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France

Noël Le Graët takes a 'step back' from duties as President of the FFF

French football federation's executive committee say its president Noël Le Graët is 'taking a step back'. The 81 year old drew criticism following an interview on Sunday on a french radio station after making disrespectful comments about French football legend and icon, Zinedine Zidane.

11/01/2023

Culture news

Why did an author fake their suicide on Facebook?

Susan Meachen's account posted news of her passing in 2020. This week, she rose from the dead.

05/01/2023

Culture news

Blocking out the haters: What was with Gerwyn Price's ear defenders?

'Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.' So goes the nursery rhyme that children cite to defend themselves. Maybe the world number 1 darts player Gerwyn Price had that in mind shocked when he shocked the sport by wearing ear defenders at the World Darts Championships.

03/01/2023

Culture news

Ruggero Deodato - director of 'Cannibal Holocaust' - dies aged 83

Dubbed “the most controversial film ever made”, Ruggero Deodato's film revolutionized the horror and found-footage genre

29/12/2022

Culture news

Kanye West suspended from Twitter after incendiary Hitler comments

"Every human being has brought something of value, especially Hitler," said the US rapper. "I love Hitler."

02/12/2022

Culture news

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid ignites controversy in India

Acclaimed Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid, head of the international jury at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, has caused outrage at the closing ceremony of the festival.

30/11/2022

Culture news

'Don't Worry Darling': Why controversies can't break a film

Against all odds and bad publicity, Don't Worry Darling is currently topping the charts in the US and UK. Does this mean that controversies and tabloid chat can't break a film?

28/09/2022

France

Controversy in France over 'shocking' go-kart prison event

A controversial event involving prisoners and staff at France's Fresnes prison featured go-karting and an obstacle course.

24/08/2022

Culture news

Critics call out Beyoncé for her use of an ableist slur

Beyoncé has released her seventh album, which features an ableist slur, within weeks of the artist Lizzo using the same word.

02/08/2022

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Three people gored in the most dangerous bull run of San Fermin 2022

Seven people were injured and transferred to hospital during the fifth bull run of this year's San Fermin festival in Pamplona, three of them due to bull gorings

11/07/2022

Art

Documenta head quits amid uproar over anti-Semitism

An exhibit featuring anti-Semitic elements prompted an outcry at the world-famous art show’s opening last month.

21/06/2022

My Europe Series

Swedish hospitality thrown into the spotlight after tweet goes viral

Matters escalated very quickly!

06/06/2022

Culture news

Will Smith's cancelled projects draws Twitter debate about hypocrisy

Social media users have noted the disparate reactions to stars involved in controversies after Will Smith has had multiple projects shelved following him slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars.

04/04/2022

Culture news

Has Joe Rogan's controversial podcast suddenly been spiked?

It disappeared at the end of last week, but only briefly.

21/02/2022

Sport

Michael Masi replaced as Formula 1 race director after controversy

Masi's safety car decision allowed Max Verstappen to win the 2021 F1 World Championship on the final lap of the final race.

17/02/2022

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Thousands attend Indian bull-taming festival amid Covid surge

During the Jallikattu festival, bulls are released from pens and men try to grab their horns to win prizes.

17/01/2022

Art

Eric Gill statue row: Should we remove art made by sexual predators?

Gill, who died in 1940, is the latest moral focus. His posthumous diaries revealed that he sexually abused his daughters and the family dog.

13/01/2022

France

Tens of thousands protest COVID vaccine pass across France

The government wants to transform the COVID health pass into a vaccine pass that will only allow the fully vaccinated and people who have recovered from the disease into bars, restaurants, culture and leisure venues.

09/01/2022

France

Celebrity twins die six days apart after falling ill with COVID-19

They were known for their atypical physical transformation and their controversial scientific works.

05/01/2022

Culture news

Feminism in Miss France: Do pageants and politics mix?

As Miss France declares she is a feminist, we ask whether pageants have ever been apolitical?

15/12/2021