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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Yu Gwan-sun Fart Rocket’ and ‘Kim Gu Mockery’ Before March 1st... 'Crossing the Line'

Controversial AI-created content mocking Korean independence figures Yu Gwan-sun and Kim Gu has sparked outrage online and among politicians ahead of the March 1st Independence Movement anniversary.

Feb 27 • 02:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Controversial Project: The Euro Becomes Digital

The European Central Bank plans to launch a controversial digital Euro by 2029, amidst diverse opinions and the support from unexpected political figures.

Feb 26 • 06:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Leader: He has called Jews 'the offspring of monkeys and pigs' – the circle around him determines Swedish aid

A Swedish minister is involved in controversial negotiations related to aid and deportations to Somalia amidst allegations of antisemitic remarks by associated figures.

Feb 25 • 18:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Cynic, Provocateur, or Prophet of Western Civilization? The Writer Houellebecq Celebrates His 70th Birthday

French writer Michel Houellebecq, celebrated for his controversial views on Western civilization, turns 70 and continues to polarize opinions as both a cynic and a profound observer.

Feb 25 • 09:08 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

It would suit the top to look inward and acknowledge its responsibility

Sisse Sejr-Nørgaard has abandoned her controversial podcast 'Nedsmeltning', leaving her as one of the most criticized figures in Denmark amidst a lack of accountability from her employer, Podimo.

Feb 24 • 08:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Heartthrob Stories: 'I Always Glance Out of Jealousy'

The article discusses the controversial status of several prominent German figures and the impact of trash TV on romantic relationships.

Feb 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Reform candidate Matthew Goodwin's horror views - Muslim 'ban' to deportation horror

Matthew Goodwin, a reform candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election, has made controversial statements regarding Muslims and deportations, positioning himself further right than notable figures like Nigel Farage.

Feb 22 • 10:39 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

California, here are the effects of the tax on the super-rich: "Spielberg escapes to New York"

A controversial tax on ultra-wealthy individuals in California has led to notable figures like Steven Spielberg moving to New York to avoid the financial burden.

Feb 20 • 21:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

German Everyday Life: If This Isn't a Party of the Old

The article discusses the concept of sinecures, comparing historical figures who bestowed such positions to their relatives to contemporary examples of modern sinecures with potential connections to controversial figures.

Feb 19 • 20:12 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Welcome to Hell, Dwarfs

The article reflects on the paradox of desires and the complexities of wishing for harmony with everyone, including controversial figures.

Feb 19 • 07:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

“It doesn't come with so many controversies.” Pavel welcomed Červený at the Castle

Czech President Pavel has welcomed Červený at Prague Castle, indicating a shift toward less controversial figures in leadership roles.

Feb 19 • 07:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Who is Augusto Lima, owner of Banco Pleno and former partner of Daniel Vorcaro

The article discusses the recent liquidation of Banco Pleno, led by Augusto Lima, and his controversial past, including connections with notable political figures and involvement in fraud cases.

Feb 18 • 15:46 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Because he concealed the involvement of senior officials... Epstein's crimes threaten Starmer

British MP Jeremy Corbyn argues that the implications of Jeffrey Epstein's case could increase political pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer due to his connections with controversial figures.

Feb 17 • 18:54 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

AFA money route: the circle closes around the key figures managing Toviggino's funds

Documents reveal AFA's involvement in controversial fund transfers to a shell company linked to significant figures in Argentine football finance.

Feb 17 • 17:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DARREN LEWIS: 'Wake up to vile elite choking our world with hate'

Darren Lewis criticizes Jim Ratcliffe for his controversial comments about immigration in the UK, highlighting the dangerous effects of xenophobic rhetoric from influential figures.

Feb 16 • 18:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

China's Unique Tradition: Why Do People Kick and Slap Statues?

In China, a controversial tradition involves people kicking and slapping the statues of figures associated with betrayal and shame.

Feb 15 • 06:46 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Casey Wasserman selling agency after flirtatious Ghislaine Maxwell emails surface, clients leave: report

Casey Wasserman is selling his talent agency following the emergence of flirtatious emails between him and Ghislaine Maxwell, leading to client departures and scrutiny over his past connections with controversial figures.

