Gaza Pier Aid Restarts, Vlad In Vietnam, Oil Activists v. Stonehenge & Taylor...
👋 Hei!*Welcome to Thursday, where the U.S. resumes aid delivery to Gaza through its floating pier, Vladimir Putin arrives in Vietnam after signing a defense pact with North Korea, and Just Stop Oil...
View ArticleThis Happened — June 21: Birth Of Prince William
Updated June 21, 2024 at 12:50 p.m.Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, was born on this day in 1982 at St Mary's Hospital in London, United Kingdom. Get This Happened straight to your inbox ✉️ each...
View ArticleNetanyahu vs. IDF, U.S.-China Nuclear Talks, Summer Solstice
👋 Dia dhuit!*Welcome to Friday, where tensions rise between Netanyahu and Israel’s military leadership, the U.S. and China have held their first informal nuclear talks in five years with an eye on...
View ArticleThis Happened — June 22: Nazis Launch Operation Barbarossa Invasion
Updated June 22, 2024 at 10:20 a.m.Operation Barbarossa was the code name for Nazi Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II. It was launched on this day in 1941, and aimed to conquer...
View ArticleLe Weekend: Song Of Summer ’24, Holocaust Survivor On Vogue Cover, Return Of...
June 22-23Gaza’s “stolen” EidKylian Mbappé’s on-the-nose jokeFamous Brits in sushi… and much more!⬇️ STARTERThe gruesome death of an Indian worker in Italy — and the true crimes of undocumented labor...
View ArticleThis Happened — June 23: Brexit Referendum
Updated June 23, 2024 at 12:10 p.m.The Brexit referendum was held on this day in 2016. The options in the referendum were "Remain" or "Leave," giving voters the choice to either support the UK...
View ArticleThis Happened — June 24: Rugby World Cup Triumph For Post-Apartheid South Africa
Updated June 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.The Rugby World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand took place on this day in 1995 at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. Get This Happened...
View ArticleRafah Pressure, Dagestan Shootings, 80 Hours Of Accordion
👋 ନମସ୍କାର*Welcome to Monday, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the "intense phase" of fighting in Rafah almost over, several shootings at churches and a synagogue in Russia's...
View ArticleThis Happened — June 25: Diary Of Anne Frank Is Published
Updated June 25, 2024 at 1:10 pmAnne Frank's diary, titled "The Diary of a Young Girl" was first published on this day in 1947. Get This Happened straight to your inbox ✉️ each day! Sign up here. Who...
View ArticleAssange Freed On U.S. Plea Deal, Airstrikes Kill 24 in Gaza City, Muddy...
👋 Esama!*Welcome to Tuesday, where WikiLeaks whistleblower Julian Assange leaves the UK after striking a plea deal with the U.S. justice department, Israeli airstrikes kill at least 24 in Gaza City,...
View ArticleThis Happened — June 26: JFK "I'm A Berliner" Speech
Updated June 26, 2024 at 1 p.m.President John F. Kennedy delivered his famous "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech on this day in 1963. Get This Happened straight to your inbox ✉️ each day! Sign up here....
View ArticleKenya Protests, WSJ Spy Trial In Russia, Same-Sex Zoom Wedding
👋 Servus!*Welcome to Wednesday, where the trial for U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich starts in Russia, outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is the new head of NATO, and 10 same-sex couples from...
View ArticleThis Happened — June 27: Nixon And Brezhnev Meet In Moscow
Updated June 27, 2024 at 11 a.m.The Moscow Summit began on this day in 1974 and lasted six days. The primary participants of the Moscow Summit were the United States and the Soviet Union, led...
View ArticleHow The Far Right Capitalizes On Social Media To Capture The Youth Vote
WARSAW — The recent European elections were the first time Germany allowed 16 year-olds to vote for the European Parliament. While pundits predicted that the young voters would be a boon for leftist...
View ArticleBolivia Coup Attempt, Kenya Backtracks On Tax Bill, Elvis Shoes Up For Sale
👋 Lasso fyafulla!*Welcome to Thursday, where Bolivian police arrest a top general after a failed coup attempt, Kenya’s president backtracks on tax hikes amid nationwide protests and Elvis’ blue suede...
View ArticleThis Happened — June 28: South Korea's Forgotten Massacre
Updated June 28, 2024 at 11:45 a.m.The Bodo League massacre refers to a series of mass killings that took place in South Korea on this day in 1950 during the early stages of the Korean War. It...
View ArticleWorldcrunch Magazine #88 — The West Tilts Right
Here's the latest edition of Worldcrunch Magazine, a selection of our best articles of the week from top international journalists, produced exclusively in English for Worldcrunch readers. >>...
View ArticleDemocrats Panic Over Biden Debate, Iran Votes, Instant Noodles Peak Pollution
👋 Bone die!*Welcome to Friday, where Joe Biden’s shaky debate performance has Democrats wondering whether he should step aside, Iranian voters go to the polls to pick a successor for Ebrahim Raisi,...
View ArticleThis Happened — June 29: Brazil Wins World Cup
Updated June 29, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.Brazil won their first World Cup on this day in 1958 which was hosted by Sweden with the final match held at the Rasunda Stadium in Solna. Get This Happened straight...
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