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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“I will cultivate AI leaders with virtues”

The president of a South Korean university emphasizes the importance of AI leaders who possess communication skills and ethical values in the evolving job market influenced by artificial intelligence.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After the scandalous statements by A. Valotka – V. Aleknavičienė's promise

Lithuania’s Minister V. Aleknavičienė announces an inquiry regarding the ethical conduct of language inspector A. Valotka following public outcry over his controversial remarks.

Mar 23 • 07:14 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The minister promises an investigation into whether the language inspector's statements about Roma and Black people cross the line

The Lithuanian Minister of Culture has announced an investigation into the language inspector's comments regarding Roma and Black individuals, questioning their appropriateness.

Mar 23 • 07:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Court: Uniform prohibition of success fees for lawyers is not valid; lower court ruling rebuts Supreme Court precedent

A South Korean court ruled that success fee agreements between clients and lawyers based on trial outcomes are valid, contradicting a previous Supreme Court ruling that deemed such agreements invalid.

Mar 23 • 05:10 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Core of a Significant Court Dispute is the Use of Artificial Intelligence in National Defense

A court dispute between tech giant Anthropic and the U.S. government raises ethical and legal questions about the use of artificial intelligence in national defense.

Mar 22 • 17:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

What Dictators Do, Experts Say: Trump's Golden Coin Causes a Stir

Experts criticize Trump's promotional use of a golden coin, likening it to actions typical of dictators.

Mar 22 • 16:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Teacher's 'hot feeling' text to pupil as he's struck off after declaring love for them

A UK teacher was banned from the profession after developing an inappropriate relationship with a pupil, which included declarations of love and inappropriate texting.

Mar 22 • 15:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Seven things you need to know about surrogacy

The article discusses surrogacy, its implications, legal issues in Croatia, and the recent attention the topic has garnered in mainstream media.

Mar 22 • 12:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Neuroscientists, military personnel, and a prisoner: this is how the group 'hacks' Microsoft's AI before it reaches the public

A group of neuroscientists, military members, and a prisoner collaborates on evaluating and potentially halting Microsoft's AI technologies before their public release.

Mar 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Commentary: The Olomouc Defibrillator Case is a Test of Trust in Czech Health Care

The case of potentially improperly indicated defibrillators in Olomouc calls into question the trust in Czech healthcare.

Mar 22 • 07:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Videos of lip reading by famous people go viral and even irritate the British royalty; experts warn about risks

Viral lip reading videos of celebrities are causing irritation among the British royalty and raising concerns among experts regarding privacy and ethical implications.

Mar 22 • 07:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeong Cheong-rae directs investigation into bribery allegations involving Yeonggwang County Mayor

The leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, Jeong Cheong-rae, has ordered an ethics investigation into Yeonggwang County Mayor Jang Se-il following recent bribery allegations.

Mar 22 • 06:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

The AI company that confronted the Pentagon in the US — and why this affects the whole world

The article discusses how the AI company Anthropic confronted the Pentagon over ethical access to cutting-edge artificial intelligence amidst escalating military tensions involving the US.

Mar 22 • 06:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

After the conflict at Alytus Gymnasium, the ethics teacher turned to the Labor Disputes Commission regarding her dismissal

Following a conflict at Alytus Gymnasium, an ethics teacher has sought legal recourse regarding her dismissal, which was attributed to alleged violence against students.

Mar 22 • 05:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Ortega y Gasset Journalism Awards celebrate the courage, ethics, and craft of Svetlana Alexievich, Sergio Ramírez, and Martin Baron

The Ortega y Gasset Journalism Awards honored Svetlana Alexievich, Sergio Ramírez, and Martin Baron for their commitment to journalism ethics and courage during a special edition marking the 50th anniversary of El País.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Lethal Decisions: When AI Goes to War

The article discusses the ethical implications of AI decision-making in warfare, highlighting how these decisions can have life and death consequences.

Mar 22 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Who blocks the code in the STF strengthens the reputation of the worst court of all time

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court is facing criticism as public trust reaches an all-time low, amid calls for a code of conduct.