Feb 14 • 22:48 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Goku, Ultraman, and Prime Minister Takaichi in Controversial Videos... Chinese AI Seedance Sparks Debate

The AI video generation model 'Seedance 2.0' by China's ByteDance has sparked controversy for its ability to create high-quality videos, including fake ones resembling popular Japanese characters and public figures like Prime Minister Takaichi.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Vilnius District to Decide on Renaming Gulbinovicius Streets to Mincevicius and Buivydziai

The Vilnius district council plans to rename streets currently associated with a controversial figure linked to sex abuse cases to honor local political figures instead.

Feb 13 • 03:32 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

"In the referendum, defendants and freemasons line up for yes". Storm over Gratteri

In a controversial statement during the justice referendum, Nicola Gratteri claims that untrustworthy figures are backing the 'yes' vote, provoking backlash for his choice of words.

Feb 13 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Drawing of Mette-Marit Made Me Nauseous

An editorial reaction to a controversial drawing of Norwegian royal Mette-Marit, sparking discussions on personal vulnerability.

Feb 11 • 21:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Paris Calls for the Resignation of Francesca Albanese: "Outrageous Words Against Israel"

France has expressed its intention to call for the resignation of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese due to her controversial remarks about Israel and her association with Hamas figures.

Feb 11 • 16:13 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Epstein case: how the pedocriminal could have secretly 'manipulated' the masses

The article discusses new evidence revealing Jeffrey Epstein's attempts to influence public opinion through controversial figures and platforms.

Feb 10 • 21:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Cerno? Here is the real problem of Rai. The lesson from Senator Iv to Pd and M5s

Senator Dafne Musolino emphasizes that the real issue facing Rai is not the presence of Tommaso Cerno or other controversial figures, but rather the stagnant state of oversight within the organization.

Feb 10 • 10:23 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Stephen Miller, the 'soul' of Trump - Who is the mastermind behind his most controversial policies

The article discusses Stephen Miller's influential role in shaping Donald Trump's controversial policies and the criticisms he faces from opposition figures.

Feb 9 • 16:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Zurovec on Stanivuković, Grmoja on the politicization of the judiciary, Kalinić on geopolitics

Key Croatian political figures respond to controversial statements and issues concerning sovereignty, the judiciary, and geopolitical challenges.

Feb 8 • 14:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Local Party Leader in Høyre Wants to Delay Election of New Leader

A local leader in the Conservative Party (Høyre) advocates for delaying the election of a new party leader until more information is made public regarding recent revelations about the party's connections to controversial figures.

Feb 8 • 09:56 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Walter Block: "For conventional economists, there are no economic laws, only hypotheses. They are wrong"

Walter Block discusses the growing influence of anarcho-capitalist ideas in Latin American politics, particularly attributing it to figures like Javier Milei and challenging critiques of controversial economic activities.

Feb 7 • 19:30 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Trump does not believe he made a mistake regarding controversial monkey video of the Obama couple

Donald Trump responded to backlash over a video he shared on Truth Social that ended with images of Barack and Michelle Obama as monkey figures, claiming he did not watch it until the end and did not know it contained those images.

Feb 7 • 03:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Politics' Gossip Radio: Defense Minister Kaisa Juuso bought shares of a pharmaceutical giant - The decision is puzzling: 'What light comes on in a person's head?'

In the latest episode of the Politics' Gossip Radio podcast, host Marko-Oskari Lehtonen discusses various political topics including Defense Minister Kaisa Juuso's controversial stock purchase, the opening of the parliament, and political figures' remarks.

Feb 6 • 13:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

USA: Envoy of cruelty

The article discusses Donald Trump's plan to erect a life-sized statue of Christopher Columbus, reflecting on the conflicted feelings around celebrating historical figures with controversial legacies.

Feb 6 • 09:28 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Der Spiegel places Crown Princess in 'Epstein Club'

Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been featured as the only woman in the 'Epstein club' on the cover of the German magazine Der Spiegel, alongside other controversial figures.

Feb 6 • 07:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Controversial messages between Woody Allen's wife and Jeffrey Epstein come to light: 'Me Too has gone too far'

Recently released documents from the U.S. Department of Justice reveal close ties between many prominent figures and the late sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein, including controversial messages exchanged between Woody Allen's wife, Soon-Yi Previn, and Epstein.

Feb 5 • 15:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

With a parallel agenda to Chancellor Quirno, two envoys of Santiago Caputo met with a controversial former electoral advisor of Trump

Agustín Romo and Daniel Parisini met with Republican consultant Roger Stone, who was detained in 2019 due to the Russia investigation, while Chancellor Pablo Quirno was in Washington meeting influential business figures and senior officials from the U.S. administration.

