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🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

NASA: Temporary Block on Human Missions to the Moon – The Announcement

NASA has made significant strategic changes to the Artemis III mission due to ongoing technical issues and criticism of its previous timeline.

Feb 27 • 17:32 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

‘The jail of the famous’: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs detained in the same place as García Luna and Sam Bankman-Fried

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been detained in a New York jail on multiple serious charges, including sexual abuse and human trafficking, while awaiting trial.

Feb 27 • 14:17 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Legal case sheds light on US-Nigeria tensions over religious freedom

A legal case involving a Nigerian man suffering from a stroke highlights ongoing tensions between the US and Nigeria regarding religious freedom issues.

Feb 26 • 21:26 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Evening Show discusses the water crisis in Gaza, Geneva negotiations, and security in Sweida

The Al Jazeera program addresses pressing issues such as the water crisis in Gaza, advancements in US-Iran negotiations in Geneva, and rising security concerns in Sweida, Syria.

Feb 26 • 19:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Waris Pathan say about Palestine and Atal Bihari?

Waris Pathan made comments addressing issues related to Palestine and the former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Feb 26 • 01:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

"The Evening Show" Discusses Aid Stalling in Gaza and Developments in the Sudanese and Syrian Files

The article discusses ongoing issues related to stalled aid in Gaza, as well as developments regarding the conflicts in Sudan and Syria.

Feb 25 • 19:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

After visiting the Penitentiary, organizations and the Ombudsman highlight the authorities' openness to resolve health and overcrowding issues

The Permanent Committee for the Defense of Human Rights confirmed alarming health and overcrowding issues in the Litoral Penitentiary following a recent inspection.

Feb 24 • 21:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court orders correction of irregularities in 7 prisons in MT with fines of up to R$ 100,000 per day

A Brazilian court has ordered the state government to take immediate action to address serious structural issues and allegations of mistreatment in seven prisons, threatening daily fines for non-compliance.

Feb 24 • 18:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Iran faces new protests amid escalation with the U.S. and the regime issues a warning

Iran is experiencing renewed protests in the wake of escalating tensions with the U.S., prompting the regime to issue warnings.

Feb 24 • 18:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Iranian court issues first death sentence for anti-regime protests

An Iranian court has sentenced an individual to death following protests against the regime, marking a significant escalation in state responses to dissent.

Feb 24 • 17:12 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Human Rights Commission to Investigate Seshego Water Crisis

The Human Rights Commission in Limpopo is set to investigate a complaint from Seshego residents regarding the Polokwane Municipality's failure to provide clean drinking water, which has resulted in health issues.

Feb 23 • 16:06 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Rodrigo Duterte claims to be innocent, says his lawyer

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte maintains his innocence regarding legal allegations against him, as stated by his lawyer Nicholas Kaufman.

Feb 23 • 12:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"War is not an excuse to delay human rights... turning a blind eye leads to rapid regression"

In Ukraine, despite the ongoing war, advocates for gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights, like MP Inna Sovsun, continue to fight for human rights, highlighting the need for attention to these issues even in wartime.

Feb 23 • 11:54 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

UN: The world is facing the most intense power struggle since World War II

The UN warns that the world is experiencing its most intense competition for power and resources since World War II, amid widespread human rights violations in several countries.

Feb 23 • 08:48 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

UN Chief: Human Rights Are Under Attack

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that human rights are under global attack, citing significant violations and suffering in conflicts like Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine.

Feb 23 • 08:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Between humiliation and execution... what is the fate of prisoners in the occupation's prisons?

The article discusses the dire situation of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails amidst ongoing violence in Gaza, highlighting issues of humiliation and potential executions.

Feb 23 • 08:09 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Lesbian group seeks legal exemption to exclude trans women from events

The Lesbian Action Group in Victoria is appealing a ruling that prohibits them from excluding transgender women from their events, citing a clash of rights among different groups.

