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In Nashville, intense mourning is taking place for the deceased country star Dolly Parton, who passed away from cancer at the age of 80, with fans leaving flowers and messages on the Walk of Fame and remembering her as an inspiring example who pushed the boundaries of country music and advocated for women's rights and the LGBTQ community. (translated)

The article describes the conflicts surrounding Rome's water supply, in which the Italian water company Acea is constructing a new aqueduct to secure the future of water delivery, while local activists are resisting the effects of increasing water extraction on the surrounding nature and communities. (translated)

Raymond Mens: 'Duw mij niet in het LHBTIQ+ hokje.' "Als je op mannen valt, dan ben je onderdeel van allerlei gemeenschappen waarvan ik niet eens weet dat ze bestaan." "Terwijl ik denk: zet mij niet continu in dat hokje, duw me er niet in." - Wat zijn hokjes waar je niet bij wil horen? "De hele LHBTIQ+ gemeenschap." - Je bent toch de H? "Ook in dat hokje hoef ik niet per se geduwd te worden." "Ik heb vaker gezegd dat iemand als André van Duin, daar ben ik mee opgegroeid." "En op een gegeven moment kom je erachter: André van Duin valt op mannen, maar daar liep hij nooit mee te koop. Sterker nog, hij zong nummers waarin hij letterlijk zong: ik schreeuw het niet van de daken. Dat spreekt mij meer aan." "En ook prima als andere vormen anderen weer aanspreken. Maar ik hou niet van dat hokjesdenken." #LHBTIQ #Authenticiteit #Identiteit

In South Sudan, two United Nations peacekeepers were killed and seven others were injured after an ambush during a patrol in Jonglei state, amid increasing violence between communities and armed groups, leading to international condemnation and calls for an investigation into the attack. (translated)

During the Harbor Days in Zierikzee, a colorful Pride boat, De Vrijbuiter, was welcomed with loud cheers by partygoers who greeted the boat with Zeeland rainbow flags, despite earlier opposition from mussel fishermen and the organization, and subsequently paraded through the streets of the city to show support for the LGBTQI community. (translated)

The Dutch activist Andries, known in pro-Ukrainian circles, unexpectedly passed away in Ukraine this week, which has led to great sorrow within his community and an emotional response from his partner, who described his death as a significant event that changed everything. (translated)

A critical commentary argues that the genocidal statements of Israel's minister Itamar Ben-Gvir are unacceptable and that international pressure, such as sanctions and the cessation of arms supplies, is urgently needed to steer Israel away from its path to isolation, while the international community seems to ignore the atrocities against Palestinians. (translated)

Vandaag indrukwekkend werkbezoek aan Joodse gemeenschap in Amsterdam. Thema was veiligheid. Drie zwaarbewaakte Joodse scholen bezocht en in gesprek gegaan met leerlingen en docenten over #antisemitisme en hun angsten en ervaringen. Niet alle scholen wilden in beeld overigens https://t.co/CiJvNRWfYc #JoodseGemeenschap #Veiligheid #Antisemitisme

After the arrest of a 52-year-old entrepreneur and his 18-year-old daughter for vandalizing houses in Engelen, where unrest is ongoing due to the reception of unaccompanied minor asylum seekers, it turns out that the father is a prominent activist leader against this reception, which has further heightened tensions in the community. (translated)

Moet iedereen echt gelezen hebben. De stikstofcrisis stopt precies bij de Nederlandse grens. Is een compleet gecreëerd probleem. Laat de argumenten en feiten spreken. Dit kost miljarden gemeenschapsgeld, en maakt allerlei activiteiten onmogelijk. Onnodig. #stikstofcrisis #Nederland #gemeenschapsgeld

The construction of border surveillance in Big Bend National Park in Texas has been halted due to criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, who are concerned about the impact on the park's biodiversity and pristine landscape, while the border service is stepping back to listen to local communities. (translated)

The police in Amsterdam are seeking help in identifying a man who still cannot communicate three years after a brain hemorrhage, and whose identity remains unknown, despite previous investigations and the discovery that he was involved in a Buddhist community and was known as 'Lucky' or 'Chris the Canadian'. (translated)

Femke Flietstra left the strict Christian community of the Norwegian Brothers at the age of 25, where she grew up, because she began to doubt the inequality of the rules and the dogmas of her faith, and ultimately found freedom in determining her own life and beliefs. (translated)

In her opinion piece, Charisma Hehakaya reflects on the lasting impact of the history of the Moluccan community and the KNIL soldiers, emphasizing that remembrance is more than just looking back; it also involves creating understanding, recognition, and space for each other's stories and experiences, which are deeply intertwined with trauma and identity formation. (translated)