Climate
A Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Struck Afghanistan And At Least 1,000 People Are Dead And 1,600 Injured
Afghanistan has experienced its deadliest earthquake in two decades, killing at least 1,000 people and leaving at least 1,600 others injured.
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Climate
Catastrophic Flooding Has Hit India And Bangladesh Again, Leaving 100 People Dead And Millions Affected
Heavy rains have caused some of the worst floods in parts of Bangladesh and India, killing at least 100 people and stranding millions without food and water, according to authorities.
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Wildfires Are Tearing Across Spain As It Experiences One Of Its Earliest Heatwaves In Decades
Spain has been experiencing one of the earliest heatwaves in decades, with temperatures soaring up to more than 40 degrees celsius.
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These Nuns In Burkina Faso Founded A School For Girls To Escape From Forced Marriage To Much Older Men
A group of nuns in Burkina Faso have founded a shelter for girls who have escaped from forced marriages to continue their education and learn skills to pursue a career.
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A Court In Japan Has Ruled Against Three Same-Sex Couples Who Sued For The Right To Get Married
A Japanese district court in Osaka has ruled that the country’s ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional, preventing same-sex couples from being fully recognized.
Activism
This Environmentalist Activist Lawyer Has Been Elected Colombia’s First Black Woman Vice President
Francia Márquez, a former housekeeper and an environmental activist lawyer, has been elected as Colombia’s first Black woman vice president.
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Colombia Has Elected This Former Rebel Fighter As Its First Ever Leftist President
In a historic victory, Gustavo Petro, a former rebel fighter, has been elected as Colombia’s first leftist president on Sunday June 19.
Climate
Nepal Is Moving Mount Everest Base Camp Because The Glacier It’s On Is Melting Due To Climate Change
Nepal is preparing to Mount Everest’s base camp as the glacier it is currently located on is rapidly melting due to climate change, making it no longer safe.
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The World Swimming Federation Has Banned Trans Women Athletes From Competing In Top Swimming Events
The world governing body for swimming has banned transgender women who have experienced any part of male puberty from competing in elite women’s competitions, effectively banning most trans women from top swimming events.
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Saudi Authorities Are Seizing Rainbow-Colored Children’s Toys For “Promoting Homosexuality”
Saudi officials are seizing rainbow-colored toys and articles of clothing from shops in the capital, Riyadh, as part of a crackdown on LGBT rights.
Activism
Cambodia Has Sentenced This Dissident Activist Lawyer To Six Years In Prison For “Treason”
Theary Seng, a Cambodian-American lawyer, has been sentenced to six years in prison for conspiring against the government.
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This Australian Man Saw A Woman Trying To Steal His Car So He Lifted It With A Forklift To Stop Her Escaping
An Australian man has succeeded in using a forklift to prevent a thief from stealing his car in Queensland, Australia.