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Far-Right Media Whipped Up Fake-News Outrage Over Imaginary Line of Cocaine
Apparently a zipper and a line of cocaine are indistinguishable.
Spain Is Outraged Because a 68-Year-Old TV Star Had a Surrogate Baby With Son’s Sperm
Ana Obregón used her late son’s sperm to have a grandchild, sparking a huge debate around surrogacy and medical ethics.
‘I’m Not Sure I’ll Still Be Alive at 64’: French Protesters Rage Against Macron
A 2-year increase in the retirement age has triggered a general strike and brought millions on to the streets. Most believe their only chance of repealing the law is to bring down the entire government.
Could These Subreddits Save Incels?
The first academic research into r/IncelExit and r/ExRedPill says they could actually de-radicalise men and boys, and help lead them out of the manosphere.
Afghan Women Call Out BBC Investigation Into ‘False Footballers’ Fleeing Taliban
The BBC report said 13 women who weren’t top players were evacuated alongside Afghan women footballers in 2021. But team members have described the investigation as “sad,” and said they felt attacked.
Studying Abroad Is Awesome, Says Amanda Knox, Whose Roommate Was Murdered
Not everyone is buying the joke about a divisive opinion piece on studying abroad in Italy, where Knox spent four years in prison following a wrongful conviction after her British flatmate Meredith Kercher was murdered.
Activist Found Guilty of Aiding an Abortion in Landmark Trial
Justyna Wydrzynska is the first activist to be convicted under Poland's anti-abortion laws, which are some of the strictest in Europe.
Was Hugh Grant Being Rude to Ashley Graham at the Oscars, or Just British?
The Oscar for most awkward interview goes to Ashley Graham and Hugh Grant.
Revealed: Where in England You Can Be Denied Healthcare ‘If You’re a Virgin’
Figures obtained by VICE World News show huge differences in policy between different local health authorities when deciding who can receive certain internal examinations.
Catholic Prayer App Hallow Platforming ‘Fringe Elements’ On Catholic Right
Hallow became one of the most popular apps on the App Store after a glossy launch featuring Mark Wahlberg. But experts tell VICE News it could be used to present controversial figures as having mainstream views.
AI Adviser ‘Hired’ by the Romanian Government To Read People’s Minds
“My role is now to represent you, like a mirror,” the AI, which is called Ion, said at the launch event.
All Porn Is Exploitation, UK Inquiry Concludes Without Speaking to Any Sex Workers
Experts said it was “concerning” UK lawmakers had reached their conclusions without inviting any ethical porn advocates to give evidence, but did hear from leading figures in the US anti-porn lobby.