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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Waiting for the 'Gulag' while eating shrimp

The article critiques the trivialization of tyranny by those in Spain who claim to be oppressed, while enjoying luxuries and freedoms indicative of a democratic society.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Tyranny of the Police that Kills People; When Attempting to Punish Them, They Resisted

An incident in 1838 involving a dispute between commoner Oh Hak-cheol and police officer Choi Jong-su escalated to the point where Oh's newborn child was tragically killed during the altercation, leading to a complex investigation by the Joseon dynasty's Ministry of Justice.

Mar 20 • 00:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Joseph Brodsky: 30 years without that exiled voice

The article reflects on Joseph Brodsky's legacy and the themes of freedom and tyranny present in his poetry, 30 years after his passing.

Mar 19 • 19:24 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The regime in the United Kingdom is not just an anarcho-tyranny, but something much worse

The article discusses the emergence of a unique regime in the UK, referred to as 'anarcho-tyranny', especially since Keir Starmer's premiership, where the government fails to enforce laws against criminals while imposing stricter regulations on ordinary citizens.

Mar 17 • 16:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Manipulation of Truth as a Way of Governing

The article discusses the significance of truth in governance, highlighting how manipulation of reality undermines democracy and fuels tyranny.

Mar 17 • 07:07 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

New Record from John Paul II’s Visit to Poland in 1979 / The Myth of Cardinal Casaroli and the Power of Catholicism Against Tyranny

The article recounts an interview with Cardinal Agostino Casaroli regarding his involvement in Pope John Paul II's visit to Poland in 1979 and the impact of Catholicism on resisting tyranny.

Mar 15 • 11:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

The Era of Tyranny

The article discusses the recent airstrikes by the US and Israel on Iran, highlighting the resulting civilian casualties and the implications for democracy and international law.

Mar 15 • 07:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Netanyahu: The overthrow of the regime in Tehran is in the hands of the Iranian people

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the responsibility for overthrowing the regime in Iran lies with the Iranian people, encouraging them to reject tyranny.

Mar 10 • 08:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Sinfonia Varsovia and music against tyranny

Sinfonia Varsovia celebrates 42 years with a concert program featuring a performance of Mieczysław Wajnberg's cello concerto, commemorating the composer’s legacy and artistic contributions.

Mar 10 • 07:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Netanyahu to the Iranians: Rise up against the regime - We must end tyranny

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged the Iranian people to revolt against their regime, emphasizing that change must come from within Iran itself.

Mar 8 • 19:12 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Janet Bufton: Free markets have delivered us from disorder and tyranny

Janet Bufton reflects on the significance of Adam Smith's insights into free markets and their role in promoting order and liberty in society.

Mar 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Growth Target Lowered: China's Fight Against 'Unilateral Tyranny'

China has set its lowest economic growth target in over 30 years amid ongoing tensions with the USA and a struggling economy.

Mar 5 • 06:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

The Scenic Opportunities of the Epic Fury Operation

The article discusses the implications of the Epic Fury Operation and the possible consequences following the recent actions taken by Iranian leader Ali Khamenei.

Mar 4 • 20:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Is more data better? A book warns about the distortion of measurements

The article discusses Jerry Z. Müller's book, 'The Tyranny of Metrics,' which critiques the obsession with quantifying everything and the potential pitfalls of such practices.

Mar 4 • 13:02 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Khamenei is dead — and Iranians dare to hope for freedom again after decades of tyranny

Following the reported death of Ayatollah Khamenei, Iranians are experiencing a complex mix of grief and celebration, igniting hopes for freedom after years of oppression.

Mar 4 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

What is the biblical festival of Purim and why do Israelis associate it with the death of Khamenei

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu linked the upcoming Purim festival to the conflict with Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, highlighting historical parallels of Jewish survival against tyranny.

Mar 2 • 18:37 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

They want to break out of the 'tyranny' in California and become the 51st state of the USA

A movement in Northern California, led by residents like Mark Baird, strives to secede and form a new state called the 'State of Jefferson' due to frustrations over governance and rights.

Mar 2 • 17:14 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Benjamin Netanyahu: The Day of the Overthrow of the Iranian Regime Is Approaching

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the day to overthrow the Iranian regime is near, urging Iranian citizens to rise against tyranny alongside Israel and the United States.

Mar 2 • 15:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

International Law and Iran: Good When Tyrants Fall – But How?

The article discusses the complexities of international law as it relates to tyrannical regimes, particularly focusing on Iran's human rights violations and the global response to such issues.

Mar 2 • 06:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Netanyahu: Tyranny out, peace-loving Iran in its place

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Iranian people, advocating for regime change and urging them to seize their destiny, in light of coordinated airstrikes by Israel and the U.S.

Feb 28 • 09:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

RFK Jr tells Rogan UK went from home of Magna Carta to dictatorship for speech crackdown

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized the UK's crackdown on free speech during a conversation on Joe Rogan's podcast, likening it to a shift from democratic principles to tyranny.

Feb 28 • 01:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Dignity cannot be auctioned

The article expresses a firm rejection of the Venezuelan government's attempts to manipulate public sentiment towards reconciliation, emphasizing that true dignity cannot be compromised under political pressure.

Feb 25 • 15:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'I am proud of my lion-hearted comrades...', Rahul Gandhi described the arrest of IYC workers as tyranny

Rahul Gandhi criticized the Delhi police's arrest of Indian Youth Congress members during a peaceful protest, calling it an act of tyranny.

