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🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Former priest on the 'full of lies and manipulation' letter from bishops. 'Liars', 'scoundrels'

A former priest criticizes a letter from Polish bishops commemorating the 40th anniversary of John Paul II's visit to the Great Synagogue in Rome, labeling it as deceitful and manipulative.

Mar 23 • 07:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Review. In Search of Reality

The review discusses the Estonian film "Midagi tõelist," directed by Evar Anvelt, which explores the lives of a porn addict and his manipulative ex-convict, both in search of something real.

Mar 22 • 10:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Norwegian Princess Mette-Marit claims Epstein deceived and manipulated her: "I cut contact because I realized he was a bad guy"

Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has disclosed that she feels deceived by Jeffrey Epstein, whom she initially believed to be a friend but later recognized as a manipulative individual.

Mar 20 • 09:40 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Ironical Remarks, Ignorance, or Unwillingness to Solve Problems: How Not to Fall for the Manipulative Game of Passive Aggression

This article discusses the challenges of communicating about plans, particularly vacation arrangements, in a relationship marked by passive-aggressive behavior.

Mar 19 • 16:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Digital ECA Decree Targets Young Influencers and Manipulative Platform Practices

A new decree in Brazil expands protections for children online, targeting both content and the manipulative design of platforms affecting user behavior.

Mar 18 • 23:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

With these words, a contestant from The Apprentice describes Donald Trump

Richard Hatch, a winner from the first season of Survivor, shares his critical views on Donald Trump, describing him as grotesquely manipulative and the worst person he has met.

Mar 18 • 15:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Harsh Condemnation of Trump by Former 'The Apprentice' Contestant: 'The Worst Person I've Ever Met'

Richard Hatch, a former contestant on Donald Trump's reality show 'The Apprentice,' harshly criticizes Trump, describing him as the worst person he's ever met.

Mar 18 • 14:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Munich District Court: At first, the defendant throws kiss hands, then admits to forced prostitution

A court case in Munich highlights a young woman's struggle to acknowledge her victimization after being coerced into prostitution by a man using manipulative tactics known as the Loverboy method.

Mar 18 • 12:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

ECA Digital Decree Prohibits Infinite Scrolling, Autoplay Videos, and Emotionally Manipulative Notifications

The ECA Digital decree in Brazil mandates social media platforms to eliminate features that could exploit the attention of children and adolescents.

Mar 16 • 20:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'Persistent, manipulative' paedo lied about age and tried to meet 13-year-old

Oliver Vause, a 30-year-old man from Riddlesden, has been jailed for nearly five years for grooming and attempting to meet a 13-year-old girl after lying about his age.

Mar 16 • 18:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A teacher from Kolkakool revealed Putin's brainwashing, and something surprising followed

An Estonian teacher exposes the manipulative tactics in modern Russian propaganda, linking it to Soviet-era practices.

Mar 15 • 11:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman reports psychological violence suffered in abusive relationships: 'They tried to place a guilt on me that I did not have'

Sara Cardoso shares her experiences of psychological violence in her past abusive relationships, highlighting the manipulative behaviors she faced.

Mar 15 • 11:12 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Rage against Simona's plan: "Extremely manipulative"

There is rising anger within the Liberal Party in Sweden after a controversial agreement with the Sweden Democrats was announced, leading to calls for a new party leader.

Mar 14 • 12:18 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Non-fiction: Constantly Connected and Yet Lonely

Nina Kolleck's book addresses the manipulative impacts of social media on children, despite its seemingly alarmist tone.

Mar 13 • 12:50 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

The coach manipulated parents and children. But one mother was not deceived.

A mother uncovers the manipulative behaviors of her son's coach, who has been imprisoned for his actions against children in sports.

Mar 12 • 13:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Jan Zielonka: Can Przemysław Czarnek become the leader of the nation? Yes, under one condition

A commentary discusses the potential rise of Przemysław Czarnek as a national leader in Poland and critiques the manipulative nature of modern politics and media.

