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France Considers Restitution of 'Ségou Treasure' to Mali
Culturele-monde4d ago

France Considers Restitution of 'Ségou Treasure' to Mali

France's new law on the restitution of stolen cultural property could pave the way for the return of the 'Ségou treasure', a spoil of colonization linked to the 19th-century Sufi leader and anti-colonialist fighter El Hadj Omar Tall, to his descendants in Mali.

CultureNHK World24d ago

Revised Imperial House Law Promulgated in Japan, Effective in Three Months

A revised Imperial House Law aimed at securing the number of imperial family members was promulgated on July 24. The law, which allows female imperial family members to remain in the imperial family after marriage and permits adoption of male descendants from former imperial families, will take effect in three months.

AfD Controversy Over Honoring Stauffenberg Leads to Scuffle
Politicsberlingske25d ago

AfD Controversy Over Honoring Stauffenberg Leads to Scuffle

Germany's right-wing populist party AfD recently participated in a commemoration for military officer Stauffenberg, known for his assassination attempt on Hitler. This move was met with disapproval from Stauffenberg's descendants and led to a minor scuffle.

Jarosław Myjak: Retribution and historical justice
Worldrzeczpospolita27d ago

Jarosław Myjak: Retribution and historical justice

Jarosław Myjak discusses how the identity of many nations is based on past grievances, and how power often champions settling scores with descendants of old enemies, warning of the short step from dehumanizing an enemy to bloody revenge.

Japan Revises Imperial Succession Law, Maintains Male-Only Throne
CultureNPRFox NewsSCMP+12France 24irozhlastelexpublicoaktualne-czdeloindex-hrn1-serbia+4 more1mo ago15 sources

Japan Revises Imperial Succession Law, Maintains Male-Only Throne

Japan's parliament has revised the imperial succession law, allowing male descendants from former imperial families to rejoin the imperial household, but maintained the ban on women ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne. This decision comes despite the current emperor having only a daughter, Princess Aiko.

PoliticsNHK World1mo ago

Japan's CDP Opposes Imperial House Law Revision

Japan's Constitutional Democratic Party has decided to oppose a government bill aimed at securing the number of imperial family members, specifically rejecting the adoption of male descendants from former imperial families.

PoliticsNHK World1mo ago

Japan's LDP Approves Imperial House Law Amendment for Imperial Family Members

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) approved a draft amendment to the Imperial House Law during an extraordinary general meeting today, June 29. The amendment aims to secure the number of imperial family members by allowing female imperial family members to remain in the imperial family after marriage and by adopting male descendants from former imperial families.

Venezuela Hit by Devastating Earthquakes, International Aid Offered
Worlddigi24observadorTimes of India+1danas1mo ago4 sources

Venezuela Hit by Devastating Earthquakes, International Aid Offered

Venezuela has been struck by two major earthquakes, resulting in at least 164 deaths and over 1,000 injuries, with many trapped under collapsed buildings. World leaders have offered solidarity and aid, while the natural disaster further tests a nation already grappling with deep political instability and a prolonged crisis. Madeira confirms two Portuguese descendants among the dead, though Lisbon only confirms one.

WorldNHK World2mo ago

Japanese Legislature Agrees on Imperial Succession Proposals

The Speakers and Vice-Speakers of both houses of the Japanese Diet have compiled a "legislative consensus" on stable imperial succession, including proposals for female imperial family members to retain their status after marriage and for male descendants of former imperial families to be adopted.

PoliticsNHK World2mo ago

Japan's Diet Agrees on Imperial Succession Proposal

Speakers and Vice-Speakers of Japan's Diet have agreed on a draft proposal for stable imperial succession, which includes allowing female imperial family members to remain in the imperial family after marriage and adopting male descendants of former imperial families. The proposal will be presented to political parties next week.

Akel and Elam Leaders Clash in Cyprus Televised Debate
Worldcyprus-mail2mo ago

Akel and Elam Leaders Clash in Cyprus Televised Debate

A televised debate between Cypriot political leaders intensified after a dispute between Akel secretary-general Stefanos Stefanou and Elam leader Christos Christou escalated into accusations involving fascism, communism, Eoka B, and the Turkish invasion.

