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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus. In a video shared on his social media, Johnson, 55, said that he is self-isolating at 10 Downing Street and will continue to run the country from home.
Impact
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has introduced a ban on military-style assault weapons 12 days after the worst mass shooting in the country’s history that left 22 people dead.
Cute
New Zealand‘s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has labeled the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny as essential workers during the country’s coronavirus lockdown.
Women
OFÉLIA co-founder and YouTuber Tracy Ngo (@changmakeup) said she wanted to challenge Asian beauty standards.
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Spain’s government has approved a draft of a law that clearly defines rape as sex without consent.
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