Society & Civil Rights
Over 1,000 death-row inmates at Iran's Ghezel Hesar Prison enter their third week of hunger strike against executions, with some sewing their lips shut in protest of unfulfilled promises.
Atropelamento em parada LGBTQIA+ em Berlim deixa 1 morto e 17 feridos
Uma pessoa morreu e 17 ficaram feridas após um carro avançar contra multidão em parada LGBTQIA+ em Berlim. O suspeito foi identificado e tinha vínculos com gru…
HighBitcoin Consolidates Near $65K as Pi Network and Pump.fun Rally
Bitcoin trades below its 50-day moving average at $65,026 while Pi Network and Pump.fun lead a recovery among altcoins, showing mixed technical signals amid co…
HighHealth expert warns of 'social jet lag' risks as clocks spring forward
A health expert warns that the upcoming clock change to British Summer Time can disrupt circadian rhythms, causing 'social jet lag' and increasing risks of acc…
MediumO'Connor's 'Somewhere' offers unflinching Dublin addiction portrait, but tests reader patience
Irish Times reviews Jessamine O'Connor's debut novel Somewhere, which follows an addict in Dublin with lyrical but challenging prose that may alienate readers…
HighAbuse victim groups protest exclusion from papal meetings during Pope's Madrid visit
Victim advocacy groups report being excluded from meetings during Pope Francis's week-long visit to Madrid, raising concerns about institutional accountability…
MediumAP's USAID Nepal story sparks conservative backlash over foreign aid priorities
An AP report on transgender aid workers in Nepal losing USAID-funded jobs sparked conservative backlash, with critics using the story to argue for defunding fo…
HighAbbott and Reid readmitted to Labour as Burnham signals softer disciplinary approach
MPs Diane Abbott and Joani Reid have been readmitted to Labour and had the parliamentary whip restored following independent disciplinary processes under new P…
HighLEC Versus 2026 Finals Set for Barcelona as Eight Teams Secure Playoff Spots
The LEC Versus 2026 regular season concluded with eight teams qualified for playoffs, culminating in finals at Barcelona's Olympic Arena from February 27 to Ma…
HighWatch Dogs Legion Launches Tomorrow With Next-Gen Upgrades, Multiple Edition Options
Watch Dogs Legion releases October 29 across multiple platforms with free next-gen upgrades. The game features a unique NPC recruitment system set in dystopian…
HighMS condenado a indenizar alunos queimados em experimento escolar
Brazil's Mato Grosso do Sul state was ordered to pay lifetime pensions and damages to two students severely burned during a 2017 school science demonstration,…
HighSpain's Ceuta enclave faces mass protests over escalating migrant crisis
Thousands of Spaniards protested in Ceuta over an ongoing migrant crisis, with tensions and violence marking demonstrations that overshadowed typical celebrati…
HighHolocaust survivor Albrecht Weinberg dies at 101 after decades of testimony
Albrecht Weinberg, who survived Auschwitz and other Nazi camps and spent decades educating students about Holocaust atrocities, has died aged 101 in Germany. H…
HighDolly Parton, Country Music Icon and Philanthropist, Dies at 80
Dolly Parton, the legendary country music superstar who rose from rural poverty to become a global icon and entrepreneur, has died at 80. Her influence spanned…
HighWorld Sleep Day 2024: Share wellness wishes emphasizing sleep's health importance
World Sleep Day 2024 on March 15 raises awareness about quality sleep's importance amid lifestyle changes. The World Sleep Society emphasizes sleep's critical…
MediumMarcha para Jesus ocorre no Rio sem participação de Flávio Bolsonaro
Flávio Bolsonaro canceled his participation in Rio's March for Jesus event scheduled for Saturday, with the religious gathering proceeding without the prominen…
HighScientists warn of crisis in Earth's flowering plants with global implications
Scientists studying flowering plants have issued a stark warning about threats to Earth's botanical diversity, signaling urgent ecological concerns for global…
MediumKejelcha reclaims half marathon world record with 56:51 in Buenos Aires
Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha broke the men's half marathon world record with a time of 56:51 in Buenos Aires, reclaiming the title he lost to Uganda's Jacob…
HighLego Super Mario Finally Gets Classic Minifigures in 2027
Lego and Nintendo confirm traditional minifigures are coming to Super Mario sets in 2027, replacing the interactive electronic figures used since 2020. Seven n…
HighFree pharmacy morning-after pill service reaches 305,000 women in England
England's free pharmacy morning-after pill service has dispensed nearly 305,000 doses since October 2025, removing barriers to emergency contraception access.…
HighNYT Strands Hints and Answers for March 1, 2026
Mashable provides complete hints and answers for the March 1 NYT Strands puzzle, themed around discipline and chastisement with a vertical spangram.
