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Japan’s Annual Penis Festival Is Unlike Anything Else
Kanamara Matsuri has been an annual tradition since 1969, and besides being known for its fun, it raises money for a good cause.View Entire Post ›
Hundreds Of Passengers Have Said They Were Sexually Assaulted On Cruise Ships. Their Stories Highlight Years Of Lax Security, Critics Say.
Numerous passengers traveling on major cruise lines such as Carnival and Disney say in court documents that they were raped and assaulted — oftentimes by crew members.View Entire Post ›
Russia Detained A Journalist From The Wall Street Journal On Spying Accusations
The move comes amid Russia's crackdown on media and dissent.View Entire Post ›
Iranian Women Are Re-Creating A Viral TikTok Dance Without Hijabs On After 5 Teens Who Did The Same Were Reportedly Detained And Forced To Make An Apology Video
In the six months since Mahsa Amini's death, Iranian security forces have reportedly used draconian tactics to try to suppress dissent.View Entire Post ›
Vladimir Putin Is Officially A Wanted Man
The ICC warrants mark the first international charges to be brought since the invasion started in 2022.View Entire Post ›
11 Of The Best Things To Do In London This Mother's Day And Paddy's Day Weekend
It's a Mother's Day *and* Paddy's Day double whammy, people.View Entire Post ›
Jan 2, 2023
Pope Benedict XVI Has Died At 95
A Former Marine Was Freed From “Wrongful Detention” In Russia, But Concerns Remain For Brittney Griner And Others
Trevor Reed's release from Russia highlighted concerns over the continued detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another former Marine, Paul Whelan.View Entire Post ›
An Iranian Man Celebrating His Country's Loss To The US In The World Cup Was Killed By Security Forces, Human Rights Groups Say
Human rights groups say at least 448 people, including 60 children, have been killed by security forces since protests broke out over Mahsa Amini's death.View Entire Post ›
The US Men's Soccer Team Beat Iran On Tuesday, But Iranian Players Deserve All The Credit
At a World Cup defined by suppression of dissent, Iran’s players have risked the most to call out injustice.View Entire Post ›
People In China Are Demanding The End Of Strict COVID Restrictions After 10 People Died In A Fire
Protests and vigils have been reported in multiple cities and universities — a mass public movement that’s rare in China.View Entire Post ›
German Players Covered Their Mouths Before A World Cup Game After Not Being Allowed To Support LGBTQ People
FIFA banned team captains from wearing an armband in support of LGBTQ rights as a stand against World Cup host country Qatar, which has the death penalty for homosexual acts.View Entire Post ›
Iranian Soccer Players And Fans Protested At The World Cup In Solidarity With Anti-Government Demonstrations Back Home
The Iranian national team stayed silent when the national anthem played before its match against England. Fans in the crowd also held up signs and photos of protesters killed by security forces.View Entire Post ›
Apr 8, 2025