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Hong Kong-American Singer Coco Lee, Who Voiced The Taiwanese Version Of Mulan, Has Died At 48
Lee is perhaps best known for voicing Mulan in the Taiwanese version of the Disney animation film and singing its theme song, “Reflection”.
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Activism
More Than 100,000 People In Colombia Held Its Biggest Ever Pride Parade To Celebrate LGBTQ Rights
Bogotá’s first lesbian mayor, Claudia Lopez said it was the biggest pride parade in Colombia’s history.
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The Netherlands Has Passed A “Only Yes Means Yes” Law Clearly Defining Rape As Sex Without Consent
Previously, the law required proof that there was violence, threats or coercion in order for it to count as rape.
Climate
The Canadian Wildfires Are Now The Worst In Modern History And Blew Smoke All The Way To Europe
The fires have burned nearly 20 millions of acres of land as of June 28.
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Here’s What Happened Around The World In June 2023
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the world in June 2023.
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In A Historic Moment, Same-Sex Marriage Is Now Legal In Nepal
Nepal has now become the world’s first least developed country to achieve marriage equality.
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In A Step For Women’s Rights, Abortions Are Now Allowed In Malta When A Woman’s Life Is In Danger
Abortion had been illegal in Malta under all circumstances.
Climate
Spain Is Facing A Drought So Severe That An Ancient Bathhouse Has Reappeared From A Drying Dam
As Spain suffers from one of its worst droughts in years, ancient structures in reservoirs are reappearing, including an ancient bathhouse.
Cute
This Dog Ran For Mayor Of Toronto In Canada And Honestly She Should Have Won
Molly and her human wanted to make politics more “pawsitive”.
Activism
This 17-Year-Old French Teen Was Shot Dead By Police And People Are Rioting
Huge riots have broken out across France after a 17-year-old boy was shot dead in broad daylight by police. Nahel M., who was of Algerian descent, Continue Reading [https://www.almostmag.co/french-teen-shot-dead-police-nahel-riots/]
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Chile Held A “Trial” For Darth Vader To Help People Understand How Courts Work And It’s Genius
Darth Vader was “sentenced” to 30 years in carbonite fiber for severing his son’s hand.
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Japan Has Started A Trial To Allow Women To Buy The Morning-After Pill Without A Doctor’s Approval
The morning-after pill will be available over the counter at pharmacies until March 2024 as part of the trial.