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🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Expert on the Dog Debate: "There May Be Situations Where It Is Reasonable"

The debate surrounding prioritizing pets over humans in emergency situations has been reignited by influencer Alexandra Nilsson's controversial statement.

Mar 22 • 07:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The Good Eat Lobster: The Abominations of the War in Iran

The article critiques the absurdities and moral implications of the U.S. military's financial demands amid the ongoing conflict in Iran, juxtaposing the wealth of the 'good' against the plight of the affected regions.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Brothel Between a Church and a Kindergarten? Residents of a Swiss Municipality Protest

Residents of a Swiss municipality are protesting against the establishment of a brothel located between a church and a kindergarten.

Mar 21 • 15:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Unexpected Storm Complicating the Bestseller Imagined by Milei

President Javier Milei is working on a new book titled 'Morality as State Policy', amid controversies surrounding his administration and the upcoming elections in Argentina.

Mar 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

"Christ is not superior to Genghis Khan"... Netanyahu evokes "philosophy of evil" to justify his wars

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stirred global outrage by publicly advocating for a philosophy of might over moral values, citing historical figures to justify his government's aggressive policies.

Mar 19 • 21:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Rosalía, don't apologize: admire Picasso in a world that infantilizes everything

The article discusses the societal pressure on artists like Rosalía to distance themselves from controversial figures such as Picasso, highlighting a broader issue of moralizing in contemporary culture.

Mar 19 • 07:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The phrase from Plato that redefines happiness: 'Is the good good because the gods love it?'

The article discusses Plato's philosophical question about the nature of good, exploring its implications for ethics and morality.

Mar 17 • 06:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Jerzy Surdykowski: The Mind of Glapiński

The article discusses the interplay of intelligence, knowledge, and morality in politics, emphasizing the importance of wisdom in leaders to distinguish between good advice and deception.

Mar 17 • 03:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

A soldierless, game-like war

The article discusses the implications of modern warfare characterized by drone usage and how it detaches human soldiers from the battlefield, likening it to a video game.

Mar 15 • 11:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Zurovec Responded to Ivančić: He Builds Nothing and Protects Those Who Build Nothing, at the Citizens' Expense

Croatian MP Dario Zurovec criticized Viktor Ivančić's harsh characterization in a media piece, defending his political stance while attacking the left's monopoly on defining virtue and morality in politics.

Mar 14 • 11:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BRIAN READE: 'Starmer can't lecture Farage and Badenoch on their lack of morality'

Brian Reade critiques Labour leader Keir Starmer for his moral stance against figures like Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch, arguing that Starmer's party has strayed from its roots of equality and redistribution due to influences from Blair and Mandelson.

Mar 14 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Plants, Misunderstanding, and the Seven Sins

The article discusses the interplay of plants, misconceptions, and the concept of the seven sins.

Mar 13 • 16:10 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Police Call 110 from Munich: What Do You Know About Justice?

The episode 'Police Call 110: Ablass' explores themes of justice and morality through a dialogue between a police officer and a lawyer.

Mar 13 • 14:31 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

About Slovak Hockey Players in the KHL and Morality

The article discusses the moral implications of Slovak hockey players in the KHL, examining the tension between national representation and individual ethics.

Mar 13 • 12:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

"Police Call 110" from Munich: The Right of the Stronger

The Munich episode of "Police Call 110" challenges both the moral compass of its investigators and the audience's perceptions of justice.

Mar 13 • 12:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

With criticism of Kirchnerism, Milei spoke of 'moral perspective' and said: 'Stealing is wrong'

President Javier Milei criticized Kirchnerism by discussing morality and the wrongness of stealing, as he shared a video highlighting corruption allegations during Cristina Kirchner's administration.

Mar 12 • 11:24 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"Unraveling the Thread": How the Quran Warns Us Against Nullifying Work After Perfecting It

The article explores a Quranic parable about a woman renowned for her ability to spin thread, which she ultimately unravels, symbolizing the dangers of nullifying one's work and promises.

Mar 12 • 09:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The President's Permitted Fiction

Javier Milei has declared that morality will be a state policy while engaging in questionable practices, reflecting a disparity between political rhetoric and reality.

Mar 12 • 01:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The theory of evolution and the involution of wars

The article reflects on the tragic loss of children in war, questioning the morality and justification of such violence, and examines the broader implications of human aggression.

Mar 11 • 22:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

They need to address this with their own conscience

A call for individuals to face their own moral responsibilities.

Mar 11 • 19:29 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

US must come clean over Iranian school bombing – Tucker Carlson

Tucker Carlson calls on the US to admit its potential involvement in the Iranian school bombing that killed over 160 people, stressing the importance of accountability.

Mar 11 • 11:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Being Good People

The article reflects on the revolutionary principle of kindness and its significance in contemporary society.

Mar 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Washington cardinal says US war on Iran ‘not morally legitimate’

Cardinal Robert W. McElroy asserts that the US-Israeli military actions against Iran lack moral legitimacy, a viewpoint he emphasizes more strongly than the Pope's calls for peace.

Mar 10 • 15:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Silence of the Square in Waiting

Following the death of Ali Khamenei under U.S. and Israeli bombings, the anticipated public uprising in Iran has not occurred, reflecting a deeper moral erosion within the Islamic Republic over the last two decades.

Mar 10 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Men Who Said No to Epstein (Under the Sun of Jana Shemesh)

The article discusses three scientists who refused to collaborate with Jeffrey Epstein, contrasting their moral stance with others who claimed ignorance.

Mar 10 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln: 'If you want to test a man's character, give him power'

A reflection on the importance of power in revealing one's true character, inspired by Abraham Lincoln's quote.

