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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Viking is not equal to the Viking: there was more violence in this country

A study led by researchers from universities in Norway and the USA reveals that Viking graves in Norway show significantly higher levels of violence and weaponry compared to those in Denmark.

Mar 23 • 06:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

88 Martyrs in 'Living Graves'... The Return of 'Execution of Prisoners' Raises Wide Concerns

The proposed law permitting the execution of Palestinian prisoners for killing Israelis has sparked widespread fear among Palestinian families and human rights organizations.

Mar 22 • 07:56 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Wild Boars Digging in Graves: Absolutely Crazy!

Wild boars have caused chaos at Kviberg Cemetery in Gothenburg, damaging graves and shocking visitors.

Mar 21 • 09:52 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Gaza residents: Our joy is incomplete, and we celebrate with our loved ones in graves, not in homes

In Gaza, Palestinians celebrate Eid al-Fitr amidst ongoing pain from the Israeli aggression, reflecting their resilience despite significant losses.

Mar 21 • 09:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Wild Boars Digging at Graves in Gothenburg: "Completely Insane"

Wild boars have been causing damage at grave sites in Gothenburg, particularly in Kviberg, leading to public concern and ongoing issues.

Mar 20 • 17:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

True or fake is the photo from Iran with the graves of girls? The deception by Gemini and Grok

A widely circulated photo purportedly showing graves of young girls in Iran has been disputed by AI service Gemini, which claims the image is not genuine and was taken elsewhere two years prior.

Mar 18 • 14:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Graves in England and Wales could be reused after 100 years

A proposal by the Law Commission aims to allow graves over 100 years old in England and Wales to be reused to tackle burial space shortages and modernize burial laws.

Mar 18 • 00:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Old graves could be reused amid shortage of burial space

Graves over a century old may be reused in England and Wales as part of new proposals from the Law Commission to address burial space shortages.

Mar 18 • 00:01 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The coalition canceled the cancellation of the office for whistleblowers / It feared the stoppage of payments from the recovery plan, changes were pushed through as an amendment to the war graves bill

Slovakia's ruling coalition has overturned a previous law aiming to restructure its whistleblower protection office, fearing loss of EU funding.

Mar 17 • 17:50 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Coalition Buries the Legislative Corpse of the Law on the Abolition of the Whistleblower Office through an Attachment to Graves

The Slovak parliament, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, is set to abolish a previously proposed law aimed at eliminating the Whistleblower Protection Office, using a legislative strategy that ties it to unrelated amendments regarding war graves.

Mar 17 • 15:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Witnesses of Death: Details Revealed for the First Time about the al-Qabbo Massacre and Daraya Executions in Rural Damascus

A new investigation reveals the tragic history of mass graves and executions in Daraya, highlighting the community's efforts to document grave crimes during the Syrian conflict.

Mar 16 • 09:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Australian soldiers’ bodies ‘very likely’ disturbed by Israeli bulldozing at Gaza cemetery, senator says

Independent senator David Pocock claims that Israeli bulldozers have likely disturbed the graves of Australian soldiers buried in Gaza, with new evidence showing significant damage to the cemetery.

Mar 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Prague Has New Public Flowerbeds. By the Walls of Vyšehrad, They Resemble Graves

Prague has introduced new public flowerbeds near the Vyšehrad fortress, designed in a manner that evokes graves.

Mar 13 • 14:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

The Mystery of Epstein's Ranch. Police Search for Graves, Triggered by an Anonymous Letter

Investigators are searching for potential graves of murdered women near Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, following an anonymous tip.

Mar 13 • 08:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Petrovačka dola in Numbers: 36 Bodies, 800 Days of Excavation, 167 Thousand Cubic Meters of Waste

Research at Petrovačka dola has revealed the remains of war victims, with ongoing efforts to identify all casualties connected to the Croatian War of Independence.

Mar 12 • 14:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Two months later, what happened with the case of the man accused of desecrating graves and stealing more than 100 skulls in a cemetery in Pennsylvania

A man has been accused of grave desecration and the theft of over 100 skulls from a cemetery in Pennsylvania, revealing issues of neglect and criminal activity in the historic Mount Moriah Cemetery.

