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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Madrid and Barcelona: the book that explores two different ways of being metropolises

A new book examines the social and urban realities of Madrid and Barcelona, focusing on their historical, demographic, and political differences.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Alejandro González Iñárritu: "We see how Babylon is crumbling. Capitalism without democracy, something terrifying"

Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu discusses his virtual reality installation "Carne y arena" at an event in Bilbao, emphasizing the harsh realities of immigration and the terrifying aspects of capitalism without democracy.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Commentary: Forget about Hollywood fairytales. The world is ruled by force and a transactional approach

A commentary discusses the current global political and economic landscape, emphasizing the need to recognize harsh realities instead of clinging to nostalgic views.

Mar 21 • 09:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Return to the World of Terror

The article discusses the ill-fated expedition of the HMS Terror into the Canadian Arctic, highlighting its descent into despair as crew faced the harsh realities of their environment.

Mar 21 • 03:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Behind Luxury Lies Control. Polish Influencers in Dubai: "We Can't Say We're Afraid"

Polish influencers in Dubai express concerns about freedom of speech and the darker realities behind the glamorous facade.

Mar 20 • 19:45 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Jungle of the Foster Homes: 'It's Like I'm in Prison'

A report discusses the harsh realities faced by children in foster homes in Iceland, likening the experience to being imprisoned.

Mar 20 • 14:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

What is the reality of seniors and their 'digital addiction'?

The article discusses the concerns and realities surrounding seniors and their internet usage, making the case for caution when labeling their online behavior as digital addiction.

Mar 20 • 06:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Went to get gas after taking a leave, a man stood for 9 hours

A man in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, stood in line for nearly 9 hours to obtain a gas cylinder for his sick parents, highlighting the disparity between government schemes and ground realities.

Mar 20 • 06:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO AND GALLERY ⟩ Syringes and other ugliness catch the eye in the summer capital

In Pärnu’s city center, contrasting realities are visible just steps from a busy shopping area, highlighting issues of urban neglect and waste.

Mar 19 • 21:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This of the revolution

The article reflects on the decline of revolutions and their moral implications, especially in Latin America, urging for a critical reassessment of their myths and realities.

Mar 19 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

What is self-exposure, and what is self-promotion?

Charli XCX stars as herself in a satirical mockumentary about the harsh realities of the music industry.

Mar 19 • 11:18 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

His biggest crime is supposedly that he has bad taste

Charli XCX stars as herself in a satirical mockumentary exploring the harsh realities of the music industry.

Mar 19 • 11:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Displacement and Settlement: The Occupation Imposes New Realities in the West Bank

The article discusses the ongoing displacement of Palestinians and the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank, emphasizing the new realities being imposed on the ground.

Mar 19 • 10:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Alicia Framis, artist: 'If nuns marry God, who has no body, why can't I marry an AI?'

Artist Alicia Framis claims to be the first woman to marry an artificial intelligence named Ailex, exploring the realities and implications of such a partnership in her life and work.

Mar 19 • 07:50 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Working Conditions for Seamstresses in Bulgaria Are Worse Than in Bangladesh, Says Award-Winning Director

Bulgarian director Stefan Komandarev highlights the harsh realities of seamstresses in Bulgaria in his film 'Made in EU', revealing that some women endure 36-hour shifts without proper medical care.

Mar 19 • 06:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Today on TV: War Documentary Not for the Delicate: "They Are Dead"

A new documentary about the war in Ukraine, focusing on the destroyed city of Andrijivka, depicts the harsh realities of combat through the eyes of soldiers.

Mar 19 • 03:01 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Marco Feoli, the soldier hospitalized after the Iranian attack in Kuwait: 'He faced death'

Marco Feoli, a soldier injured during an Iranian attack in Kuwait, reflects on the harsh realities of war after being trapped in a bunker without medical supplies.

Mar 18 • 18:55 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

A Journey to California / Autonomous Vehicles, Junkies, and San Francisco Bridges in Our Future Geography

The article explores the changing perceptions and realities of California amidst a backdrop of scenic beauty and demographic shifts.