Mar 22 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The radioactive name that embarrasses Milei

The article discusses the uncomfortable business dealings surrounding Argentine President Javier Milei, exposed through the investigation of Mauricio Novelli's cell phone in a case linked to him.

Mar 21 • 23:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Sweden ends intensive care for the smallest preterm infants

Sweden's medical ethics council has revised guidelines, halting intensive care for infants born at 22 weeks or earlier and instead providing palliative care.

Mar 21 • 19:47 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Ombudsman: LSM has violated professional ethics standards in 12 cases

The public media ombudsman reports that Latvia's public media has violated ethical standards in 12 instances according to a recent review.

Mar 21 • 15:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Sweden Stops Intensive Care for the Smallest Premature Babies – Finnish Expert Surprised

Sweden is ending intensive care for the smallest premature infants born at 22 weeks, transitioning to palliative care instead.

Mar 21 • 13:13 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Prenatal Genetic Testing: Moving Decision

The German Bundestag is seeking clarity on the ethical and health policy implications arising from non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) introduced in 2022, which has sparked significant debate among lawmakers.

Mar 21 • 11:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The New Law of Gérson

The article discusses the origin and implications of the phrase 'levar vantagem,' linked to Brazilian soccer player Gérson and his advertisement for Vila Rica cigarettes.

Mar 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Jehovah's Witnesses relax blood transfusion rules, allows self-donation

Jehovah's Witnesses have clarified their stance on blood transfusions, allowing members to choose to use their own blood during medical procedures.

Mar 21 • 10:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Jutta Leerdam's outfit sold for an outrageous price - Now foul play is suspected

Jutta Leerdam's racing suit was sold for an astonishing price of €195,000, leading to suspicions of foul play after it was revealed that it may not be the exact outfit she wore during the Olympics.

Mar 21 • 10:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In a TV3 television show - smiling Putin with a puppy and Russian flags

The Lithuanian TV3 network aired a segment showcasing a smiling Vladimir Putin receiving a puppy against the backdrop of Russian flags, stirring controversy given his status as a war criminal.

Mar 21 • 08:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

The USA will not finance research on fetal tissues. Science loses, politics gains a symbol

The U.S. government's decision to halt funding for research involving fetal tissues has sparked debates about ethics and its implications for biomedical science.

Mar 21 • 06:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Incredible extortion after the murder of a toddler. Owners want 27 million for the guesthouse, threatening with other tenants

The story reports on a case of extortion involving a guesthouse following the murder of a toddler, with the owners demanding a substantial sum from potential tenants.

Mar 21 • 04:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

New Orleans attorneys found guilty in plot to stage vehicle accidents for payouts

Two personal injury attorneys in New Orleans were found guilty of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to stage vehicle accidents for insurance payouts.

Mar 20 • 23:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon calls for an apology from ‘That’s What I Want’ for the origin of the ‘gangster connection’ theory that has tormented him for eight years.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has demanded an apology from the SBS program ‘That’s What I Want’ for its role in promoting allegations linking him to organized crime, a smear that has persisted since his 2018 gubernatorial campaign.

Mar 20 • 20:14 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"My origins and my convictions no longer aligned with the group": Sonia Mabrouk explains her departure from CNews and Europe 1

Sonia Mabrouk left CNews and Europe 1, citing a disconnect between her personal beliefs and the values of the groups she worked for, particularly regarding the handling of a controversial figure.

Mar 20 • 19:33 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Val Kilmer’s controversial AI resurrection sparks backlash as fans fume: 'It should be illegal'

Val Kilmer's AI return in 'As Deep as the Grave' has angered fans who argue it undermines his legacy.

Mar 20 • 18:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'The role of a good judge is not to be a star,' says Mendonça

Minister André Mendonça of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court emphasizes that the essence of a good judge is to focus on integrity and discretion rather than seeking the limelight.

Mar 20 • 15:17 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Guardiola warns of catastrophe: the world is collapsing and there is chaos, and no one is moving!

