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Moo Deng, Everyone’s Favorite Pygmy Hippo From Thailand, Has Turned One And Look How Big She’s Grown
The world's baby hippo has grown from 5 kg to 90 kg, enjoying a fruit cake as 12,000 fans came to celebrate her birthday.
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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The US Has Imposed Sanctions On This UN Expert For Speaking Out About Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed UN expert Francesca Albanese had waged a "campaign of political and economic warfare against the United States and Israel”.
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This Young Woman Founded Somaliland's First All-Girls Basketball Team, Smashing The Taboo
In Somaliland, women's roles are limited and society often sees women’s participation in sports as taboo.
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People In Taiwan Also Held A Protest To Draw A Red Line Against Israel’s Genocide In Gaza
We asked the demonstrators why it was important they continue to show up for Palestine.
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Thailand's Youngest Woman Prime Minister Has Been Suspended After A Leaked Phone Call With Cambodia’s Ex-Prime Minister
Paetongtarn was heard calling Hun Sen “uncle” and telling him not to listen to "the other side" in Thailand, referring to a prominent Thai military commander who she said “just wants to look good”.
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Here’s What Happened Around The World In June 2025
Here’s what happened around the world in June 2025.
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After The Ceasefire, Iran’s Supreme Leader Said It Had Delivered "A Hard Slap" To The US’ Face
Khamenei said that Israel was "nearly brought to its knees and crushed under the blows of the Islamic Republic."
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K-Pop Group NCT’s Ex-Member Taeil Has Admitted He Raped A Woman And Now Faces Up To Seven Years In Jail
When asked by the judge if he admitted to the charges, Taeil replied, “I admit to all the charges.”
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Netanyahu Said He Had To Pay A "Personal Price" For The War Because His Son Had To Postpone His Wedding
Netanyahu said his family is also suffering because his son, Avner, had to postpone his wedding again due to the threat of missile and rocket fire.
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This Spanish Politician Slammed EU President Ursula "Bomb" Der Leyen For Supporting Israel’s Genocide
"Ursula bomb der Leyen supports Israel by saying that they have the right to defend themselves, when it is the aggressor," Irene Montero said.
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Israel Has Killed Another 70 Palestinians In Gaza Who Were Just Waiting For Flour
Gaza's Civil Defense said that a crowd had gathered in the hopes of receiving flour when Israeli soldiers fired on them with tank shells, machine guns and drones.
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Targeted By Israel: How Lebanese Journalist Christina Assi Is Rebuilding Her Life
Assi spoke to Almost at the International Journalism Festival in Italy about what justice really means, and how she’s learning to live, work and hope again.