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🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The Stunning Greenland in a New Book by Petr Koubský

A new book by Petr Koubský explores the Viking colonization of Greenland and its historical implications.

Feb 27 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Incra recognizes 2,100 quilombola families in Bahia for inclusion in agrarian reform

The National Institute of Colonization and Agrarian Reform (Incra) has recognized over 2,100 quilombola families in Bahia as eligible for public policies under Brazil's National Agrarian Reform Program.

Feb 26 • 20:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

What would the 'self-growing' city that Elon Musk plans to establish on the Moon look like?

Elon Musk recently revealed plans for a 'self-growing' city on the Moon, indicating a shift in focus for SpaceX from Mars to lunar colonization.

Feb 24 • 14:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Story of a Mosque: The 'Sahib Al-Taba' Mosque in Tunisia Founded by a Minister and Built by Prisoners

The 'Sahib Al-Taba' Mosque in Tunis, founded by Minister Yusuf Sahib Al-Taba, stands as a unique cultural and educational hub that reflects the historical context of the city before French colonization.

Feb 21 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Laurent Binet inverts colonizers and colonized in his book 'Civilizations'

Laurent Binet's new book 'Civilizations' presents an alternate history where the roles of colonizers and colonized are reversed, imagining a world where the Inca emperor discovers Europe instead of Columbus discovering the Americas.

Feb 21 • 02:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Economic colonization devours the food basket of the West Bank and reshapes its geography

The article discusses how Israeli economic policies are redefining large areas of the occupied West Bank, affecting agricultural land and rural livelihoods.

Feb 17 • 10:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Elon Musk and SpaceX swap Mars for the Moon

Elon Musk has announced that SpaceX will shift its focus from Mars colonization to establishing a self-sustaining city on the Moon within the next decade.

Feb 16 • 14:13 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

African Union adopts resolution describing slavery and colonisation as crimes against humanity

The African Union has passed a resolution declaring slavery, deportation, and colonisation as crimes against humanity during a summit in Addis Ababa.

Feb 16 • 06:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Christophe Galfard, physicist: "I believe there is more life in space than we think"

Christophe Galfard, a physicist and disciple of Stephen Hawking, expresses his belief that life exists elsewhere in the universe and discusses the future of Mars colonization.

Feb 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

The new race to the Moon, now Musk challenges Bezos to build the first colony

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are in a competition to establish the first human colony on the Moon, marking a shift from traditional geopolitical rivalries to those of wealthy entrepreneurs.

Feb 16 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Musk decides to focus on the Moon (perhaps too late)

Elon Musk has shifted SpaceX's focus from Mars colonization to establishing a self-sustaining city on the Moon, potentially reflecting a change in strategy after years of ambition in Martian exploration.

Feb 15 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The Tycoons of the Far Right: From Ratcliffe's 'Colonization' to Till's Antichrist

Jim Ratcliffe sparked controversy with his comments on the UK being 'colonized,' reflecting a disturbing trend among global economic elites aligning with far-right values.

Feb 15 • 10:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The catastrophic prediction of Stephen Hawking: how much time the Earth has left

Stephen Hawking projected that Earth could face catastrophic conditions by the year 2600 and suggested that humanity must consider space colonization for survival.

Feb 15 • 00:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Martians

The article reflects on Ray Bradbury's 'The Martian Chronicles,' a literary work that challenges readers to reflect on humanity's actions in the context of colonizing Mars.

Feb 13 • 13:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Trump's Tariffs Are a Policy of Neighboring Destitution" - Memories of Colonization Resurface in India

The article discusses the impact of the US imposing high tariffs on Indian textile exports under Trump's administration, invoking historical memories of colonization and its effects on the local economy.

Feb 13 • 02:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Jim Ratcliffe apologized for the 'colonization by migrants'

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe issued a public apology for his controversial statement referring to the UK being 'colonized by migrants,' emphasizing the need for properly managed migration to support economic growth.

Feb 12 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Painful Story of Namibia from Where Germany Took Many Heads!

Namibia, once a victim of severe colonial oppression, is now in the spotlight due to its ongoing cricket aspirations and the historical injustices it endured during German colonization.

Feb 12 • 12:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK being ‘colonised by immigrants’, says Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, has controversially claimed that the UK's growing immigrant population is tantamount to colonization, sparking debate and scrutiny over his statements.

Feb 11 • 18:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Elon Musk postponed his plans for Mars to build a city on the Moon: "We could achieve this in less than 10 years"

Elon Musk announced a shift in focus for SpaceX from Mars colonization to establishing a city on the Moon, citing faster timelines and technical challenges.

Feb 10 • 19:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Elon Musk postpones his dream of colonizing Mars: 'Building a city on the Moon is SpaceX's new priority'

Elon Musk announced a shift in SpaceX's focus from colonizing Mars to constructing a self-sustaining city on the Moon within the next decade.

Feb 9 • 20:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Space Travel: Elon Musk Delays His Mars Plans

Elon Musk has postponed his plans for Mars colonization by at least five years due to the slower-than-expected progress of SpaceX's development.

