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Brazilian Children In Disadvantaged Communities Are Boxing Their Way To New Opportunities
A boxing program is creating new opportunities for young people in disadvantaged communities in Brazil.
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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Spain Has Opened An Accessible Beach In Barcelona For People With Disabilities To Swim In The Sea
Spain’s Barcelona has launched an accessible service at a beach to help people with disabilities to enjoy the waves.
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One Of Panama’s Indigenous Communities Has Elected A Woman Leader For The First Time Ever
One of Panama’s smallest Indigenous communities has elected a woman leader for the first time ever.
Activism
Angelina Jolie Has Made A Surprise Visit To Ukraine To Meet People Who Have Been Affected By The War
American actor and activist Angelina Jolie has made a surprise visit to Ukraine to meet people who have been affected by the war.
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14 Of The Best Looks By Asian Celebrities At The Met Gala 2022
From “Bridgerton” star Simone Ashley’s stunning Met Gala debut to Riz Ahmed’s homage to the immigrant workers of the Gilded Age, here are some best looks from Asian celebrities at the 2022 Met Gala.
Climate
This Indonesian Woman Who Is Visually Impaired Has Spent Her Life Protecting Endangered Gibbons
A woman in Indonesia has spent her life protecting endangered gibbons for more than half a decade in West Java.
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Here’s What Happened Around The World In April 2022
As we head into May, here is a look back at some of the top stories that happened around the world in April, from Sri Lanka’s historic protests against the economic crisis to the Bucha massacre in Ukraine.
Newsletter
🌏 Slovenia Elects New Liberal Environmentalist PM, Missing Mexican Teen Found Dead And More
All the world news you need to know this week.
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This Missing Mexican Teen Has Been Found Dead In A Motel Water Tank And People Want Justice
The disappearance and death of Debanhi Escobar, an 18-year-old law student in Mexico, has caused public outrage over the issue of persistent violence against women in Mexico.
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Archaeologists Have Discovered The Ruins Of An Ancient Temple For Zeus In Egypt
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the ruins of a temple for the ancient Greek god Zeus in the Sinai Peninsula.
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Slovenia Has Elected This Liberal Environmentalist As Its New Prime Minister Over A Pro-Trump Populist
Robert Golob, a liberal political newcomer, has defeated Slovenia’s long-time populist prime minister Janez Janša to be elected as the new leader of the country.
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This Kenyan Non-Binary Lesbian Was Allegedly Gang-Raped And Murdered And People Want Justice
People in Kenya are demanding justice after Sheila Lumumba, a 25-year-old non-binary lesbian hospitality worker, was allegedly gang-raped by six men and murdered in her home.