Climate
4 Good News Stories From Around The World
Take a break with some of the good news stories from around the world.
Sofia Hou
Sofia Hou is a reporter and producer for Almost and is based in San Salvador. Contact this reporter at sofia@almostmag.co.
Activism
This 60-Year-Old Chinese Farmer Taught Himself The Law So He Could Sue A Chemical Company And Won
60-year-old farmer Wang Enlin taught himself the law for 16 years to sue a chemical company that was polluting his village.
Video
This Village In Portugal Has Been Flooded By A River Of Wine After A Distillery’s Tanks Burst
The spill lasted for about an hour but did not leave a strong smell because it was “good quality wine”.
Featured
A Man Grabbed This Spanish Woman Reporter’s Butt While She Was On Live TV And People Are Furious
Spanish journalist Isa Balado was groped by a man while she was reporting live on TV, prompting outrage in the country against gender violence.
Cute
This YouTuber Got A Yellow Card At A Soccer Game So He Pulled Our A UNO Reverse Card And People Lost It
“Can’t believe Premier League players never tried this.”
Cute
This Underwear Brand Featured Diverse Models For New Zealand Fashion Week To Celebrate Body Positivity
People with a variety of body shapes – from rugby players to models of all ages, sizes, races and abilities – charmed the crowd at New Zealand Fashion Week.
Activism
Morocco’s Soccer Team Donated Blood After Deadly Earthquake Strikes The Country
Morocco’s national soccer team players donated blood to the injured after an earthquake killed more than 2,000 people on Friday Sep. 8.
Activism
6 Good Things That Happened Around The World: Mexico Decriminalizes Abortion, Race Proposal At World Athletics And More
Take a break with some good news from around the world.
Video
Spain’s Women’s Soccer Team Coach Has Been Fired After Its President Forcibly Kissed A Player
The federation did not give a specific reason for firing Jorge Vilda but said it was one of its first “renewal measures”.
Impact
A Court In Hong Kong Has Ruled That The Government Must Legally Recognize Same-Sex Partnerships
The move comes after Jimmy Sham, a pro-democracy activist, sued the government for not recognizing same-sex marriage.
Climate
Japan’s Prime Minister Ate Fish From Fukushima Where It’s Releasing Nuclear Waste Water To Prove It’s Safe
Japan has faced backlash from nearby countries and environmental organizations for its decision to release treated waste water into the ocean.
Video
FIFA Has Suspended Spain’s Football President After He Kissed A Woman Player On The Lips Without Consent
The Spanish Soccer Federation President Luis Rubiales has been suspended by FIFA as he appeared to kiss a Spanish soccer player without consent.