world
Philippine Nobel Peace Prize-Winning Journalist Maria Ressa Says Young People Must Make Social Media Work For Them
“This technology is meant to keep you scrolling so you need to make sure you get what you want out of it.”
world
Cute
Albanian Football Fans Snapped Spaghetti In Front Of Italian Fans To Taunt Them Before Their Euros Match
Both teams’ fans are seen taunting each other before one Albanian fan takes out a packet of uncooked spaghetti and proceeds to snap it in half.
world
This Japanese Band Dressed Up As Explorers Conquering Ape Natives And Caused A Huge Controversy
In the video, the band members, dressed up as historical characters such Christopher Columbus, travel to an island and teach what appears to be native people dressed like apes how to play the piano and ride a horse.
Activism
Denmark’s Men’s Football Team Has Refused A Pay Raise So The Women’s Team Can Get Equal Pay
The men’s team and the player’s union decided to refuse a wage increase so both teams can get the same pay.
Activism
China Has Jailed This Journalist And Women’s Rights Activist For Five Years For Reporting On China’s #MeToo Movement
36-year-old Sophia Huang Xueqin is a leading figure in China's #MeToo movement, reporting on sexual abuse and starting several campaigns to support survivors.
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.
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”.
world
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.
Cute
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.
world
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.