Feb 24 • 06:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Jordi Nomen, professor and author: 'The self-esteem of many adolescents rests on something beyond their control: the 'likes'

Jordi Nomen discusses the impact of social media on adolescent self-esteem in his new book 'Against the Tyranny of the Like'.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Valencia Basket, favorite for the first time in the Cup, against the myth of the host and the tyranny of the giants

Valencia Basket is the first-time favorite in the Copa del Rey, aiming to challenge historical hosts and major teams in this prestigious tournament.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Keir Starmer praises Navalny's courage

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised Alexei Navalny for his courageous stance against tyranny during a security conference in Munich.

Feb 14 • 16:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

[Column] Today’s diverging paths of human virtue, hegemony and tyranny

The article discusses the current global power dynamics and the possible future orders as theorized by various scholars, particularly focusing on comparisons to historical periods.

Feb 9 • 09:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Globalization of Anger: How Canada Became a Vanguard Against American Tyranny

A Canadian writer discusses Canada's growing challenge to U.S. dominance and its implications in light of rising global discontent with American policies.

Feb 7 • 04:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

The king who declared himself emperor and ruined the country during his coronation!

Jean-Bédel Bokassa, a self-proclaimed emperor of the Central African Republic, is known for his brutal regime, cannibalism allegations, and corrupting the country's treasury for his coronation.

Feb 6 • 10:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

In Bed with Álvaro Pombo: "Except for dying, 86 is a good age"

The article discusses an interview with writer Álvaro Pombo, reflecting on age, mortality, and the enduring power of art against tyranny.

Feb 5 • 21:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Laws on pillars

The article discusses how the tyrannical Roman Emperor Caligula ordered laws to be inscribed on tall pillars, making them unreadable to citizens and reflecting his cruelty and disregard for legality.

Feb 4 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The tyranny of fog continues... Capital and Duronto trains delayed by 6 to 13 hours

Dense fog continues to disrupt rail traffic in northern India, causing significant delays in premium trains such as the Rajdhani and Duronto Express.

Feb 4 • 01:54 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Era of Fascism has Arrived [Shin Jin-wook's Perspective]

The article describes the ongoing human tragedies in the U.S. due to the tyranny of the Trump administration, highlighting police brutality and the rise of fascism supported by a large portion of the electorate.

Feb 3 • 20:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Human Dictators vs AI Dictators

Recent protests against Trump highlight concerns over governmental tyranny in the U.S., drawing parallels to South Korea's past struggles against dictatorship.

Feb 2 • 12:22 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Accused of 'tyranny' and planning a war on gangs.. Fernandez wins the presidency of Costa Rica

Right-wing candidate Laura Fernandez has won the presidency of Costa Rica in the first round of elections, promising strict measures against drug trafficking and rising crime in the Central American country.

Feb 2 • 06:51 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presents Nobel medal to Trump despite institute ban

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump, highlighting his support for freedom and anti-tyranny efforts.

Jan 15 • 22:33 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The PP attacks Albares and the Government: 'Zapatero has been the great whitewasher of the Chavista tyranny'

The People's Party (PP) criticizes the Spanish government and José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for allegedly using Venezuelan political prisoners as a political excuse while accusing them of having a double moral regarding Venezuela.

Jan 15 • 12:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Billionaires are fleeing California: "This is becoming tyranny"

A proposed wealth tax in California is prompting some of the state's most prominent tech billionaires to relocate and has deepened divides among California's leading Democrats.

Jan 12 • 13:33 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

The Hard Fall of Tyrants

The article discusses the dramatic downfall of dictators like Nicolás Maduro, who faced the consequences of their crimes after losing power.

Jan 11 • 16:57 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Protest march in Tunisia against 'oppression and tyranny'

A protest march in Tunis organized by rights organizations and political parties denounced oppression and called for the restoration of rights amid declining health conditions for detainees and recent judicial sentences affecting politicians and activists.

Jan 11 • 07:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Don't Bomb Buenos Aires

The article expresses a nightmarish vision of a powerful president resorting to violence against Argentina, reflecting concerns over tyranny and corruption.

Jan 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

It is easier to overthrow a tyrant than to govern a decapitated country

The article discusses the aftermath of the 2003 Iraq invasion, highlighting the chaos that followed the removal of Saddam Hussein and drawing parallels to Venezuela's ongoing regime issues.

Jan 6 • 04:45 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Venezuelan opposition leader celebrates January 3 as 'day that justice defeated tyranny' after Maduro capture

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado hailed January 3 as a significant victory for justice following the capture of dictator Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces.

Jan 6 • 03:34 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

"Don’t play with this president": Marco Rubio re-engages Donald Trump in a crusade against the 'Troika of Tyranny'

Marco Rubio revives Donald Trump's involvement in combating authoritarian regimes, a doctrine previously conceptualized by John Bolton, signaling a return to neoconservative strategies in American foreign policy.

Jan 5 • 07:24 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Year 2026 Will Force Fico to Show How Far He is Willing to Go

Slovakia faces a dire situation with a stagnating economy and a ruling coalition increasingly deviating from democratic principles, as Robert Fico and his allies seem more focused on dismantling institutions and collaborating with tyrannical regimes.

Jan 1 • 07:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Vučić has never experienced such humiliation, the legend completely destroyed him: 'I've never seen such shame anywhere'

Former Serbian football star Savo Milošević publicly criticized Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and his party for what he views as tyranny over the people after 13 years in power.

Dec 29 • 18:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

The Tyranny of the Self-Righteous

The article discusses the current societal climate where various groups feel affronted, leading to a resurgence of primitive desires for revenge amidst widespread discontent.

Dec 28 • 08:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

He was a fighter for freedom, and he became a tyrant. He created the monster that overthrew him

Milton Obote, a significant figure in Uganda's history who shifted from a freedom fighter to a tyrant, led the nation through independence but ultimately fostered deep divisions that led to his downfall.

Dec 28 • 08:24 UTC

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