Mar 18 • 18:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Islamic Education Between Home and School and the Challenges of the Digital Age

The episode discussed the realities of education in Islamic societies amid digital transformations and various sources of knowledge, emphasizing the roles of home, school, and community in shaping future generations.

Mar 18 • 14:46 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

“These are of course striking images but show the reality of animals in fur farming”

The article discusses the stark realities depicted in images of fur farming, emphasizing the suffering of animals involved.

Mar 18 • 13:35 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

As Trump ramps up pressure on Cuba, China has ‘very limited options’

The article discusses how China's responses to the increasing pressure from the U.S. on Cuba are constrained due to geopolitical realities and limited options for counteraction.

Mar 18 • 12:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Celebration of Niece's Wedding in Deoria... How Did Uncle Reach India from Bahrain Amidst War?

In the midst of ongoing conflict in Iran and Israel, Prachur Kumar Shukla traveled from Bahrain to India to attend his niece's wedding despite flight cancellations, showcasing the realities of life in Bahrain that contrasts with media portrayals.

Mar 17 • 09:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Carlos Tenorio questions new practices in Liga Ecuabet broadcasts after controversy with Héctor Villalba: ‘What kind of mind allows this?’

Carlos Tenorio criticized new broadcasting practices in Ecuadorian football, highlighting the need for approaches tailored to local realities rather than imitating foreign leagues.

Mar 16 • 17:21 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Weather forecast: Nice with showers of missile debris

The article humorously discusses the weather prediction amidst ongoing military conflict, juxtaposing a pleasant weather report with the grim realities of missile debris falling as a result of war.

Mar 16 • 17:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Researcher recommends Oscar-winning Putin documentary: 'Shows the horrors happening in Russia'

A Finnish researcher endorses a documentary about Putin, highlighting its portrayal of the harsh realities in Russia.

Mar 16 • 15:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

What is the significance of Trump's claims about hurting Iran? Find out in the ground report

The article discusses the implications of Trump's claims regarding Iran's involvement in a potential conflict and the realities of the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian control.

Mar 16 • 10:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The conditions in Bulgarian textile factories are shocking, says the director of the film Made in EU

Bulgarian director Stefan Komandarev discusses his film 'Made in EU', which reveals the harsh realities faced by textile workers in Bulgaria.

Mar 16 • 05:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Police commissioner's plea no match for political realities

Tasmania's Police Commissioner Donna Adams is advocating for stricter limits on gun ownership in light of public safety concerns, but her plea is overshadowed by the government's focus on other reforms.

Mar 15 • 20:47 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Henrik Brandão Jönsson: To All Cuba Lovers - The Dream is Dead

The article discusses the harsh realities and challenges of traveling to Cuba, highlighting the decline in the dream of visiting the country due to increased restrictions and costs.

Mar 15 • 15:32 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘Cruel hoax’ or ‘work-life balance nirvana’: whatever happened to the four-day work week?

The article discusses the challenges and realities surrounding the implementation of a four-day work week in Australia, highlighting both its potential benefits and the backlash it has faced.

Mar 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Commentary: What is the 'French Trap'? Babiš is leading us into it

The article discusses the implications of political decisions regarding retirement age in the Czech Republic and warns against ignoring economic realities, drawing parallels with France.

Mar 15 • 11:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Community Politics and Local Play [Hankyoreh Prism]

The article reflects on the disconnect between local community engagement and the realities of politics in the lead-up to the local elections in South Korea.

Mar 15 • 10:27 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Journalist went undercover in a pigsty: 'I realized I was starting to become barn blind'

A journalist named Klara Trebbien Rasmussen went undercover as an unskilled agricultural worker in Denmark to expose the realities of pig farming, undergoing significant personal transformations during her experience.

Mar 15 • 06:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Smoke Screens

The article discusses the relationship between art and life, particularly in how artistic expression reflects political and social realities.

