Activism
The Ukrainian Border Guards Who Told The Russian Warship To “Go Fuck Yourself” Are Alive
Ukraine’s navy said it had discovered the Snake Island soldiers were “alive and well” but had been taken captive by Russian soldiers.
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.
Activism
This Ukrainian Woman Gave Russian Soldiers Sunflower Seeds So Ukraine’s Flower “Will Grow When They Die”
Sunflowers are Ukraine’s national flower.
Activism
This Russian Tennis Player Wrote “No War Please” On The Camera After Winning A Match To Call For Peace
Russian tennis player Andrey Rublev has made a plea for peace after his match at the Dubai Tennis Championship by writing “No war please” on the camera lens.
Featured
Ukraine’s President Has Rejected The US’ Evacuation Offer, Saying “I Need Ammunition, Not A Ride”
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected an offer from the US to evacuate him and his family, opting instead to remain in Kyiv while it is under attack from Russia.
Newsletter
🌏 "Russian Warship, Go Fuck Yourself", Colombia Decriminalizes Abortion And More
All the world news you need to know this week.
Featured
13 Amazing Moments You May Have Missed From The Beijing Olympics
As the 2022 Beijing Olympics draw to a close, here are some of the most memorable moments from this year’s winter games.
Newsletter
🌈 New Zealand Has Banned LGBT Conversion Therapy
All the world news you need to know this week.
Cute
A Hunger Badger Led Archaeologists To Unearth The Largest Ancient Roman Coin Collection In Spain
A badger, believed to have been scavenging for food to survive a blizzard, has accidentally led archaeologists to discover a treasure trove of ancient Roman coins in northwest Spain.
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Australia’s Prime Minister Has Apologized To Women Who Were Sexually Assaulted In The Parliament
Australian prime minister Scott Morrison has formally apologized to the women who were sexually assaulted while working in the country’s parliament.
Newsletter
🌏 The Beijing Olympics Begin, A Moroccan Boy Trapped In A Well And More
All the world news you need to know this week.
Featured
Chinese Fans Are Attacking This US-Born Figure Skater Who Chose To Compete For China Then Fell
Zhu Yi, a 19-year-old US-born figure skater who gave up her US citizenship to compete for China at the Beijing Olympics, is facing intense backlash on Chinese social after she fell during her debut on Sunday Feb. 6.
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China Chose This Uyghur Athlete To Light The Olympic Cauldron But No One Heard From Her After Her Race
The opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics kicked off on Friday, Feb. 4 in Beijing, China, filled with bold political undertones.