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World

Complaint filed in Switzerland against Iran's Deputy Minister for Crimes Against Humanity: Lawyers

A complaint has been lodged in Switzerland against Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, for allegedly committing crimes against humanity related to protests in Iran.

Feb 26 • 14:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Lawyers: Complaint Filed in Switzerland against Iranian Deputy Minister for Crimes Against Humanity

A complaint has been filed in Switzerland against Iranian Deputy Minister K. Gharibabadi for potential involvement in crimes against humanity related to protests following the death of a detained woman.

Feb 26 • 14:12 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

GLOBAL THREAT: A disease that was already forgotten is quickly becoming untreatable

Typhus, an ancient disease impacting humanity for millennia, is evolving into a form increasingly resistant to treatments and spreading rapidly worldwide.

Feb 26 • 09:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

AI for All: From Existential Risk to Global Development Engine

The article discusses the dual nature of AI, contemplating its potential to either govern humanity or serve as a driver for global development, inspired by Asimov's first law of robotics.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Initially, drugs meant making friends for school-age Fanny – ultimately, alfa-PVP took away "health and humanity"

Fanny's experience with drug addiction highlights the struggles and societal perceptions surrounding substance abuse among youth.

Feb 25 • 18:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Paulin Césari: 'Why should we die if not for an idea?

Philosopher Paulin Césari explores the concept of sacrifice for ideals in the context of humanity's transcendence over mere biological survival, sparked by recent discussions around the murder of a young man.

Feb 25 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

After a turbulent year, Australia’s Khaled Sabsabi will present not one but two works at the Venice Biennale

Khaled Sabsabi will showcase two major works at the Venice Biennale, focusing on themes of spirituality, migration, and shared humanity.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Only the ungrateful eat horse meat

A new law that bans the slaughter of horses and donkeys and the sale of their meat is framed as a necessary act of civic gratitude towards these animals who have historically served humanity.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

A Remarkable Journey of Crime. Star-studded Thriller Unexpectedly Seeks Humanity

The crime thriller 'Journey of Crime' unfolds in a treacherous Los Angeles, exploring themes of lost souls through a gripping narrative.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Homo sapiens, modern humanity, has hybridized with Neanderthals wherever they reached

Research indicates that as modern humans migrated from Africa, they interbred with Neanderthals, and this interbreeding had significant implications for human genetics.

Feb 25 • 00:52 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

War in Ukraine: Journalists killed, tortured, imprisoned... Reporters Without Borders brings the case before the ICC

Reporters Without Borders has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court concerning crimes against humanity targeting journalists in Ukraine during the ongoing conflict.

Feb 24 • 19:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

"Enemy of Humanity": What Lies Behind Francesca Albanese's Criticism of Israel

Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian Territories, faces calls for her resignation after comments made about Israel, in which she implied that it represents a collective adversary to humanity.

Feb 24 • 15:14 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Rwanda's Tutsi Genocide: Claude Muhayimana interrogated during his appeal trial in Paris

Claude Muhayimana is being questioned in Paris during his appeal trial for complicity in genocide and crimes against humanity related to the Rwandan genocide.

Feb 24 • 14:26 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Duterte drew up 'death lists' and boasted about murders, ICC prosecutor says

An ICC prosecutor has accused former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte of creating 'death lists' and bragging about murders during his anti-drug campaign, with hearings underway that could lead to a trial for crimes against humanity.

Feb 24 • 14:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Darvish's Devoted Actions and Humanity Showcased in Samurai Japan's Miyazaki Training Camp

During the WBC training camp, Yu Darvish's commitment and knowledge greatly benefited the Japanese national baseball team.

Feb 24 • 12:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
World

Duterte launched 'systematic attack' on Philippine civilians, ICC prosecutors say

Rodrigo Duterte faces crimes against humanity charges as hearings commence at the International Criminal Court regarding his anti-drug campaign in the Philippines.

