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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Education from a Public Perspective to Not Be Controlled by AI: An Expert Teaching AI Ethics

The article discusses the emerging ethical challenges posed by generative AI in education and the need for proper education to help children engage with AI responsibly.

Feb 28 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

From Ornament to Cow Bell

The article discusses how certain elite public servants in Brazil manipulate the Constitution to unlawfully increase their salaries through various forms of financial 'ornaments.'

Feb 26 • 01:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

SHOCK IN SUSSEX ⟩ Students tortured a lamb and filmed it for fun

A shocking incident in Sussex has led to public outrage after two students filmed themselves torturing a young lamb to death for amusement.

Feb 25 • 16:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Katinić Pleić: Surrogacy turns children into contractual objects and motherhood into a service

The Croatian Constitutional Court's recent ruling on the birth registration of a child born via surrogacy in war-torn Ukraine has sparked public attention due to the non-biological mother being registered as the legal parent.

Feb 25 • 16:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Remigijus Žemaitaitis Violated Principles of Decency in Discussing Criminal Liability Regarding LRT Director

The Ethics and Procedures Commission concluded that politician Remigijus Žemaitaitis provided false information regarding LRT's audit findings, thus violating the ethical code.

Feb 25 • 12:37 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Jacek Dubois: A Lawyer from Big Brother

Jacek Dubois emphasizes the importance of ethical standards and client confidentiality for law trainees, comparing their conduct to being under public scrutiny in a reality show.

Feb 25 • 04:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Ethics guards will investigate whether a Panevėžys district municipality official mixed public and private interests

The commission will investigate if Ina Kulikauskienė, the head of the Legal Department of the Panevėžys District Municipality, mismanaged public and private interests by approving a mayoral decree linked to a property matter involving a person close to her.

Feb 24 • 14:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Peter Attia resigns from CBS News amid revelations about ties to Epstein

Controversial doctor Peter Attia has stepped down from his role as a CBS News contributor following public disclosures of his communication with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 23 • 21:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Massages at the Expense of Taxpayers. Evidence Against Andrew is Increasing

New evidence is emerging regarding inappropriate expenses related to Andrew's massages funded by taxpayers.

Feb 23 • 11:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The excavation of Queen Kaarina Maununtyttären's grave does not please everyone – archaeologist denies being a grave robber

An archaeologist has faced criticism over the excavation of Queen Kaarina Maununtyttären's grave, defending the research as respectful and essential for understanding cultural heritage.

Feb 23 • 09:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"No president, Democrat or Republican, should benefit": Does Trump want to name a Florida airport after himself?

Experts question whether Donald Trump's request to rename Palm Airport reflects commercial interests.

Feb 22 • 10:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

A girl wrote to ChatGPT about a shooting, the company did not report it. Eight people were killed

A report reveals that a girl communicated with ChatGPT about a shooting incident, which the company failed to report to authorities, resulting in eight fatalities.

Feb 21 • 14:55 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor: This is why I remain on the Migration Agency’s Ethical Council

Jonas Eek explains his motivations for staying on the Migration Agency's Ethical Council despite a peer's resignation.

Feb 20 • 16:06 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Massie faces backlash over Epstein demand, critics suggest he should 'seriously reconsider' Congress

Rep. Thomas Massie faces criticism for suggesting he could trade his vote for a public acknowledgment of his efforts in disclosing Jeffrey Epstein's federal files.

Feb 19 • 23:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"Not from the good and more likely to cause harm"

The chairman of the Icelandic General Practitioners Association criticizes the health assessments offered by Intuens, suggesting they can do more harm than good.

Feb 19 • 13:05 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

German broadcaster apologizes for the use of AI-generated images

German public broadcaster ZDF apologized for using AI-generated images without proper labeling in a report about deportations by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Feb 17 • 17:08 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: All of Africa Today - February 16, 2026

The World Health Organization criticized a hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau as unethical, resulting in the halt of the study.

