CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
50 stories
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“First Step Towards the Normalization of Truth and Reconciliation”… Expectations for the Appointment of Song Sang-kyo as Chairperson of the 3rd Committee

President Lee Jae-myung appointed former Director Song Sang-kyo as the chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), marking a significant step towards the normalization of the commission just days after its third installment began.

Mar 2 • 07:37 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Former gym teacher sentenced over historical child sex offences

A former gym teacher from Riverina was sentenced to over three years in prison for sexually abusing students in the late 1980s and early 1990s at a boys' high school and a gymnastics school.

Mar 2 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

PHOTO ⟩ One of the most horrifying things in the history of Latvian criminalistics – a mother and daughter who ground people into meatballs

The article details a gruesome case from 1947 in Riga, involving a family that committed cannibalism, drawing significant attention and becoming a chilling legend in Latvia's criminal history.

Feb 28 • 22:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

The story of the thief Alfredo Ríos Galeana: He was a soldier, singer, and escaped from prison three times

The article examines the life of Alfredo Ríos Galeana, a multifaceted individual who transitioned from military service to a notorious criminal career, escaping prison multiple times.

Feb 28 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Evil paedophile who showed 'no remorse' found dead just weeks into prison sentence

Paul Withnell, a convicted paedophile, was found dead in his prison cell shortly after starting a 21-year sentence for historical sexual offences against children.

Feb 27 • 12:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chungbuk Jincheon-gun pushes for the recovery of pro-Japanese property, finds 6 suspicious lands

Chungbuk Jincheon-gun has identified six properties suspected of being pro-Japanese assets and has requested an investigation from the Ministry of Justice.

Feb 27 • 05:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Efik professionals push for fair oil-well allocation

The Efik Professionals group in Nigeria has endorsed the scientific verification of oil wells in Cross River State, seeing it as a remedy for historical economic injustices.

Feb 26 • 01:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ewa Szadkowska: Nawrocki and the Courts, a Total War

Karol Nawrocki has set a record for vetoing legislation, reaching a total of 27, surpassing historical figures in modern Polish presidencies.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From Montagu Reforms to Periyar... How the foundation of reservation was laid in Tamil Nadu and the emergence of Periyar's social justice

The article explores the historical journey and significance of social justice and reservation in Tamil Nadu, tracing back to the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 and the rise of Periyar's ideals.

Feb 24 • 09:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Quentin and Ramelli? Right-wing kids, therefore to be killed

The article discusses the murder of a young individual named Quentin in Lyon, drawing parallels with a historical assassination in Italy and lamenting the recurrence of political violence against youth.

Feb 24 • 05:23 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Mistrial declared in case of former youth worker accused of child abuse

A mistrial has been declared in the case of Geoffrey John Guest, a former youth worker accused of historical child abuse, leading to a retrial with a new jury.

Feb 24 • 05:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

'Mencho', like Paris and Helena of Troy: the narco's girlfriend 'discovered' his hideout to federal forces

The narco leader 'Mencho' was targeted by Mexican federal forces after intelligence indicated he was meeting with his girlfriend, drawing parallels to historical figures whose romantic entanglements led to their downfall.

Feb 23 • 21:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Indictment Only Sorrowed the 'Perpetrators' Not the 'Citizens'

A critique of a recent ruling by the Seoul Central District Court regarding the 12/3 insurrection, highlighting its perceived historical inaccuracies and lack of justice.

Feb 23 • 11:19 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Former youth worker treated alleged victim 'like a dog', court hears

A former youth worker in Queensland faces multiple charges of historical child sexual offences, with the trial revealing allegations of severe mistreatment of the victim.

Feb 23 • 09:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

What we know about the theft of more than 200 km of train tracks in Piauí

More than 200 km of historical railway tracks were stolen in Piauí, Brazil, leading to a police investigation and arrests.

Feb 22 • 15:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Action "Put in Jail" at the Former KGB Buildings in Vilnius

An event called "Put in Jail" was held at the former KGB headquarters in Vilnius to highlight historical injustices and commemorate the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Feb 20 • 03:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Court grants provisional release to man arrested with gun bearing emblem of paramilitary group from World War II

A 26-year-old man who was arrested for possessing a gun with a World War II paramilitary group emblem has been granted provisional release under house arrest conditions.

