Netherlands 21/11/2017 Amsterdam changes helpers' costumes in attempt to address racism in Sinterklaas tradition Amsterdam’s official Sinterklaas organization, the SSIA, believe the new “Chimney Piet” will make the Dutch tradition non-discriminatory.
United Kingdom 17/11/2017 Sacked Gay Times editor ‘stunned and appalled’ at own offensive tweets Josh Rivers took the helm at a magazine devoted to diversity but his social media posts were riddled with loathing and intolerance.
China 12/10/2017 Outrage as Chinese museum's 'racist' exhibits compare Africans to animals The exhibits include a photograph of a roaring lion next to an African man with the same expression; a pensive monkey next to another man; elephants and giraffes next to African children among others.
USA 12/10/2017 USA and Turkey to attempt to resolve visa dispute Turkey is reportedly "considering" a US request for official meetings to resolve visa dispute, the two NATO allies' worst crisis in decades.
Sweden 06/10/2017 Swedish model’s 'rape threats after hairy leg advert' Arvida Byström says she received abuse online messages after showing off leg hair in an Adidas advert.
Sport 26/09/2017 LeBron James attacks Trump over "divisive tactics" The NBA star says the US president should set a better example instead of calling for NFL players to be sacked
United Kingdom 02/08/2017 Poll reveals trend of 'Brexit extremism' in UK A new survey has shone a light on how entrenched people in the UK have become since the Brexit referendum. The YouGov poll has revealed a trend of
USA 02/07/2017 Donald Trump's CNN wrestling tweet sparks fresh outrage Donald Trump's latest tweet gets him into hot water again
United Kingdom 26/06/2017 Grenfell Tower supply firm withdraws cladding from sale Arconic is reported to have pulled global sales for high-rises of the panels used in the tower block destroyed by fire.
USA 11/05/2017 Trump slams Comey, acting FBI chief contradicts president In his first interview since Comey's dismissal, Trump told NBC News the former FBI head was a 'grandstander'.
USA 11/05/2017 Outrage swells over FBI chief's sacking James Comey was investigating alleged collusion between Russia and Donald Trump's electoral campaign when the president fired him.
Ukraine 10/05/2017 Banned Eurovision singer returns to Crimea Samoylova takes her "Flame is burning" song to Crimea after being banned from the Eurovision.
USA 10/05/2017 Trump triggers political storm over Comey sacking US President Donald Trump has sacked FBI Director James Comey over what he says is his handling of the probe into Hillary Clinton’s emails last year.
USA 09/05/2017 United Airlines: Owners of giant dead rabbit suspect foul play Embattled United Airlines embroiled in another controversy over mysterious death of giant rabbit whose owners are seeking damages
United Kingdom 26/04/2017 United Airlines 'saddened' by giant bunny's unexplained death Embattled US airline hits the headlines again after on board death of celebrity rabbit.
USA 14/04/2017 Critics slam 'assembly line executions' in Arkansas Tension is rising in Arkansas as it prepares to put seven prisoners to death over an 11 day period starting from Monday.
Ukraine 14/04/2017 Why won't Russia be at Eurovision 2017? It comes down to a political disagreement over the annexed Crimea peninsula, and a disabled singer
USA 12/04/2017 Spicer apologises for 'reprehensible' Holocaust comments White House spokesman Sean Spicer has apologised for what he says are “inexcusable and reprehensible” comments appearing to compare the Syrian regime to that of Adolf…
USA 11/04/2017 United Airlines says sorry after evicted passenger video goes viral The airline's CEO has "deeply" apologised over the "truly horrific" forced removal of a passenger from a plane on Sunday.
Africanews 03/04/2017 Mugabe presented with 'special' chair as belated birthday gift The president, who celebrated his 93rd birthday on February 21, was presented a 9 carat customized wrist watch and a pen in addition to the chair on Monday morning during a ceremony at the State House