Feb 9 • 13:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Elon Musk realizes moving to Mars is really difficult - now wants to build a city on the Moon instead

Elon Musk has acknowledged the challenges of colonizing Mars and is now focusing on establishing a lunar city within the next decade.

Feb 9 • 13:04 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Musk plans ‘self-growing’ Moon city

Elon Musk has announced plans for a 'self-growing' city on the Moon, prioritizing it over previous plans for colonization of Mars.

Feb 9 • 08:13 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

SpaceX Focuses on Moon Colonization Rather than Mars

SpaceX is shifting its focus towards the colonization of the Moon instead of Mars.

Feb 9 • 05:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

SpaceX to build 'self-growing city' on Moon, Elon Musk says

SpaceX's CEO Elon Musk has revealed plans for a 'self-growing' city on the Moon within a decade, prioritizing this project over the previously intended city on Mars.

Feb 9 • 05:10 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

SpaceX wants to establish "an autonomous city" on the Moon, before Mars

SpaceX is shifting its focus from Mars colonization to establishing an autonomous city on the Moon within the next decade, as announced by Elon Musk.

Feb 9 • 03:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Will humans or robots settle on Mars first? Learn about Elon Musk's 'mega-preparation' process

The article discusses the ongoing efforts and preparations by various countries and companies, specifically SpaceX, to explore and potentially colonize Mars.

Feb 8 • 02:18 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Life & Tech

Elon Musk says he is not happy being extremely rich

Elon Musk admits that despite his immense wealth allowing him to pursue dreams like colonizing Mars and supporting political figures, he does not find happiness in being rich.

Feb 6 • 19:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Life & Tech

Elon Musk not happy being super rich

Elon Musk expresses that despite his immense wealth, it does not bring him happiness, echoing the sentiment that money cannot buy joy.

Feb 5 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

The Play Uses Comedy to Reveal Crimes in the Foundation of São Paulo

In "Between the Cross and the Cannibals," playwright Marcos Damigo humorously dismantles the heroic myths surrounding São Paulo's founding while exposing the greed and crimes of its colonization.

Feb 3 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Surnames and meteorites, the inheritance of the first sexual colonization of Americans in Greenland

The article discusses the legacy of the first sexual colonization by Americans in Greenland, starting with Robert Peary's claim to the North Pole in 1909.

Jan 14 • 23:11 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Week of betrayals...

A tense week as European farmers protest against U.S. colonization efforts in Greenland and the Mercosur trade treaty, leading to clashes in Paris and Brussels.

Jan 14 • 22:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

Who was the first European to dare to colonize Greenland? He was one of the most feared warriors and he wasn't even Danish

The article discusses the first European who attempted to colonize Greenland, exploring the historical context of territorial disputes and recent comments by Donald Trump regarding Greenland's sovereignty.

Jan 12 • 13:56 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

When Venezuela was a German Colony

The article discusses the history of Venezuela when it was pawned to the wealthy Welser family from Augsburg in 1528, highlighting the greed for resources and the disregard for the indigenous people during this colonization period.

Jan 11 • 13:39 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Two centuries of bloody unrest: Simon Bolívar already knew that the greatest threat to independence is not Spain

The article discusses the complex historical context of colonialism in South America, emphasizing that the real threat to independence was not solely from Spain but also from internal conflicts and colonization's lasting impacts.

Jan 10 • 18:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

How the British Route to India Was Secured in 1806

The British conquest of the Cape Colony in 1806 was a pivotal event in the global competition among European powers for control of maritime routes to India and the Far East.

Jan 8 • 14:17 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

FAES of Aznar clashes with the PP and criticizes Trump's plans in Venezuela: 'Delcy Rodríguez is not Torcuato Fernández-Miranda'

The FAES Foundation, led by former Prime Minister José María Aznar, has distanced itself from the PP's optimistic view on U.S. intervention in Venezuela and has criticized it as an act of colonization.

Jan 5 • 16:47 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

They Barely Freed Themselves from the British. The Father of the Nation Was Killed Just Before Independence

Burma declared its independence on January 4, 1948, ending over six decades of British colonial rule and marking its transition to a sovereign state.

Jan 4 • 08:35 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

As history makes clear, a powerful China is not expansionist

The article argues that despite its historical power, China has not pursued overseas expansion like Western powers, emphasizing a pattern of consolidation instead of colonization.

Jan 1 • 12:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Invasive Art: The Quagga Mussel Threatens the Chiemsee Ecosystem

The article discusses the threat posed by the invasive quagga mussel to the Chiemsee ecosystem, highlighting its rapid colonization and impact on local species.

Dec 29 • 12:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Bogusław Chrabota: Donald Trump is building battleships, although the world has given them up. Why?

The article discusses the supposed secret collaboration between Donald Trump and Elon Musk regarding the establishment of a Mars base named after Trump, amidst a backdrop of silence from both on space colonization.

Dec 29 • 11:57 UTC

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