Featured
Chile Has Passed A New Law Protecting The Children Of Women Murdered Due To Their Gender
The law seeks to help children “left with nothing but a murdered mother and an imprisoned father”.
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Activism
Belarus Says It Has Pardoned The Opposition Journalist It Arrested Through “Hijacking” His Flight
Some opposition activists say Roman Protasevich may have been pardoned after being forced to collaborate with authorities.
Cute
Women Of The Week: Argentinian Actress Thelma Fardin, Nigerian Uber And Congo Soccer Coach
Here are the trailblazing women making waves around the world this week.
Activism
China Has Banned Comedian Uncle Roger On Social Media After He Joked About Xi Jinping And Surveillance
“All the phones listening. Long live President Xi.”
Featured
In A First For Asia, Taiwan Will Now Allow Same-Sex Couples To Adopt Non-Biological Children
Previously, same-sex couples could only adopt children who are biologically related to one parent.
Impact
Portugal Will Now Allow Euthanasia For People With Terminal Illnesses And In Extreme Suffering
Under the new law, people over 18 can request assistance in dying if they suffering from “lasting” and “unbearable” pain.
Politics
Israel And Palestinian Militants In Gaza Have Agreed To A Ceasefire After Air Strikes Killed At Least 34 People
The ceasefire came after five days of fighting that left at least 34 Palestinians and 1 Israeli dead.
Cute
Japan Held A “Crying Baby Sumo Festival” Where Babies Had To Compete To Be The First One To Cry
In Japan, people believe that tears bring infants good health and drive away evil spirits.
Featured
Germany Has Proposed A Bill That Would Make It Easier For People To Legally Change Their Gender
If passed, the bill will allow people to choose their legal gender through a simple declaration at the registry offices.
Cute
Archaeologists Have Hired A Flock Of Hungry Sheep To Help Preserve The Ruins Of Pompeii
The flock of 150 sheep has been given a very important task.
Featured
This Australian Woman Survived Five Days Stranded In The Wild On A Bottle Of Wine And It’s Peak Australia
When asked how the wine tasted, Lillian Ip – who doesn’t drink – simply said, “shit”.
Climate
More Than 400 People Are Dead And Thousands Are Missing In The Congo Due To Catastrophic Flooding
Authorities have been pulling survivors from the mud, but more than 5,500 people are still missing.