Floods, drought, women’s and LGBTQ rights wins, here’s a look at what happened around the world in August.
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Freya The Walrus Has Been Killed By Norwegian Authorities For Becoming “A Threat To Human Safety”
The giant walrus named Freya, famous for enjoying the sun and sinking boats in southern Norway, has been euthanized by Norwegian authorities for becoming “a threat to human safety.”
Here’s What Happened Around The World In July 2022
As we head into the month of August, here’s a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened in July.
A Giant Walrus Named Freya Has Been Touring The Shores Of Norway, Laying Around And Sinking Boats
A giant walrus named Freya is touring southern Norway, enjoying the sun and sinking boats.
Pride 2022 Around The World
From the streets of Warsaw and Kolkata to Sydney and Mexico City, thousands of people around the world took part in marches, parades and protests to mark LGBTQ Pride Month in June. Here’s a look back at some of the biggest events from Pride 2022.
After A Gunman Killed Two People Outside A Gay Bar In Norway, People Held A Pride Parade Against Hate
Thousands of people flooded the streets of Oslo, Norway, in a protest against hate after a gunman killed two people and wounded 21 others outside a gay bar and several entertainment venues in the city.
Handball’s Federation Has Changed Its Rules So Women No Longer Have To Wear Bikini Bottoms To Play
The International Handball Federation has changed its uniform rules to allow women to wear tank tops and shorts instead of bikini bottoms and crop tops, following accusations of sexism.
Norway’s Women’s Handball Team Was Fined 1,500 Euros For Wearing Shorts Instead Of Bikini Bottoms
The Norwegian women’s handball team have been fined 150 euros each for wearing shorts instead of the required bikini bottoms at a match.
Soccer Players Are Protesting After 6,500 Migrant Workers Died In Qatar, Host Of The 2022 World Cup
Soccer players from a number of European countries are showing their support for the rights of migrant workers in Qatar during their 2022 World Cup qualifier matches.