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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Why modern audiences love Hans Christian Andersen's 'vicious morality'

Two new adaptations of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales highlight their enduring relevance and impact on audiences today.

Feb 26 • 22:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Criticism of Hagel and Stoch: The Swabian Guardians of Virtue

The article critiques the politicization of morality in the Baden-Württemberg election campaign, as candidates face scrutiny for past actions deemed morally questionable.

Feb 26 • 18:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

He mingled in elite circles: Epstein collected scientists like trophies

The article discusses how Jeffrey Epstein interacted with prominent scientists, blurring moral boundaries within a milieu of money, sex, and power.

Feb 26 • 15:24 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Idashri: The Repentant Villain Who Made Bab Al-Hara Great

The article discusses the character of Idashri from the Syrian series 'Bab Al-Hara', emphasizing his complex nature as both a villain and a figure of regret.

Feb 23 • 17:24 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

There is pee and fart in absolutely moderate doses and something to laugh at together on the couch

The article reviews the children's TV series 'Lotte & Totte', praising its ability to address timeless challenges and joys of childhood in a light-hearted manner.

Feb 23 • 12:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Word of Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey delivers a powerful speech at the Oxford Union Society, reflecting on morality, truth, and public perception amidst his legal troubles.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The Word of the Priest / Take Temptations Seriously

The article discusses the themes of temptation and moral decline in society, drawing on Chekhov's story to explore the complexities of resisting temptations.

Feb 22 • 07:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

This is what Epstein saw when he looked in the mirror

The article reflects on the mind of Jeffrey Epstein and the dark narratives surrounding his life, blended with crime, money, and power.

Feb 21 • 12:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Chrysa Kapsouli: '...what it means to live in a world where one cannot exist'

Chrysa Kapsouli discusses the themes of control and morality in the play 'Phaethon' by Dimitris Dimitriadis, highlighting the family dynamics under a totalitarian regime.

Feb 20 • 08:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Chelsea Conaboy, author of 'Mother Brain': 'The idea that the ability to care is innate and exclusively female does not come from science, but from morality'

Chelsea Conaboy examines how hormonal changes and caregiving experiences transform parents, challenging traditional beliefs about motherhood and advocating for a deeper understanding of parenting needs.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Thief and Preachers Answer: How Should One Treat Their Soul?

A man named Rashid reflects on turning away from a life of theft after a spiritual awakening, sparking discussions about morality and the influence of media on children.

Feb 19 • 15:49 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Is Høiby punished for being a jerk? – Coming into a very steep uphill battle.

The defense in the trial against Marius Borg Høiby criticizes the court's focus on moral behavior and argues that it should not influence the judges' decisions.

Feb 19 • 05:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Stories for Adults

The article discusses various moral dilemmas and scenarios that reveal human inclinations to judge others.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

What the return of furs says about us

The article discusses the revival of fur fashion in Spain, highlighting its implications on social status and morality.

Feb 18 • 20:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ramadan: Kano Hisba bans tricycle operators from wearing three-quarter trousers, others

The Kano State Hisbah Board has imposed a ban on tricycle operators from wearing three-quarter trousers during Ramadan, alongside other restrictions aimed at maintaining public morality.

Feb 18 • 16:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Surprising how much babies seem to understand about morality,' says researcher

A researcher discusses the surprising moral understanding displayed by babies even before their first birthday.

Feb 17 • 15:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Thales of Miletus and the uncomfortable phrase: why it is easier to talk about others than to look at oneself

The article discusses the philosophical contributions of Thales of Miletus, exploring themes of self-reflection and human morality.

Feb 15 • 20:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Nobleman

The article discusses the ideas of intrinsic human value and morality as expressed in Shakespeare’s play 'All’s Well That Ends Well', emphasizing that a person's worth comes from their character and actions rather than their title or lineage.

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

Sweden Deports Baby to Iran – Parents Get to Stay

A Swedish infant born in Sweden is set to be deported to Iran despite both parents receiving work permits, raising questions about the practicality and morality of separating a child from their guardians.

Feb 13 • 16:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Epstein: Business over Morality: How Deutsche Bank Courted Wealthy Clients Like Epstein in the USA

The article explores how Deutsche Bank prioritized financial gains by courting convicted sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein and other wealthy clients, ignoring serious moral concerns regarding Epstein's criminal history.

Feb 13 • 16:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Boy's Mood

The ongoing court case against Marius Borg Høiby explores the disturbing moral implications of his actions towards women, which include derogatory messages and objectifying behavior.

Feb 11 • 21:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gas station and outsourcing company may pay R$ 50 thousand for collective moral damages if they do not register gas station attendants in the interior of SP

A gas station and an outsourcing company in Presidente Prudente, SP, face a potential R$ 50 thousand fine for failing to register gas station attendants, following an investigation by the Ministry of Labor.

Feb 11 • 19:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Leader: Lisa Magnusson: It All Started with a Simple Personal Ad

Lisa Magnusson discusses the complexities of belief and doubt as they pertain to a fanatic who speaks of sin and punishment.

Feb 11 • 18:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Surprising Role of Where We Are Born in Defining Our Personality

The article explores how cultural upbringing and environment shape individual perspectives and attitudes towards issues like food and morality.

Feb 10 • 22:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Democratic congresswoman sparks online outrage over 'deranged' question to ICE director about 'going to hell'

Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver faces backlash for her question to ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons about judgment and morality during a congressional hearing.

Feb 10 • 21:53 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Controversy in Senegal After Arresting 24 People in Moral Cases

Authorities in Senegal have arrested 24 individuals in connection with moral offenses, sparking wide discussions on social media and news platforms.

