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United Kingdom

Oxford University to keep statue of imperialist Cecil Rhodes

Oriel College said removing the statue of Cecil Rhodes, one of the architects of segregation in southern Africa, would be too costly.

20/05/2021

USA

President Joe Biden praying for 'right' verdict in Derek Chauvin trial

US President Joe Biden says he believes that the evidence in Derek Chauvin's trial is "overwhelming" and he is praying for the "right" outcome.

20/04/2021

USA

Protesters confront police near Minneapolis after black man shot

Protesters gathered outside a police station after the family of a 20-year-old Minnesota man said he was shot by police and later died.

12/04/2021

USA

Police body cam video shows George Floyd struggle, then takedown

George Floyd's struggle with three police officers trying to arrest him, seen on body-camera video, included Floyd's panicky cries of “I'm sorry, I'm sorry” and “I'm claustrophobic!” as the officers tried to push Floyd into the back of a police car.

01/04/2021

USA

Witnesses say they saw George Floyd 'slowly fade away'

A witness said he saw George Floyd struggle for air and "slowly fade away...like a fish in a bag" as police officer Derek Chauvin held his knee on the man's neck during his arrest.

30/03/2021

USA

Who is US vice president Kamala Harris?

The top ranks of American politics have historically been dominated by men, almost all of them white. That's now coming to an end.

20/01/2021

Sport

Jules Verne Trophy: Attempt at record round-the-world sailing underway

A crew of six has set sail from France in an attempt to win the Jules Verne Trophy for sailing around the world in the shortest time.

10/01/2021

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Palestinians take part in wheelchair marathon to mark disability day

Palestinians took part in a wheelchair marathon to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Gaza City.

03/12/2020

Eco-Innovation

World’s first electric boat race series takes to the seas in Monaco

The design of the boats was inspired by Star Wars.

25/09/2020

Travel News

The return of traditional camel racing to Egypt's Sinai desert

Camel racing is a popular traditional sport in many Arab countries and for the Bedouins of the South Sinai desert, its an important way of keeping a traditional heritage alive

21/09/2020

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Watch: South Korea transforms closed mountain highway into luge track

The sledges can travel at speeds of up to 60kmph - and with the wind behind them, even faster.

13/08/2020

USA

White woman charged in US for calling police on black birdwatcher

A white woman who called police on a black man after he asked her to put her dog on a lead in New York's Central Park is facing a criminal charge that is punishable by up to one year in jail.

07/07/2020

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Learning to drive an F1 car with Supercar Blondie

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How do you drive an F1 car? Supercar Blondie finds out when she puts her car knowledge to the test by attempting to drive an F1 car around Dubai autodrome with only 1 hour of training.

03/07/2020

World

Two black parents on how they are preparing their children for racism

“My son is four. We’ve started having conversations.” Preparing his child for racism is a central part of Marvyn Harrison's parenting.

12/06/2020

World News

France: Tear gas used against racial injustice protesters

Protests in solidarity with the US have spread to several European countries, including France where the death of George Floyd reminded people of the 2016 death of Adama Traoré.

02/06/2020

USA

George Floyd killing: New autopsy finds Floyd died of asphyxiation

Violent clashes have spread over the weekend as protesters defied city curfews, amid widespread anger at the latest police killing of a black American.

31/05/2020

USA

George Floyd killing: Minnesota to fully mobilize National Guard

Protests and riots have flared overnight in cities across the US even though a Minneapolis police officer has been charged with murder over the killing of black American man.

30/05/2020

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Homemade sledge race brightens up Russian winter

The event - Sunny Sledge 2020 - was being staged for the fourth time, with 36 teams taking part in this year's contest.

10/02/2020

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5,000 race to shrine for Lucky Man title

This year's Lucky Man is a 33-year-old physical education teacher from Osaka.

10/01/2020

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Some 600 athletes participate in ice dragon boat race

Competitors raced on a frozen lake to get to the finishing line.

28/12/2019