Quick Reads: Greta Thunberg Detained By German Police During Climate Protest

It’s easy to miss some important news in the hectic daily schedule, so we have compiled a list of recent women-centric news you may have missed.

In the latest news, Greta Thunberg was detained by police during climate protests in Germany and the world's oldest known person, a nun, passed away.

Here are some quick reads that will keep you up to date.

Quick Reads

Greta Thunberg Detained By German Police During Climate Protests

Activist Greta Thunberg was among climate activists detained during the protests in Germany against the expansion of a coal mine.

According to the police, the detained activists broke away from the demonstration and ran toward the edge of an open pit.

118-Year-Old Nun, World's Oldest Known Person Passes Away

The world's oldest known person, the French nun Lucile Randon, known as Sister Andre passed away aged 118. She was born in southern France on February 11, 1904, and passed away in her sleep on January 17, 2023.

Suggested Reading: Argentinian Girl,12, Dies After Attempting Viral TikTok Choking Challenge

12-Year-Old Girl Dies After TikTok Choking Challenge

A young girl in Argentina died after attempting the deadly "choking challenge" first popularised on TikTok. Milagros Soto was discovered dead in her home hanging from a makeshift noose after allegedly participating in the "chocking challenge", also known as the blackout challenge.

The trend encourages people to asphyxiate themselves until they pass out and experts have warned that the trend is potentially dangerous.

Indian Army Airlifts Pregnant Woman In Critical Condition

A pregnant woman's life was saved after the Indian army airlifted her from the snowbound Kupwara's Dudi Village in Jammu and Kashmir.

According to officials, the Army Emergency Medical Response Team at the Kupwara Army Helipad took charge and stabilised her vitals before transporting her to District Hospital Kupwara for further medical assistance.

India Open 2023: PV Sindhu Makes Shocking First-Round Exit

Olympic medalist PV Sindhu made a first-round exit from the ongoing India Open 2023 after losing to Thailand's Supanida Katethong in Delhi.

Sindhu lost the match 21-14, 22020.