Mar 10 • 08:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Xita Rubert: 'What happened on Epstein's island also happens in religious schools and happens next door'

Xita Rubert discusses the parallels between the moral corruption depicted in her novel and recent revelations about Jeffrey Epstein's island, highlighting broader societal issues.

Mar 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nigeria at war with itself, don slams insensitivity to hunger, insecurity

Professor Gesiye Angaye warns of Nigeria's moral collapse as the elite ignore widespread suffering amidst insecurity and hunger.

Mar 9 • 16:09 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

What's Happening in the Munich Theaters in March?: The Good, the Bad, and the Rich on Stage

The article explores various theatrical performances in Munich that address themes of morality and class, particularly the portrayal of the wealthy.

Mar 9 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

When are illegal wars morally justified and why Iran is not one of those cases

The article explores the moral justification of illegal government actions in international relations, specifically examining whether the US and Israel's war against Iran falls into this category.

Mar 9 • 05:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Scoundrels, Sheriffs, and COVID in Slovácko. The Film 'Poberta' is an Emotional Study of Morality

The Czech film 'Poberta' offers a humanistic take on the societal impacts of the COVID pandemic amid chaotic government measures.

Mar 9 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VILLAGERS SHOCKED: A Brothel Will Open Next to the Kindergarten and Church

Villagers in Thayngen, Switzerland, are outraged by plans to establish a brothel adjacent to a kindergarten and a church.

Mar 8 • 16:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Jan Bendig: Either someone is good or bad, everything else doesn't matter

Jan Bendig speaks about the binary nature of good and bad in people's character.

Mar 8 • 11:21 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Why Putin Fears Ending Up Like Khamenei

Vladimir Putin commented on the killing of Supreme Leader Khamenei, highlighting his ironic stance on international law amid ongoing conflicts.

Mar 8 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Quote of the Day, by Ernest Hemingway: "Never think that war, no matter how necessary, is not a crime"

Ernest Hemingway's statement challenges traditional notions of justifying armed conflict by declaring that war is inherently a crime, regardless of its perceived necessity.

Mar 7 • 16:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'I was photographed', actress reveals atrocities in Iran, exposes police

Iranian actress Elnaz Norouzi has publicly condemned the moral police in Iran, sharing her personal experiences of oppression faced by women following the recent U.S. and Israeli attacks on the country.

Mar 7 • 06:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Stanislav Majer: The Bandit Has the Potential to Become a Viewer's Hit

Czech actor Stanislav Majer expresses his belief that the character of a bandit has significant potential to captivate audiences.

Mar 7 • 05:34 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

On Utopia

The article discusses the concept of utopia as an unattainable goal and warns against the dangers of idealistic visions for society.

Mar 6 • 20:04 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

No to the word 'mafia' on Spanish restaurant signs: Italy wins the case

Italy has successfully won a legal case to prevent the use of the word 'mafia' on restaurant signs in Spain, deemed contrary to public order and morality.

Mar 6 • 18:16 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

53% of Americans rate others living in the U.S. ‘morally bad,’ compared to 7% of Canadians: research

According to a survey by Pew Research Center, 53% of Americans believe others in the U.S. are 'morally bad', while only 7% of Canadians share this view.

Mar 6 • 16:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Crime: The True Essence of 'Breaking Bad'

A reflection on how 'Breaking Bad' resonates with audiences by exploring themes of morality and crime, particularly in relation to serious illness.

Mar 6 • 13:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Italy wins claim over name of Spanish restaurant chain The Mafia Sits at the Table

Italy successfully contests the name of a Spanish restaurant chain, The Mafia Sits at the Table, leading to a potential name change due to concerns over public morality.

Mar 6 • 12:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Films About Iran: More Life Than the Morality Police Allows

Iranian cinema serves as a crucial lens into the complexities of life under restrictive conditions, highlighting the struggles and resilience of filmmakers.

Mar 6 • 10:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Americans view each other as morally bad, poll says. Canada is the opposite

A new Pew Research Center survey reveals that a majority of Americans perceive their fellow citizens as morally bad, while most Canadians hold a positive view of their compatriots.

Mar 5 • 21:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Why spy on the private lives of politicians? Prosecutor Daniel Toom explains

The Estonian prosecutor's office has brought charges against Maano Koemets, a local government leader, for providing false information to gain power, raising questions about privacy and morality in political practices.

Mar 5 • 13:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Death Bets in Iran's War: An Ethical Scandal and National Security Breach

The article discusses the dark implications of a betting market centered around the potential death of Iranian leaders, highlighting a moral and national security crisis.

Mar 5 • 11:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Jigawa cleric urges mothers to nurture children with patience, moral values

A prominent Islamic cleric in Jigawa, Ladidi Abdullah, calls on mothers to take a proactive role in instilling moral values and patience in their children during a Ramadan lecture.

Mar 2 • 22:11 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

A Simple Morality for the City Council: Tell the Whole Truth about Oslo Nye

The article discusses the importance of transparency in political narratives, particularly concerning the financial struggles of Oslo Nye Teater, emphasizing that its economic issues stem from municipal prioritization rather than mismanagement.

Mar 2 • 21:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Max Hjelm: Is it a Deal with the Devil that Created the Modern World?

The article discusses a new award-winning book that explores the journey of a boy escaping poverty, questioning the merit of his success and the nature of happiness.

Mar 2 • 04:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

Cynical Murder. Putin Lectures on Morality Due to the Death of the Ayatollah

The article discusses Putin's remarks regarding morality in light of the death of a prominent Ayatollah.

Mar 1 • 12:19 UTC

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