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Finland’s 36-Year-Old Prime Minister Was Seen Partying In A Leaked Video And It Caused A Controversy
A leaked video showing Finland’s 36-year-old prime minister partying with celebrity friends has sparked a debate in the country.
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Officials In China Are Now Doing PCR Tests On Fish And Crabs As Part Of Its Zero COVID Policy
Officials in China’s Xiamen City are now conducting COVID tests on fish and crab caught by fishermen as part of the country’s efforts to reach zero COVID.
Climate
What Will Happen When The Sea Level Rises?
When the sea rises, low lying islands and coastal communities are in the most danger, with entire countries becoming submerged. Here’s why rising sea levels are a very real threat and why we need to act now.
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Taiwan Opened A New Performing Arts Center And It Became A Meme For Looking Like A Hot Pot Meatball
A new performing arts center that opened in Taipei, Taiwan, has become a meme after people noticed its resemblance to an assortment of hot pot ingredient including a meatball on toothpicks and a block of tofu.
Activism
This Saudi Woman Has Been Jailed For 34 Years For Having Twitter And Following And Retweeting Activists
A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced a 34-year-old Saudi woman studying in the UK to 34 years in prison for using Twitter and following and retweeting activists.
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🌏 Freya The Walrus Killed, Chinese Court Rejects Historic #MeToo Case Again And More
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As The Taliban Celebrated One Year Since Its Takeover, This Is The Reality In Afghanistan
August 15 marked one year since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan. We take a look at what has changed in 365 days.
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Scotland Has Officially Become The First Country In The World To Make Period Products Free For Everyone
Scotland has officially become the first country in the world to make period products free and available for anyone who needs them.
Activism
Afghan Women Held A Rare Protest One Year After The Taliban Takeover But Were Beaten By Fighters
Afghan women protesters who had gathered for a rare demonstration for their rights were beaten by Taliban fighters just days before the one year anniversary of the Taliban’s takeover of the country.
Climate
Freya The Walrus Has Been Killed By Norwegian Authorities For Becoming “A Threat To Human Safety”
The giant walrus named Freya, famous for enjoying the sun and sinking boats in southern Norway, has been euthanized by Norwegian authorities for becoming “a threat to human safety.”
Climate
South Korea Was Hit By Its Heaviest Rainfall In 80 Years And The Videos Are Unreal
The heaviest rainfall in 80 years has caused major floods in South Korea’s capital Seoul, swamping roads and metro stations since Monday Aug. 8.
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Smashing A 77 Year Ban, Women Boxers Are Competing In Thailand’s Most Famous Muay Thai Stadium
For the first time in 77 years, eight women have boxed in Thailand’s Rajadamnern Stadium, one of the world’s most famous Muay Thai venues, smashing a ban that prevented women from competing.