Impact
Thailand Has Passed A Bill To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
On Tuesday June 18, Thailand’s upper house of the senate overwhelmingly passed a bill with 130 votes in favor and 4 against.
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Impact
This Argentine Actress Who Said She Was Raped By Her Male Co-Star When She Was 16 Has Finally Got Justice
Thelma Fardin said she sought justice for the girl she was and that the court’s decision was “a message of hope for everyone who suffered and is suffering from abuse”.
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This Canadian Lawmaker Has Become The First To Address The Parliament In An Indigenous Language
This was the first time when a language other than English and French was officially acknowledged and allowed for use within the legislative chamber.
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BTS’ Jin Has Finished South Korea’s Military Service And Celebrated In The Most Wholesome Way
On the day, the other members of BTS, who are still fulfilling their service, took leave to celebrate with him.
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Denmark Is Recalling This South Korean Instant Ramen For Being "Too Spicy”
Denmark’s food agency announced that it is recalling three spicy ramen products by South Korean brand Samyang over health concerns.
Politics
North And South Korea Are Engaging In A "Balloon War" And Sending Each Other Trash And Propaganda
Since late May, North Korea has sent more than 1,000 balloons filled with garbage, excrement, cigarette butts and used batteries to South Korea.
Climate
Germany Was Hit By Huge Flash Floods, Killing Five People And Forcing Thousands From Their Homes
Some regions receiving more than a month’s worth of rain within 24 hours.
Women
This Kenyan Refugee Woman Has Made History As The First Black Mayor In Northern Ireland
42-year-old Lilian Seenoi-Barr had been campaigning for an end to forced marriage and female genital mutilation – or FGM – for Massai women in Kenya.
Women
This 60-Year-Old Lawyer And Journalist Competed In The Miss Argentina Beauty Pageant And People Are Loving It
Alejandra Rodriguez said she hopes the concept of beauty will be expanded beyond exterior beauty.
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The "World Record Egg" Has Come Out In Support Of Palestine, Challenging Its Followers To Break The Record For Gaza
"Let’s set a new world record together and get the most liked post on Instagram for a good cause... Egg for Peace #EggGang."
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The UN Security Council Has Endorsed A Deal For A Permanent Ceasefire In Gaza Presented By The US
The UN resolution supports a three-phase proposal announced by US president Joe Biden on May 31.
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France's Prime Minister Interrupted A Woman Colleague's Interview And Caused A "Mansplaining" Controversy
The 35-year-old prime minister burst on the stage of Franceinfo during Valérie Hayer’s radio debate with the head of the party June 3.