Feb 16 • 07:52 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Death of 'beautiful souls' puts police chases under scrutiny

Police pursuits in New South Wales are facing renewed scrutiny following a fatal crash that killed two women, prompting discussions on the ethics and policies surrounding police chases.

Feb 16 • 06:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The culture of conflict of interest

The article discusses the problematic nature of conflicts of interest in Brazilian governance and the dismissive attitude of public officials towards ethical standards.

Feb 15 • 01:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Garlasco, the attack on Stasi's consultant: 'Surpassed every tolerable limit'

The Garlasco case remains in a state of public stagnation as investigations by the Pavia prosecutor continue amidst minimal information release.

Feb 14 • 16:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Epstein's lawyer threatens to sue Bassem Youssef.. What is the reason?

A heated television confrontation between Egyptian media figure Bassem Youssef and U.S. lawyer Alan Dershowitz over allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein has sparked significant public interest and social media discussions.

Feb 14 • 06:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

No daily allowances or vote requests: see the recommendations from the Planalto for federal authorities during Carnival

The Brazilian Ethics Commission has issued guidelines for federal authorities regarding their involvement in Carnival celebrations this year.

Feb 13 • 21:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Quaest: 82% agree that the STF needs an ethics code for its ministers

A majority of Brazilians, as indicated by a recent survey, believe the Supreme Federal Court (STF) should implement a code of ethics for its ministers.

Feb 12 • 21:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Public Audiovisual: The Inquiry Commission Will Ask Rachida Dati for Evidence of an Accusation

The inquiry commission on public audiovisual will request evidence from Culture Minister Rachida Dati regarding her accusations against the France 2 magazine Complément d'enquête.

Feb 12 • 17:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Independent Authority for Public Revenue: A ring of hundreds of straw men with 380 businesses and debts of 43 million euros has been dismantled

The Greek Independent Authority for Public Revenue has dismantled a major organized crime ring that exploited hundreds of straw men to run 380 businesses, accruing debts totalling €43 million.

Feb 12 • 16:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

D. Avramopoulos on Anastasios Papaligouras: A personality with public ethics and political propriety

Dimitris Avramopoulos expresses his sorrow over the passing of Anastasios Papaligouras, highlighting his public ethic and political integrity.

Feb 12 • 15:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Drawing of Mette-Marit Made Me Nauseous

An editorial reaction to a controversial drawing of Norwegian royal Mette-Marit, sparking discussions on personal vulnerability.

Feb 11 • 21:15 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Public Complaints Commissioner for Judges ruled that a judge who called to 'flatten the Gaza Strip' violated ethical rules

The Public Complaints Commissioner for Judges in Israel has ruled that Rabbi Abraham Zarbiv violated ethical guidelines by expressing a personal political stance regarding sensitive public issues.

Feb 11 • 15:28 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Barth Eide: – A mistake I regret strongly

Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide publicly acknowledged and apologized for violating impartiality rules regarding his son’s internship at the Paris embassy.

Feb 11 • 08:03 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

VTEK Starts Investigation into Remigijus Žemaitaitis' Car Rental

The Lithuanian State Commission on Corruption Prevention has launched an investigation into Remigijus Žemaitaitis for potential violations of public and private interest laws regarding a car rental agreement.

Feb 10 • 11:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Clothing, meal expenses, hairdressers... These new avenues to better regulate the representation expenses of elected officials

The French Observatory of Public Ethics has issued recommendations to enhance regulations on the representation expenses of elected officials amidst growing controversies.

Feb 10 • 05:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Why a Criminal Lawyer?

The article discusses the common misconceptions and criticisms faced by criminal lawyers, revealing a lack of understanding from the public about their work.

Feb 9 • 07:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Referral to the Ethics Committee Cannot Be Considered an Attack

The University of Bifröst asserts that referring a case to its ethics committee does not constitute an attack, as such matters are private and not made public by the university.

