Activism
This Iranian Schoolgirl Was Beaten To Death By Security Forces For Refusing To Sing A Pro-Regime Anthem
An Iranian schoolgirl was reportedly beaten to death in the classroom by security forces for refusing to sing a pro-regime anthem.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping Says He Intends To Seize Taiwan Peacefully But Will Not Rule Out Force
During his speech at the opening of the Chinese Communist Party congress, Chinese president Xi Jinping said the country was striving towards “peaceful reunification” with Taiwan but would not rule out the use of force.
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Women Of The Week: Iranian Rock Climber Elnaz Rekabi, Schoolgirl Asra Panahi And Brazil’s First Trans Women Lawmakers
Women from Iran are continuing to stand up against the government and the country’s mandatory hijab law. Meanwhile, across the globe, Brazil has elected its first two trans women as lawmakers in congress. These are some of the inspiring women of the week.
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This Iranian Woman Rock Climber Competed Without A Hijab Overseas And People Are Praising Her Bravery
An Iranian woman rock climber has been welcomed by massive crowds upon returning to Tehran after she competed without a headscarf at a tournament in South Korea.
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Thousands Of People In Spain Try To Get Each Other As Greasy As Possible
In southern Spain, residents from two towns cover each other in black grease during the annual Cascamorras festival.
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BTS’ Members Will Serve In South Korea’s Mandatory Military Service And Reunite Around 2025
BTS’ management company has officially confirmed that the K-pop superstars will serve in South Korea’s mandatory military service, starting with Jin, the oldest member.
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Iranian Police Sexually Assaulted A Woman Protester In Public While They Were Trying To Arrest Her
A video showing Iranian security forces sexually assaulting a woman protester while trying to arrest her has gone viral, causing fury on social media.
Climate
Swiss People Kept Digging Ponds For 20 Years And Now Endangered Frog Populations Have “Exploded”
For more than 20 years, state authorities, non-profits, and volunteers in Switzerland have dug ponds as part of a conservation effort to improve the population of endangered frogs and it has finally yielded positive results.
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Scottish Actor Robbie Coltrane, Who Played Hagrid In “Harry Potter”, Has Died At Age 72
Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane, best known for playing Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies, has died. He was 72.
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Pizza Chefs In Argentina Competed To Make The Best Pizza And Their Skills Are Absolutely Incredible
More than 150 pizza chefs competed for the title of the “Great Argentine Champion” at the 10th Argentine Pizza and Empanada Championships in Buenos Aires.
Activism
These Young People In Kenya Held A Fashion Show In A Slum To Raise Awareness Of Mental Health
A group of young people have held a fashion show in Africa’s biggest urban slum to raise awareness of social issues, and the photos are stunning.
Climate
305 Baby Sea Turtles Have Been Released To Sea In Indonesia After Being Rescued From Poachers
More than 300 baby sea turtles were released into the sea at Ketawai Beach on Bangka Belitung Island, Indonesia, as part of a conservation program.