Feb 23 • 19:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Exhibition jumbles bodies, plants, and planets and inverts the bond between man and nature

An exhibition in São Paulo, titled 'Telúricos', explores the complex relationship between humanity and nature through immersive art installations.

Feb 23 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Duterte's lawyers argue that his anti-drug campaign, which left thousands dead in the Philippines, was in 'self-defense'

Lawyers for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte argue that his anti-drug campaign was conducted in self-defense amid accusations of crimes against humanity.

Feb 23 • 15:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Trial Against Duterte: 'If I Become President, You Will All Be Annihilated'

The trial against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has commenced at The Hague, where he faces charges of crimes against humanity for his role in extrajudicial killings during his war on drugs.

Feb 23 • 14:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Duterte personally authorized murders, says accusation at the start of trial at the ICC

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has begun hearings that may lead to former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte facing trial for crimes against humanity related to his drug war.

Feb 23 • 14:16 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

ICC initiates proceedings against Duterte

The ICC has started proceedings to determine whether former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte should be prosecuted for alleged crimes against humanity.

Feb 23 • 10:01 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Hearing at the ICC in the Case Against Former President Duterte

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appears before the International Criminal Court to face charges of crimes against humanity related to his drug war.

Feb 23 • 06:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Table of Medina: An Antidote for Exhausted Humanity

The article reflects on the communal spirit and hospitality experienced during iftar in Medina, where Muslims from various cultures come together to share meals and foster love in the month of Ramadan.

Feb 22 • 18:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Johannes Hagman: Documentarian Frederick Wiseman Had an Eye for Details

The article reflects on the life and work of documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, noting his keen attention to both the absurd and the sublime aspects of humanity.

Feb 22 • 14:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The African Slave Trade: When Will Europe Acknowledge 'The Most Serious Crime Against Humanity'?

Ghana seeks to elevate the recognition of the African slave trade as a crime against humanity during the upcoming UN General Assembly, amidst a global push for acknowledgment and support.

Feb 22 • 08:10 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Will artificial intelligence ultimately save us or doom us?

The article discusses the dual narratives surrounding artificial intelligence, questioning whether it will save or destroy humanity, while noting the influential role of the tech elite in perpetuating these views.

Feb 22 • 05:24 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

A measured figure at the summit of a volcano in Hawaii reveals the danger to humanity's future

Recent measurements from Mauna Loa in Hawaii show concerning levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, highlighting the critical state of the climate crisis.

Feb 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

City on the Ocean... Luxury Life on the Waves! Here, the Future of Humanity is Taking Shape

A vision of a floating city, Oceanix, in Busan, South Korea, is emerging as a potential solution to rising sea levels and climate change challenges.

Feb 22 • 03:26 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Sanctuary on the Moon: the crazy bet to send a backup of humanity to the Moon

A French engineer's initiative aims to send 24 sapphire disks to the Moon to preserve humanity's knowledge, history, and culture.

Feb 21 • 20:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Accusation of Manipulation: Who is a Foe of Humanity according to Francesca Albanese?

The article discusses accusations made by Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for Palestine, regarding a manipulated video that supposedly misled France and Germany's foreign ministers regarding her work.

Feb 21 • 07:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Hardo Pajula Interview with Mark Vernon: The Land of Ulro

The article features an interview discussing themes from Czesław Miłosz's work and the philosophical implications of human existence, drawing upon literary references.

Feb 20 • 22:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

From Humanity's Time ⟩ Mari-Ann Kelam. The Lighter of the Republic's Liberty

Mari-Ann Kelam shares her experiences and reflections on the importance of freedom for Estonia and her family's journey from the country during the war.

Feb 20 • 22:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Premiere: 'Midwinter' at the Metropol Theater: What War Leaves of Humanity

The article discusses the premiere of the play 'Midwinter' at the Metropol Theater, directed by Jochen Schölch, highlighting its dark narrative about human survival in the aftermath of war.

