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Javier Cercas comments on the enduring relevance of his novel 'Soldiers of Salamina' while reflecting on the spread of misinformation surrounding historical events in Spain.

A new South Korean commission has begun to investigate cases related to past adoption fraud, addressing unresolved complaints from previous decades.

The Third Truth and Reconciliation Commission has been established to investigate historical injustices, with an initial focus on 311 overseas adoption victims.

The selection of a chairperson for South Korea's 3rd Truth and Reconciliation Committee remains unresolved just two days before its planned launch, raising concerns about delays in its operations.

The article discusses the establishment of the 3rd Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Korea and highlights the need for a dedicated department to manage records of past injustices.

A millionaire in Turku has been fined for neglecting his historically valuable properties, resulting in their deterioration over several years.

A U.S. judge ordered the Trump administration to restore a dismantled exhibit on slavery's history in Philadelphia, highlighting the issue of historical truth.

The South Korean National Assembly passed an amendment to the 'Comfort Women Victims Act' that will penalize the dissemination of false information about victims of Japanese military sexual slavery.

The article discusses the transition from the second to the third phase of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Korea, highlighting the role of lawmakers in addressing historical injustices.

Gwangju City welcomed the Supreme Court's ruling to ban the publication and distribution of Chun Doo-hwan's memoir, emphasizing its importance in upholding historical truth and the honor of the victims of the Gwangju Uprising.

The article explores historical scandals in South Korea, drawing parallels to the recently revealed Epstein files and their implications on societal corruption and corporate influence.

The coffin of Queen Karin of Sweden is reopened in Turku, Finland, as part of a research project to examine her remains and assess historical accounts.

The article discusses the historical context and ongoing investigation into the suspicious death of a South Korean soldier, Lee Yun-seong, whose case highlights alleged government malfeasance and the lingering doubts of his family.

A meeting in Montecitorio aimed at transforming the neglected tragedy of the Foibe into a shared memory among various nationalities was led by intellectuals discussing their works on 20th-century Julian-Dalmatian history.

The 3rd Truth and Reconciliation Commission will start accepting applications for truth discovery from victims and their families beginning February 26, as announced under the revised law governing the commission.

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.

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.

The article discusses the upcoming transition from the second to the third Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Korea, reflecting on past national violence and the critical need for basic income discussions, highlighted by a recent conference on the Yeosu-Suncheon Incident and the need for greater legislative attention to these historical issues.

The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia firmly rejects statements from the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs that accuse Croatia of promoting hatred and historical revisionism.

Family members of the Yeosu-Suncheon Incident victims urged for the acquittal of activist Kim Seok, who faced charges after demanding a thorough investigation into the incident, as they protested outside the Gwangju District Court.

The article discusses the historical accounts of green-skinned children that appeared in the village of Woolpit, England, in the 12th century, and the ongoing debate among historians about the origins and truth of this legend.

The article discusses how the United States claims the entire American continent as its sphere of influence but only intervenes directly within certain limits, highlighting historical patterns including the purchase of Danish islands.

The book 'After Barbarism' by Hamid Dabashi explores the philosophical implications of Gaza as a critical exposer of Western racism, building on historical and literary references.

Anthony Boyle discusses the impactful bath scene from the Netflix series 'House of Guinness', which depicts the story of the Guinness siblings and their brewing legacy.

A historical wall in Cairo is at the center of social media debates over alleged demolition and damage during alleged cleaning and restoration efforts, which the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has denied.

The article discusses the historical context of the Day of the Innocents, questioning the historical accuracy of the massacre of children associated with King Herod as described in the New Testament.