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Here’s What Happened Around The World In June 2022

From BTS’ temporary break to Colombia’s historic elections, here’s what happened around the world around June.

Kassy Cho

Jun 30, 2022 — 1 min read

From BTS’ temporary break to Colombia’s historic elections, here’s what happened around the world around June.

1. BTS has announced they are taking a break to rediscover themselves and focus on solo projects.

2. Colombia elected its first leftist president, a former rebel fighter, and its first black woman vice-president.

3. After this reality TV star who was cyberbullied killed herself, Japan will start punishing “online insults”.

4. A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Afghanistan and at least 1,000 people are dead and 1,600 injured.

5. Thailand has moved a step closer to legalizing same-sex marriage after lawmakers passed four draft bills.

6. Gunmen opened fire in a church in Nigeria during Sunday Mass, killing at least 50 people.

7. This Egyptian student was murdered by a male classmate in broad daylight and people want justice.

8. Germany has abolished a Nazi-era law banning doctors from offering information about abortions.

9. The world swimming federation has banned trans women athletes from competing in top swimming events.

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