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This Popular Chinese Star Has Been Arrested For Allegedly Soliciting Sex Workers On Several Occasions
Li Yifeng, a popular Chinese actor, has been detained by police for allegedly soliciting sex workers.
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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Women Of The Week: Thai Activist Jatuporn “New” Saeoueng, Mexico Women Protesting Femicide, Iranian LGBTQ Activists
This week, women called for an end to femicide in Mexico, protested against the monarchy in Thailand and spoke up for LGBTQ rights in Iran.
Activism
This Thai Activist Has Been Jailed For Two Years For Dressing Up Like The Thai Queen In A Satire Fashion Show
A Thai court has found an activist guilty of “mocking” the monarchy after she dressed up like the Thai queen during a protest in 2020.
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This Presenter Read New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss’ Itinerary And It Sounds Just Like Craig David’s “7 Days”
A TV presenter who was reading the new UK Prime Minister Liz Truss’ itinerary for her first week on the job has gone viral for making it sound like British singer Craig David’s hit “7 Days.”
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🌏 Queen Elizabeth II Dies At Age 96, Secret Schools For Girls In Afghanistan And More
All the world news you need to know this week.
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Vietnam Has Arrested This Noodle Seller Known As “Green Onion Bae” For Parodying Salt Bae
A noodle seller in Vietnam who went viral for impersonating Salt Bae has been arrested by authorities for “anti-state propaganda” in the latest crackdown on freedom of expression in the country.
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This British News Anchor Got So Used To The Queen He Kept Calling King Charles “His Majesty The Queen”
A British news anchor repeatedly called King Charles “His Majesty the King” on air after he had gotten so used to saying “Her Majesty the Queen”.
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Prince Harry And Meghan Reunited With Prince William And Kate To See Tributes Left For The Queen
Prince Harry and Meghan have joined Prince William and Kate to view tributes in Windsor to the Queen, who died on Thursday Sep. 8 at Balmoral Castle.
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In His First Address, King Charles Paid A Heartfelt Tribute To His Mother, Queen Elizabeth II
In his first address after becoming king following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Charles paid a heartfelt tribute to his mother, pledging a lifelong service to the people of the United Kingdom and the countries of the Commonwealth.
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Hong Kong Has Jailed Five People For Publishing A Children’s Book Series About Wolves And Sheep
Five Hong Kong speech therapists have been found guilty of “sedition” for publishing a series of children’s books about wolves and sheep and sentenced to 19 months in prison.
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A Reporter Asked This UK Woman Her Thoughts On The Queen’s Death And Her Answer Was Brutally Honest
A young British woman has gone viral for her honest answer when asked on live TV about Queen Elizabeth II’s health before her death on Thursday Sep. 8.
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Officials In The Congo Opened A New Bridge But It Collapsed Right After They Cut The Ribbon
A newly opened bridge in the Democratic Republic of Congo collapsed right after officials inaugurated it.