Feb 19 • 19:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Brahmin Dominance, Non-Brahmin Consciousness and the Rise of the Justice Party, how South Indian Politics Changed

The article discusses the historical context and changing dynamics of South Indian politics influenced by Brahmin dominance and the rise of non-Brahmin consciousness, particularly through the Justice Party.

Feb 19 • 14:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Zuzanna Dąbrowska: Without the Past and Without Ideas, or the Split in Poland 2050

The article discusses the evolution and fragmentation of political parties in Poland leading up to 2050, focusing on the historical origins and ideological shifts of major parties such as PO and PiS.

Feb 18 • 12:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Against Thucydides, a tribute to law

The article discusses how the powerful, particularly Trump and his allies, attempt to promote a world without rules, echoing historical dialogues about power and justice.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

If Stalin were to be brought to justice in history

The article explores the complex legacy of Joseph Stalin, reflecting on his actions during WWII and the duality in perceptions of him as both a leader and a tyrant.

Feb 17 • 10:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Kaczyński Targets Germany. Sikorski: Exorcisms Are Needed

Polish politician Jarosław Kaczyński criticizes Germany's role in European leadership while discussing his party's vote against a European defense bill.

Feb 16 • 18:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Thief stole historic motorcycles worth a million in the České Budějovice area

A thief has stolen historic motorcycles valued at one million crowns from the České Budějovice area in Czechia.

Feb 16 • 16:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Hunting 'Beasts' in the Spain of ETA

The article discusses the historical figure Idoia López Riaño, a member of ETA known as 'the Tigress,' her violent past, and the recent novel inspired by her life.

Feb 15 • 08:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Paraguayan Justice Convicts Three Torturers of the Stroessner Dictatorship 50 Years Later

Three former police officers have been sentenced to prison for torture committed during the Alfredo Stroessner dictatorship in Paraguay, marking a significant historical moment.

Feb 13 • 14:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The End of a Case After 76 Years: Prosecutor Urválek Actively Participated in the Murder of Milada Horáková

The article discusses the long-standing legal case involving the prosecutor, who was implicated in the murder of Milada Horáková, concluding the case after 76 years.

Feb 12 • 07:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Prosecutor Urválek consciously participated in the murder of Horáková, investigators concluded

Investigators concluded that communist prosecutor Josef Urválek was knowingly involved in the execution of Milada Horáková and three others sentenced to death in 1950.

Feb 12 • 06:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Big-Eared Kid is Chasing Us

The article discusses the debate surrounding juvenile justice in Argentina through the historical cases of Simón Radowitzky and Cayetano Santos Godino.

Feb 11 • 22:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Celtic facing fresh six-figure claim amid allegations of sex abuse at boys' club

Celtic Football Club is faced with a new compensation claim related to historical allegations of sexual abuse by former coach Frank Cairney.

Feb 11 • 09:09 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

An Act of Elementary Justice for the SNTE

The presentation of the 2026 National Demand Document by the SNTE is a significant act of justice that the Mexican state must address, stemming from a historical obligation to the education sector.

Feb 10 • 13:14 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Piedmont does not forget the victims of Tito: public housing for the descendants of the exiles

In Piedmont, descendants of Istrian exiles will now be eligible for public housing built for their grandparents, a decision made for the first time in Italy.

Feb 10 • 05:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Carolina testifies before a judge about the execution of her grandfather during Franco's regime: 'My grandmother and mother would be proud'

Carolina Martínez appears in court to testify about her grandfather's execution during Franco's regime, reflecting on her family's history and loss.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

From Orelha to Galdino Pataxó: cases spark debate on impunity in Brazil

The deaths of a dog named Orelha and the historical case of indigenous man Galdino Pataxó have ignited a national debate in Brazil about justice and impunity.

Feb 9 • 22:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Court: Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Dismissal of Application for Truth Investigation on Daejeon Reporters' Association Victims without Reinvestigation is Illegal

A court ruling deemed the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's dismissal of a truth application regarding victims of the Daejeon Reporters' Association as illegal, citing a lack of proper investigation.

Feb 8 • 02:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Milei sought to close the controversy over the transfer of San Martín's curved saber: 'It is an act of historical justice'

Argentina's President Javier Milei addressed the controversy surrounding the transfer of General San Martín's curved saber, declaring it an act of historical justice during a commemorative event.

