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Miss Universe Indonesia Has Been Canceled After Several Contestants Said They Were Sexually Harassed
At least 6 contestants have filed complaints of being sexually harassed during the Miss Universe Indonesia competition.
Sofia Hou
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Thousands Of People Held A Huge Pride Parade In Amsterdam’s Canals To Celebrate LGBTQ Rights
Amsterdam’s iconic Canal Pride Parade was in full swing on Saturday August 5.
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Women In China Are Breaking Up With Their Boyfriends After Watching “Barbie”
Would your partner pass this “Barbie” litmus test?
LGBTQ
Zanzibar Has Banned Men From Braiding Their Hair And Caused A Controversy
The government said the ban will “protect” the country’s culture and values, calling braids “immoral”.
Cute
A Bear At A Zoo In China Looks Like A Human In A Costume And People Are Confused
Human or bear?
Cute
This Japanese Man Spent $14K To Become A Dog In Order To Fulfill His Life-Long Dream
Toco, a Japanese man has dreamed of becoming an animal since he was child. Now, he has finally made his life-long dream come true.
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A Group Of Men In India Paraded Two Women Naked Then Allegedly Gang Raped Them And People Want Justice
The video of the women being paraded naked was captured during ethnic riots in Manipur, sparking outrage against gender violence in India.
Climate
Wildfires Are Blazing Through Greece’s Rhodes As An Intense Heatwave Scorches Through Europe
Authorities have said they expect worse fires in August as temperatures to rise up to 45 degrees Celsius in the coming days.
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Thailand’s Military Government Has Blocked This Young Progressive Opposition Leader From Becoming Prime Minister
Pita Limjaroenrat has said he will not give up and will run again during a parliamentary revote.
Video
This TikToker In Dubai Has Been Arrested For Joking About Cars And Is Facing Up To Five Years In Prison
Authorities said Hamdan Al Rind showed disrespect and a lack of appreciation of money, which promote a “false image” of the country’s citizens.
Activism
Italians Are Sharing Videos Of Them Groping Themselves For 10 Seconds After A Teen’s Case Was Dismissed
A court dismissed a 17-year-old girl’s sexual harassment case because the janitor had only groped her for 10 seconds.
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This Dutch Model Has Become The First Transgender Woman To Be Crowned Miss Netherlands
The Netherlands’ Rikkie Kollé will become the second trans woman to compete at the Miss Universe pageant.