In a world where a different breaking story dominates the headlines every day, it can be easy to miss out on the stories that truly affect the things we care about. Therefore it is essential that we combat this struggle against distraction by recapping the most important developments in the worlds of sports, media, youth culture, politics and human rights. The first step to progress is always to be well informed and aware of the wider world so that we can hold those in power accountable for their actions. If you want to catch up on the news you care about without any of the noise, The CULTED Weekly News Round-Up is your curated look back at the biggest stories from around the world this week.
ENGLAND PROGRESS TO THE EURO 2020 CUP FINAL
For the first time in 55 years, England has qualified for a finals birth in a major international competition. The historic 2-1 victory against Denmark at Wembley secured England’s place in the final versus Italy this Sunday. After receiving much criticism for his performance thus far in this year’s competition, it was England captain Harry Kane that sent his country to the finals with a last-minute rebound penalty in the first half of extra time.
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TBILISI PRIDE MARCH CANCELLED AFTER FAR-RIGHT ATTACK IN GEORGIA
LGBTQ activists were forced to cancel a planned five-day long gay rights event and protest in Georgia’s capital city of Tbilisi. Following attacks on over 20 journalists and activists, the event organisers were forced to cancel the protest stating, ‘We cannot risk human lives and take to the streets, which are full of violent attackers’. The group later condemned the actions of local police stating not only did they fail to protect the protestors but also actively hampered their rights to free speech and assembly.
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MIGRANT GIRLS FACED ‘ATTEMPTED ABDUCTION’ IN BIDEN BORDER SHELTER
Reports of a worrying amount of bizarre occurrences in a temporary migrant housing ‘warehouse’ in Houston have raised questions about the safety of the facility. During a 16 day period, a number of unexplained incidents occurred such as the death of a federal employee, a bomb scare and the ‘attempted kidnapping’ of a group of Guatemalan girls. Whilst at this time reports are still fuzzy, authorities stated: “We have enough details to know something very frightening and inappropriate happened at that facility.”
AMERICAN SPRINTER SHA’CARRI RICHARDSON SUSPENDED FROM TOKYO OLYMPICS AFTER TESTING POSITIVE FOR MARIJUANA
Fan favourite sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson has been forced to depart the US Olympic team for one month after testing positive for THC. The move by the US Olympic Committee to suspend Sha’Carri has resulted in a massive backlash against archaic Marijuana legislation in sports. After a dominant victory in her 100m qualifiers, she was the bookies favourite to win gold at this summer’s event.
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THE OFFICIAL CAUSE OF DEATH FOR US RAPPER DMX HAS BEEN CONFIRMED
US hip-hop royalty DMX died at age 60 on April 9th due to a cocaine-induced heart attack, a source from Westchester County Medical Office confirmed to reporters this week. His death sent shockwaves across the music world as fans and fellow artists paid tribute to the legendary poster boy of East Coast gangster rap.
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MEMPHIS COMMUNITY SAYS IT’S BEING POISONED BY THE US GOVERNMENT
A predominantly African American community in Tennessee has begun proceeding to condemn the US government for poisoning their water supply. The Allen Fossil Plant, a coal facility built in the late 1950s has been abandoned since 2018. However, piles of coal ash have yet to be cleaned up leaking heavy chemicals into the Memphis Sand Aquifer, the primary source of drinking water for Shelby County,
UK RAPPER DAVE ANNOUNCES HIS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM ‘WE ARE ALL ALONE IN THIS TOGETHER’
UK Hip-Hop heavyweight Dave has officially announced his second studio album ‘We Are All Alone In This Together’ will be released on July 23rd. The follow up to his critically acclaimed debut album ‘Psychodrama’ is set to be one of the biggest albums of the year featuring a new collaboration with Stormzy on the freshly released track ‘Clash’.
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52 PEOPLE PRESUMED DEAD IN MASSIVE FACTORY FIRE IN BANGLADESH
A massive fire has broken out at a food and beverage processing plant in Rupganj, an industrial town 25km east of the capital Dhaka. The total death toll is unknown as rescue efforts are unable to proceed until the blaze is further under control.
US ARMY ABANDON BAGRAM AIRBASE WITHOUT INFORMING AFGAN OFFICIALS
On July 5th, Afgan forces awoke to the news that Bagram air base, the anchor for all Western operations in Afghanistan, had been totally abandoned by US forces without prior arrangement with local officials. This news comes as part of the US rapid removal of all forces from Afghanistan. Bagram has for the last 10 years been the stronghold for all US and British operations in the area. Local authorities have condemned the rapid removal of all US forces stating that it made Afgan forces vulnerable to extremist attacks. The US decision to relinquish Bagram in this sudden manner is a massive symbol to the Middle East that the era of US occupation in Afghanistan is over. Besides the 3.5 million ‘objects’ left at the base by US forces, over 5000 prisoners were left behind locked in the on-base prison.
U.S. RAPPER LIL BABY ARRESTED IN PARIS FOR CARRYING ‘NARCOTICS’
Lil Baby was arrested in Paris on Thursday evening whilst partying alongside NBA superstar James Harden for possession of Cannabis. Lil Baby had arrived in Paris to attend the Balenciaga show at this year’s Paris Fashion Week before later getting arrested. He remains in custody.
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