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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.
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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.
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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.
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This Indian Tribal Politician Has Been Elected As The Country’s First Indigenous Woman President
Indian lawmakers have elected an Indigenous tribal woman to the role of the president for the first time in the country’s history.
Climate
Greenland’s Ice Sheet Is Shedding Six Billion Tons Of Water A Day Due To Unusually Warm Weather
Unusually high temperatures have led the Greenland ice sheet to shed six billion tons of water each day over the weekend of July 15 to July 17.
Activism
Russia’s Top Women’s Tennis Player Has Come Out As Gay And Criticized Russia’s Anti-LGBTQ Laws
Daria Kasatkina, Russia’s top ranked women’s tennis player, has come out as gay in an interview.
Climate
Heatwaves Are Sweeping The Global Due To Climate Change. Here’s The Biggest Story You’re Not Hearing About
Heatwaves have led to record-breaking temperatures and massive wildfires across Europe, forcing thousands to evacuate.