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Co-founder of Argentine Foolish Mothers died, 'symbol of resistance'

Argentinian human rights activist Mirta Acuña de Baravalle, one of the founders of Madres y Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo, has passed away at the age of 99. The organization was formed in 1977 by a group of mothers seeking information about their children who were kidnapped by the military regime in the 1970s and early 1980s. Despite the return of democracy, the group continues to peacefully protest every week and has recently faced challenges from the country's current far-right government.

Biographer: King Charles breaks financial ties with Prince Andrew

Prince Andrew, younger brother of King Charles III, has lost his annual royal allowance of 1 million pounds and will no longer have his personal protection costs covered, according to a new biography by British author Robert Hardman. The prince's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have caused a rift with his brother, who wants him to move out of his current luxurious residence.

Newspaper in Kursk border region keeps people Ukrainian

Local Ukrainian newspaper gives hope to residents near Russian border through coverage of the ongoing conflict, while also providing a sense of normalcy and truth about the region amidst Russian propaganda.

Supervisor leaves ON! after commotion over discriminatory statements

Gert Jan Mulder, a supervisor at broadcasting company ON!, is leaving after being confronted with discriminatory statements on social media about Muslims, homosexuals and women. He announced that he is no longer needed and the supervisory board respects his decision. His statements have led to investigations by the Media Authority and calls for tightening the code of conduct for public broadcasting.

Two months to zzp enforcement: 'What rules should I follow?'

New laws and checks are causing confusion and uncertainty for both freelancers and companies, leading to some companies opting to stop hiring freelancers altogether and causing a quarter of freelancers to lose work opportunities. The government hopes these measures will encourage companies to take responsibility, but many remain skeptical and fear for the future of freelancing.

Son Ridouan Taghi at first hearing: concerns about fair trial due to surname

Ridouan Taghi's son, Faissal T., expressed concerns about the fairness of his trial due to his last name and requested to be moved from the Extra Beveiligde Inrichting (EBI) in Vught, where he is currently being held on charges of drug trafficking and aiding in a prison escape plan for his father. However, the court rejected his requests and T. will remain in the EBI until his next hearing on January 21st.