to the previous year.

Jan 6 • 16:33 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Video: 'Al-Hakawati' the only Palestinian theater in Jerusalem

The Al-Hakawati theater in Jerusalem is highlighted as the only Palestinian theater, facing persistent Israeli closures and crackdowns while continuing to host local and international performances since 1984.

Jan 4 • 05:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

How to Start an Airline with Zero Money – The Historic Trick of Richard Branson

Richard Branson launched Virgin Atlantic without risking a single dollar, showcasing his business acumen in 1984 when he was frustrated at an airport.

Dec 30 • 08:06 UTC

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