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Here’s What Happened Around The World In May 2024
Take a look back at some of the major global news events that happened in May 2024.
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Activism
Hong Kong Has Sentenced 14 Pro-Democracy Activists For Trying To Take Part In The Election In 2020
They are part of 47 pro-democracy activists arrested in 2021 under the national security law for “conspiracy to commit subversion”.
Activism
Hong Kong Has Arrested Six Activists For Posting About The Tiananmen Square Massacre On Social Media
Hong Kong authorities said the activists had used a Facebook page to “advocate hatred” against the Hong Kong and Chinese governments ahead of an “upcoming sensitive date”.
world
Hong Kong’s High Court Has Banned The “Glory To Hong Kong” Protest Anthem, Saying It Can Be Used “As A Weapon”
The song became an unofficial anthem during the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong in 2019.
world
Here’s What Happened Around The World In March 2024
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the world in March 2024.
Featured
Hong Kong Has Passed Another National Security Law That Makes It Even Easier For The Government To Crack Down On Opposition
Under the new law, known as Article 23, people can face up to life in prison if they are found guilty of “endangering national security”.
Politics
Argentine Soccer Star Lionel Messi Sat Out At A Friendly Football Match In Hong Kong And Ctaused a Huge Controversy
Chinese state media suggested that Messi’s action could be “politically motivated” and aimed at “embarrassing” Hong Kong after he played three days later in Japan.
Featured
This British Pianist Who Was Confronted By A Chinese Filming Crew While Live-Streaming A Public Performance Has Caused A Huge Controversy
When asked by the Chinese crew to blur them out, Brendan Kavanagh argued that he has the right to film in public, adding that they are in a “free country” and not “communist China”.
Impact
12 Of The Best LGBTQ Stories Of 2023
Here’s to more LGBTQ wins in 2024.
Featured
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.
Activism
6 Good Things That Happened Around The World: Mexico Decriminalizes Abortion, Race Proposal At World Athletics And More
Take a break with some good news from around the world.
Impact
A Court In Hong Kong Has Ruled That The Government Must Legally Recognize Same-Sex Partnerships
The move comes after Jimmy Sham, a pro-democracy activist, sued the government for not recognizing same-sex marriage.