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🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Block in Hamburg Charged: An Abduction That Shouldn't Have Been One

In Hamburg, a case unfolds regarding the alleged abduction of two children during a New Year's celebration, with conflicting testimonies emerging after 36 days of hearings.

Feb 27 • 13:02 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

The Coalition’s view on the IS families stuck in Syria, with Jonno Duniam - podcast

The podcast discusses the Coalition's stance on 34 Australian women and children linked to Islamic State who are currently in Syria, highlighting calls to block their return.

Feb 27 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Tony Burke says Australia has few options to block return of 34 women and children from Syrian camp

Tony Burke discusses the limited options Australia has to prevent the return of 34 women and children from a Syrian detention camp, amidst broader issues of radicalization and hate speech in the country.

Feb 22 • 01:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Carnival is for mothers, children, people with disabilities, the elderly, and everyone

A São Paulo carnival block, known for its inclusivity, faces challenges with funding and aims to accommodate all community members in its celebrations.

Feb 20 • 18:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Block celebrating cannabis, procession in homage to Xuxa and more: revelers enjoy carnival on Ash Wednesday in BH

Revelers in Belo Horizonte celebrated Ash Wednesday with several vibrant parades, including those dedicated to cannabis and honoring popular children's entertainer Xuxa.

Feb 18 • 15:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Germany plans to block the use of social media by children

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is open to banning the use of social media by children due to concerns over their excessive screen time and associated social behavior issues.

Feb 18 • 12:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival puppets of Olinda captivate residents and tourists

In Pernambuco, a massive dragon puppet woke up Olinda as part of the Eu Acho É Pouquinho block aimed at inspiring love for frevo in children during the Carnival festivities.

Feb 16 • 23:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival in São Luiz do Paraitinga: see photos of the revelry and check the programming for this Monday (16)

São Luiz do Paraitinga is bustling with activity this Monday as a children's carnival block kicks off the day's festive events.

Feb 16 • 13:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Michel Teló takes Thaís Fersoza and kids to a block party in São Paulo; see photos

Singer Michel Teló attended a block party in São Paulo with his wife Thaís Fersoza and their children.

Feb 15 • 18:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Children and other cancer patients participate in carnival block at hospital in PI

Children and other cancer patients at Hospital São Marcos in Teresina celebrated the traditional carnival block, aimed at promoting well-being and happiness among patients.

Feb 12 • 15:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Muriçoquinhas Block and Elderly Block parade this Monday (9) at the pre-carnival in João Pessoa

The Muriçoquinhas children's block and the Elderly Block parade today in João Pessoa's pre-carnival celebrations.

Feb 9 • 09:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pre-Carnival in BH: Saturday full of joy with 18 blocks parading through the streets of the capital

The Fera Neném block kicked off its parade in Belo Horizonte amid a protest against a proposed law restricting children's participation in carnival events.

Feb 7 • 13:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Party for 'little ones': couple creates children's street block and presents the 4th edition in Presidente Prudente

A couple in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, is promoting a children's carnival street block to foster festive joy among families and kids.

Feb 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Suspected kidnappers installed technical devices in Denmark - "We have engaged in espionage"

In the Hamburg trial concerning the kidnapping of the Block children, the alleged leader of the kidnappers testified about surveilling the home of the children's father in Southern Denmark, claiming they engaged in espionage activities.

Feb 6 • 10:34 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Israeli Testifies for the Seventh Time - "We Wanted to Break into the Hensel Family's Network"

The alleged leader of the kidnapping of the Block children has testified for the seventh time, detailing how the father’s home in Southern Denmark was monitored during the abduction trial in Hamburg.

Feb 6 • 10:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Hunters want to take children on hunts. Czarzasty will block changes?

A recent consultation showed that nearly two-thirds of participants support allowing children to participate in hunting, following a proposed amendment to the hunting law by the Confederation party to lift the ban on minors as passive observers in hunts.

Feb 4 • 11:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Global 'block' on social media for children: Which countries are 'closing the door' to social networks and why

As 2026 approaches, countries are working towards limiting children's access to social media, raising challenges for nations like Greece.