Feb 23 • 07:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Gaza War and Occupation Violations Spark Controversy at the Berlin Film Festival

The Berlin Film Festival is engulfed in political debate over the Gaza War, with Palestinian issues dominating the event's discussions.

Feb 22 • 05:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

It's Hard to Travel to the Moon with Humans After Half a Century... Artemis 2 Launch Postponed Again

NASA's Artemis 2 mission, set for a human lunar mission after fifty years, has been postponed yet again due to helium flow issues detected in the rocket.

Feb 22 • 00:43 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Syria issues arrest warrants for prominent figures in the ousted regime

Syria's Ministry of Justice has issued arrest warrants for key figures in the ousted regime involved in violations against the Syrian people.

Feb 21 • 11:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Book explains how humans become masters of self-deception

A new book explores the concept of self-deception in human behavior and its role in societal issues.

Feb 21 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Perhaps we will become a little more polite. Ingus Bērziņš on the LTV program "Choice No. 1" that caused a wide resonance

Ingus Bērziņš reflects on his decision to host the LTV program "Choice No. 1," speaking about his motivations and the significance of engaging with fundamental human questions.

Feb 21 • 05:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A GUIDE TO A GOOD LIFE ⟩ The Mental Health of Future Estonians

Estonians are increasingly satisfied with their lives, having risen to become one of the countries with the highest human development, yet psychological problems are worsening.

Feb 20 • 14:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] In response to questions about 'violating constitutional order', the chair of the Human Rights Commission mentioned 'Yoon's right to defense issues'

The chair of the National Human Rights Commission of Korea, An Chang-ho, discussed the Commission's actions regarding human rights violations during a recent constitutional crisis in response to a question from GANHRI.

Feb 20 • 07:33 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Paris Signals Strong, but Nuanced, Support for Pretoria On the Global Stage

French President Emmanuel Macron reiterates support for South Africa's G20 agenda at a State of the Nation Address reception, emphasizing European solidarity on various global issues.

Feb 19 • 14:35 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

U2 slams Putin, ICE in defiant new EP 'Days of Ash'

U2 has released a politically charged EP titled 'Days of Ash', addressing issues such as Vladimir Putin's ambitions and U.S. immigration policies.

Feb 19 • 09:25 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Syrian President Issues Decree for General Amnesty

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has issued a decree for a general amnesty for crimes committed before the decree.

Feb 19 • 05:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

It’s boiling after Nawrocka's interview. This is how Poles rated the First Lady.

Public discussion has arisen regarding the initiatives taken by First Lady Marta Nawrocka, who has launched the foundation 'Close to Human Affairs' to address various social issues in Poland.

Feb 19 • 04:33 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Al-Sharaa issues a general amnesty excluding violators of Syrian rights

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has announced a general amnesty that applies to certain groups of convicts but notably excludes those guilty of human rights violations against Syrians.

Feb 18 • 19:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Shiny Marble of Democracy

A recent report by Human Rights Watch indicates a significant decline in liberal democracies, comparing the current situation to that of 1985.

Feb 18 • 03:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Jaak Aaviksoo: The chain is off the education bicycle in Estonia

Jaak Aaviksoo discusses the pressing issues within Estonia's education system, emphasizing the need for thorough reform.

Feb 17 • 07:12 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Reza Pahlavi meets with the Friedman Institute, Italy-Iran Association, and Italian parliamentarians

Reza Pahlavi, the Iranian crown prince, met with members of the Italy-Iran Association and Italian parliamentarians to discuss the future of a democratic Iran and address ongoing human rights issues.

Feb 17 • 07:02 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

JO criticizes the detention center in Åstorp: "Should not live on top of each other"

The Swedish Ombudsman has issued criticism of conditions at the Åstorp detention center, highlighting issues such as inadequate space and mistreatment of detainees.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

Man suspected of selling his wife to over 100 men in Sweden

A man is suspected of having sold his wife to more than 100 men in Sweden, with investigations revealing a much larger network than initially reported.

