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Slovenia Has Legalized Same-Sex Marriage And Adoption, First Central European Country To Do So
In a landmark moment, Slovenia’s parliament has voted to pass an amendment that will allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt children.
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Russia Has Fined Miss Crimea For Singing A Patriotic Ukrainian Song On Her Instagram Stories
Russian authorities have fined Miss Crimea 2022 Olga Valeyeva for singing a Ukrainian song which ‘discredited’ the Russian army.
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Iranian Police Allegedly Stole The Body Of This Teen Killed In Protests From Her Family And Buried Her
Iranian police forces have allegedly stolen and buried the body of a 16-year-old girl after she took part in protests sparked by Mahsa Amini’s death.
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A Suicide Bomber Blew Himself Up At A School In Afghanistan, Killing At Least 53 People, Mostly Girls
At least 53 people, most of them girls, have been killed, in a suicide bomb attack outside an education center in Afghanistan on Friday Sep. 30.
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This Popular Myanmar Model Has Been Jailed For Six Years For Posting Nudes On OnlyFans
Myanmar authorities have sentenced a model to six years in prison after she posted content on OnlyFans.
Climate
The Entire Island Of Cuba Has Been Left Without Power After A Powerful Hurricane Struck The Country
A powerful hurricane struck Cuba and wiping out the power grid of the entire island, leaving 11.3 million people without power on Tuesday Sep. 28.
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Russia Has Illegally Annexed A Fifth Of Ukraine After Holding Sham Referendums In Four Regions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the country is annexing four partly occupied areas of Ukraine on Friday Sep. 30 after holding sham referendums in the regions.
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Cubans Have Overwhelmingly Voted To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage In A Historic Referendum
More than two-thirds of Cubans have voted to legalize same-sex marriage and allow same-sex couples to adopt children after a national referendum on Sunday Sep. 25.
Activism
Sex Workers In Spain Are Protesting A New Bill That Would Abolish Sex Work By Treating Them As Victims
Sex workers in Spain held a protest on Monday Sep. 12 against a new bill that aims to abolish sex work.
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This Ecuadorian Woman Lawyer Has Been Found Dead After Going Missing And People Want Justice
Ecuadorian authorities have found the body of a lawyer who went missing after she was last seen visiting a police training school, sparking public anger and calls to end violence against women.
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Russian Police Arrested 1,386 Anti-War Protesters After Putin Declared A “Partial Mobilization” For The War
Russian police officers have arrested more than 1,300 anti-war protesters across the country after President Vladimir Putin announced a “partial mobilization” for the war in Ukraine.
Climate
Chinese Influencers Are Now Posing On Breakwater Blocks Exposed In A River Drying From The Drought
The most severe drought on record has left many rivers in southwestern China dry, unveiling statues and building and leading people to take the opportunity to take some unique photos.