Mar 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

I hurry to drag the animal behind my back and swing again. Now with more force. Afterwards, the pig says nothing more

An investigative journalist details her experiences working undercover in a Danish pig farm, exposing the harsh realities faced by animals in the industry.

Mar 14 • 18:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

I hurry to lead the animal behind my back and swing again. Now with more force. Afterwards, the pig says nothing more

Undercover journalist Klara Trebbien Rasmussen shares her experiences from working in a pig farm in Denmark, detailing the harsh realities and legal violations in the industry.

Mar 14 • 18:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

They call them: "Invisible Poles". "The system produces homeless twenty-somethings"

The article discusses the harsh realities faced by homeless young adults in Poland, highlighting their struggles and the failures of social institutions meant to support them.

Mar 14 • 05:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PERSON OF THE WEEK ⟩ Aivar Sarapik: We struggle with death here every day

Aivar Sarapik, a priest in the Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church and former military chaplain, reflects on his lifelong commitment to serving others amid the harsh realities of war.

Mar 13 • 17:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Sexual rituals and manipulation: 'Twisted Yoga', Apple's darkest premiere to binge this weekend

Apple TV is releasing a docuseries titled 'Twisted Yoga' that explores the dark realities of a cult led by guru Gregorian Bivolaru, involving sexual rituals and psychological manipulation.

Mar 13 • 16:20 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

Eyewitness Accounts from Afghanistan are a Must See

A Danish documentary film captures the harsh realities for girls and women growing up in Afghanistan after the Taliban's takeover, presenting both their struggles and a sense of resilience.

Mar 13 • 14:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Sexual Abuse of Women: "There is complete power and the possibility to do things to a woman as a completely defenseless object"

Nahlah Saimeh, a forensic psychiatrist, discusses the realities of sexual violence against women and the motivations behind such crimes in her research and public engagements.

Mar 13 • 08:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

‘Eagles of Cairo’: the survival of a movie star in a repressive regime

This article explores how the Swedish filmmaker Tarik Saleh, of Egyptian descent, depicts the harsh realities of life in Egypt through genre films.

Mar 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Wi Su-jung's ‘This Sentence Now’

This article reflects on the struggles and realities of women writers drawing parallels to Virginia Woolf's assertion on the necessity of financial stability and personal space to write.

Mar 13 • 04:28 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Paulina Porizkova, 60, ditches ‘smoke and mirrors’ in candid lingerie video

Paulina Porizkova shares an unedited Instagram video revealing the realities of aging and the modeling industry.

Mar 13 • 00:18 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

Development of combat (Day 1477): I don't want to anymore, but I still have to. What I heard from a Ukrainian soldier after six weeks in position

A Ukrainian soldier reflects on the hardships and realities he faces on the battlefield after six weeks of service.

Mar 12 • 13:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Trump Wants a Deal, but Putin Wants Our Country

Philosopher Nikolai Karpitski discusses the complexity of Western support for Ukraine and the challenges of understanding the realities of war.

Mar 12 • 09:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

When Trump retreats from the war in Iran, it will be too late for him

The article discusses Donald Trump's looming withdrawal from the conflict in Iran, suggesting it will be framed as a victory despite the realities of the situation.

Mar 12 • 09:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

People in the Shadow of AI, Rebel Rapper, 80 Aggrieved Journalists: 4 + 3 Films from the One World Festival You Must See

The article highlights key films from the One World Festival that tackle difficult themes in society and emphasize the need to confront various realities.

Mar 12 • 05:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Government: Germany's Middle East Policy Is Out of Touch with Reality

The German government's recent criticism of Israeli-American military conduct in Iran highlights internal contradictions in its Middle East policy, reflecting a struggle between historical responsibilities and current realities.

Mar 11 • 14:51 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Endless Summer by Priit Põldma Premieres at Rakvere Theatre

The Rakvere Theatre will premiere Priit Põldma's play "Endless Summer" on March 13, exploring the hopes and realities of youth fighting climate change.

Mar 11 • 12:53 UTC

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