Mar 11 • 14:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

PHOTO: Snowdrops and Graves. The Old Jewish Cemetery in Plzeň is Illuminated by Spring Flowers

The article describes the blooming of snowdrops at the old Jewish cemetery in Plzeň, showcasing the contrast between nature and the solemnity of the graves.

Mar 10 • 11:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Militia and trafficking use clandestine graves as 'repression technologies' in the territory, points out researcher

A researcher highlights that the increasing number of clandestine graves in Brazil is a method used by militias and drug trafficking groups to maintain control over territories and evade accountability.

Mar 10 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Iran's President: We Will Not Surrender to Israel and the United States

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed that his country will not succumb to Israel or the United States, stating that adversaries must carry their desire for surrender to their graves.

Mar 7 • 08:22 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
World

The smallest graves

A mass burial for 165 schoolchildren and staff in Iran, reportedly killed in a joint US-Israel attack, highlights the devastating toll of the ongoing war.

Mar 4 • 20:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Drug dealers transform cemetery into 'crack point' and use graves as drug storage in MG

A cemetery in Prata, Brazil, has been used by drug traffickers as a distribution point and storage for narcotics since 2025, leading to multiple arrests.

Mar 2 • 19:17 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Mass Graves Found in Eastern DRC Following M23 Withdrawal From Uvira

Mass graves containing at least 171 bodies have been discovered in eastern DRC following the withdrawal of M23 rebels from Uvira.

Feb 28 • 21:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Burned church in Montreal; at least 30 churches were burned a few years ago

A fire completely destroyed Saint-Paul Church in Montreal's Sud-Ouest district, recalling past arson incidents targeting churches linked to revelations about unmarked graves of Indigenous children in Canada.

Feb 27 • 21:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

DR Congo: Two mass graves with 172 bodies found in Uvira after rebels departed

Two mass graves containing at least 172 bodies have been discovered in Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo, following the withdrawal of rebels from the area.

Feb 27 • 20:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Sean “Diddy” Combs receives new complaint for rape and non-consensual recording

Sean “Diddy” Combs faces a new lawsuit alleging drugging and rape from 2001, joining multiple accusations against him in 2023.

Feb 27 • 16:35 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Mass graves discovered in DR Congo – media

At least 171 bodies have been found in mass graves in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, attributed to recent violence involving M23 rebels.

Feb 27 • 12:53 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Mass graves identified in Uvira, say Congolese authorities

Congolese authorities have reported the discovery of mass graves in Uvira linked to the rebel group M23, which has faced allegations of human rights abuses during its occupation of the city.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Headlines: two possible mass graves discovered in Uvira, in eastern DRC

Two potential mass graves containing over 160 bodies have been discovered in Uvira, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, linked to the recent conflicts involving the M23 rebel group.

Feb 27 • 09:59 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
World

171 bodies found in mass graves in eastern Congo

Authorities discovered two mass graves containing at least 171 bodies in eastern Congo, linked to killings by the M23 rebel group.

Feb 27 • 00:48 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Mass graves with at least 170 bodies found in Congo

Congolese authorities have discovered two mass graves in eastern Congo containing at least 170 bodies.

Feb 26 • 21:21 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Two probable mass graves found in war-torn Congo

At least 171 bodies have been discovered in two suspected mass graves in eastern Congo-Kinshasa, a region heavily affected by conflict.

Feb 26 • 21:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Albanese should demand reparations from Israel, say families of Australian soldiers whose graves were bulldozed

Families of Australian soldiers whose graves were damaged by the Israeli Defence Force in Gaza are demanding reparations and accountability from the Albanese government.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

East of the DRC: Authorities claim to have discovered two mass graves in Uvira

Authorities in Uvira, DRC, have announced the discovery of two mass graves while they return to restore public services after leaving due to the AFC/M23 presence.

Feb 26 • 13:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Graves, stables, and farms: The strangest stories of the World Cup 2026 stadiums

The stadiums set to host the 2026 World Cup matches have peculiar stories and unique characteristics.

