From VICE News. Revenge porn in Pakistan can have deadly consequences. With Pakistan’s rapid growth in smartphone and social media use, and with certain conservative areas placing the blame squarely on the victims, VICE News explores the impact – and limitations – of Pakistan outlawing revenge porn. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for…

From VICE News. Footage shows crowds of displaced Palestinians waiting for flour at UNRWA humanitarian distribution centre at Deir al-Balah in Gaza. The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has mounted to 17,177, the Health Ministry said, following an attack by Hamas on October 7 which killed around 1,200…

From VICE News. If you thought that society had evolved past freaking out over Grand Theft Auto games, you’re wrong. In the 24 hours since its release, blue checks on X offended by twerking and bikini-clad women have declared it “degenerate,” a conspiracy took off, and dozens of YouTube videos have declared it "woke." Help…

From VICE News. New Zealand politician Rawiri Waititi broke parliamentary protocol by performing a haka before swearing an oath to King Charles III. Members of the Te Pāti Māori party sparked a translation debate about whether the Māori word they used to describe the monarch meant “Charles” or “skin rash”. Help keep VICE News’ fearless…

From VICE News. Inside Wagner is a gripping and definitive look at the group’s presence across several continents with a deep dive into the group’s operations, personalities, and modus operandi. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a one-time or ongoing contribution here. – https://vice.com/contribute Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News…

From VICE News. The IDF is using a new grid system to warn Gaza’s 2.2 million residents – two thirds of which have already been displaced by the 9 weeks of fighting – of military activity near their homes, Palestinians will be ordered by grid number to flee to other to what the Israeli army…

From VICE News. Thousands of documents and letters were seized by Navy Seals during the mission that killed Osama Bin Laden in 2011. When they were declassified in 2017, Nelly Lahoud spent years translating and analyzing them, gaining an unprecedented insight into the man behind 9/11. For the first time, we discover how Al Qaeda’s…

From VICE News. Taiwan has what is considered one of the world’s best healthcare systems, a single payer system run by the government. Patients pay a premium benchmarked to their income, and co-payments to a general practitioner costs around 2.50 USD. But this low-cost approach is being challenged with declining birth rates and an aging…

From VICE News. All 41 workers have been rescued from a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand after being trapped for more than two weeks, surviving on food and oxygen supplied through narrow pipes. The group became trapped on November 12 when a landslide caused a portion of the tunnel they were digging to collapse. Each worker…

From VICE News. A group linked to Extinction Rebellion has forced the closure of 50 branches of Barclays Bank after activists superglued their doors. Supporters of Money Rebellion disabled the entrances of branches in London, Glasgow and Leeds, urging customers to boycott the company over the funding of fossil fuel projects. Help keep VICE News’…

From VICE News. Nomadic sea tribes in Malaysia unlock the power of seaweed as Sophia uses the ingredient to make a Semifreddo with Furikake crumble. Bren Smith explains how ocean farming could save the planet and we meet an innovator who makes a snack that tastes a lot like the ocean. This excerpt is from…

From VICE News. Two convicted killers and cannibals, who ate the flesh of their victims, have recently joined the ranks of the Russian army in Ukraine after being pardoned by authorities, several Russian media outlets have reported. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a one-time or ongoing contribution here. –…

From VICE News. A far-right populist who has previously called for a ban on the Qur’an, Islamic schools and mosques has emerged as a shock winner in the Dutch election. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a one-time or ongoing contribution here. – https://vice.com/contribute Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News…

From VICE News. In the shadow of the superpower next door, Taiwan stands at the epicenter of a brewing geopolitical storm. As tensions surge, local musicians are amplifying calls for independence, national identity, and resistance to both internal and external authoritarianism. But with the lucrative allure of the Chinese mainland’s fanbase swaying some artists, a…

From VICE News. An agreement has been reached to secure the release of 50 women and children taken hostage by Hamas in exchange for a four day pause in fighting. A US official said three Americans should be among the hostages freed, including a girl who turns four this week, and that the first release…

From VICE News. Surgeon ​​Ghassan Abu Sitta is currently working at Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza and says it’s the only functioning hospital left in the Strip. He says the number of wounded people completely “overwhelms” the capacity of the hospital. — Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a one-time or…

From VICE News. During Camp Flog Gnaw musical festival hosted by Tyler the Creator, 19-year-old rapper @redveil shared the names of Palestinian children killed in Gaza. According to local health authorities, more than 11,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, almost 4,000 of them being children, since Israel began bombarding Gaza following Hamas’ attacks on…

