Impact
In A Historic Moment, Same-Sex Marriage Is Now Legal In Nepal
Nepal has now become the world’s first least developed country to achieve marriage equality.
Kassy Cho
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In A Step For Women’s Rights, Abortions Are Now Allowed In Malta When A Woman’s Life Is In Danger
Abortion had been illegal in Malta under all circumstances.
Activism
This 17-Year-Old French Teen Was Shot Dead By Police And People Are Rioting
Huge riots have broken out across France after a 17-year-old boy was shot dead in broad daylight by police. Nahel M., who was of Algerian descent, Continue Reading [https://www.almostmag.co/french-teen-shot-dead-police-nahel-riots/]
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Japan Has Started A Trial To Allow Women To Buy The Morning-After Pill Without A Doctor’s Approval
The morning-after pill will be available over the counter at pharmacies until March 2024 as part of the trial.
Video
Japan Sent A Man To Lead A G7 Meeting About Women’s Empowerment And Gender Equality
This is not the first time Japan has sent a man to a women’s leadership meeting.
Climate
A Huge Rockfall In Switzerland Has Stopped Just Centimeters Away From A Tiny Village
Some of the rocks stopped within centimeters of buildings in Brienz.
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A Tourist Scratched His And His Girlfriend’s Names On The Colosseum Wall In Italy And People Are Furious
The unidentified man was filmed etching “Ivan + Hayley 23/6/23,” into the brick wall with his keys.
Newsletter
🌏 The Saga Of The Titanic Submersible, Estonia Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage And More
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An Armed Mutiny Broke Out In Russia, Almost Reached Moscow But Was Abruptly Stopped. Why?
The mutiny has been described as the biggest challenge to Putin’s 23-year rule.
Activism
People In Poland Held A Huge Pride March To Demand The Right-Wing Government Stop Attacking LGBTQ Rights
Poland is one of the worst European Union countries for LGBTQ people.
Newsletter
🌏 People In China Are Sharing Photos Of "White People Meals", Japan Finally Raises Age Of Sexual Consent From 13 To 16 And More
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Activism
This British Woman Was Jailed For Having An Abortion At 8 Months And People Want Justice
Carla Foster, a mother of three, was jailed based on a law dating back to 1861, igniting calls for the UK to reform its laws.