France Faces Pressure to Confront Slavery Legacy
Cultureindex-hr3mo ago

France Faces Pressure to Confront Slavery Legacy

A new memorial pole in Nantes highlights increasing pressure on France and President Macron to address the country's legacy of slavery, with descendants of enslaved Africans criticizing France's abstention in the UN.

PoliticsNHK World3mo ago

LDP Conservative Group Proposes Imperial Succession Reforms in Japan

A conservative group of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lawmakers has submitted a proposal to the government regarding stable imperial succession, suggesting amendments to the Imperial House Law to allow for adoption of male descendants from former imperial families or sons-in-law of female imperial members.

Colombia Approves Cull of Pablo Escobar's Wild Hippos
EnvironmentAPThe GuardianAl Jazeera+15nosfazberlingskeDWlsm-lvder-standardirozhlasel-mundo+7 more4mo ago18 sources

Colombia Approves Cull of Pablo Escobar's Wild Hippos

Colombia has announced plans to cull a large number of wild hippos, descendants of those originally brought into the country by drug lord Pablo Escobar. The measure aims to control the invasive species, which is threatening local ecosystems, despite some public outcry.

Seoul Commemorates 81st Liberation Day
PoliticsKorea Herald2d ago

Seoul Commemorates 81st Liberation Day

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon led commemorations for Korea's 81st Liberation Day, ringing the Bosingak bell with descendants of independence activists and joining citizens in shouts of 'Manse'.

Brazil Asylum Victims' Descendants Seek Justice
WorldEL PAIS1mo ago

Brazil Asylum Victims' Descendants Seek Justice

The descendants of women confined to Brazil's Barbacena psychiatric hospital, where 60,000 people died, are suing the state for justice, describing their ancestors' confinement as a 'lifetime punishment'.

Argentinians Seek Spanish Citizenship Under Memory Law
Worldel-mundo1mo ago

Argentinians Seek Spanish Citizenship Under Memory Law

Hundreds of thousands of Argentinians are applying for Spanish citizenship through the Ley de Memoria Democrática, which grants nationality to descendants of those who fled Spain during the Civil War and Franco dictatorship. Buenos Aires is expected to become a major hub for Spanish citizens.

The Complex History of Jamaica's Iconic Jerk Chicken
Culturecyprus-mail1mo ago

The Complex History of Jamaica's Iconic Jerk Chicken

Jerk chicken, a distinctive Jamaican culinary tradition, has deep roots in indigenous practices, African resilience, and colonial exchange, with its origins often linked to the Maroons, descendants of enslaved Africans.

WorldNHK World2mo ago

Japanese House Speaker Clarifies Remarks on Imperial Succession

Japan's House of Representatives Speaker, Mori, issued a statement clarifying his previous remarks on stable imperial succession, stating that his comments on male descendants of former imperial family members having succession rights if adopted were an interpretation of the current Imperial House Law and not meant to restrict future discussions.

Valuable Nazi-looted painting found in descendant's home
Worldjutarnji-list3mo ago

Valuable Nazi-looted painting found in descendant's home

An extremely valuable painting, stolen by Nazis from a Jewish art collector during World War II, has been discovered in the home of descendants of a notorious Dutch Nazi collaborator. An art detective confirmed the find.

Rio Grande and Herceg Novi Sign Twinning Agreement
Worldcdm-me3mo ago

Rio Grande and Herceg Novi Sign Twinning Agreement

The municipalities of Rio Grande and Herceg Novi have formalized institutional ties through a twinning agreement, which holds significant cultural and identity-strengthening meaning for the community of Montenegrin descendants in Tierra del Fuego.

Americans Challenge Italy's New Citizenship Law
WorldThe Independent4mo ago

Americans Challenge Italy's New Citizenship Law

Americans are challenging Italy's recently enacted law that restricts citizenship by descent, with one case aiming to clarify the citizenship rights of descendants of some 14 million Italians.

Scientists Unravel Secrets of the 'Devil Worm' Discovered Deep Underground
Scienceaktualne-cz16d ago

Scientists Unravel Secrets of the 'Devil Worm' Discovered Deep Underground

Scientists are continuing to study the 'devil worm,' a mysterious nematode discovered hundreds of meters underground 15 years ago. Researchers have successfully reproduced the microscopic creature, and its descendants are still providing insights into the possibilities of life in extreme environments.

