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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

War in Ukraine: How long can this life be endured?

In Kyiv, a family confronts the harsh realities of war, cold, and power outages by relocating to their Piggy Café as they endure life amid the ongoing conflict.

Feb 27 • 09:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

"Hands off!" – Now a fierce backlash from retirees

The Central Association of Pensioners (EKL) in Finland condemns proposals to cut pensions as unacceptable and disconnected from the realities of ordinary citizens.

Feb 27 • 06:02 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Deputy chief of army warns ADF has become 'detached' from violent nature of war

The Deputy Chief of Army, Major General Chris Smith, has criticized the Australian Defence Force for becoming detached from the brutal realities of war due to the prevalence of managerial language.

Feb 27 • 05:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

‘A living, moving exhibition’: Ukraine Museum opens in Berlin air-raid bunker

The Ukraine Museum has opened in a Berlin air-raid bunker, using immersive displays to convey the realities of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 27 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

If conditions are so harsh, why don't interns leave?

The article discusses the often harsh realities faced by interns in elite restaurants and the tendency of some to reinterpret their suffering as a rite of initiation rather than speaking out about it.

Feb 27 • 04:25 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

"Why is life so light?" A war journalist's view of Ukraine

The article discusses the ongoing war in Ukraine, highlighting the harsh realities faced by soldiers on the front lines and the significance of Western support amid the conflict.

Feb 27 • 03:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trump and the Migrants: The Narrative that Disarranges Mexico

The article discusses the dissonance between the rhetoric surrounding immigration in the U.S. and the realities of record-high migrant detentions in Mexico, highlighting the political implications in the context of Donald Trump's discourse.

Feb 26 • 08:12 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Gift Totaling 10 Million Yen from the Prime Minister's Side Criticized by Opposition as 'Out of Touch with Public Sentiment'

Japan's Prime Minister Suga's distribution of catalog gifts worth 10 million yen to newly elected members of his party faces backlash from opposition parties, citing a disconnect with the financial realities of everyday citizens.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Judge admits to having disregarded 'social reality' in case of 35-year-old man accused of raping 12-year-old girl

A judge in Brazil reversed his decision to acquit a man accused of raping a young girl, acknowledging he initially disregarded social realities in his initial ruling.

Feb 25 • 19:05 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Mart Kangro: we exist simultaneously in multiple realities

Artist Mart Kangro discusses his solo performance 'Medium,' which explores how individuals cope with information overload and the nature of reality.

Feb 25 • 16:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Brazil that emerges from the margins

The article explores the vibrant and politically charged realities of Brazilian peripheral communities, highlighting their cultural contributions and struggles against systemic challenges.

Feb 25 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Claire's worker shows what it's like to work in closing store including discounts

A Claire's employee documented the realities of working at a store facing closure due to the retailer's administration and impending layoffs.

Feb 25 • 12:41 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

German Everyday Life: The Talkers

The article critiques the ease of speaking over the difficulty of taking action in leadership roles, highlighting the disconnect between opposition rhetoric and the realities of governance.

Feb 25 • 11:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Joni Hesselgren reveals the harsh truth behind her plastic surgery – unprecedented photos are not for the faint-hearted

Influencer Joni Hesselgren exposes the difficult realities of her recent plastic surgery experience in South Korea, sharing unsettling images and details of the aftermath.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BAFTA tic sufferer says he was beaten within an inch of his life over Tourettes

Tourette's activist John Davidson has shared his experiences of violence and discrimination related to his condition, emphasizing the realities of living with coprolalia in the public eye.

Feb 25 • 10:40 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Sanna Torén Björling: Perhaps it is not the war that has reached a stalemate?

The article discusses the potential internal collapse of Russia versus its triumph in Ukraine, emphasizing the complexities of the ongoing conflict and the realities faced by Ukraine.

Feb 25 • 09:48 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Returning to which normality

In Jalisco, authorities advocate for a return to normalcy despite contrasting realities on the ground.

