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Asia
Malaysia passes 3 Bills in parliament to decriminalise suicide attempts
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Upper House of parliament on Wednesday (Jun 21) passed a third Bill to decriminalise suicide attempts, in…
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United Kingdom
Climate activism: Where in Europe hands out the harshest punishments?
Climate protestors could face fines of up to €60,000 for damaging monuments or cultural sites in Italy. Under Prime Minister…
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Asia
Indonesia court rejects motion to change way parliamentary election is run
JAKARTA: The Indonesian Constitutional Court on Thursday (Jun 15) rejected a lawsuit that seeks to change the way the country…
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Travel
Travelling the world isn’t easy when you’re gay. Here’s my experience
Sri Lanka is yet to decriminalise same-sex relationships. Here’s how we navigated the country as a gay couple. We’re playing…
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Asia
Cannabis-flavoured gummies, ‘CBD’ massages in Thailand: Why Singaporean visitors must beware
“No one, absolutely no one, is batting an eyelid,” programme host Diana Ser remarked as she walked down a street…
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Spain
Racism against footballer Vinícius sparks anti-racism law in Spain
“Spain is known as a country of racists”, said the Brazilian football player. The stands at Mestalla, Valencia’s football stadium,…
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Travel
Tourists warned against visiting Florida due to ‘openly hostile laws’
They warn that newly passed laws and policies may pose risks to minorities, immigrants and gay travellers. The largest LGBTQ+…
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Travel
Venice cruise ships: Not everyone supports the ban, here’s why
In 2021, large ships were barred from entering Venice – but the ban is yet to be enforced. Before the…
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Travel
Tourists in this Italian village could be fined €270 for taking selfie
Picturesque Italian villages are suffering from overtourism. Portofino is taking a stand. Portofino, a small seaside town on the Italian…
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Europe
Zelensky’s speech in the Hague: “Putin deserves to be sentenced for his criminal actions” – France 24
Issued on: 04/05/2023 – 12:06Modified: 04/05/2023 – 12:15 04:24 © france 24 The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has unexpectedly travelled…
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