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Destinations

The trials and triumphs of exploring Uzbekistan by high-speed train

I slashed my journey times by 60% on Uzbekistan's high-speed trains.

01/07/2023

Sport

Institutional racism and sexism infects English cricket, says report

The extensive report pointed out "entrenched" racism in all levels of English cricket alongside an extremely sexist environment for female cricketers.

27/06/2023

Romania

Romania recalls ambassador to Kenya over racism outrage

Diplomat publicly likened Africans to animals

11/06/2023

World News

UEFA's 'undercover fans' track racism at football matches

Evidence gathered by the volunteers keeping an eye on fan behaviour could be used in disciplinary cases.

05/06/2023

Spain

'Racism is normal': Is Spain's LaLiga football league racist?

Does Spanish football have a problem that no one has been able to tackle?

01/06/2023

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Euroviews. DRC's racist election law threatens to push the country over the brink

If the legislation barring anyone without two Congolese parents from seeking the presidency existed in Europe, it would make a number of the continent's leaders unelectable, Duggan Flanakin writes.

31/05/2023

Culture news

In vivid colour: Do Black Queens in Bridgeton and Cleopatra matter?

After recent casting decisions for historical figures drew contention, we spoke to experts to hear about the history of colour-blind casting.

27/05/2023

Spain

Racism against footballer Vinícius sparks anti-racism law in Spain

"Spain is known as a country of racists", said the Brazilian football player.

25/05/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Europe three years on from the murder of George Floyd

25 May 2020: George Floyd is murdered by a US police officer

25/05/2023

Brazil

Brazilians protest outside Spanish consulate after Vinicius Júnior's r

The Real Madrid star is a frequent target of insults and taunts for being black by fans of rival teams.

24/05/2023

Climate

Why are Black children in America more likely to have asthma?

Black children are more likely to have asthma. A lot comes down to where they live.

23/05/2023

Sport

Madrid police arrest four over Vinícius bridge 'hanging' incident

Police say the four people in custody are "ultra" fans, associated with another Madrid football club.

23/05/2023

Sport

Real Madrid files complaint with prosecutor over Vinícius 'hate crime'

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said the game should have been stopped, while Brazil's President Lula said action must be taken against racism and fascism in football stadiums.

22/05/2023

Culture news

Malawi’s Rastafarian children start post-ban return to school

About 1,200 Rastafarian children are expected to return to state schools in the country after being banned for a decade.

18/05/2023

Culture news

David Starkey: 'White culture' under threat comments draw controversy

The British historian made the inflammatory speech at the National Conservatism conference in London, attracting condemnation and accusations of racist rhetoric.

17/05/2023

Italy

Viral TikTok video causes Italy to reckon with racism

A "culture of impunity" towards discrimination and the country's failure to come to terms with its colonial past has fuelled racism, say experts.

03/05/2023

Culture news

US singer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte dies aged 96

Harry Belafonte, who stormed the pop charts and smashed racial barriers in the 1950s with his highly personal brand of folk music, and who went on to become a major force in the civil rights movement, died on Tuesday at his home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He was 96.

25/04/2023

United Kingdom

UK Labour Party suspends MP Diane Abbott over racism comments

The UK Labour Party on Sunday suspended Diane Abbott, the first black woman to sit in the House of Commons, over a letter she wrote about racism.

23/04/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Nina Simone died on this day 20 years ago. Here are some of the best quotes from one of music's legends.

21/04/2023

Austria

'The Chechen & the Cop': Immigrant and policeman fight racism together

A young Chechen man in Vienna set up a TikTok channel with a police officer to answer questions most immigrants are too scared to ask, plus some silly ones too.

14/04/2023