Feb 16 • 10:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"When I die, call me"... 22,000 Cases of Arrest in the West Bank During the War of Genocide

The article reports on the alarming number of arrests in the West Bank amidst ongoing violence, highlighting the plight of Palestinian prisoners like Hamza Taisir Ali, who faces severe health issues while in administrative detention.

Feb 15 • 07:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Father Sold His Son for Just Two and a Half Lakh Rupees, You’ll Be Surprised to Know the Reason

In Balasore, Odisha, a father attempted to sell his two-and-a-half-year-old son, leading to the intervention of local police following the circulation of a video showing negotiations with a potential buyer.

Feb 14 • 17:24 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Between Adoption and Custody: The Outcomes of the Case of an Afghan Girl in the Possession of an American Family

The complex legal and humanitarian case of a two-month-old Afghan girl, found after an airstrike, highlights the ongoing struggles for her custody and the implications of U.S. military actions in Afghanistan.

Feb 14 • 15:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

MIDDAY HOUR ⟩ Strandberg: We need to think about how to build even stranger competition models

Journalists discuss the revelations of the human development report regarding education issues in Estonia.

Feb 14 • 15:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Labor Conditions

Ecuador ranks as the third worst country in the world for workers, according to the 2023 Global Rights Index by the International Trade Union Confederation, highlighting severe labor issues such as forced long hours without breaks.

Feb 14 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WEEKLY RESPONDER ⟩ Eneli Kindsiko: The journey of a person from birth to death is the art of learning to be human

Estonia's 2026 human development report highlights increasing educational inequality, teacher shortages, and mental health issues among youth.

Feb 14 • 05:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Human, not machine

The Right Party's conference in Norway has been overshadowed by grievances about mobile charging facilities and leadership issues, particularly related to new leader Ine Eriksen Søreide.

Feb 13 • 22:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WEEK'S ANSWER ⟩ Eneli Kindsiko: the journey from birth to death is the art of learning to be human

The latest Estonian human development report highlights significant issues in education, such as inequality, teacher shortages, and mental health problems among youth.

Feb 13 • 22:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Handcuffs and restraints worn 'to avoid being seen by spectators': Supreme Court issues notice considering human rights

Japan's Supreme Court has instructed lower courts to remove handcuffs and shackles from defendants in a position that is not visible to spectators, emphasizing the consideration of human rights and the principle of presumed innocence.

Feb 13 • 21:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Stoltenberg on Norwegian Epstein connections: Very serious matters have come to light

Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg addresses the serious issues surrounding connections to Jeffrey Epstein at a security conference in Munich, emphasizing the importance of accountability and thorough investigations.

Feb 13 • 15:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Greece issues a European arrest warrant against a Norwegian activist documenting irregular migrant arrivals

Greece has issued a European arrest warrant for Norwegian activist Tommy Olsen, founder of Aegean Boat Report, over allegations of human trafficking and facilitating illegal entry of migrants.

Feb 13 • 15:03 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kallas sees ongoing reforms as a solution to the fundamental shortcomings of the education system

Education Minister Kristina Kallas believes that ongoing reforms can address key issues identified in the human development report, particularly in relation to educational inequality.

Feb 13 • 13:23 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

"Poetry has always been a marginal discourse": Miriam Reyes

Miriam Reyes discusses the essential role of poetry in human life and its ability to address significant social issues in a recent interview after winning the National Poetry Prize 2025 in Spain.

Feb 12 • 18:42 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Repeated Shameful Betrayal of Epstein's Victims (Under the Sun of Jana Shemesh)

The article critiques the ongoing discourse surrounding the Epstein documents, highlighting how important details are overlooked amid political finger-pointing.

Feb 10 • 10:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Why Slovaks Can Forget Future Prosperity

The economic situation in Slovakia is deteriorating, with rising taxes and inflation, and chronic issues in human and investment capital hindering long-term progress.

Feb 10 • 09:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Social Limit of Austerity and the Role of the State

The article discusses how societal perception of human rights remains strong in Argentina despite economic pressures attributed to the government under Javier Milei.

Feb 9 • 03:05 UTC

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