Mar 10 • 12:04 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

The War Will End Soon - Or Not: Trump's History Teaches Us About His Manipulative Perception of Time

The article explores Donald Trump's behavior and promises regarding political timelines, particularly in relation to the Iran conflict, illustrating how his approach often manipulates public perception and understanding of time.

Mar 10 • 10:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jo Hee-dae and the Manipulative Prosecutors, Boulders or Bedbugs [Morning Light]

President Lee Jae-myung emphasizes the need for cautious judicial reform, differentiating between genuine reforms and superficial measures.

Mar 10 • 08:46 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Forwarded email a rare public glimpse into the cunning world of political spin

A mistakenly shared email reveals the manipulative practices often used by political media advisers to influence news reporting.

Mar 9 • 19:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Undercover officer deceived women with ‘grotesque and cruel’ lies, spycops inquiry told

An undercover officer is being investigated for using manipulative lies to engage in sexual relationships with women while serving in the police.

Mar 8 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

According to psychology, these are the phrases that manipulative people say the most

The article discusses the nuances of psychological manipulation and the specific phrases often used by manipulators to influence others subtly.

Mar 6 • 16:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Media: Putin Sends Intelligence Officers to Assist Orbán in the Hungarian Elections

Russia's dictator has ordered a politically manipulative unit to intervene in Hungary's April parliamentary elections to secure Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's victory.

Mar 6 • 09:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[News Dive] President Yoon's Direct Attack on 'Prosecutorial Manipulation'

President Yoon criticizes alleged manipulative actions by prosecutors, comparing them to more severe crimes.

Mar 4 • 06:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

Are they trying to provoke jealousy in you? Show that this manipulation won't work on you

The article discusses manipulative behaviors aimed at provoking jealousy and advises readers on how to recognize and combat these tactics.

Mar 4 • 06:21 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Life & Tech

The Apps Play with Your Brain - This is Why You Lose

Tech giants exploit our brains to keep us addicted to social media, prompting calls for legislative action against their manipulative designs.

Mar 1 • 13:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The 5 Most Common Phrases Used by Manipulative People

The article discusses how certain phrases are repeatedly used by manipulative individuals to influence the behavior and emotions of others subtly.

Feb 28 • 16:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is the ‘Anti-Cheonggye’ faction a countermeasure against the ‘Government’s Manipulative Prosecution’? The Democratic Party decides to establish a ‘Special Committee on the Manipulative Prosecution of the Yoon Government’

The Democratic Party of Korea has decided to establish a special committee to investigate manipulative prosecution cases linked to the Yoon administration, possibly as a response to factional dynamics within the party.

Feb 25 • 03:13 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Viral video purportedly shows Epstein's partner at large - here are the evidence that reveal the hoax

A viral video falsely claiming to show Ghislaine Maxwell released has been discredited as manipulative, despite being circulated by Russian state-controlled media.

Feb 24 • 19:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Viewers and L/over series director praise Jani Volanen's chilling performance: 'It was suitable'

The L/over series, combining psychological tension and relationship drama, features a standout performance by Jani Volanen as he plays a charismatic author displaying narcissistic and manipulative behaviors.

Feb 24 • 18:15 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The advisor close to Levin testified in the past in an attempt to avoid indictment. It was determined that her testimony was manipulative and unreliable

Yael Kutnick, the legal advisor to the Ministry of Justice, provided testimony against a senior police officer with hopes of avoiding indictment, but her testimony was deemed manipulative and unreliable by a court over 20 years ago.

Feb 24 • 12:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Coronation Street Star Teases Jodie's Downfall as Villain 'Exposed'

Julia Goulding hints at an impending downfall for her character's sister, Jodie Ramsey, whose manipulative schemes are coming to light.

Feb 24 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Economical or manipulative? Former mayor of Pardubice in court over possible manipulation of a public tender

The former mayor of Pardubice is facing court proceedings due to alleged manipulation in the public procurement process.

