Politics
Germany’s Far-Right Party Has Come Second In The National Elections, The Biggest Far-Right Win Since WWII
The AfD’s result marks the strongest performance by a far-right party in Germany since World War II.
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Israel Is Postponing The Release Of 620 Palestinians After Hamas Released The Last Six Hostages
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Feb. 23 that it is postponing the release until Hamas releases the next hostages without “the humiliating ceremonies”.
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As Trump Rolls Back Trans Rights In The US, Thailand Is Increasing Funding For Trans People To Get Gender-Affirming Care
The Thai government is investing about 4.3 million US dollars to fund gender-affirming healthcare for about 200,000 trans people.
Activism
Why We Must Keep Paying Attention To Hong Kong With Joey Siu
Talking about how people can support Hong kong, Siu said that it is not necessary to join a "Hong Kong specific protest or demonstration" but it is important to take baby steps towards "human rights and democracy."
Women
Spain’s Ex-Football President Was Found Guilty Of Sexual Assault For Forcibly Kissing A Woman Player
Rubiales caused a public uproar when he kissed Spanish woman player Jennifer Hermoso on the lips without her consent at the medal ceremony after the team’s World Cup win on Aug. 20, 2023.
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Israel Has Finally Released A Video Of The Director Of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital It Detained After Two Months
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya was not seen after a video showed him walking alone toward an Israeli military vehicle after the Israeli military raided Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza.
LGBTQ
The World’s First Openly Gay Imam Has Been Shot And Killed In South Africa
Muhsin Hendricks actively advocated for LGBTQ rights within the Muslim community by challenging interpretations of Islamic teachings that generally prohibit same-sex relationships.
Women
Trump Dismissed This Afghan Woman Journalist’s Question Because He Couldn’t Understand Her Accent
Afghan journalist Nazira Karimi had asked the president about his plans for Afghanistan, but he dismissed the questions, saying he couldn't "understand a word she is saying".
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UK Actress Tilda Swinton Called Out Trump And "Internationally Enabled Mass Murder" In Gaza At The Berlinale
“The inhumane is being perpetrated on our watch.” Tilda Swinton said.
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How A Joke In Syria About Maher Al-Assad Returning To Take Back Power Led To Unbelievable Chaos
Halabi said he believed that misinformation spreads quickly in Syria because Syrians living under Assad's rule were isolated from the world.
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This Peruvian Police Officer Dressed Up As A Capybara To Bust Drug Dealers On Valentine’s Day
On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, a Peruvian police officer dressed as the giant rodent arrested a suspected drug trafficker in the Lurin district, south of the capital, Lima.
Women
This 24-Year-Old South Korean Actress Has Been Found Dead In Her Home In Seoul
Police said that they believe Kim made “an extreme choice” and planned to handle the case as a suicide.