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Here’s What Happened Around The World In July 2022
As we head into the month of August, here’s a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened in July.
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.
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🌏 Pope Francis Apologizes To Indigenous People In Canada, Ukraine's First Lady Shares Powerful Message On Vogue And More
All the world news you need to know this week.
Climate
The Biggest Flooding Stories You’re Not Hearing About
As some places swelter under extreme heatwaves, other parts of the world are feeling the effects of global warming through floods.
Featured
A Dramatic Crash At The Tour De France Femmes Wiped Out Dozens Of Riders, Leaving A Massive Pile Up
A crash during Tour de France Femmes on Thursday July 28 left dozens of riders in a massive pile up, with one being sent to the hospital.
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Shakira Is Facing Prison For Eight Years Over Alleged Tax Fraud In Spain
Colombian singer Shakira is facing up to eight years in prison over alleged tax fraud in Spain.
Featured
This Australian Artist Threw A McDonald’s Pickle On An Art Gallery Ceiling And It’s On Sale For $6,000
An artwork involving a McDonald’s pickle thrown on the ceiling of an art gallery in New Zealand is currently on sale for NZ$10,000 (US$6,000).
Activism
Ukraine’s First Lady Appeared On Vogue With A Powerful Message For Ukrainian Women In The War
Olena Zelenska, the first lady of Ukraine, has graced a special digital cover of Vogue, speaking about her marriage, being the first lady and the toll the war has taken on her country.
Featured
Pope Francis Went To Canada And Apologized To Indigenous People For Schools That Assimilated Them
During a highly awaited trip to Canada, Pope Francis has issued an apology to the Indigenous people of Canada for the Catholic Church’s role in residential schools that assimilated Indigenous children.
Activism
Myanmar’s Military Has Executed These Four Pro-Democracy Activists Accused Of “Terror Acts”
Myanmar’s military, which seized power in a coup in February 2021, has executed four pro-democracy activists accused of “carrying out terror acts” in the country’s first executions in more than 30 years.
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🌏 The Biggest Heatwave Story You're Not Hearing About, First Black Woman German State Government Minister And More
All the world news you need to know this week.
Activism
China Has Rejected This Woman Who Sued For The Right To Freeze Her Eggs Because She’s Not Married
A court in China has ruled against an unmarried woman who sued for the right to freeze her eggs.
Cute
A Giant Walrus Named Freya Has Been Touring The Shores Of Norway, Laying Around And Sinking Boats
A giant walrus named Freya is touring southern Norway, enjoying the sun and sinking boats.