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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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A Penguin In Taiwan Slipped On A Slide And Reacted In The Most Relatable Way
A Magellanic penguin gracefully walking carefully walking down a ramp as if it were a runway, then dramatically slipping at the last step.
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How Lebanon Is Leading The Effort To End The Death Penalty In The Middle East With Rafik Zakharia From Lebanese Civil Rights Association At ECPM 2026
Lawyer Rafik Zakharia explained the principles behind the draft bill and how it came to be after 30 years of work.
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This Japanese Influencer Fan Of K-pop Group ENHYPEN Reportedly Died By Suicide During A TikTok Livestream In South Korea
The influencer had recently faced intense criticism over her behavior at an ENHYPEN concert.
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How Iran Is Using The War As A Cover To Increase Executions With Iran Human Rights’ Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam At ECPM 2026
Mahmood explains how the Iranian regime has been using the war as a cover to increase executions without facing the usual criticism and condemnation.
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Inside India’s Gen Z Cockroach Protests That Forced The Education Minister To Resign
According to one recent study, almost 40% of India’s graduates below 25 are unemployed.
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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.