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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Pazo de Meirás: It belonged to a writer, Franco appropriated it, and now Spanish justice restores it

The Spanish Supreme Court ruled that the Pazo de Meirás, a property appropriated by dictator Francisco Franco, should be returned to the State after a prolonged legal battle.

Mar 21 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Family of worker killed by the dictatorship will receive certificate with real cause of death after 50 years

The family of Manoel Fiel Filho, a worker who died under the dictatorship in Brazil, will finally receive a death certificate that reflects the true cause of his death, 50 years later.

Mar 21 • 07:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

1976-2026: the memory

The article reflects on the importance of remembering the military dictatorship in Argentina as the country approaches the 50th anniversary of its onset in 2026.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

A bomb exploded at a historical site in Rome, killing two: they believed they were homeless, but later discovered an anarchist plot

A bomb explosion at the Aqueduct Park in Rome led to the deaths of two individuals, initially thought to be homeless, but investigations suggest a connection to anarchist activities.

Mar 20 • 23:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SS Massacre in Italy: Anonymous Victims to Be Identified

Eighty years after one of the worst SS massacres in Italy during World War II, efforts are underway to identify the last unknown victims using DNA samples.

Mar 20 • 13:21 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sala inaugurates via Pinelli. De Corato: "Ignores Ramelli"

The street formerly known as Via Micene has been renamed Via Pinelli in honor of Giuseppe Pinelli, a socialist partisan, with Mayor Beppe Sala emphasizing the importance of remembering historical figures associated with justice and truth in Milan.

Mar 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Tyranny of the Police that Kills People; When Attempting to Punish Them, They Resisted

An incident in 1838 involving a dispute between commoner Oh Hak-cheol and police officer Choi Jong-su escalated to the point where Oh's newborn child was tragically killed during the altercation, leading to a complex investigation by the Joseon dynasty's Ministry of Justice.

Mar 20 • 00:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Dictionary of Pro-Japanese Collaborators is Historical Justice, UNESCO Documentary Heritage

The Dictionary of Pro-Japanese Collaborators documents figures involved in collaboration with Japanese colonial rule in Korea and reflects on the historical context and implications of their actions.

Mar 19 • 00:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Please reveal the illegality of the Forced Disbandment of the Anti-National Activities Special Investigation Committee"... First application from the bereaved family in 77 years

In a historic move, the family of the late chairman of the disbanded Anti-National Activities Special Investigation Committee has submitted a request to clarify the illegality of its forced disbandment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Mar 18 • 08:54 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Niklas Orrenius: Dangerous if police become blind to the speed on the hunt for the suspect

The article critiques the police's misleading practices during interrogations that undermine legal security, highlighting a historical case involving Lisbeth Palme and Christer Pettersson.

Mar 17 • 18:25 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

93-Year-Old Charged with Murder of Congolese Leader

A 93-year-old Belgian former diplomat, Étienne Davignon, is charged with involvement in the murder of Congo's first prime minister, Patrice Lumumba.

Mar 17 • 12:53 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Eternal Delay of the Left Hostile to Tortora

The article discusses the historical resistance from the Italian left to honor television personality Enzo Tortora with a public street naming, despite his significant popularity and representation of justice issues.

Mar 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Laura Vivar: "The idealization of the past does not do justice to the memory of those who lived it"

Laura Vivar discusses the impact of her novel and the reflections it elicits about real historical traumas compared to the fictional narratives she creates.

Mar 16 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Fontana: "As a lawyer, I say that this reform is necessary: don't let yourselves be instrumentalized"

Attilio Fontana, the president of Lombardy, urges voters to support the constitutional reform of the justice system in Italy, emphasizing its historical significance and need for change.

Mar 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lawyer Choi Bong-tae and former reporter Jeong Dae-ha receive gratitude plaque for their dedication to forced labor victims

Choi Bong-tae, a lawyer, and Jeong Dae-ha, a former reporter, received a gratitude plaque for their unwavering dedication to victims of Japanese forced labor during World War II from a civic group.

Mar 16 • 02:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeong Seong-ho: 'I will correct the erroneous prosecution suspension by the prosecutor's office'... Promoting recovery of victims' honor

Korean Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho declares intentions to rectify past erroneous prosecution suspensions and restore the honor of victims of unjust legal decisions.

Mar 13 • 09:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Father Surgent harmed children for years. Could Cardinal Wojtyła have stopped him?

The article discusses the historical context of child abuseCases in the Catholic Church, specifically focusing on Father Surgent and Cardinal Wojtyła's potential knowledge and action regarding these incidents.

Mar 13 • 05:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo Chamber Moves Forward to Change Name of Peixoto Gomide Street, Who Killed His Own Daughter

The São Paulo Municipal Chamber's Constitution and Justice Commission approved a bill to rename Peixoto Gomide Street to Sophia Gomide Street, in honor of the daughter murdered by her father over a marriage dispute.

Mar 11 • 19:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Meloni at Parenti for the 'Yes' to the reform

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni campaigns for a 'Yes' vote on the upcoming justice referendum, addressing historical accusations regarding a prominent theater.

Mar 11 • 06:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Without public outrage, there will be no justice for women

The article discusses the historical oppression of women and how societal structures fail to recognize their contributions and struggles, which leads to pervasive violence against them.

Mar 9 • 21:17 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Stabbed in the back during the nightlife in Genoa, 17-year-old in the hospital

A 17-year-old boy was stabbed in the back in the historical center of Genoa during a night out, but he is not in life-threatening condition after being taken to the hospital.

Mar 8 • 09:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: NE2 of Friday, March 6, 2026

Justice Minister Mendonça has ordered an investigation into data leaks related to banker Vorcaro amid ongoing controversies regarding his prison transfer and historical ties to political figures.

Mar 7 • 00:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Justice declared the bankruptcy of Garbarino and the historical chain of appliances disappears

Garbarino, a historic appliance chain in Argentina, has been declared bankrupt by the national commercial court, leading to its final liquidation after years of financial struggles.

Mar 5 • 18:19 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

On the Trail of the Secret: Saddam's Quran

The article explores the mysterious story of a purported Quran copied in the blood of Saddam Hussein, detailing the historical context and intrigue surrounding it.

Mar 5 • 14:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Reparations advocates push for payments to Black Americans despite budget and legal challenges

Reparations advocates in various cities, including Cincinnati, continue to advocate for financial payments to Black Americans in response to historical injustices, despite facing significant legal and budgetary hurdles.

Mar 5 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

How a clump of moss helped convict grave robbers in Illinois

Scientists used a clump of moss as crucial forensic evidence in convicting grave robbers in Illinois who desecrated a historic cemetery.

Mar 5 • 02:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Police arrested a thief of historical motorcycles in the České Budějovice region. But they did not say where the machines were hidden

Czech police have apprehended a thief involved in stealing historic motorcycles in the České Budějovice area, but the whereabouts of the stolen motorcycles remain undisclosed.

Mar 4 • 11:45 UTC
🇰🇷 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

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