Feb 20 • 11:04 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Rodrigo Duterte will not participate in the preparatory ICC meeting

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has opted out of attending the upcoming International Criminal Court (ICC) preparatory hearing regarding allegations of crimes against humanity.

Feb 20 • 09:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

A session of the UN Security Council regarding Sudan after a report on Al-Fasher

The UN Security Council held its monthly meeting on Sudan after a UN-supported independent investigation concluded that the actions of Rapid Support Forces in Al-Fasher constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Feb 20 • 08:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

What Happened in El Fasher? UN Reports and Field Testimonies Reveal the Truths

An independent UN-supported investigation concluded that the actions of the Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher, North Darfur, amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity, with indicators of genocide.

Feb 19 • 13:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Humanity on the streets of Delhi... Feeding animals by salvaging food from garbage

A man in Delhi captures attention after salvaging leftover food from garbage to feed strays, becoming a social media sensation.

Feb 19 • 11:07 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

UN experts: The actions of the Epstein network may be crimes against humanity

UN human rights experts claim that documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's network indicate potential crimes against humanity, including systematic sexual abuse and human trafficking.

Feb 19 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Novel glass disk preserves humanity's cultural heritage for thousands of years

Microsoft scientists have unveiled a new data storage system that inscribes information into regular glass with a laser, potentially preserving it for up to 10,000 years.

Feb 19 • 09:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Technology Against Humanity: When Cars Become Too Smart

Experts warn that the increasing use of touch screens in modern vehicles is negatively affecting the driving experience.

Feb 19 • 08:20 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Hashim Thaçi maintains his innocence of war crimes and crimes against humanity

Hashim Thaçi, former President of Kosovo, continues to assert his innocence regarding charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Feb 19 • 05:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon suggests Nobel Peace Prize nomination of citizens who thwarted martial law as a 'model for humanity'

President Yoon Suk-yeol praised South Korean citizens for being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to prevent martial law on December 3, stating that it showcased South Korea as a model for humanity.

Feb 18 • 23:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ignorance is Dangerous

A recent incident in Crucita, Manabí, where a group of people cruelly acted against an oceanic dolphin during the carnival holiday, highlights the widespread ignorance regarding environmental care and its risks to humanity.

Feb 18 • 23:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Britain, Canada, and the EU condemn the 'war crimes' in Sudan

The EU, Britain, and Canada condemned the potential war crimes and crimes against humanity occurring in Sudan amid the ongoing conflict between the army and paramilitary groups.

Feb 18 • 19:25 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Grigorjeva: humanity could start telling different stories about itself

Sveta Grigorjeva's new dance piece 'Cosmodolphins' questions the nature of humanity through a blend of folklore, utopia, and science fiction.

Feb 18 • 16:51 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Grigorjeva: Humanity Could Start Telling Different Stories About Itself

Sveta Grigorjeva's dance performance 'Cosmodolphins' questions humanity's portrayal and seeks to blend tradition and utopia with a message of inherent goodness.

Feb 18 • 16:51 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

The Epstein case, a 'crime against humanity'? The surprising idea of UN experts

UN experts are considering classifying the Epstein case as a potential crime against humanity due to systematic sexual abuse and trafficking evidence.

Feb 18 • 15:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Between Eternal Life and Perish of Art, Park Mi-hwa [Critic]

The article reflects on the works and philosophy of artist Park Mi-hwa as she explores themes of life, existence, and the relationship between humanity and the natural world through her clay sculptures and artistic process.

Feb 18 • 14:28 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

UN flags crimes against humanity in Epstein files

The UN claims that abuses linked to Jeffrey Epstein may constitute crimes against humanity, as revealed by newly released files on his criminal activities.

Feb 18 • 11:51 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Leif Zern: Romeo and Juliet were the first humans – not Adam and Eve

Leif Zern explores the transformative power of Shakespeare's work, suggesting that the characters of Romeo and Juliet embody the essence of humanity.

Feb 18 • 11:49 UTC

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