Climate
A Typhoon Named “Puppy” In Japanese Hit Taiwan And People Turned It Into A Huge Meme
Inspired by the name “Koinu”, which means “puppy” in Japanese, people in Taiwan started putting their Photoshop skills to good use.
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These Two Chinese Athletes Hugged Each Other After A Race And Got Censored Over Tiananmen Square
The women wore stickers with their lane numbers and formed the numbers “64”, a common reference to the Tiananmen Square Massacre which happened on June 4, 1989.
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Here’s What Happened Around The World In September 2023
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that you may have missed in September 2023.
Climate
Someone Has Chopped Down The Famous “Robin Hood” Tree In The UK And People Are Furious
The sycamore tree near Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, England, was one of the most photographed trees in the country.
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Irish Gymnastics Officials Skipped This Black Girl Gymnast At A Medal Ceremony And People Are Furious
The apology comes after a video showed a judge ignoring the only Black girl in a line of young gymnasts during a medal ceremony went viral.
Activism
This Thai Activist And Lawyer Has Been Jailed For Four Years For Criticizing The Monarchy
Arnon Nampa, a prominent human rights lawyer, is the first person in Thailand to publicly speak out against the country’s monarchy.
Activism
This Doctor Group Created A Program For Girls In Kenya To Learn About FGM Instead Of Being Cut
The program incorporates the traditional ceremonies involved in coming of age, but instead of being cut, girls learn about FGM and their reproductive health and rights.
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These Very Good Dog Officers Led A Military Parade In Chile And Did A Great Job
The dog officers were required to undergo rigorous training with their assigned human officers.
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This Indonesian TikToker Has Been Jailed For Two Years For Eating Pork After Reciting An Islamic Prayer
33-year-old Indonesian TikToker Lina Mukherjee was found guilty of “inciting hate” against religion for eating pork skin.
Activism
These Kenyan Artists Did A Photo Shoot In A Slum To Raise Mental Health Awareness For Young People
The “Sufuria Moto” project inspires young people to tackle mental health challenges that come with overcoming dire living conditions.
Cute
This Malaysian Girl Films Herself Dancing On The London Tube And Her Confidence Is Inspiring
22-year-old Sabrina Bahsoon, now widely known as Tube Girl, has quickly become an inspirational icon for TikTok users with her confidence and “delulu” attitude.
Activism
In A Historic Referendum, People In Ecuador Have Voted To Protect The Amazon By Stopping Oil Drilling
In a single hectare of land in the Yasuní national park, there are more insect species than in all of North America and more species of trees and plants than in any other hectare on Earth.