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Thousands gather in US capitol for March on Washington 60th anniversary

To mark the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, thousands converged on the National Mall in Washington on Saturday. They said the US has yet to fulfil Martin Luther King's dream as the country remains fractured by racial inequality

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Italian general's self published book stirs controversy

Two weeks after his book titled 'The World Upside Down' was released, Italian general Roberto Vannacci has been removed from his military post and has sparked a national debate on the limits of free speech.

Tech News

Why are technology companies still struggling to address AI bias?

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools - from algorithms to generative software - have in-built biases. So, why hasn’t the problem been fixed?

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Culture Re-View: The day Jesse Owens ruined Hitler's Olympic Games

3 August 1936: Jesse Owens wins an Olympic medal and ruins Hitler’s day.

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How amateur watchdogs in Venice risk being discredited

How amateur watchdogs trying to catch pickpockets in Venice risk being discredited by Monica Poli, the voice behind the now viral "Attenzione pickpocket" videos, and her political affiliations.

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Culture Re-View: 5 of James Baldwin's best quotes on his 99th birthday

2 August 1924: Happy Birthday James Baldwin

Finland

Racism in Finland: Government minister embroiled in shocking new row

Minister for Economic Affairs Wille Rydman only took up his role recently, after his predecessor quit for his own racist views and links to neo-Nazi groups.

France

Macron: France needs to learn from recent riots

This was the President's message to his new cabinet, meeting for the first time since Thursday's government reshuffle.

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Black Lives Matter marks its 10th anniversary

10 years ago an African-American boy was killed in Florida, US. The death of Trayvon Martin sparked a movement that is supported by half of US citizens today.

Finland

Racism and violence: Finland's government plagued by new scandal

Inflammatory blog post comments from 15 years ago have been linked to the far-right Finns Party leader and current finance minister, Riikka Purra, who hasn't denied it.

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Culture Re-View: Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' published

On July 11, 1960, the world famous novel was released, instantly captivating readers and cementing its position as a timeless classic in American literature.

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John Galliano's designs go on display in Paris

As a private collection of the British fashion designer's pieces are spotlighted in the French capital, Euronews Culture asks if it's possible to separate a talent from their opinions.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Riots in France & EU rule of law report card

In this edition of Brussels, My Love?, we discuss the recent French protests and ask if Europe is really doing all it can to promote integration and inclusion.

World News

Riots in France: differences between urban violence of 2023 and 2005

France's national turmoil following the death of young Nahel, killed by a police officer while allegedly resisting arrest, is reminiscent of the 2005 riots that left their mark on the entire country. Two sociologists offer their analysis.

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US panel recommends $1-million reparations for slavery victims

The 1100-page document includes more than 100 recommendations on how to address the harms of slavery.

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.

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.

Romania

Romania recalls ambassador to Kenya over racism outrage

Diplomat publicly likened Africans to animals

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.

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?