Feb 10 • 08:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Jerzy Surdykowski: The Stench in the Paradise of the Rich and Influential

The article discusses the morbid fascination society has with the scandals and immoral activities of the wealthy and famous, particularly in high-profile cases of exploitation and excess.

Feb 10 • 03:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

"Nemuno Sunrise" Strikes Saulius Skvernelis: "This Is Not Morality"

The article critiques the double standards in politics regarding morality, particularly in relation to Saulius Skvernelis and his party's actions.

Feb 9 • 11:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Is Hitler the new moral reference?: this is the provocative thesis of historian Alec Ryrie

Historian Alec Ryrie discusses his new book 'The Age of Hitler', exploring how Hitler became a symbol of absolute evil and the implications of shifting moral references over time.

Feb 8 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Epstein funded experiments on children. "Puberty blockers and feminization of boys"

The article discusses the implications of Jeffrey Epstein's scandal and how it highlights the moral failings of elite societies, while also touching on broader social changes influenced by technology and media.

Feb 8 • 05:59 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What happened, explained ending of 'In the Land of Saints and Sinners'?

The film 'In the Land of Saints and Sinners' concludes with an intense ending that raises questions and theories among viewers.

Feb 7 • 20:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Days of God: Concealment in the Balance of Moral Values

The article discusses the concept of concealment as a moral value in the wake of scandals and the digital age's impact on privacy and dignity.

Feb 7 • 12:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

We must de-escalate

The article emphasizes the importance of recognizing and opposing present societal aberrations by connecting with the forgotten nuances of history.

Feb 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

"I believe that extremely powerful people, in many cases, and perhaps more often than others, do not have a real morality"

Sociology professor Shamus Khan discusses how powerful individuals continued to associate with Jeffrey Epstein despite knowing about his immoral actions, raising questions about their moral integrity.

Feb 6 • 19:51 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

What was it that Jeffrey Epstein could actually do?

Despite Epstein's conviction for trafficking, powerful individuals continued to associate with him, raising questions about their moral accountability and motivations, as explored by Princeton University sociologist Shamus Khan.

Feb 6 • 19:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The Year of Greatness

The article explores the multifaceted nature of greatness, defined not only by physical size but also by moral excellence and the capacity to inspire others.

Feb 6 • 13:57 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

How to Improve the Health System in Ecuador?

The article discusses the importance of goodwill, economic resources, ethics, and morality in enhancing Ecuador's state-managed healthcare system.

Feb 6 • 13:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Epstein Files Expose the Moral Abyss of the Elites and Brought Trump to the Rubicon

The past week may be recorded in history as the time when the reputation of the western elite was shattered by their profound moral depravity, rather than by their poor politics or greed.

Feb 6 • 11:46 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Norwegian doctor spent 43 years defending Palestine: Europe is collapsing morally and profoundly

Norwegian doctor Mads Gilbert criticizes Europe's moral failure regarding Palestine in juxtaposition to its stance on the Ukraine war, highlighting a profound ethical collapse in Europe.

Feb 6 • 03:36 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
Crime & Justice

Epstein documents expose one of democracy's problems: The people who govern it

The Epstein documents highlight the troubling relationships high-profile individuals have with a convicted criminal, raising concerns beyond mere morality.

Feb 6 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

I have studied power and influence in recent years. The Epstein revelations say something important.

The article discusses the moral collapse of parts of the Norwegian societal elite in light of the Epstein revelations and calls for a focus on necessary reforms rather than self-satisfaction.

Feb 5 • 21:52 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"A Dirty Deal is Being Made Here" - Outrage Over Arms Cooperation

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces criticism from the Left and Green parties for his decision to enhance arms cooperation with Gulf states, as they question the morality of increasing arms sales to the region.

Feb 5 • 14:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

From Zeus to Epstein: The Roots of the Moral Crisis in the West

The article explores the historical and cultural roots of moral crises in the West, drawing parallels from ancient myths like Zeus's abduction of Europa to contemporary issues like Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 5 • 06:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

This country banned its children from playing Roblox due to potential harm to their 'morality and integrity'

Egypt has banned the gaming platform Roblox, citing concerns over protecting children from potentially harmful online content.

Feb 4 • 19:37 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Companies in National Socialism: Finally, Lufthansa is Honest

Deutsche Lufthansa has reviewed its history, including its ties to National Socialism, highlighting the need for corporations to maintain a moral compass.

Feb 4 • 14:30 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

The woke moralism no longer works

The article discusses the decline of woke culture and examines the surprising directions in which American youth are moving away from it.

Feb 4 • 06:56 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

The Epstein Files and Morality: This Has Pizzagate Potential

The article discusses the Epstein Files as a symbol of a neo-feudal era, drawing parallels with moral philosophy and societal discontent.

Feb 4 • 06:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Owners of bar in Crans-Montana call for the removal of website collecting complaints and testimonies

The owners of a bar in Crans-Montana have requested the removal of a website that compiles complaints and testimonies regarding their establishment.

Feb 3 • 13:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Lisa Magnusson: Is the Epstein scandal in the end just a question of what looks good?

Lisa Magnusson reflects on the implications of maintaining a relationship with a convicted sex offender, questioning societal perceptions of shame.

Feb 3 • 05:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

The mirror body of a civilization

The article discusses how sexual landscapes reflect a civilization's values and norms, notably how the perception of a child's sexual maturity differs among cultures.

Feb 3 • 04:00 UTC

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