Feb 23 • 21:08 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Amy Hamm: Carney’s grocery bribe a cynical ploy to buy voter support

The article critiques Prime Minister Mark Carney's 'Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit' as a manipulative tactic to garner voter support ahead of potential elections.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Zelensky's cunning move: Russia fell into the trap of its own fake proposals

Ukrainian President Zelensky cleverly focused on Russia's manipulative fake proposals, as analyzed by security expert Rainer Saks.

Feb 18 • 08:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Stormy Petrel of Contradictions, King of Dangling Suspense

The article discusses the insincerity of Nigerian federal administrations in addressing corruption, focusing on their deceptive strategies and manipulative politics.

Feb 17 • 00:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Leaving a relationship with a manipulator is not easy. Often, very intelligent and successful women remain with them.

The article discusses the challenges intelligent and successful women face when leaving manipulative relationships.

Feb 16 • 06:21 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Pisces Horoscope for today, February 12, 2026: predictions for health, love, and money

Today's horoscope for Pisces emphasizes the need for emotional support and warns against a manipulative friend.

Feb 12 • 01:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

“Would you really have behaved differently?” asks Ketil Raknes. Something is off in the column.

Ketil Raknes questions the effectiveness of personal accountability in the context of manipulative power dynamics in his analysis of Jeffrey Epstein's emails.

Feb 9 • 12:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Noam Chomsky's wife says the philosopher was a victim of Epstein's 'manipulative narrative'

Noam Chomsky's wife claims he fell victim to a manipulative narrative created by Jeffrey Epstein, amid revelations of their past connections to him.

Feb 9 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Beware: Police Warn of New and Brutal Form of Fraud

A new and manipulative form of extortion using fake nude photos powered by artificial intelligence is emerging in Denmark.

Feb 8 • 05:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Beware: The police warn against a new and brutal form of fraud

A new manipulative form of extortion using fake nude images driven by artificial intelligence is emerging in Denmark, according to authorities.

Feb 8 • 05:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The term 'grooming' will be replaced with 'enticement'

Latvia will officially replace the term 'grooming' with 'enticement' in communications to describe the manipulative process involving emotional connections, often with minors, for exploitative purposes.

Feb 7 • 10:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

‘Three Goodbyes’: a sufferer with a cause. But it doesn't captivate me

Isabel Coixet's film 'Three Goodbyes' tells a story with subtlety, avoiding manipulative sentimentality, although the reviewer notes a lack of captivating elements in her overall filmography.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

HAS OLED BECOME STRANGE? ⟩ A man's strange behavior on a date revealed that he is cheating

A woman's story on social media serves as a cautionary tale about manipulative partners, emphasizing the need for awareness of such behavior patterns.

Feb 5 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

EastEnders fans left fearing for Honey as Bea launches 'nasty plan to ruin her life'

Fans are worried about Honey Mitchell's future on EastEnders after Bea's manipulative actions begin to have serious consequences for her life.

Feb 4 • 22:13 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Will VEM react to this?

The article discusses reader comments on Mojmira Pastorčić's manipulative reporting concerning Silajdžić, highlighting diverse public opinions.

Feb 4 • 05:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

BBB 26: Maxiane criticizes Babu Santana after Sincerão: 'He is very manipulative'

In the ongoing tension of BBB 26, leader Maxiane Rodrigues openly criticized Babu Santana, expressing no regrets over naming him as the coach of the worst team in the show's dynamics.

Feb 3 • 18:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Immoral people almost always use 11 phrases, psychologists say

Psychologists reveal that immoral individuals frequently use specific phrases which reflect their disregard for others and their manipulative tendencies.

Jan 16 • 12:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Generation Z travelers say "no" to misleading artificial intelligence

Generation Z increasingly asserts its expectations for technology used in tourism, valuing data-driven personalization while rejecting opaque or manipulative practices as highlighted in a recent report by HBX Group.

Jan 16 • 08:32 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The new power from Report to Striano. That sea of data used to slander

The article discusses the manipulative use of digital data and confidential information by various parties, including journalists and magistrates, to harm reputations through the circulation of irrelevant or previously archived materials.

Jan 16 • 04:00 UTC

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