Activism
Women In Afghanistan Held A Rare Protest Against The Taliban Banning Beauty Salons
Beauty salons had been one of the last public places that women could socialize in Afghanistan.
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Climate
Wildfires Are Blazing Through Greece’s Rhodes As An Intense Heatwave Scorches Through Europe
Authorities have said they expect worse fires in August as temperatures to rise up to 45 degrees Celsius in the coming days.
Politics
This Progressive Thai Opposition Leader Has Been Suspended And Blocked From Being Prime Minister
In a dramatic day, Pita Limjaroenrat was suspended as a lawmaker and blocked from seeking the role of prime minister for a second time.
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Spain And The Netherlands’ Women’s Soccer Teams Mocked New Zealand’s Indigenous Haka Dance, Sparking Anger
The Spanish women’s football team shared the video with the caption, “We are already acclimatised”.
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Iran Is Reintroducing “Morality” Police After They Were Mostly Suspended After The Death of Mahsa Amini
Mahsa Amini died after she was arrested by the so-called “morality police” for allegedly breaking Iran’s mandatory hijab law.
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.