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This Guy Opened A South Korean Flight’s Emergency Exit Mid-Flight And The Video Looks Unreal
No one was hurt, but nine people were taken to the hospital for difficulties breathing.
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Activism
This Vietnamese Noodle Seller Known As “Green Onion Bae” Has Been Jailed For Five Years For Parodying Salt Bae
Bui Tuan Lam was jailed for “anti-state propaganda” for parodying a senior government official being hand-fed gold-encrusted steak by Salt Bae.
Cute
The Grandma From The Iconic Taiwanese Couple Who Dressed Up In Clothing Left At Their Laundry Shop Has Died
Sho-er shot to fame with her husband, Wan-ji, in 2020 when they went viral for dressing up in clothes left over at their laundry shop.
Activism
This Black Brazilian Soccer Player Was Racially Abused During A Match In Spain And People Want Justice
The referee’s official report from the game said a fan had shouted “monkey, monkey” at Vinicius Jr.
Activism
Belarus Says It Has Pardoned The Opposition Journalist It Arrested Through “Hijacking” His Flight
Some opposition activists say Roman Protasevich may have been pardoned after being forced to collaborate with authorities.
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🌏 Thailand Votes Out Its Military Government, Argentine Actress' Historic #MeToo Case Rejected And More
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Activism
A Court Has Rejected This Argentine Actress’ Historic #MeToo Case Against A Famous Actor
Thelma Fardin said she was raped by her co-star Juan Darthés in 2009 when she was 16 and he was 45.
Impact
Portugal Will Now Allow Euthanasia For People With Terminal Illnesses And In Extreme Suffering
Under the new law, people over 18 can request assistance in dying if they suffering from “lasting” and “unbearable” pain.
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People In Thailand Have Voted Out The Military Government And Elected A Young, Progressive Party To Lead
Thailand had been ruled by a military government since it ousted the democratically elected government in a coup in 2014.
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Japan Held A “Crying Baby Sumo Festival” Where Babies Had To Compete To Be The First One To Cry
In Japan, people believe that tears bring infants good health and drive away evil spirits.
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🌏 Serbia's President Vows To "Disarm" The Country After Two Mass Shootings, Germany Proposes Gender Self ID Bill And More
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🌏 King Charles And Queen Camilla Officially Crowned, Japan Finally Approved the Abortion Pill and More
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