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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Debate: The Presumption of Innocence

The story discusses the emotional connection created by a young monkey, Punch, and an Ikea plush toy, Djungelskog, prompting reflections on empathy towards animals versus human suffering.

Feb 27 • 13:37 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor: The director of a Kenyan company accused of human trafficking with Russia

A Kenyan company director has been accused of human trafficking in connection with Russia, as reported by Lithuania's DPP.

Feb 26 • 15:32 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Sterling K. Brown fights for family in Paradise season 2

Sterling K. Brown stars as Xavier Collins in the new season of the post-apocalyptic drama 'Paradise', exploring themes of survival and the significance of human connection.

Feb 25 • 21:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Nisrin Elamin, Sudanese Researcher: "Hunger is always caused by humans, and Sudan is a paradigmatic case"

Nisrin Elamin, a Sudanese anthropologist, argues that human-driven factors such as war and capitalist extraction have led to the severe food crisis in Sudan, highlighting the connection between agricultural restructuring and the current civil conflict.

Feb 24 • 15:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Massacre of September 28, 2009 in Guinea: Justice Requests the Release of Three Defendants

A Guinean court has ordered the release of three military defendants charged in connection with the September 28, 2009 massacre after deeming their referral to trial as invalid, prompting an appeal from the prosecution.

Feb 24 • 12:52 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Donatella Di Pietrantonio: “We, inert in front of that sacred heart that we did not save”

In an insightful reflection, author Donatella Di Pietrantonio discusses the profound connection between human experience and the physicality of pain, contrasting the sensations of extreme temperatures on the skin.

Feb 21 • 23:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Consciousness survives for hours after clinical death and may be connected to the Universe, new studies suggest

New studies suggest that human consciousness may persist for hours after clinical death, leading to intriguing questions about the nature of consciousness and its possible connection to the Universe.

Feb 21 • 09:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Epstein Case: British Police Investigate Whether UK Airports Were Used for Sex Trafficking

British police are investigating whether UK airports were exploited for sex trafficking in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Feb 20 • 16:29 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The End of a Human Life in Less Than an Hour: The Play 'Loneliness' at the Latvian Puppet Theatre

The Latvian Puppet Theatre's play 'Loneliness' explores the theme of solitude, particularly in older age, and emphasizes the importance of small gestures of connection.

Feb 19 • 15:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Family Missing for 3 Weeks: Blood Found in Woman's House is Human, Says Police

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.

Feb 18 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Texts by AI are like masturbation, they satisfy but do not convince

The article reflects on the nature of AI-generated texts, likening them to an unsatisfactory form of satisfaction akin to masturbation, emphasizing the importance of human connection and dialogue in writing.

Feb 16 • 23:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"The human world makes less and less sense to me," says painter Martin Salajka

Czech painter Martin Salajka's exhibition 'Nebula' explores his profound connection to nature and the complexities of life and death, showcased at the Trafo Gallery in Prague.

Feb 16 • 18:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Intimate Worlds. What to do if a man you know, but not so well, asks you to keep a box of secrets for the day he dies?

The article reflects on a woman’s daily life in a small office and her interactions with customers, weaving in themes of human connection and literature.

Feb 14 • 01:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF opens investigation into Brazil's connection with Epstein's network

Brazil's Federal Public Ministry is investigating potential links between Brazil and the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's network following the release of new documents by the U.S. government.

Feb 12 • 17:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Ghana police bust prostitution ring, arrest 12 Nigerians, others

Ghanaian police have arrested 13 individuals, including 12 Nigerians, in connection with a prostitution and human trafficking operation in Koforidua.

Feb 11 • 20:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

RH Connection promotes lecture on Generation Z with Afonso Lamounier

The ACIL's RH Connection event will host a lecture on understanding Generation Z, focusing on its impact in the corporate environment, led by expert Afonso Lamounier.

Feb 11 • 19:50 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
Crime & Justice

African state busts ‘French-led pedophile network’

Senegalese police have arrested 14 individuals in connection with a transnational pedophile network reportedly led by a French national, amid serious charges including organized pedophilia and abuse of minors.

Feb 10 • 11:48 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Court revokes sentence that absolved former advisor of Asunción Nochixtlán for enforced disappearance

The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) in Mexico has revoked the ruling that acquitted Jhoan Ricardo Matus Marcial, former legal advisor for the Municipality of Asunción Nochixtlán, in connection to the enforced disappearance of human rights defender Claudia Uruchurtu Cruz.

Feb 9 • 20:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Footballers 'killed and targeted in Iran' ahead of FIFA World Cup

Iranian footballers are reportedly being targeted and killed in connection with protests, leading to calls for FIFA to intervene.

Feb 8 • 15:49 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Can house plants save us? The new novel 'Ascension' tells about the struggling planet Earth

The article discusses the recent sci-fi novel 'Ascension' by Martin MacInnes, which explores themes of human loneliness and the connection with nature through the story of a young biologist.

Feb 8 • 05:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

An autistic child kisses his grandfather during prayer and achieves millions of views.

A touching video of a Turkish autistic child kissing his grandfather during prayer has garnered millions of views on social media, showcasing a moment of human connection and affection.

Feb 6 • 17:46 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Five Signs that Can't Resist the Call of Passion: Who is the Zodiac's Greatest Seducer?

The article explores the connection between human libido and astrological signs, highlighting how some zodiac signs are more inclined towards passion and adventurous relationships than others.

Feb 6 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Why is blood red... why not blue or green? This is the 'health connection'

The article explains the important functions of blood in the human body, including oxygen transport, nutrient delivery, and waste removal, while discussing why blood is primarily red.

Feb 5 • 04:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The therapy that helps you become more spontaneous and live "lighter"

Primal Dance is a personal development method aimed at restoring natural and spontaneous movements often stifled by socialization, promoting emotional connection and authentic human encounters through group energy work.

Feb 3 • 23:22 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Erfan Soltani, the first sentenced to death for the protests in Iran

Erfan Soltani is reported as the first person sentenced to death in connection with the protests in Iran, with his family unaware of the charges against him.

Jan 14 • 16:38 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Candace Cameron Bure says ‘men are scared to talk to women’ in today’s dating world

Candace Cameron Bure expresses concerns about the decline of human connection in modern dating due to technology and social media.

Jan 13 • 21:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man charged after human remains found in St Helens flat

A 58-year-old man has been charged and another arrested in connection with human remains discovered in a flat in St Helens, Merseyside.

Jan 12 • 01:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

Simeone and Julián's Tough Time: "Sometimes You Don't Need to Talk, Other Times You Do, but Not about Soccer... Beyond the Player, There Is a Person"

Diego Simeone discusses the challenges faced by player Julián ahead of the Supercopa de España semifinals between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid, emphasizing the importance of human connection over football.

Jan 7 • 14:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

I was shocked when I heard the arrangement of my song – perfect, but soulless, cold, without subtle human 'errors'. It’s AI

The author reflects on their mixed feelings about technology, particularly AI, as they experience its impact on music and human connections while stuck in traffic in Zagreb.

Jan 7 • 10:21 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

When the connection to the vagus nerve is lost, the heart ages faster

Research has revealed the influence of the vagus nerve on the aging process of the heart, highlighting its crucial role in communication between organs and the brain.

Jan 4 • 06:12 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Berlin Encounters: A Few Minutes of Pointless Talking – Is That Peace?

The article reflects on the experience of navigating Berlin during the quiet winter days, juxtaposing mundane conversations with deeper themes of peace and connection.

Jan 2 • 16:47 UTC

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