Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
Key developments and global perspectives that matter.
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A car park in Germany has sparked a debate after building "diversity" spaces for LGBTQ+ drivers and migrants. Located in Hanau, Germany, the underground car park was built by Hanauer Parkhaus GmbH (HPG) to offer a safe space to some of society's most vulnerable, per Daily Mail. Thomas Morlock, the…
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A theme park in Perth, Australia, has been accused of "fat-shaming" guests after introducing weighing scales for its rides. Adventure World's recent changes have been slammed as "humiliating" and "degrading," with some patrons calling for a boycott of the entire park. [caption id="attachment_1263127990" align="aligncenter" width="595"] Credit: Ann Rayworth / Alamy…
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Female students and educators have been barred from Kabul University until the institution provides "a real Islamic environment", the Taliban's new chancellor for the university has announced. In the wake of the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, there were concerns that under its new regime, women's rights in the country would…
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Signaling a break with tradition, Japan's Princess Mako of Akishino has announced that she will be marrying outside royalty. The 29-year-old, who is the niece of Emperor Naruhito, is intending to wed her college sweetheart, Kei Komuro, by the end of 2021, The Japan Times reports. She will be turning…
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In their latest crackdown on civil liberties, barbers in Afghanistan's Helmand Province have been prohibited from shaving men's beards and from playing music, CNN reports. A statement from the Taliban's department of virtue and vice issued on Sunday, September 26, reads: "You are urgently informed that from today, shaving beards…
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Prince Andrew has been served sexual assault papers in the United States. Virginia Giuffre, née Roberts, who has accused the prince of sexual assault, had her lawyers serve him the papers after she claims that she was forced to have sex with him by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, NBC…
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A 21-year-old jockey has tragically died days after falling off her horse mid-race. Eszter Jeles suffered the accident that went on to claim her life on September 5, The Sun reports, as she represented her country Hungary at a horse race in Turkey. After suffering head injuries when she fell…
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The life of legendary Formula 1 driver, Michael Schumacher, is the subject of a new Netflix documentary. The 52-year-old's time on the track resulted in him setting a record for the most world championship wins, with seven to his name. It's a feat that was only recently equalled by Mercedes…
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The Taliban regime is set to ban Afghan women from playing cricket and other sports where their bodies might be seen, a senior official has said. In an interview with the Australian broadcaster SBS, the deputy head of the Taliban’s cultural commission, Ahmadullah Wasiq, said women’s sport was considered neither…
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A BBC journalist was accidentally caught complaining about his job after he didn't realize he was still live on air. BBC News correspondent Dan Johnson was discussing the ongoing turmoil happening in Afghanistan with his anchor Shaun Ley who was in the studio, when he appeared to experience some technical…
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An Australian man has beaten the Guinness World Record for the longest-held plank. Daniel Scali managed to hold the position for an eye-watering 9 hours, 30 minutes, and 1 second - a record that comfortably bumps him up to the top spot. Scali achieved the incredible result last month, and…
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Women have been allowed to resume university studies in Afghanistan, however, it's reported that the Taliban has made a strict rule of segregating men and women in classrooms. Universities are being closely watched by foreign powers, who want the Islamist militant movement to respect the rights of women in return for…
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At least 17 people have reportedly been killed and more than 40 wounded in celebratory gunfire in Kabul, according to Reuters. The celebratory gunfire came as the Taliban claimed to have taken Panjshir Valley, north of Kabul - the last province not seized by the extremist group. One Taliban leader…
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The Taliban are said to be "angry" that US forces left aircraft and other equipment in a state of disrepair before leaving the country following a 20-year military presence. Just hours after the final US troops left Kabul on Monday, August 30, the Taliban held a self-congratulatory press conference from…
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A top Afghan female police officer is now on the run in Kabul after being brutally beaten by the Taliban. Gulafroz Ebtekar, who is reportedly 34, was seen as a role model among Afghan women when she previously worked as the deputy head of criminal investigations in Afghanistan's Interior Ministry,…
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The Taliban held a self-congratulatory press conference from Kabul airport, less than a day after the final US troops stationed in Afghanistan departed the country. The US withdrew its last remaining troops on Monday, August 30, marking the end of 20 years of US military intervention in Afghanistan. Celebrating the…
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Terrifying footage has emerged on social media appearing to show an Afghan anchorman read the news surrounded by armed members of the Taliban. The footage was posted to Twitter on Sunday, August 29, by BBC journalist Kian Sharifi, which shows the presenter of Afghan TV's Peace Studio political debate program…
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The US has officially left Afghanistan, making the end of a 20-year war. General Kenneth F McKenzie of US Central Command formally announced the withdrawal on August 30 after Taliban leaders said that the last US flight had left Kabul Airport, Independent reports. The war began after 9/11 when Afghanistan…
