LGBTQ
In Another Crackdown on LGBTQ Rights, Russia Has Passed A Bill That Bans People From Changing Their Gender
The bill will now go to the upper house and president Vladimir Putin, who are expected to approve it as a formality.
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Thailand’s Military Government Has Blocked This Young Progressive Opposition Leader From Becoming Prime Minister
Pita Limjaroenrat has said he will not give up and will run again during a parliamentary revote.
Climate
9 Places Around The World That Have Flooded In June 2023
Here are some of the places around the world that have flooded this month.
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This “Genderless” Japanese Celebrity Has Been Found Dead At Age 27
A TV personality, model and LGBTQ activist, Ryuchell helped to popularize the “genderless” fashion subculture in Japan.
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This TikToker In Dubai Has Been Arrested For Joking About Cars And Is Facing Up To Five Years In Prison
Authorities said Hamdan Al Rind showed disrespect and a lack of appreciation of money, which promote a “false image” of the country’s citizens.
Activism
Italians Are Sharing Videos Of Them Groping Themselves For 10 Seconds After A Teen’s Case Was Dismissed
A court dismissed a 17-year-old girl’s sexual harassment case because the janitor had only groped her for 10 seconds.
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This Dutch Model Has Become The First Transgender Woman To Be Crowned Miss Netherlands
The Netherlands’ Rikkie Kollé will become the second trans woman to compete at the Miss Universe pageant.
Climate
A Japanese Island Has Been Engulfed By Floods And Landslides After It Was Hit By The “Heaviest Rain Ever”
An official said it was “the heaviest rain ever experienced” in northern Kyushu.
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The First Gay President Of Latvia Gave An Powerful Speech For Young People After Being Sworn In
“From this podium, I invite you not to be afraid to dream and sometimes to break the ’glass ceiling,” Edgars Rinkēvičs said.
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A Huge Far-Right, Anti-LGBTQ Mob Attacked The Pride Event In Georgia, Forcing It To Be Canceled
The mob, which included Orthodox Christian clergy, started fires, vandalized the event stage and destroyed rainbow flags and signs.
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The UK Tourist Who Vandalized The Colosseum Has Apologized, Saying He “Didn’t Know” It Was Ancient
The 27-year-old UK tourist apologized, saying that he became aware of “the seriousness of the deed committed”
Impact
In A Historic Moment, Same-Sex Marriage Is Now Legal In Nepal
Nepal has now become the world’s first least developed country to achieve marriage equality.