Tokyo begins issuing same-sex couples partnership certificates.

Tokyo has begun rolling out a partnership certificate scheme to same-sex couples - allowing them to be treated as married couples for certain public services for the first time, but falling short of marriage equality. Some hope this may be a step towards the whole of Japan e…

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World Tsunami Awareness Day - 05 November.

Every year on November 5th, countries around the world observe World Tsunami Awareness Day. This day raises tsunami awareness and shares innovative approaches to risk reduction. Tsunamis are rare, but when they do occur, they can be very destructive. Tsunamis are considered …

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Ghana to assume Presidency of UN Security Council

West African country, Ghana assumes the rotating monthly Presidency of the United Nations Security Council. During the month of November 2022, Ghana shall preside over the meetings of the Council (adoptions, debates and consultations) and, under its authority, shall represe…

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Switzerland sets world record for longest passenger train.

A Swiss railway operator has set a new record for completing a journey with the world's longest passenger train. The 1.9km (1.2 mile) train, which is composed of 100 coaches, completed a spectacular 25km (15.5 mile) journey through the Alps. The train has 07 different eng…

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UNESCO finds that some iconic World Heritage glaciers will disappear by 2050.

New UNESCO data highlight the accelerated melting of glaciers in World Heritage sites, with glaciers in a third of sites set to disappear by 2050. But it is still possible to save the other two thirds, if the rise in global temperatures does not exceed 1.5°C compared to the…

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Miss Argentina and Miss Puerto Rico announced that they’re married.

A former Miss Argentina and former Miss Puerto Rico shocked and delighted fans by announcing their surprise marriage on Instagram. Mariana Varela and Fabiola Valentín met at the 2020 Miss Grand International competition in Thailand, where they represented Argentina and Puert…

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Elon Musk announces Twitter mass layoffs to begin Friday.

Elon Musk will begin mass layoffs at Twitter on Friday, sharply reducing the social media platform’s workforce, the company said in an email to staff on Thursday. “In an effort to place Twitter on a healthy path, we will go through the difficult process of reducing our globa…

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International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists - 02 November.

Every year, November 2nd marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. The day draws attention to the low conviction rate for crimes committed against journalists on a global scale. Some journalists stop at nothing to report the truth. Unfortuna…

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All Souls Day - 02 November

Every year on November 2nd, All Souls Day commemorates baptized Christians who are believed to be in purgatory. The day is also known as the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. Both All Souls Day and the Day of the Dead honor the souls of the dearly departed. However…

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Day of the Dead - 01 November.

Every year on November 1st, people in the country of Mexico observe Día de Los Muertos, which is translated as the Day of the Dead. This is a day for Mexicans to welcome the souls of their deceased relatives back for a brief reunion. The day is not one of mourning, but inst…

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FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022.

Spain, defending champions won the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup against the first-time finalists Colombia. Spain won the match after an own goal in the 82nd minute of the finals by Colombian defender Ana María Guzmán Zapata. The final match of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup…

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Lula da Silva returned as Brazil’s President for third time.

Brazil’s electoral authority said that Luiz Incio Lula da Silva of the leftist Worker’s Party defeated incumbent Jair Bolsonaro to become the country’s next president. With 98.8 per cent of the votes tallied in the runoff vote, da Silva had 50.8 per cent and Bolsonaro 49.2 …

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World Vegan Day - 01 November.

World Vegan Day kicks off World Vegan Month on November 1st with education and awareness about vegan diets.  Vegans abstain from eating animal products of any kind. This includes meat, eggs, dairy products, and honey. There are different types of vegan diets. The most commo…

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All Saints Day - 01 November.

Every year on November 1st, All Saints Day honors all the known and unknown saints of the Roman Catholic Church. The day is also called All Hallows’ Day and the Feast of All Saints. You might be aware that certain saints have been canonized by the Catholic Church. When a sai…

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Elon Musk dissolves Twitter Board & becomes the Sole Director.