HighHarvard study shows movement diversity cuts early death risk by 19% in weeks
Harvard study reveals that diverse physical activities reduce premature death risk by 19%, while Brazil faces rising sedentary-related diseases. Early movement…
HighHuck defends social program improvements after Bolsa Família remarks spark debate
TV personality Luciano Huck criticized Brazil's Bolsa Família program, claiming it lacks incentives for beneficiaries to leave the system, prompting backlash f…
MediumWoman's beach rescue earns Australian Bravery Decoration
Brianna Hurst received an Australian Bravery Decoration after rescuing three people from rough surf at Marengo Beach in Victoria, with two swimmers surviving t…
HighUltranationalist Israelis chant racist slogans during Jerusalem Day march
Ultranationalist Israelis marched through Jerusalem's Old City during an annual flag march, with participants chanting racist slogans including 'death to Arabs…
HighDog-sized dinosaur discovered living among giants 166 million years ago
Researchers have identified a dog-sized dinosaur species that coexisted with much larger dinosaurs 166 million years ago during the Jurassic period, expanding…
MediumMinedu abre matrícula digital 2026: cronograma y regiones participantes
Peru's Ministry of Education begins digital enrollment for 2026 school year starting January 19, with a structured timeline through March. The free process cov…
HighMonsoon advances south as north braces for thunderstorms and heat
India's southwest monsoon continues its northward advance, bringing heavy rains to southern regions while northern India faces thunderstorms and gusty winds. T…
HighPalermo residents protest Dua Lipa's wedding: 'City is not for rent'
Residents of Palermo, Sicily protest against Dua Lipa's wedding celebrations, claiming the city is being privatized for the event. The €8 million celebration h…
HighChinese dissident completes perilous 300km sea escape to South Korea
Dong Guangping, a 68-year-old Chinese human rights activist, completed a perilous 300km sea journey in a rubber dinghy to flee China, reaching South Korea afte…
HighBird strike likely caused deadly NYC helicopter crash that killed 6
Investigators concluded a bird strike likely caused a 2024 NYC helicopter crash that killed six people, including the pilot and a family of five, after the air…
HighIsDB Launches $100M Saudi-Backed Development Fund in Uzbekistan
The Islamic Development Bank launched a $100 million economic development fund in Uzbekistan backed by Saudi investors, targeting micro and small enterprises w…
HighUnsolved: Teen's Death During Seattle's CHOP Protest Remains a Mystery
Sixteen-year-old Antonio Mays Jr. was shot and killed in Seattle's Capitol Hill Occupied Protest zone in summer 2020, traveling from afar to join racial justic…
HighTā Moko Tattoos: Young Māori Reclaim Banned Indigenous Art Form
Young Māori in New Zealand are reviving tā moko, ritual tattoos historically banned under British colonial rule, transforming them into symbols of cultural pri…
HighPOCO F8 Pro Certified for Global Launch Alongside F8 Ultra
POCO F8 Pro received Thailand NBTC certification, indicating an upcoming global launch alongside the F8 Ultra. The device is expected to arrive within months a…
MediumTunisia boat tragedy sparks protests as search continues for missing migrants
A migrant boat carrying 15 people sank off Tunisia's coast, killing at least 12 and triggering violent protests in Ben Guerdane over lack of economic opportuni…
HighAprilia domina en Silverstone; Martín amplía su liderato en la carrera Sprint
Jorge Martín y Aprilia ganaron la carrera Sprint del GP de Gran Bretaña en Silverstone, consolidando el liderato de Martín en el campeonato mientras se prepara…
HighDhurandhar 2 Crosses Rs 226 Crore in Two Days; Ranveer Singh Spy Thriller Maintains Strong Box Office Run
Ranveer Singh's spy thriller Dhurandhar 2 maintains strong momentum with Rs 80.72 crore on Day 2, reaching Rs 226.27 crore domestic net collection and establis…
HighIL rejects both PS candidates, demands liberal shift for Portugal's future
Liberal Initiative leader Rui Rocha argues Portugal's future cannot be led by either José Luís Carneiro or Pedro Nuno Santos, both associated with outgoing PM…
HighWatch Dogs Legion Launches October 29 With Free Next-Gen Upgrades
Ubisoft's Watch Dogs Legion launches October 29 across multiple platforms with free next-gen console upgrades. The game features a unique NPC recruitment syste…
HighNYT Strands Hints and Answers for February 23: 'Strike a Chord'
Daily walkthrough for NYT Strands puzzle #722 with theme 'Strike a chord,' featuring guitar-related words and solving strategy tips.
HighDead humpback whale towed ashore in Denmark for autopsy after failed rescue
A humpback whale that became stranded in the Baltic Sea and died despite rescue efforts has been towed ashore in Denmark for post-mortem examination. Authoriti…
HighSaskatchewan First Nation girls hockey team practices at Madison Square Garden
Big River First Nation's U-15 girls hockey team practised at Madison Square Garden with NHL coaches, inspired by late player Jim Neilson's legacy and opening o…
HighBrazil's average income hits record high, but inequality widens
Brazil's average monthly income reached a record R$ 3,367 in 2025, but income inequality widened as wealthy earners captured disproportionate gains, according…
HighDutch Central Bank Relocates Billions in Gold to London Amid Global Unrest
The Dutch central bank moved 86 metric tons of gold from North America to London between March and August, citing crisis preparedness amid global political unr…
HighSouthland's tough bin inspection regime cuts recycling contamination to 13%
Southland's kerbside recycling contamination rate dropped to 13% following an inspection program with penalties for repeat offenders, though 811 tons still wen…
HighBlood metabolite markers predict reproductive failure in dairy cows
A field study of 366 Holstein cows identified serum metabolite thresholds that predict reproductive disorders, with energy balance and mineral status during tr…
HighNYT Strands Hints and Answers for March 9: 'Cute Enough to Eat'
Lifehacker provides hints and solutions for the March 9, 2026 NYT Strands puzzle themed 'Cute enough to eat,' featuring endearments and food-based nicknames.
HighMassage clinic owner bans most male clients over behavioral concerns
A massage clinic owner has implemented a ban on most male clients due to persistent behavioral issues, raising questions about workplace safety and discriminat…
MediumMujeres afganas resisten en soledad tras cinco años de dominio talibán
Tras cinco años de regreso talibán al poder, las mujeres afganas continúan resistiendo pese a represión sistemática, detenciones masivas y restricciones severa…
HighAnvisa clears Ypê production; products made before March remain suspended
Brazil's health regulator Anvisa has cleared Ypê to resume production, though products manufactured until March remain suspended pending safety analysis.
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