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Rishi Sunak Will Be The UK’s Next Prime Minister And The First Person Of Color To Lead The Country
Former UK finance minister Rishi Sunak will become the the country’s next prime minister and the first person of color to lead the UK.
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This Philippine Professor Asked Her Students To Make “Anti-Cheating” Hats For An Exam And They Delivered
Professor Mary Joy Mandane-Ortiz asked her students to make a “simple” design out of paper and they really went above and beyond.
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🌏 A One-Man Protest Against Xi Jinping Sparks A Movement, Iranian Woman Rock Climber Competes Without A Hijab, And More
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A Man In China Held A Rare Protest Against Xi Jinping And Started A Movement Around The World
Posters protesting Chinese president Xi Jinping, who is expected to be confirmed for a third term, have been popping up in countries around the world, inspired by a man who held a rare one-man protest against Xi in Beijing, China.
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Australian Firefighters Posed With Animals For A Charity Calendar And It’s Too Hot To Handle
Australian firefighters have posed for their popular annual charity calendar’s 30th edition, and the photos are too hot to handle.
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After Just 45 Days, UK Prime Minister Liz Truss Has Resigned Over Causing An Economic And Political Crisis
The UK’s prime minister, Liz Truss, has announced her resignation after her policies led to economic instability, with the pound plummeting to its lowest point, making Continue Reading [https://www.almostmag.co/uk-prime-minister-liz-truss-resigns-economic-political-crisis/]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping Says He Intends To Seize Taiwan Peacefully But Will Not Rule Out Force
During his speech at the opening of the Chinese Communist Party congress, Chinese president Xi Jinping said the country was striving towards “peaceful reunification” with Taiwan but would not rule out the use of force.
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Women Of The Week: Iranian Rock Climber Elnaz Rekabi, Schoolgirl Asra Panahi And Brazil’s First Trans Women Lawmakers
Women from Iran are continuing to stand up against the government and the country’s mandatory hijab law. Meanwhile, across the globe, Brazil has elected its first two trans women as lawmakers in congress. These are some of the inspiring women of the week.
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Thousands Of People In Spain Try To Get Each Other As Greasy As Possible
In southern Spain, residents from two towns cover each other in black grease during the annual Cascamorras festival.
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BTS’ Members Will Serve In South Korea’s Mandatory Military Service And Reunite Around 2025
BTS’ management company has officially confirmed that the K-pop superstars will serve in South Korea’s mandatory military service, starting with Jin, the oldest member.
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Iranian Police Sexually Assaulted A Woman Protester In Public While They Were Trying To Arrest Her
A video showing Iranian security forces sexually assaulting a woman protester while trying to arrest her has gone viral, causing fury on social media.
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🌏 Massive Explosion Destroys Crimea Bridge, Iranian Teen Girls Allegedly Killed By Security Forces In Protests And More
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