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One Year After The Gaza “Ceasefire”: What Do We Owe?
An editor’s note on memory, reckoning and how we move forward.
Kassy Cho
Kassy Cho is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Almost. She is based in Taipei, Taiwan. Email her at kassy@almostmag.co.
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The Olympics Has Temporarily Lifted Its Ban On Russia Despite Its Ongoing Invasion Of Ukraine
The IOC wanted to ensure all athletes “have the possibility to compete at the Olympic Games and not be responsible for their governments’ actions.”
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The Two Teen Boys Who Gang Raped Two Girls In The UK Have Been Sentenced To Detention After Initially Walking Free
The court sentenced the two boys to four years in detention, finding the initial ruling “careful” but “unduly lenient”.
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Hamas Has Named Khalil Al-Hayya As Its New Leader
As political leader, Hayya will be in charge of setting Hamas's strategy and representing it in negotiations with other countries and with Israel.
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How Did Argentina Become The 2026 World Cup’s Villain?
Argentina and Lionel Messi became this World Cup Villains, with allegations of favoritism, cheating and racism, so here is a breakdown.
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Niger’s Military Government Has Made Same-Sex Relations A Crime
The operation is ongoing and will target facilities where people of the same sex live together, including army residences and college campuses.
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Japan Has Launched Its First Nationwide Plan To Educate The Public About LGBTQ People
Under the plan, schools will be encouraged to provide more support for LGBTQ students and expand access to counselors and social workers.
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Denmark’s Woman Prime Minister Has Named A Government With More Women Than Men
Just last year women held only 30% of these leadership roles, but they now make up 52% of the cabinet.
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The Netherlands Has Banned LGBTQ Conversion Therapy
Under the law, it will be illegal to carry out, offer or advertise conversion therapy practices.
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The UAE Has Become The First Arab Country To Ban Children Under 15 From Using Social Media
The ban applies to any platform operating in the UAE or targeting users there, regardless of whether the company has a physical presence in the country.
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After This Woman Was Murdered By Her Stalker, New Zealand Officially Made Stalking A Crime
New Zealand’s justice minister Paul Goldsmith said the government was sending “a very clear message” that stalking had to stop.
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Why Climate Change And Violence Against Women Are Interconnected With Ruth Cross Kwansing At WD 2026
Kiribati’s Minister of Women, Youth, Sport and Social Affairs explains to why the two issues are intertwined.