Women
This 17-Year-Old Iranian Girl’s Husband Who Beheaded Her Has Been Jailed For Only Eight Years
Mona Heydari was beheaded by her husband, Sajjad Heydari, in Khuzestan province in February 2022 for “dishonoring” her family.
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Featured
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Has Announced She Is Resigning
“I know what this job takes, and I know that I no longer have enough in the tank to do it justice. It is that simple,” Jacinda Ardern said.
Women
This Former Afghan Woman Lawmaker Has Been Shot Dead By Gunmen In Her Home
Mursal Nabizada was a lawmaker until the Taliban’s takeover, but she still remained in Afghanistan to fight for rights for women and girls.
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🌏 Brazil's Capitol Attack, Miss Universe Thailand's Moving Tribute To Her Garbage Collector Parents And More
All the world news you need to know this week.
Cute
This British Woman Got A Dance Group To Perform Queen’s “Another One Bites The Dust” At Her Funeral
Sandie Wood wanted everyone to remember her funeral, but not for sad reasons.
world
A Nepalese Plane Crashed And All 72 People On Board Are Dead Or Missing
A spokesman said the pilot of the flight had not reported “anything untoward” as it began its descent.
Featured
After Dropping Her Piqué Diss Track, Shakira Put A Witch On Her Balcony Facing Her Ex’s Mother’s House
“You left me with your mom as a neighbor, the press at my door and a debt at the Treasury,” Shakira sings.
Women
Pakistan Freed A Rapist After He Agreed To Marry His Victim Who Had His Baby And People Want Justice
The woman is deaf and ended up giving birth to his baby.
Activism
Miss Universe Thailand Wore A Dress Made Of Used Soda Can Tabs As A Tribute To Her Garbage Collector Parents
Anna Sueangam-iam said she wanted to show the universe “what’s considered worthless by many actually possesses its own value and beauty.”
Cute
Kate Winslet Gave This 11-Year-Old Girl Journalist A Pep Talk Before Her Interview And It’s So Adorable
“It’s going to be the most amazing interview. Ever.”
Featured
Brazil’s Capitol Riot And Jair Bolsonaro, Explained
Here’s how Brazil’s Capitol riot happened.
Featured
Four-Time Grand Slam Winner Naomi Osaka Has Announced She Is Pregnant With Her First Child
The 25-year-old shared a photo of her ultrasound on Instagram, writing, “Can’t wait to get back on the court but here’s a little life update for 2023.”