Feb 7 • 23:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Marek Migalski: PSL in the fight for the premiership for its leader

Marek Migalski reflects on the political dynamics facing the Polish People's Party (PSL) as it prepares for the upcoming parliamentary elections in 2027, especially in light of its historical stance against cooperation with the ruling Law and Justice Party (PiS).

Feb 7 • 08:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Nigeria court orders UK to pay £420m over miners shot dead in 1949

A Nigerian court has ordered the UK to pay £420 million to the families of 21 miners killed by security forces during a strike in 1949, highlighting historical injustices during colonial rule.

Feb 6 • 20:38 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Justice, healing, truth: Elders call for change after alleged terror attack

Noongar elders in Perth urge for truth-telling to combat racism following an alleged terror attack, highlighting the historical violence against Indigenous people since colonisation.

Feb 6 • 19:28 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
World

Mexico reaches agreement for "effective conservation" of the vaquita marina in Upper Gulf of California

The Mexican government has reached an agreement aimed at achieving effective conservation of the vaquita marina while addressing historical social justice debt with local communities in the region.

Feb 6 • 19:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The auction for the curved saber, new submissions in court, and what the will says

Today is the last day to see the relic of the Liberator at the National Historical Museum as former director Araceli Bellota appeared before the court as 'amicus curiae', while a precautionary measure by the great-great-grandchildren of Juan Nepomuceno José Miguel Buenaventura Terrero was rejected by Judge Macarena Marra Giménez.

Feb 6 • 16:22 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

We Live in a Transparent Society. Epstein's Archives Also Show How Our Relationship with the Past is Changing

The article discusses the enormous volume of Jeffrey Epstein's archives, newly released documents that reveal both shocking content and societal implications regarding our relationship with historical records.

Feb 6 • 15:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Legal groups push for Australian federal police to arrest retired general travelling with Israeli president

A coalition of Australian and Palestinian legal organizations is urging the Federal Police to investigate and arrest retired General Doron Almog accompanying Israeli President Isaac Herzog, citing historical war crimes allegations as opposition to the president's visit grows.

Feb 6 • 14:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Kataryna: I have heard the arguments of the defenders of the participants in the Epstein affair before

The author reflects on the long-standing arguments used to defend Roman Polański in light of historical sexual misconduct allegations.

Feb 6 • 09:45 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

The nobility has always been Epstein

The article explores the historical connections of European nobility to criminal activities, highlighting figures like Ex-Prince Andrew and Mette-Marit as part of a 1000-year tradition linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 6 • 06:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The guarantor team to separate careers

Former politicians Marcello Pera and Cesare Salvi discuss the need for constitutional reform to separate the roles of judges and public prosecutors, criticizing the historical consolidation of their positions since Fascism.

Feb 6 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Trieste Case. How Pluralism is Torn Apart

The article discusses how a leftist circle in Trieste has strayed from impartiality, instead promoting a one-sided narrative, particularly highlighted by recent events surrounding a referendum on justice and denial of historical events related to foibe.

Feb 6 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Bolaños urges the Judicial Power to activate the 'immediately' fourth shift of jurists to cover the 500 new positions

The Ministry of Justice is urging the Judicial Power to promptly activate a fourth shift of jurists to address a historical deficit and fill 500 new judicial positions set to be created in 2026.

Feb 5 • 21:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

An unjust 'execution' in court, it was the starting point that shook fate

The article discusses the traumatic legacy of a mother and son connected to a mass execution during the Korean War, exploring the psychological impacts and historical context surrounding their lives.

Feb 5 • 13:56 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Drug Dealer Puzzle in Michoacán: How Territorial Control is Divided

The article discusses the evolving landscape of drug trafficking and territorial control in Michoacán, highlighting historical influences and current power struggles among criminal groups.

Feb 5 • 07:46 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Reports of thefts in Ecuador fall, amid a violent context: Are there changes in crime patterns? This is what experts say

Experts analyze that the decline in robbery alerts in Ecuador does not necessarily mean fewer cases, as groups may be shifting to more lucrative crimes amid a historical high of intentional homicides in the country.

Feb 4 • 14:30 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.