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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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A Record Number Of Indigenous Women In Brazil Are Running For Office To Stop The Far-Right Leader
A record number of Indigenous women are running for office in Brazil in a bid to increase Indigenous representation after four years under far-right president Jair Bolsonaro.
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Is Now Also The Country’s Prime Minister
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, also known as MBS, has been appointed as the country’s newest prime minister, a position usually held by the king.
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Italy Has Elected Its Most Far-Right Government Since WWII, With This Far-Right Set To Be Leader
Italy has elected its most far-right government since World War II, and far-right politician Giorgia Meloni, is set to become Italy’s first woman prime minister.
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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.
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After Almost Being Canceled Due To Far-Right Threats, Serbia Pride Went Ahead With Thousands Of People
Despite almost being banned and several far-right protests, thousands of people attended the Belgrade Pride in Serbia on Saturday Sep. 17.
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Vietnam Has Arrested This Noodle Seller Known As “Green Onion Bae” For Parodying Salt Bae
A noodle seller in Vietnam who went viral for impersonating Salt Bae has been arrested by authorities for “anti-state propaganda” in the latest crackdown on freedom of expression in the country.
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Hong Kong Has Jailed Five People For Publishing A Children’s Book Series About Wolves And Sheep
Five Hong Kong speech therapists have been found guilty of “sedition” for publishing a series of children’s books about wolves and sheep and sentenced to 19 months in prison.
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People In Chile Have Voted To Reject A New, Progressive Constitution In A Referendum
Chilean voters have rejected a new, progressive constitution that would have transformed the country into one of the world’s most left-leaning societies.
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Finland’s 36-Year-Old Prime Minister Was Seen Partying In A Leaked Video And It Caused A Controversy
A leaked video showing Finland’s 36-year-old prime minister partying with celebrity friends has sparked a debate in the country.
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As The Taliban Celebrated One Year Since Its Takeover, This Is The Reality In Afghanistan
August 15 marked one year since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan. We take a look at what has changed in 365 days.
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Taiwan’s President Condemned China For Firing Missiles Towards Taiwan After Nancy Pelosi’s Visit
Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen has condemned China conducting military drills near Taiwan after US Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan earlier in the week.