Feb 25 • 08:59 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Hindy: The Peace Council is a Farce and Betting on Surrendering Resistance Weapons is an Illusion

Mohammad Hindy, the Deputy Secretary-General of Islamic Jihad, criticizes the recently formed Peace Council as a theatrical performance that does not address the realities on the ground in Gaza.

Feb 24 • 18:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

No superpower will win a war against reality, Macinka told Russia at the UN

Macinka addressed the United Nations, stating that no superpower can win against the realities of the situation involving Russia.

Feb 24 • 16:03 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

I Watched the Olympics in Ukraine

The article reflects on the experience of watching the Olympics from Ukraine amidst the ongoing war, noting the harsh realities faced by athletes and the country.

Feb 24 • 13:44 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Ukraine War Exhibition Opens at Berlin Nazi Bunker Museum

A new exhibition showcasing the realities of the Ukraine war has opened at the Berlin Story Bunker, aimed at raising awareness among the public.

Feb 24 • 13:05 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The invasion enters its fifth year: "Today is a day lived" at Kyiv station

As the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year, the atmosphere at Kyiv station reflects the harsh realities of war, illustrating the daily life amidst conflict.

Feb 24 • 12:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Mass Grave of Women and Children 2,800 Years Old Reveals Ancient Cruelties

A recently discovered mass grave in Gomolava, Serbia, sheds light on the brutal realities faced by women and children in ancient societies.

Feb 24 • 06:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"The smell reveals them during decomposition." A journalist describes the terrible consequences of frost in Ukraine

A journalist discusses the harsh realities of survival in Ukraine amid ongoing warfare and extreme weather conditions.

Feb 24 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

THE TEMPLATE OF HORROR ⟩ The beloved supermodel show turned into a television horror controlled by Tyra Banks

The article discusses the darker realities behind the popular reality show "America's Next Top Model," which was hosted by Tyra Banks.

Feb 24 • 05:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

How to survive without electricity, running water, and heating for weeks and months in freezing cold?

The article discusses the harsh realities faced by Ukrainians due to Russian attacks on infrastructure, emphasizing the need for awareness and support.

Feb 23 • 22:29 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The burden that not everyone carries. A Ukrainian soldier reflects on four years at the front

A Ukrainian soldier, Konstantīns Hončarovs, shares his experiences of the ongoing war as he reflects on the unchanging realities at the front despite discussions of peace.

Feb 23 • 22:02 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

“For our city to regain the right flag”: facing the repressive system and occupation, the resistance of occupied Ukraine

The article discusses the harsh realities of life under Russian occupation in Ukraine, highlighting the resilience of locals who resist the oppressive regime.

Feb 23 • 19:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Actor gets aroused during sex scene!? Expert explains what really happens

The article explores the realities faced by actors during intimate scenes and features insights from an expert on set.

Feb 23 • 15:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Blood, frost, and the desire for life: a journey through Ukraine wounded by four years of war

A report explores the ongoing struggles and resilience of Ukraine as it approaches the anniversary of the Russian invasion, highlighting the stark realities from Lviv to Kyiv and the devastated east.

Feb 23 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Proposal to Lower the Threshold for the Second Degree State Pension: Raising 3 Children Would Be Enough

A Lithuanian lawmaker proposes reducing the requirement for state pensions for large families from five children to three to better reflect demographic realities.

Feb 22 • 19:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"I was deported, but I didn't arrive empty-handed": this was the calvary of an Ecuadorian detained and expelled from the United States by ICE

An Ecuadorian woman shares her harrowing experience of being detained and deported from the United States by ICE, highlighting the harsh realities of immigration enforcement.

Feb 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"Letters Woven in Purple" – Letters of Parental Love Will Resound in Sandija Santa's Performance

Sandija Santa's performance features letters written by parents during Soviet military service, reflecting the emotional struggles and realities of that era.

Feb 21 • 07:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Tehran regime kills because it no longer has consensus

Pegah Moshir Pour, an Iranian exile in Italy, advocates for women's rights in Iran and voices the brutal realities of the regime's violence against dissent.

