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Thursday, April 16

About two dozen men stand outside a school building, which has a sign reading 'Ayser Calik Ortaokulu', wearing a mix of plain civilian clothes and police uniforms.
Culture WarApril 16, 2026

Turkish Authorities Crack Down on Social Media After Deadly School Shootings

Turkish police have detained 162 individuals for spreading fear, praising violence, and sharing illicit content online following two tragic school shootings this week.

Wednesday, April 15

Sixteen-year-old pupils at a high school in Nacka, Sweden, using pencils and paper
Culture WarApril 15, 2026

Sweden Rejects Digital Dogma: Schools Ditch Screens for Traditional Textbooks

Sweden is reversing years of digital-first education policies by investing millions in physical textbooks and banning mobile devices to combat plummeting literacy rates and declining student concentration.

A still from CCTV footage showing a male in light coloured clothing lunging towards another male in dark clothing.
Culture WarApril 15, 2026

Courageous Principal Stops School Shooter in Oklahoma

A high school principal in Oklahoma is being hailed as a hero after he charged at an armed former student to stop a shooting, suffering a gunshot wound in the process.

Sunday, April 12

Actress Prasanna Bisht plays Pooja, a survivor of marital rape, in Chiraiya
Culture WarApril 12, 2026

Indian Web Series Sparks Cultural Firestorm Over Marital Rape Laws

A popular Indian web series titled 'Chiraiya' has ignited a fierce public debate regarding the country's refusal to criminalize marital rape, pitting activists against traditionalists who fear the erosion of the family unit.