Descendants of Jewish rescuers in Kedainiai region found
Worlddelfi-lt24d ago

Descendants of Jewish rescuers in Kedainiai region found

The Vilna Gaon Jewish History Museum has successfully located the descendants of Juozas and Ona Stankevičius, who rescued Jews in the Kedainiai region during World War II, bringing to light dramatic events previously known only through archives and survivor testimonies.

PP Seeks Annulment of 'Grandchildren's Law' for Spanish Nationality
Politicsla-vanguardia28d ago

PP Seeks Annulment of 'Grandchildren's Law' for Spanish Nationality

Spain's conservative Popular Party (PP) is demanding the annulment of the instruction that applies the 'grandchildren's law' for granting Spanish nationality. The party is pressuring the government for transparency in the naturalization process for descendants, following a warning from the Central Electoral Board.

PoliticsNHK World1mo ago

Japan's Imperial House Law Amendment Bill Passed

Japan's House of Representatives passed an amendment bill to the Imperial House Law on July 10. The bill aims to secure the number of imperial family members by allowing female members to remain in the family after marriage and by adopting male descendants of former imperial families.

SOBNOR Lays Wreaths at Ravni Laz in Piperi
Politicscdm-me1mo ago

SOBNOR Lays Wreaths at Ravni Laz in Piperi

On the occasion of the 83rd anniversary of the decision to launch an uprising against fascism on July 8, 1941, a delegation from SOBNOR of Montenegro and OBNOR 1941-1945 of Podgorica, along with descendants of fallen fighters and anti-fascists, laid wreaths at Ravni Laz in Piperi.

CultureNHK World1mo ago

Popular Red Panda Futa Celebrates 23rd Birthday in Chiba

Futa, a red panda famous for standing on his hind legs, celebrated his 23rd birthday at Chiba Zoological Park, an age equivalent to over 100 human years. Fans gathered to mark the occasion for the beloved animal, who has over 80 descendants.

Debate Over 'Grandchildren's Law' and its Impact on Spanish Electoral Roll
Politicsla-vanguardia1mo ago

Debate Over 'Grandchildren's Law' and its Impact on Spanish Electoral Roll

The 'Grandchildren's Law,' which grants Spanish nationality to descendants of exiles, is under scrutiny for its potential impact on the electoral roll. Politicians like Feijóo, Ayuso, and Abascal allege that the government intends to manipulate elections in its favor through the votes of newly naturalized citizens.

France Grapples with Legacy of Slavery in Nantes
Worldrfi-english2mo ago

France Grapples with Legacy of Slavery in Nantes

Descendants of slave owners and enslaved people in Nantes are collaborating to address France's history of slavery. The discussion also touches upon the role of slave money in building the Élysée Palace.

Descendants of Nazis Confront Dark Family History
Politicsn1-serbiacdm-me3mo ago2 sources

Descendants of Nazis Confront Dark Family History

A new report highlights how descendants of individuals involved in the Nazi regime are grappling with and confronting their families' dark historical past. This involves facing the difficult truths of their ancestors' actions during World War II.

Tracing Nazi Forced Labor in Lower Austria
Worldder-standard3mo ago

Tracing Nazi Forced Labor in Lower Austria

A new project in Lower Austria aims to create a platform for descendants and local communities to exchange knowledge and trace the history of Nazi forced labor in the region.

Indian Billionaire Offers to Relocate Colombia's Invasive Hippos
Worldaftonbladetpolitikendanas3mo ago3 sources

Indian Billionaire Offers to Relocate Colombia's Invasive Hippos

An Indian billionaire's son has offered to take some of Pablo Escobar's "cocaine hippos" from Colombia, where their growing population of 200 has become a national problem. The hippos, descendants of those imported by the drug lord, are endangering local life and work.

Colombia Approves Plan to Cull Escobar's Hippos
EnvironmentaftonbladetFrance 24tvn24+5la-vanguardiaTimes of Indiadh-les-sports20-minutenmkd-mk4mo ago8 sources

Colombia Approves Plan to Cull Escobar's Hippos

Colombian authorities have approved a plan to cull approximately 80 wild hippos, descendants of those originally owned by drug lord Pablo Escobar, citing concerns over their impact on the local ecosystem.