Feb 26 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: runaway truck invades cemetery and destroys graves in MT

A runaway truck crashed into a cemetery in Peixoto de Azevedo, Brazil, destroying graves but leaving no injuries reported.

Feb 25 • 21:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'No harm to graves from underground train', says Kailash Vijayvargiya

Kailash Vijayvargiya assures that the modern netm technology used in metro construction will not damage graves.

Feb 25 • 12:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Now it is revealed - this is what the Stone Age deceased looked like

Recent research from the University of Helsinki reveals details about the burial customs and attire of Stone Age individuals based on findings from ancient graves in Southern Sweden.

Feb 24 • 20:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Afghan Border Strike: Graves by JCB, Village Devastated, Know..

Following attacks on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, significant destruction has occurred in Nangarhar and Paktika, with Pakistan targeting militant hideouts and Kabul reporting civilian casualties.

Feb 23 • 13:46 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Graves had to be dug with JCBs, mosques were also demolished...,' the story of Afghans crying out from Pakistan's attacks

The article details the harrowing experiences of Afghan families affected by Pakistani military attacks in Nangarhar, recounting personal tragedies and disputes over casualties.

Feb 23 • 11:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS ⟩ Commemoration of Estonian statesmen at the Forest Cemetery and a prayer for the souls

On the eve of Estonia's Independence Day, wreaths were placed on the graves of high-ranking Estonian statesmen at the Forest Cemetery, and a prayer was read in honor of President Konstantin Päts on his birthday.

Feb 23 • 10:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

"When you work, it's warm": grave diggers talked about how graves are dug in winter

Grave diggers in Lithuania face significant challenges during winter, dealing with frozen ground as they attempt to dig graves.

Feb 22 • 11:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Graves are violated and vandalized in cemetery in Piauí, residents report

Residents in José de Freitas, Piauí, report incidents of graves being vandalized and desecrated at the Santo Estevão cemetery.

Feb 21 • 21:26 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released after arrest, Gaza graves anger, Team Rose for Oscar

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has been released under investigation after his arrest in connection to ongoing scrutiny regarding his associations with Jeffrey Epstein, alongside a report on the destruction of graves in Gaza prompting familial outrage and an Oscars piece.

Feb 19 • 19:57 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

FIRST READING: Tkʼemlúps blames feds, church, ‘spiritual protocols’ for why it hasn’t exhumed graves

The Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc First Nation has cited 'spiritual protocols' and issues with record-keeping as reasons for not exhuming the remains of 215 alleged graves despite receiving significant federal funding.

Feb 19 • 14:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New law authorizes burial of pets in family graves; municipalities define protocols in the interior of SP

A new law in Brazil allows the burial of pets in family graves, prompting local municipalities to establish protocols for implementation.

Feb 19 • 13:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

B.C. First Nation says there may never be ‘full consensus’ on potential burial site

The Tk’emlups te Secwepemc First Nation expresses concerns that achieving consensus on the treatment of a site with potential unmarked graves may never be realized.

Feb 18 • 19:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

M. Lazaridis against PASOK in the Hatzidakis case: You are digging others' graves and falling into them - Did Mr. Androulakis know?

Political tensions are high in the Greek Parliament amid revelations about a welfare fraud case involving the former PASOK secretary, Anastasia Hatzidakis.

Feb 18 • 15:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

An unusual ancient grave was found: the father's bones on the daughter's chest

Archaeologists uncovered a grave in Gotland, Sweden, revealing the remains of a teenage girl with her father's bones placed on her chest, suggesting complex family burial practices from 5,500 years ago.

Feb 18 • 11:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Documented: The Unexpected Culprits Who Chew Flowers in Vilnius Cemeteries

In Vilnius, deer have been spotted nibbling on flowers from graves, prompting concerns among cemetery visitors.

Feb 18 • 09:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Filming in the Cemetery! Making Fun of the Names on Graves in a Video

A controversial video filmed in a Muslim cemetery in Malkapur Road, Bulandshahr, India, showing young men mocking grave inscriptions has sparked tensions in the community.

Feb 18 • 02:53 UTC

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