Feb 5 • 12:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

The 'poisonous' poll for Karystianou and Tsipras, Thymios in M.M, Frangou in Argentina and Romanian billionaires at Praktiker

The article discusses a controversial poll regarding politicians and notable figures along with mentions of billionaires and their business involvement in Greece and Argentina.

Feb 4 • 05:16 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Albanese, the torpedo to the PD. "No to the anti-Semitism bill"

The left has once again opened the doors of Parliament to controversial figures, hosting a press conference on Gaza genocide led by UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese amidst ongoing criticisms.

Feb 4 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Public Protection Jets

A controversial list of individuals who received housing from the first promotion of protected housing in Alicante in two decades includes local politicians and influential public figures amid a housing crisis.

Feb 3 • 20:53 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Protected homes from the controversial residential area of Alicante that won positions of the PP, for rent at 1,600 euros

The article discusses the rental of protected housing in a controversial Alicante residential project, which was previously linked to political figures from the Popular Party, for a price of 1,600 euros.

Feb 3 • 20:53 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Kojala on the Epstein file scandal in the USA: "This topic is not favorable for Trump"

Linas Kojala discusses the implications of the released Jeffrey Epstein files, which list influential figures from the political elite and highlight the controversial connections Epstein had.

Feb 3 • 19:11 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
Crime & Justice

Lajčák's help / Fico wanted to find a new spot in a dubious project, but for himself he wanted an attractive position

The article discusses Slovak politician Fico's attempts to secure a favorable role in a controversial project, drawing parallels to other notable figures in related scandals.

Feb 3 • 03:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Bahati and the Fat Hitler's Chief Collaborator Became a Symbol of Nazi Evil

Hermann Göring was one of the most powerful and controversial figures of the Nazi Third Reich, known for his military successes, political ambitions, and close ties to Adolf Hitler.

Jan 12 • 08:32 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Offside.. Why Does One of the Most Controversial Laws in Football Change Constantly? And What is the Story of 'Wenger'?

The article explores the evolution of the offside rule in football, discussing its historical background and the ongoing controversies surrounding it, particularly in relation to influential figures like Arsène Wenger.

Jan 10 • 10:40 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Trump, Vance, and the Last Step into Horror: Now Killing Opponents is Legal

The article discusses remarks by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, comparing his political stance to extreme historical figures while addressing a controversial statement regarding the legality of killing political opponents.

Jan 9 • 10:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

At the Chetnik Party, Brnabić and Dačić sang with the killer of the 18-year-old

During a Chetnik party, Serbian ministers, including parliament president Ana Brnabić, were present as controversial figures and events unfolded, including a performance by the murderer of an 18-year-old.

Jan 9 • 08:39 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Contradictions of Zionism in the Biography of Arendt

The article reflects on the complexities and contradictions of Zionism as explored through the life and works of philosopher Hannah Arendt, particularly in light of her influential writings and their implications.

Jan 8 • 07:08 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

The Mysterious Death of Elizabeth Woodville, One of England's Most Controversial Queens

The article explores the enigmatic life and death of Elizabeth Woodville, the White Queen, highlighting her royal connections, accusations of witchcraft, and the unresolved fate of her children.

Jan 6 • 06:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Paul McCarthy, artist: "Capitalism has become the manual of fascism"

Paul McCarthy, an 80-year-old creative provocateur, explores themes of capitalism, political correctness, and established cultural systems in his diverse artistic works, often referencing controversial figures and motifs.

Jan 3 • 04:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Storm over material on Channel Zero. 'Stanowski didn't have time to watch'

A surprising interview aired on Channel Zero featuring Wojciech Olszański and Marcin Osadowski, who are controversial figures in the media for their pro-Russian propaganda and patostreaming activities.

Dec 30 • 16:49 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Not just for Pal: the preacher paraded with the Muslim Brothers

An exclusive photo reveals Mohammad Hannoun, linked to Hamas, alongside controversial figures including Mohamed Morsi, highlighting his connections with the Muslim Brotherhood.

Dec 30 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Friends in Channel Zero

The broadcast of an interview with controversial figures 'Jaszczur' and 'Ludwuczek' stirred up accusations against Stanowski for potentially allowing pro-Russian propaganda a platform.

Dec 28 • 18:59 UTC

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