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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

The costs of war

The article discusses the high financial costs of war, including military operations and the tragic loss of human lives.

Mar 20 • 11:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"I was left with nothing": dramatic accounts from farmers terrorized by anti-narcotics bombings in Ecuador

Farmers in Ecuador recount terrifying experiences as anti-narcotics bombings, ordered by the Ecuadorian president and supported by the U.S., devastate their land and lives.

Mar 19 • 20:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

This is how pi influences our lives: from responses to possible extraterrestrial messages to cancer research

The article discusses the significant applications of the number pi in various aspects of human life, from mathematics education to scientific research.

Mar 15 • 15:52 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Donald Trump asks Australia to grant asylum to female players of the Iranian football team

Donald Trump has urged Australia to grant asylum to female Iranian football players, stating that failing to do so would endanger their lives.

Mar 9 • 15:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"How am I to live without my mom?" The disaster of the ferry Herald changed the navy and human lives

The tragic sinking of the ferry Herald of Free Enterprise in 1987 claimed 193 lives and led to significant changes in maritime safety protocols and regulations.

Mar 6 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

HPV: Timely vaccination and preventive screening save lives

Timely vaccination and modern screening are critical strategies in combating the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which is linked to various cancers.

Mar 4 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The investigation narrows down to Adif regarding the Adamuz derailment

Investigators focus on Adif as they delve into the Adamuz train derailment that claimed 46 lives, indicating a probable infrastructure failure rather than human error.

Mar 3 • 01:56 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Sisters' cry for help: 'Don't forget us'

Two sisters in a conflict zone reach out for help just before their communication lines go dead, fearing for their lives amid bombings.

Mar 2 • 11:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
Life & Tech

We All Yearn for Humanity. There Has Been Enough of Social Networks, Says Pam Rabbit

Pam Rabbit expresses concern over the overwhelming presence of social media in our lives.

Mar 1 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

UN: Women are at risk as Taliban restrictions impact Afghan healthcare

Taliban restrictions significantly endanger the lives of women and their children, as reported by a UN human rights expert.

Feb 27 • 18:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

606 Immigrants Died Crossing the Mediterranean in Two Months Due to Strengthened European Regulations

In the first two months of this year, at least 606 migrants lost their lives while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea, a significant increase attributed to stricter immigration enforcement policies in European countries.

Feb 27 • 08:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Francesca Albanese's family sues the Trump government over sanctions imposed by the United States

The family of UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese is suing the Trump government for sanctions that they claim have ruined their lives.

Feb 26 • 19:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why are Muslims in Palestine 'Brothers' but not those in Afghanistan?

The article discusses the tragic loss of innocent lives in Afghanistan due to a Pakistani airstrike, highlighting the emotional disconnect felt by the global community.

Feb 26 • 17:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Wait, because love always comes

The article explores the intrinsic nature of love, encouraging readers to recognize its presence in their lives and to express it generously without fear or conditions.

Feb 23 • 15:00 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

Reverend Jesse Jackson, a star of the American Black and civil rights movement, passes away... supported South Korea's democratization

Jesse Jackson, a prominent civil rights leader in the U.S., passed away at the age of 84, remembered for his advocacy for marginalized communities and support for South Korea's democratization.

Feb 17 • 15:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Magnets Against Landmines in Syria: Hope for Saving Lives

A new innovative method using magnets developed by Saudi researchers shows promise in detecting landmines from the air, potentially reducing human casualties in Syria.

Feb 17 • 07:43 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

When the Guard Becomes a Killer.. Authority's Bullets Claim the Lives of Two Children in the West Bank

The killing of two children by Palestinian security forces in Tubas has sparked widespread outrage on social media among Palestinians.

Feb 16 • 04:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Wild boar enters the market, people seen fleeing for their lives; Video

A wild boar startled shoppers at the Soura Market in Srinagar, causing panic and chaos as people ran for safety, with the incident captured on CCTV.

