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Spain Has Passed A New Bill That Will Allow Anyone Over 14 To Self-Identify Their Gender Legally

Spain’s lower house of parliament has passed a new bill allowing anyone aged 14 and older to change their legal gender without a medical diagnosis.

Activism

Afghan Male Students Walked Out Of Their Exams To Protest The Taliban Banning Women From University

As a sign of solidarity, men studying at a university in Afghanistan walked out of their exam after the Taliban announced their women classmates have been banned from attending university.

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Scotland Has Passed A New Law Allowing People To Self-Identify Their Legal Gender

Scotland’s parliament has passed a law that will make it easier for people to legally change their gender.

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Women Of The Week: Iranian Actress Taraneh Alidoosti, Women Afghan Students, Australian Deputy Speaker Sharon Claydon

Here are some of the inspiring women you should know about this week.

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The Taliban Has Banned Women From Attending University In Afghanistan

The Taliban has ordered all higher education institutions in Afghanistan to ban women from attending classes.

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The Dutch Prime Minister Has Formally Apologized For The Netherlands’ Role In The Slave Trade

The prime minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, has offered a formal apology for the role the Netherlands’ played in the slave trade.

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This Australian Male Politician Kept Calling The Woman Speaker “Mister” Even After She Corrected Him Multiple Times

The leader of the Australian opposition, Peter Dutton, repeatedly called Sharon Claydon “Mr. Speaker” despite being corrected multiple times.

Climate

Devastating Floods And Landslides Hit The Congo, Leaving At Least 169 People Dead

Devastating floods and landslides caused by heavy rains have left at least 169 people dead in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Activism

Iran Has Arrested One Of Its Most Famous Actresses For Criticizing Its Execution Of Mahsa Amini Protesters

Taraneh Alidoosti, one of Iran’s most famous actresses, has been detained for showing her support of the Mahsa Amini protests.

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A Giant Inflatable 7-Eleven Mascot Flew Away In Taiwan And It Became A Huge Meme

“He’s going to heaven eleven now.”

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In One Of The Most Dramatic Finals, Argentina Beat France 4-2 In A Shootout To Win The World Cup

In one of the most exciting World Cup finals in history, Argentina beat France 4-2 in a penalty kick shootout on Dec. 18 to win the 2022 World Cup.

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After 25 Years, Ash Ketchum And Pikachu Are Leaving The “Pokémon” Anime Series

After finally becoming the top trainer in the world, Ash Ketchum, the protagonist of the anime series “Pokémon”, and his Pokémon partner, Pikachu, are leaving the series after 25 years.