Pep Guardiola expresses deep concern over the current state of the world, likening it to chaos while discussing the ethics of tactics in football.

Mar 20 • 14:16 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

French billionaire Bolloré to face corruption trial linked to African elections

French billionaire Vincent Bolloré will stand trial for corruption in connection with the financing of elections in Africa.

Mar 20 • 12:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

They caught that the doctor used artificial intelligence. The hospital comments on the affair

A hospital in Bydgoszcz faces scrutiny after a 14-year-old patient’s medical report allegedly included text generated by AI, raising ethical concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in medicine.

Mar 20 • 12:55 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Murielle Popa-Fabre: "Are we capable of controlling the use of artificial intelligence in warfare?"

Murielle Popa-Fabre discusses the growing public debate around the military use of artificial intelligence, particularly in light of recent events in Iran.

Mar 20 • 12:43 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Establishment of a New Organization Aiming for a Healthy Information Space in the Age of AI: Symposium at Keio University

A symposium at Keio University highlighted the establishment of a new organization focused on creating a healthy information environment amidst the challenges posed by generative AI and misinformation.

Mar 20 • 10:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor: Aurimas Drižius is accused of defamation

Lithuanian public information creator Aurimas Drižius faces defamation charges, with multiple articles and videos being evaluated during an ongoing investigation into his publications.

Mar 20 • 09:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Government Council: When Doctors Should Not Save Extremely Premature Babies

A Swedish medical ethics council recommends prioritizing palliative care over life-saving measures for infants born at 22 weeks gestation.

Mar 20 • 05:02 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

New advice: Stop trying to save babies born before week 23

Swedish medical ethics council recommends providing palliative care instead of aggressive treatment for babies born at 22 weeks gestation.

Mar 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Jurassic Park 2.0: Innovating is not enough, we must decide where to go

The article discusses the urgent need for regulatory decisions in synthetic biology to prevent ethical issues and inequalities associated with transhumanism.

Mar 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Neuroscientists, military personnel, and even a prisoner: this is how the team 'hacking' Microsoft's AI works before it reaches the public

Microsoft has a 'red team' evaluating its AI technologies before public release, ensuring they are safe for various applications, including wartime scenarios.

Mar 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Why there is no anti-war movement in the USA

The article discusses the absence of an anti-war movement in the USA, contrasting historical perspectives with current political motivations.

Mar 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lisa Rinna criticized for wearing a dress with 5 kg of real hair at the 2026 Oscars

Lisa Rinna faced backlash for donning a dress made of 5 kilograms of real hair at the 2026 Oscar after-party, an eye-catching creation that sparked significant conversation online.

Mar 19 • 20:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ethics Committee opens process to analyze complaint against Campos Neto in the Master case

The Public Ethics Commission has initiated a process to examine a complaint regarding former Central Bank president Roberto Campos Neto's alleged negligence in overseeing Banco Master.

Mar 19 • 20:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Allegations by an employee: ORF grapples with the Weißmann affair

The ORF faces increasing pressure due to serious allegations of sexual misconduct against its former director, Roland Weißmann, leading to conflicting narratives and heightened tensions within the organization.

Mar 19 • 16:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Transnistria Cognac and 800-Euro Champagne: Finnish Ministers Receive Significant Alcohol Gifts

Finnish ministers have been receiving expensive gifts, including alcohol, exceeding the legal limit set by the government.

Mar 19 • 16:26 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Scandal Arises Over A. Valotka's Statements About 'Negroes' and 'Gypsies' – A Strong Stance from the Ministries

The Lithuanian Ministry has emphasized the importance of ethical language in response to controversial statements made by A. Valotka regarding ethnic slurs.

Mar 19 • 15:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The court rejected the social democrat's complaint regarding the uninitiated investigation by the Seimas ethics guards

The Lithuanian court dismissed a complaint from social democrat Indrė Kižienė regarding the Seimas ethics guard's decision not to initiate an investigation into the behavior of conservative Dalia Asanavičiūtė-Gružauskienė.

Mar 19 • 15:11 UTC

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