Feb 3 • 19:08 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Trial Against Christina Block: "I Had Hoped That Christina Would Tell the Truth"

In court, the alleged kidnapper of the Block children, David B., severely accuses steakhouse heiress Christina Block, claiming he was underpaid and had to take out a loan as a result.

Feb 3 • 15:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Children's Carnival: 'My Little Block' Will Have Costume Contest and Shows at Sesc Balneário in Manaus

The Sesc Amazonas will host the fourth edition of the children's carnival 'My Little Block' on February 7, featuring live music, activities, and a costume contest for kids and families.

Feb 3 • 14:14 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"I drove the vehicle" – the leader of the kidnappers reveals details

The alleged leader of the kidnappers in the Block children abduction case testified again in Hamburg, providing details about the kidnapping and the initial refuge.

Feb 3 • 13:36 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Parents Block Children from Interacting with Grandparents

A family relations expert discusses the growing trend of parents excluding their own parents from their children's lives due to conflicts, highlighting the challenges in resolving such disputes.

Jan 26 • 21:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Crime & Justice

Grok still 'objectifies' women and children

The UK government announced a victory after the platform X disabled the AI tool Grok from altering images, amid ongoing investigations and plans from other countries to block the platform.

Jan 15 • 20:45 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

What is in the secret interrogation protocol of the mysterious child kidnapper 'Olga'

Karen Tennenbaum was part of the Israeli group that kidnapped the children of steakhouse heiress Christina Block on New Year's Eve 2023/24, and she has now testified before prosecutors about her year-long proximity to Block, revealing confidential details.

Jan 15 • 16:28 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Grandfather back in focus? - Eugen Block's secretary is to testify in the kidnapping trial

The trial concerning the kidnapping of Christina Block's two children is entering a crucial phase, with new witnesses, including a close associate of restaurant founder Eugen Block, set to testify, bringing renewed scrutiny on the family's patriarch's role.

Jan 14 • 17:13 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Trial over Child Abduction: Block's Former Associate Interrogated by Investigators

Another alleged kidnapper in the Block case has confessed to the investigators, revealing that a woman codenamed 'Olga' unexpectedly involved her in the children's abduction.

Jan 13 • 10:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

UK minister threatens to block X after Grok AI reportedly made sexual images of children

Liz Kendall, the UK Technology Secretary, has announced support for blocking the social media platform X due to concerns over its Grok AI bot producing sexualized images of children.

Jan 9 • 19:19 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Catholic group asks SCOTUS to block California law against revealing students' gender identities to parents

A Catholic legal organization has requested the Supreme Court to block a California law that prevents schools from informing parents about their transgender children's gender identities.

Jan 9 • 08:27 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Witness in Block Trial: "For children of that age, it is an incredible burden"

In a trial concerning the alleged abduction of two children by Christina Block, a former youth welfare worker testified about the significant impact of the custody struggle on the children.

Jan 8 • 16:18 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"I have never heard of violence against block children," says youth welfare office witness

In the trial regarding the abduction of block children, a former youth welfare office employee stated she had never heard of allegations of violence against them before the summer of 2021.

Jan 8 • 10:51 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

The children were in Denmark - and the German authorities powerless

The article discusses the ongoing trial regarding the abduction of Block children, focusing on statements from youth welfare office employees that reveal a lengthy custody battle between Christina Block and Stefan Hensel.

Jan 8 • 10:48 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Drama about Block children – witnesses from the youth welfare office are supposed to shed light on family conflict

The custody dispute between Christina Block and Stephan Hensel continues at the Hamburg District Court with three youth welfare office employees set to share their perspectives on the children's situation.

Jan 7 • 17:28 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Why the Youth Office Wanted to Take the Children from Stephan Hensel

A former employee of the Hamburg Youth Office testifies in the custody dispute trial involving Christina Block and her ex-husband Stephan Hensel, having previously raised multiple warnings.

Jan 7 • 12:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

France wants to block social media for children under 15 from the next school year

The French government plans to enact a law prohibiting social media services for minors under 15 starting September 1.

Dec 31 • 13:02 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Why the cases involving Block's children remain separated

The criminal court continues to handle the kidnapping cases of Christina Block's youngest children separately, with an ongoing trial against Block while her ex-husband Stephan Hensel's proceedings remain on hold, frustrating those around them.

Dec 30 • 16:04 UTC

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