Elon Musk dissolved Twitter's board and became the sole director of the company. Having his own vision of what the platform should become, he is best able to make decisions related to this. Last Thursday (27), Elon Musk officially completed the Twitter takeover and becam…

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Jay Y. Lee Appointed Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman.

Samsung Electronics Co. officially appointed Lee Jae-yong as its executive chairman, formalizing the all-encompassing leadership role he has long played at South Korea’s largest business. The 54-year-old, Lee has been vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, the crown jewel of…

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World Savings Day - 31 October.

On October 31st, World Savings Day increases public awareness of the importance of saving money. It’s also a day to recognize the impact that savings have on the global economy. The day is sometimes referred to as World Thrift Day. Financial experts say that you should have …

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World Cities Day - 31 October.

October 31st is World Cities Day when the United Nations focuses on global urbanization. Along with promoting urbanization, the UN addresses the challenges urbanization presents. Cities collaborate on sustainable urbanization. Urbanization refers to the increasing numbers of…

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King Misuzulu crowned in historic South Africa ceremony.

A new Zulu king has been crowned at a historic event attended by thousands in South Africa's coastal city of Durban. King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini was formally acknowledged as monarch by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who gave him a certificate of recognition. The ceremony was …

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World Audio Drama Day - 30 December.

On October 30th, World Audio Drama Day celebrates telling stories through sound. The day also recognizes how audio drama has evolved through the years. People around the world often look to television, movies, or other forms of visual arts for entertainment. Many people, how…

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International Internet Day - 29 October.

International Internet Day on October 29th celebrates what many consider the most important invention in human history. It’s hard to fathom a world without the Internet. The Internet provides instant access to information. Search engines make this information easy to attain.…

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World Psoriasis Day - 29 October.

World Psoriasis Day on October 29th every year recognizes those who suffer from psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis. The day aims to increase awareness and improve access to treatment. Psoriasis is a systemic inflammatory disease. This skin condition speeds up the life cycl…

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World Stroke Day - 29 October.

World Stroke Day, on October 29th, seeks to emphasize the serious nature and high rates of stroke. The day is also observed to raise awareness of the prevention and treatment of strokes. According to previous statistics, one in six people were expected to have a stroke durin…

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NASA’s InSight Lander Detects Stunning Meteoroid Impact on Mars.

NASA’s InSight lander recorded a magnitude 4 marsquake last Dec. 24, but scientists learned only later the cause of that quake: a meteoroid strike estimated to be one of the biggest seen on Mars since NASA began exploring the cosmos. What’s more, the meteoroid excavated bou…

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Argentina celebrates return of Maradona’s World Cup final shirt.

Argentines are celebrating the return of football legend Diego Maradona’s World Cup final shirt to the country.Thirty-six years after Argentina beat Germany in the 1986 World Cup final, the shirt which Maradona wore in the first half has been handed back to the Argentine Fo…

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict shows how a war zone faded from space.

New images taken from space at night starkly show how the conflict in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region has left a population facing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. Cities are shown fading to black over 20 months as electricity supplies are shut down. T…

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Coca-Cola’s Sprite becomes billion-dollar brand in Indian market.

Coca-Cola, global soft drinks company announced that its lemon and lime-flavored soft drink ‘Sprite’ has become a billion-dollar brand in the Indian market. The company has recorded a “strong” volume growth in its India business in the third quarter of 2022. Trademark Coke d…

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Elon Musk officially takes over Twitter.

Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter has been finalized, giving the world's richest man control over one of the most significant social media platforms and raising expectations for significant changes to content moderation. The takeover, which came after months of lega…

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International Animation Day - 28 October.

On October 28th, International Animation Day recognizes the artists, scientists, and technicians behind animated art. It’s also a day to celebrate all aspects of animation. When artists manipulate drawings to appear as moving pictures, they are creating animation. This art f…

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World Occupational Therapy Day - 27 October.

Every year on October 27th, World Occupational Therapy Day promotes the mission and goals of occupational therapy. The day also increases awareness of occupational therapists and their global impact. Occupational therapists provide treatment to injured or disabled patients. …

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