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Here’s What Happened Around The World In April 2023
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the world in April 2023.
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.
Impact
Pope Francis Has Made It So That Women Can Vote At A Major Meeting Of The Bishops For The First Time
Until now, women could only attend as observers.
Cute
A Zoo In The UK Is Hiring People To Be “Human Seagull Deterrents” And You Can Apply Today
Qualifications include being visitor focused, friendly, energetic, flexible and outgoing.
Cute
South Korea’s President Met US President Joe Biden And Serenaded “American Pie” For Him
Yoon Suk Yeol received a standing ovation after singing one of his favorite songs.
Newsletter
🌏 More Than 185 People Dead In Sudan From Military Fighting, Joe Biden Snubbed By Ireland's First Dog And More
All the world news you need to know this week.
LGBTQ
Uganda’s President Has Rejected A Bill That Would Make It A Crime To Be LGBTQ
It’s not clear if Yoweri Museveni, who has a record of being anti-LGBTQ, sent the bill back to make it even tougher.
world
BTS’ J-Hope Has Become The Second Band Member To Enlist In South Korea’s Military Service
J-Hope shared photos of him with a freshly-shaven head with the caption “I’ll have a good trip!!”.
Newsletter
🌏 Justin Trudeau Shuts Down Anti-Abortion Supporter, New Zealand's Gender Equal Cabinet And More
All the world news you need to know this week.
Activism
An Anti-Abortion Supporter Tried To Confront Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau But He Completely Shut Him Down
“It sounds like you need to do a little more thinking. And a little bit more praying.”
Featured
The Dalai Lama Has Apologized For Asking A Boy To “Suck His Tongue”
The Dalai Lama’s office said he often teases people he meets in “an innocent and playful way” and that he regrets the incident.
Climate
More Than 100 Wildfires Are Already Raging Across Spain And Spring Has Only Just Started
Authorities have voiced concerns that there will be more wildfires this year due to an unusually dry winter and rising temperatures due to climate change.
Newsletter
🌏 Jacinda Ardern's Moving Farewell Speech, People In Fiji Are Being Forced To Leave Their Islands Due To Rising Sea Levels, And More
All the world news you need to know this week.