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This “Genderless” Japanese Celebrity Has Been Found Dead At Age 27
A TV personality, model and LGBTQ activist, Ryuchell helped to popularize the “genderless” fashion subculture in Japan.
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.
Activism
Iran Has Jailed This Popular Activist Rapper For Singing About The Mahsa Amini Protests
Toomaj Salehi had criticized the Iranian government in his songs and music videos, which went viral.
Climate
A Japanese Island Has Been Engulfed By Floods And Landslides After It Was Hit By The “Heaviest Rain Ever”
An official said it was “the heaviest rain ever experienced” in northern Kyushu.
Featured
The First Gay President Of Latvia Gave An Powerful Speech For Young People After Being Sworn In
“From this podium, I invite you not to be afraid to dream and sometimes to break the ’glass ceiling,” Edgars Rinkēvičs said.
Featured
A Huge Far-Right, Anti-LGBTQ Mob Attacked The Pride Event In Georgia, Forcing It To Be Canceled
The mob, which included Orthodox Christian clergy, started fires, vandalized the event stage and destroyed rainbow flags and signs.
Featured
What Are The Mental Health Effects Of Fame And How Can Fans Cope With The Loss Of Celebrities We Admire?
The deaths of many celebrities have sparked a conversation about mental health. Here’s what you need to know.
Newsletter
🌏 Canadian Wildfires Smoke Has Reached Europe, The Netherlands Passes "Only Yes Means Yes" Law And More
All the world news you need to know this week.
Featured
Hong Kong-American Singer Coco Lee, Who Voiced The Taiwanese Version Of Mulan, Has Died At 48
Lee is perhaps best known for voicing Mulan in the Taiwanese version of the Disney animation film and singing its theme song, “Reflection”.
Activism
More Than 100,000 People In Colombia Held Its Biggest Ever Pride Parade To Celebrate LGBTQ Rights
Bogotá’s first lesbian mayor, Claudia Lopez said it was the biggest pride parade in Colombia’s history.
Impact
The Netherlands Has Passed A “Only Yes Means Yes” Law Clearly Defining Rape As Sex Without Consent
Previously, the law required proof that there was violence, threats or coercion in order for it to count as rape.
Newsletter
🌏 Huge Riots Break Out In France After Teen Shot Dead By Police, Japan Trials Over-The-Counter Morning-After Pill And More
All the world news you need to know this week.
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Here’s What Happened Around The World In June 2023
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the world in June 2023.