Feb 13 • 03:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Greece toughens its migration policy with a new law that includes prison for those who save lives

Greece has passed a law mandating harsh penalties for human trafficking and criminalizing assistance to migrants arriving in the country, raising concerns among humanitarian organizations.

Feb 12 • 16:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Nadav Lapid navigates between risky and embarrassing ideas in 'Yes'

The film 'Yes' by Nadav Lapid explores themes of human dignity through the chaotic lives of a performance artist couple.

Feb 11 • 16:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Björn Wiman: It is not only inhumane and immoral - it is madness

Björn Wiman criticizes Sweden's practices of deporting those who have established their lives in the country, labeling it as madness and inhumane.

Feb 8 • 05:34 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'We saved our lives': How a Canberra-based refugee fled Venezuela

Josh Madrid, a Canberra resident, shared his harrowing experience of fleeing Venezuela amid political repression and economic crisis.

Feb 7 • 21:14 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Inside Burkina Faso, Ghana criminal networks where desperate Nigerian migrants disappear

An investigation reveals how criminal networks in Burkina Faso and Ghana exploit desperate Nigerian migrants, forcing them into internet fraud and prostitution instead of providing jobs and better lives.

Feb 7 • 00:10 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

‘The heart has reasons that reason does not understand’: stories about the human condition

Rosina Conde's latest book explores the everyday lives and struggles of northern women through ten poignant stories about their challenges and resilience.

Feb 6 • 20:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

The UN High Commissioner expresses deep sorrow over the incident in Chios

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees expresses deep sorrow over a tragic incident off the coast of Chios, where at least 15 people lost their lives and 2 others were affected.

Feb 4 • 19:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

UNHCR: Sorrow over the latest tragic incident off the coast of Chios

The UNHCR expresses deep sorrow over the recent tragic incident off the coast of Chios, where at least 15 people lost their lives and 24 others were injured, emphasizing the need for ongoing protection of human life at sea.

Feb 4 • 18:14 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Living people declared dead in Aadhaar card, villagers suffer from system's error

In a glaring example of how a technical glitch in a government portal can impact human lives, four elderly residents of Patan have been declared 'dead' in their Aadhaar cards, forcing them to navigate bureaucratic hurdles for government aid and rations over the past three months.

Feb 4 • 16:26 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

European Commission on Chios: "Every human life lost at sea is a tragedy"

The European Commission expressed awareness of the tragedy that occurred off the coast of Chios where migrants lost their lives, emphasizing that the investigation is the responsibility of Greek authorities.

Feb 4 • 14:40 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Androulakis: The Constitution needs consensus, not constitutional populism

In an interview, PASOK President Nikos Androulakis discussed the need for changes in the constitution while emphasizing the importance of protecting human lives in light of the recent tragic events in Chios.

Feb 4 • 08:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Coast Guard on the tragedy in Chios with 15 dead: The smuggling vessel hit our boat on the side, overturned and sank

The Coast Guard reported that a smuggling vessel collided with their boat, leading to the sinking and the tragic loss of 15 lives.

Feb 4 • 06:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

72% of the world's population lives under authoritarian regimes, indicates Human Rights Watch

A report by Human Rights Watch reveals that 72% of the global population lives under authoritarian regimes, attributing this trend to advances in authoritarianism influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Feb 4 • 05:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Mali: the LGTBIQ+ lives that were left outside the law

In Bamako, the criminalization of homosexuality has forced hundreds of citizens into a silent underground, highlighting the country's authoritarian drift.

Feb 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Human Rights Watch: 72% of the World's Population Lives Under Authoritarian Regimes

Human Rights Watch warns in its annual report that 72% of the world's population currently resides under authoritarian regimes, highlighting a significant threat to human rights and calling for a challenge to global authoritarianism.