Feb 9 • 06:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Madrid enhances the law that introduces AI in public services: procedures 'in less than five minutes', no jobs at risk, and an Ethics Committee to safeguard it

The Community of Madrid is implementing a significant enhancement to its public services by introducing AI technology, aimed at streamlining procedures to under five minutes while ensuring no job losses and the establishment of an Ethics Committee.

Feb 8 • 23:03 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Anhanguera Newspaper 2nd edition of Thursday, February 5, 2026...

The article discusses various political events and decisions in Brazil, including a canceled meeting regarding ethics codes, adjustments in public sector funding, changes to the ENEM exam's writing correction rules, a ruling from the Supreme Court regarding harsher penalties for crimes against public servants, and the controversy surrounding proposals restricting children's participation in carnival festivities.

Feb 5 • 23:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: GR2 from Thursday, February 5

The article discusses various topics including the cancellation of a meeting on the code of ethics, budget increases for government offices, a ruling from the Supreme Court regarding penalties for crimes against public officials, and changes in the writing correction rules for the Enem exam, amid criticism of proposals restricting children's participation in cultural activities.

Feb 5 • 23:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: DF2 of Thursday, February 5, 2026

The article discusses various political and social issues in Brazil, including the cancellation of a meeting regarding the ethics code, an increase in budget for government offices after a salary adjustment for public servants, a ruling by the STF on crime against public servants, changes to the ENEM essay correction rules, and controversies surrounding cultural restrictions for children during festivities.

Feb 5 • 22:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: RJ2 on Thursday, February 5, 2026

The article discusses various topics, including the cancellation of a meeting about the ethics code showcasing Fachin's isolation, a promise to increase the budget for a cabinet after the salary adjustment for public servants, the legality of harsher penalties for crimes against the honor of public officials as ruled by the STF, the exclusive changes in Enem essay correction rules, and criticism over a proposal to restrict children during Carnival festivities related to cultural criminalization.

Feb 5 • 22:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Acre this Thursday, February 5, 2026

The article discusses various news updates in Acre, including an increase in public servant salaries and changes to the Enem exam's correction rules.

Feb 5 • 17:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Code of Ethics at the STF Appears to Have More Political Impact than Juridical

Minister Edson Fachin announced that Minister Cármen Lúcia will be the rapporteur for a new code of ethics at the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court, in response to criticism of judges' conflicts of interest and their public engagement.

Feb 4 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Military Public Ministry points out Bolsonaro's disregard for the ethics of the Armed Forces

The Military Public Ministry has highlighted Jair Bolsonaro's neglect of basic ethical principles of military conduct in a representation filed to the Superior Military Court, advocating for the loss of his military rank.

Feb 4 • 15:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Military MP cites 'neglect' of basic ethical precepts in justifying request for Bolsonaro's expulsion

The Military Public Prosecutor's Office pointed out eight elements to the Superior Military Court that demonstrate former President Jair Bolsonaro's 'neglect' of basic ethical precepts, seeking his expulsion from the military ranks.

Feb 4 • 12:24 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The Director of the Legal Service of the Valencian Government Receives Extra Pay as a Competition Trainer for Her Department

Inés Sánchez, the director of the Legal Service of the Valencian Government, is under scrutiny for receiving additional pay while training candidates for competitions in her own department.

Jan 15 • 21:31 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

A form of laziness that is typical for this Berlin

Christoph Lemmer analyzes Mayor Kai Wegner's crisis management during a blackout in Berlin, highlighting a complete loss of normal standards and a sense of responsibility.

Jan 8 • 12:00 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

Philip Yancey, Prominent Christian Author, Admits to Extramarital Affair

Philip Yancey, a well-known Christian author, has confessed to having an extramarital affair, raising discussions about personal ethics and public life in the Christian community.

Jan 7 • 20:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Code of Ethics in Public Administration - Mandatory Document or Dead Letter?

The article debates whether the code of ethics in public administration is a necessary document or simply remains ineffective.

Jan 7 • 04:40 UTC

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