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Children in Papua New Guinea's tribal regions are being trained to use firearms, with some as young as eight years old being involved in tribal warfare, according to former warlord Smith Thomas.

A veterinary student has created a unique practice called equinoyoga, combining yoga with the presence of horses to promote both animal and human well-being on an Ecuadorian beach.

A father in Nigeria demands the police provide information about his son, who has been missing after being arrested 15 months ago.

A free talk exploring the integration of spiritual, mental, and physical health will take place in Argentina.

At least 55 Ghanaians have been reported dead in Ukraine after being tricked into fighting for Russia, as revealed by Ghana's Foreign Minister.

The Mexican government denies reports that the Venezuelan criminal gang Tren de Aragua is a significant source of violence in Mexico.

A man being swept away by floodwaters in Paraty, Brazil, was rescued by a human chain during a severe rainstorm.

The International Organization for Migration reported that at least 7,667 migrants died or went missing globally last year, with the actual number likely being much higher.

The UN Human Rights Commission has expressed concerns over potential ethnic cleansing by Israeli authorities in Gaza and the West Bank amid increasing attacks and forced displacements of Palestinians.

Argentine gendarmerie member Nahuel Gallo made contact with his family for the first time after 445 days of being held incommunicado in Venezuela.

Nahuel Gallo has spoken for the first time to his wife after being detained in Venezuela for 445 days, assuring her that he is doing well.

Two women in Uganda face the possibility of life in prison after being arrested for allegedly kissing in public, an act deemed as same-sex activity in the country.

A Hindu girl's distressing experience of being lured into conversion and abuse by beautician sisters in Bhopal has been revealed.

A new residential and business district called the Luther quarter is being developed in Tallinn, Estonia, with a focus on creating a car-free, human-centric environment.

A new report suggests that Iran's chemical weapons program is being used against domestic protesters, raising international concerns.

Charities are urging for immediate international support for victims of cyberscam farms in Southeast Asia, where many are left destitute and abandoned after being lured into trafficking operations.

The largest human trafficking trial in Finland, involving the berry company Polarica and its executives, is nearing its conclusion with final statements being heard this week.

A reminder from the Finnish Traffic Insurance Centre highlights the importance of obtaining traffic insurance promptly when purchasing a vehicle to avoid costly penalties for being uninsured.

Ahmed Souab, a lawyer in Tunisia, has been released after serving part of a five-year prison sentence for denouncing political pressure on the judiciary.

Former police officers assigned to protect Prince Andrew are being encouraged to disclose any relevant information regarding their interactions with him.

Sam Altman, head of OpenAI, faced backlash for comparing the energy consumption of AI like ChatGPT to the biological energy required to grow a human being.

A shocking case of forced conversion and abduction has emerged in Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, where a man, Santosh Shukla, claims he was held captive and forced to convert to Islam for the past ten years.

A small child tragically died after being run over by a vehicle in their own yard in Mynämäki, Finland, prompting a police investigation into the incident.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that the 'law of the strongest' is undermining human rights globally, asserting that this trend is being supported by artificial intelligence.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns about widespread violations of human rights and the rules of war across various regions, including Gaza and Ukraine, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation and insufficient international aid.

Lee Chung-sang, who attempted to include hate speech against sexual minorities in a minority opinion, is being deliberated as a victim of human rights violations by the National Human Rights Commission.

The article discusses the significance of confinement, both physically and psychologically, highlighting its impact on human well-being and mental health.

A quiz from Iltalehti challenges readers to test their knowledge of human anatomy, with top scorers being praised as exceptional.

Two young men suspected of being traffickers involved in a deadly shipwreck off the southern coast of Heraklion are brought before a prosecutor in Greece.

Venezuelan Parliament President Jorge Rodríguez announced that hundreds of prisoners are being released under the new Amnesty Law.

Venezuela has received over 1,550 amnesty requests following the approval of a new law by the National Assembly, with many detainees being released.

A pyramid made of human bones is being reconstructed in Kutná Hora, Czechia.

Sharon Stone, 67, expresses her frustration with societal attitudes towards aging and the naked human body.

Canadians have been fined by a human rights tribunal for not acknowledging self-identified gender, igniting debate over gender ideology in the country.

The article discusses the tragic case of Krzysztof Galos, a Polish citizen who was taken prisoner by Russian forces and ultimately murdered, highlighting the brutal treatment of non-Ukrainians in Russian captivity.

The use of AI in translation is provoking intense debate in Europe as publishers start to rely on technology over human translators.

A British couple, Craig Foreman and his wife Lindsay, have been sentenced to 10 years in prison in Iran after being accused of espionage, a claim they vehemently deny.

Brazilian police confirm that human blood found in the home of a missing woman is being tested in connection to her and her missing parents.

Insights from experts on the implications of the death penalty not being enforced in South Korea, particularly relating to the trial of former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

The article explores the profound impact of weather, particularly rain, on human mood and physical well-being, emphasizing our collective reliance on climatic conditions.

Two former high-ranking officials in Mozambique are being questioned regarding their alleged roles in post-election violence that took place between October 2024 and March 2025.

Psychiatrist Pablo Castañón challenges traditional beliefs about mental health and emphasizes a more human perspective on emotional well-being in his new book.

Human remains believed to belong to a victim have been discovered at the site of a recent house fire in Rosvik, Sweden, which is being investigated as arson.

The body of Gabriel Ferreira Rodrigues, a 28-year-old indigenous leader, has been released to his family for burial after being identified in Boa Vista's Medical Legal Institute.

Imran Khan's sister claims he is being denied medical care during his imprisonment.

New mass graves of torture victims are being discovered weekly in Syria, highlighting the grim legacy of the country's civil war and the fate of over 200,000 missing individuals.

In Oslo, former Pakistani caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar faced sharp protests from a Baloch activist who accused him of being a puppet of the Pakistani army and walking over the bodies of Baloch civilians.

Climate change is threatening Sweden's World Heritage Sites, which tell the story of human history, as they face deterioration due to environmental changes.

A young Syrian man will be expelled from Denmark due to involvement in serious violence, despite being a minor at the time of the offense.

Artificial intelligence is transitioning from being a human tool to beginning to replace humans, significantly impacting the software industry.