Feb 4 • 02:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Trump-led abuses amid ‘democratic recession’ put human rights in peril, HRW report says

A Human Rights Watch report highlights a global 'democratic recession' where nearly 75% of the population lives under autocratic rule, threatening the foundation of human rights.

Feb 4 • 00:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Ximena Alarcón erects debris against indifference

In a courtyard in the Roma neighborhood of Mexico City, a pile of debris tells a haunting story of interrupted lives, as it reveals fragments of toys, baby clothes, book pages, and human hair.

Feb 3 • 09:43 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

What Cannot Be Forgotten or Forgiven (an excerpt from the book The Language of War)

The article presents a compelling personal report on how war can drastically change human lives overnight, intertwining diary entries, observations, interviews, and ordinary stories to chronicle the first year of the war in Ukraine.

Jan 14 • 14:34 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Horrific stories from Iranian hospitals. "Code 99 echoes. They kill the young mercilessly"

Harrowing testimonies emerge from Iranian hospitals where doctors are fighting to save the lives of protesters wounded by gunfire during brutal crackdowns on demonstrations, with the emergency call 'Code 99' sounding for patients with gunshot wounds.

Jan 12 • 07:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Anti-government protests in Iran have resulted in over a hundred casualties and thousands detained

Nationwide protests against the Iranian regime have so far claimed at least 116 lives and resulted in over 2,600 detentions, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).

Jan 11 • 06:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Inside the cursed lives of two men with world's smallest and largest penises

Michael Phillips and Matt Barr, who possess the world's smallest and largest penises, share how their unique sizes affect their lives despite their vastly different experiences.

Jan 10 • 08:34 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Tragedy in Crans-Montana: 'When the situation is recognized as threatening, reason is initially hindered'

A bar fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, claimed 40 lives and has sparked discussions about human behavior in crisis situations, as evidenced by footage of bystanders filming rather than assisting.

Jan 9 • 15:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Human lives are worth more than a full cash register

The letter criticizes the owner of a bar for prioritizing the cash register over the lives of young victims during a tragic New Year's incident.

Jan 9 • 09:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Protests in Iran have claimed at least 45 lives, president calls for restraint

Anti-government protests in Iran have resulted in at least 45 deaths since the beginning of the year, with calls for further demonstrations following opposition leader Reza Pahlavi's appeal.

Jan 8 • 18:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

United Nations: Israeli racial discrimination has significantly worsened in the West Bank

The UN Human Rights Commission warns of increasing oppressive effects of Israeli discriminatory policies on the lives of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, likening it to an apartheid system.

Jan 7 • 11:04 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"The human toll is dreadful": MPs observe a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the Crans-Montana fire

Members of the French Assembly held a moment of silence for the victims of a tragic fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, which claimed the lives of 40 people, including nine French citizens.

Jan 6 • 15:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Waiting for the Kings with the Rifle Ready: Abgar, a Christian Soldier in the Kurdish Trench of the Syrian Hornet's Nest of Rojava

Abgar Nouhomo, a Christian militiaman, expresses the despair of his people regarding the abuses and human rights violations in areas controlled by the Syrian government, contrasting it with the independent territories in Rojava where he lives.

Jan 5 • 23:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Kyranakis: In 2025 we had the largest decrease in fatal traffic accidents in the history of the country

Deputy Minister of Transport Konstantinos Kyranakis expressed satisfaction over the significant decrease in fatal traffic accidents in Greece in 2025, emphasizing that this reduction represents saved human lives.

Jan 5 • 14:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major change to small boat migrant law 'will save lives' from today

New legal powers allowing UK border officials to seize phones and SIM cards from small boat arrivals aim to combat human trafficking.

Jan 4 • 22:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Millions without documents live in the shadows: 'You are invisible. You do not exist... '

Millions of people worldwide lack official documents, leading to lives in shadows and significant insecurity, with stateless individuals facing severe barriers to basic needs.

Jan 4 • 20:30 UTC

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