From VICE News. VICE News goes undercover in Mexico to infiltrate a network of Chinese gangsters laundering drug proceeds for the cartels. This new alliance is making huge amounts of money for triads and cartels, and making the fentanyl crisis harder to stop. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a…

From VICE News. Robin Hammond has been documenting LGBTQ stories of violence, discrimination and survival worldwide. His work focusing on human rights abuses has also taken him to Zimbabwe’s notorious military-run diamond fields and Ghana’s spiritual centers where those with mental health issues are held in chains. Watch more from this series: “They Were Hiding…

From VICE News. Iran’s economy is struggling to survive. Years of punishing sanctions, corruption, and protests following Mahsa Amini’s death in September 2022 have decimated local business. VICE News meets a family in Shiraz trying to make ends meet amid uncertain times. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a one-time…

From VICE News. Tens of thousands marched on Washington D.C., on Saturday pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza, where recent Israeli bombardment has killed nearly 10,000 people, most of them children. Following the October 7th Hamas terror attacks, which killed more than 1,400 people in Israel, the country’s intense retaliation has brought increased scrutiny and…

From VICE News. Lebanon is a failing state. It’s running out of nearly everything. Trans people have a unique problem: They’re out of hormones. Alyza Enriquez examines the struggles of getting healthcare and the myth that Lebanon is a safe haven for refugees. This episode was filmed in 2022 Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting…

From VICE News. VICE News talks to Robert Suttle, an HIV activist who was forced onto the sex offender registry under a Louisiana law of criminally exposing someone to HIV. New York has no such law, but when Suttle moved to NYC he was required to register as a sex offender anyway. Help keep VICE…

From VICE News. Journalist Oliver Shah investigates the rise and fall of Sir Philip Green, the former celebrity owner of Topshop and BHS and ‘king of the high street’, whose dodgy business deals threatened the pensions of thousands of staff. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a one-time or ongoing…

From VICE News. Alyza Enriquez embeds with rising trans stars and activists who are using music as a political tool for organizing and explores how this moment is making trans people on the island feel more empowered and unified than ever. This episode was filmed in 2022. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for…

From VICE News. Over 100 Palestinians have been killed after Israel carried out fierce overnight strikes across Gaza while troops and tanks continued their ground assault. #gaza #gazacity #palestine #residential #citizens #civilian #civiliandeaths #overnight #israel #neighbourhood #residentialarea #refugee #refugeecamp #families Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News

From VICE News. Freddy McConnell investigates access to fertility and pregnancy care for trans folks in the UK, the need for trans parents to be accurately affirmed in healthcare and on official documents, and the joy of starting a family despite the obstacles. This episode was filmed in 2022. The overall picture for trans people…

From VICE News. At least 400 Palestinians were killed in Gaza in the past 24 hours, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, who warned that rescue operations were becoming more difficult because of the scale of destruction. #gaza #palestine #news

From VICE News. In the shadows of Taipei’s sprawling skyline, a new wave of the MeToo movement is emerging. The voices of survivors, once whispers, now reverberate loudly across Taiwan. As Taiwan grapples with changes to the law and traditional attitudes, how much progress has this MeToo movement made and will it permanently change Taiwanese…

From VICE News. China is one of the world’s largest meat consumers, with items like pork found in almost every meal. But with sustainability on the minds of many, some are refining a centuries-old tradition of making fake meat from vegetables to try and sway people’s habits. This excerpt is from season two of Counter…

From VICE News. A deadly blast at Al-Ahli Arab Baptist Hospital in Gaza has drawn condemnation and triggered protests around the world, amid conflicting claims of who was responsible. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a one-time or ongoing contribution here. – https://vice.com/contribute Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check…

From VICE News. Miss Queen International is the world’s most prestigious beauty pageant for trans women. Rana Thamrin follows several women chasing that title in Thailand and explores the role pageant competitors can play in changing perspectives of trans people. This episode was filmed in 2022. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions…

From VICE News. Dr Ruja Ignatova (aka the ‘Crypto Queen’) and her company OneCoin set out to revolutionise the world of cryptocurrencies. But then she vanished in 2017, after pocketing billions of dollars from victims across the world. So where did she go? Could she be in Dubai? Did she get a facelift and move…

From VICE News. Almost a week after a brutal attack by Hamas fighters and days of devastating Israeli air strikes against Gaza launched in response, Israel said it was giving civilians in northern Gaza 24 hours to evacuate. Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check out VICE News for more: http://vicenews.com #VICENews #News #shorts