Activism
China Has Banned Comedian Uncle Roger On Social Media After He Joked About Xi Jinping And Surveillance
“All the phones listening. Long live President Xi.”
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Climate
This Turkish Guy Filmed A Sofa Flying Through The Sky During A Storm And Then It Landed In His Garden
The person who filmed the video told Turkish media that the couch remained usable after it ended up in his garden.
Newsletter
🌏 Thailand Votes Out Its Military Government, Argentine Actress' Historic #MeToo Case Rejected And More
All the world news you need to know this week.
Activism
This Nigerian Woman Founded A “Women-Only Uber” Service To Better Protect And Serve Women
“We don’t want cases where women have to be on their toes or on the edge when they are using ride-hailing services.”
Activism
A Court Has Rejected This Argentine Actress’ Historic #MeToo Case Against A Famous Actor
Thelma Fardin said she was raped by her co-star Juan Darthés in 2009 when she was 16 and he was 45.
Featured
In A First For Asia, Taiwan Will Now Allow Same-Sex Couples To Adopt Non-Biological Children
Previously, same-sex couples could only adopt children who are biologically related to one parent.
Impact
Portugal Will Now Allow Euthanasia For People With Terminal Illnesses And In Extreme Suffering
Under the new law, people over 18 can request assistance in dying if they suffering from “lasting” and “unbearable” pain.
Featured
People In Thailand Have Voted Out The Military Government And Elected A Young, Progressive Party To Lead
Thailand had been ruled by a military government since it ousted the democratically elected government in a coup in 2014.
Politics
Israel And Palestinian Militants In Gaza Have Agreed To A Ceasefire After Air Strikes Killed At Least 34 People
The ceasefire came after five days of fighting that left at least 34 Palestinians and 1 Israeli dead.
Cute
Japan Held A “Crying Baby Sumo Festival” Where Babies Had To Compete To Be The First One To Cry
In Japan, people believe that tears bring infants good health and drive away evil spirits.
Newsletter
🌏 Serbia's President Vows To "Disarm" The Country After Two Mass Shootings, Germany Proposes Gender Self ID Bill And More
All the world news you need to know this week.
Women
This Congolese Soccer Coach Has Become The First Woman To Train A Men’s Team In Her Country
Salama Miruho Djasmine started as an intern and was promoted to head coach right away.