Featured
Hundreds Of Girls In Iran Have Allegedly Been Poisoned To Prevent Them From Going To School
Around 700 girls have been exposed to toxic gas, with some being hospitalized as a result.
Sofia Hou
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Activism
Turkish Football Fans Showered A Match With Thousands Of Soft Toys For Children In The Earthquake
Fans of the Turkish Beşiktaş team organized the event to provide morale for the children affected by the recent earthquake.
Featured
Here’s What Happened Around The World In February 2023
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the world in February 2023.
Featured
This Same-Sex Couple Sued South Korea’s Health Insurance For Denying Them Partner Status And Won
This is the first time South Korea has recognized the rights of same-sex couples.
Women
Women Of The Week: Nicola Sturgeon, Kenyan Politician Gloria Orwoba, Japanese Women
Here are all the inspiring women you should know about this week.
Climate
Devastating Floods Hit Brazil’s São Paulo, Killing At Least 40 People And Canceling Carnival
More than 600 millimeters of rain was recorded over 24 hours, some of the largest amounts ever recorded.
Climate
After Being Hit By The Worst Flood In A Century, New Zealand Was Hit By The Worst Storm In A Century
It comes just weeks after New Zealand’s biggest city, Auckland, was hit by its worst flood in modern history.
Cute
These Brazilian Friends Are Helping People With Disabilities Climb Mountains And It’s Changing Lives
“Our vision is that everyone deserves to be where we can all go.”
Featured
Scotland’s First Woman Leader Nicola Sturgeon Has Announced She Is Resigning
“In my head and in my heart I know that time is now. That it is right for me, for my party and for the country.” Nicola Sturgeon said.
Featured
This Czech Football Player Has Become The World’s First Active Player To Come Out As Gay
“I am homosexual, and I no longer want to hide myself.”
Featured
This 16-Year-Old British Trans Girl Was Found Murdered In A Park And People Want Justice
Brianna Ghey’s friends said she had been bullied at school for being transgender.
Video
This Engineer Who Became The First Mexican Woman In Space Is Now Taking Mexico Into A New Space Era
Katya Echazarreta says she understands Mexico lacks the same opportunities as other countries and hopes to create them for future engineers.