Feb 20 • 15:14 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Small-Scale Fishers Warn of Declining Catches, Big Policy Gaps

Small-scale fishers in South Africa are experiencing declining catches and policy gaps as they report changes in fish populations and quotas that do not reflect their realities.

Feb 20 • 13:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Southeast Asian Online Scam Victims: “If You Don’t Meet the Target, You’ll Be Trapped in a Water Prison”

A new UN report reveals the grim realities faced by victims of online scam organizations centered in Southeast Asia, including torture and attempts to escape from imprisonment.

Feb 20 • 12:50 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

When will we see results in my company with AI: myths and realities

The article discusses the gap between hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and the actual outcomes businesses experience, as illustrated by a survey of executives.

Feb 20 • 12:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I lived in Dubai for years and this is the brutal reality Katie Price will face if she has baby there

The article explores the challenges and realities that Katie Price may face if she moves to Dubai to start a family, as recounted by Lynn Carratt, who has personal experience living there.

Feb 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Russia's Recruits: These Soldiers Serve as Living Decoys

The article discusses the brutal practices within the Russian military, highlighting that soldiers face torture, deceit, and the denial of medical care, shedding light on the dark realities affecting both recruits and civilians in the ongoing conflict.

Feb 20 • 06:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

The Holes Between the Legs

A woman is on the brink of a mental breakdown while caring alone for her sick daughter, reflecting on the complex realities of motherhood as explored in the film 'If I Had Legs, I Would Kick You.'

Feb 19 • 23:18 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

It’s time for global governance to reflect the new realities

The article argues that global governance structures need to adapt to contemporary global dynamics, moving away from outdated frameworks that no longer address current challenges.

Feb 19 • 21:30 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Moroccan director Maryam Touzani returns with 'Calle Málaga', an ode to life in old age

Maryam Touzani's new film 'Calle Málaga' explores themes of memory, identity, belonging, and the intimate realities of aging in the context of Moroccan society.

Feb 19 • 15:48 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Annika Morgan in Snowboard Slopestyle: 'Extremely stupid'

Annika Morgan expressed disappointment after finishing third in the Snowboard Slopestyle competition, emphasizing the harsh realities of the sport.

Feb 19 • 13:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

"Escape from Reality." Russians Seek Culture to Avoid Thinking About the War

Russians are increasingly turning to cultural activities as a means to temporarily escape the grim realities of ongoing war.

Feb 19 • 11:36 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Life Under the Drones in Ukraine

Aftonbladet reports on the daily realities faced by Ukrainians living under the threat of drone attacks amid the ongoing war.

Feb 19 • 08:44 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

There Are No Other Choices and Train Dreams: A Man in the Face of Tension, Choices, and Changes

The article discusses two films that explore the brutal realities of decision-making and personal struggles within societal systems.

Feb 19 • 05:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The film A Minor Accident shows the brutality of the Iranian regime, the real tragedy continues meanwhile

The Iranian film 'A Minor Accident' portrays the harsh realities faced by victims of the regime while also touching moments of humor amid the pain.

Feb 19 • 05:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Preparations for the launch of the 'Syrian' channel during Ramadan with 10 series and 8 diverse programs

The Syrian channel is set to launch with various programs and series aimed at reflecting the interests and daily realities of Syrian families during Ramadan.

Feb 19 • 01:35 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Manfred Pfister's 'English Renaissance': 'I view the world as a place that is preparing to die'

Manfred Pfister explores the lesser-known English Renaissance, depicting a world oscillating between courtly poetry and apocalyptic realities.

Feb 18 • 16:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Caso Encuentro: Hernán Luque Lecaro, Leonardo Cortázar and Gabriel Massuh, three distinct realities within the same criminal process

Hernán Luque Lecaro, Leonardo Cortázar, and Gabriel Massuh are involved in a criminal case known as Encuentro, each facing different circumstances despite being part of the same organized crime charges.

Feb 17 • 15:00 UTC

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