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Australian publisher cancels Indigenous children's book over illustrator's Bondi shooting remarks
2 days ago

Australian publisher cancels Indigenous children's book over illustrator's Bondi shooting remarks

Publisher pulls children's book after illustrator's controversial essay The University of Queensland Press (UQP) has withdrawn Bila, A River Cycle, an Indigenous children's book, following backla...

#Censorship #Publishing #Controversy #Social Issues #Indigenous Rights
Nigerian teen overcomes witchcraft accusation and disability barriers to university
1 week ago

Nigerian teen overcomes witchcraft accusation and disability barriers to university

Torture and amputation after witchcraft accusation At 13, Ovey Friday was accused of witchcraft by his stepmother in Nasarawa State, central Nigeria. He was taken to a traditional shrine where a...

#Human Rights #Education #Social Issues #Disability Rights #Accessibility
Turkey mourns after deadly school shooting claims eight children
1 week ago

Turkey mourns after deadly school shooting claims eight children

First mass school shooting in Turkey leaves eight children dead Kahramanmaraş, a city known for its ice cream, became the site of Turkey's first fatal school shooting on Wednesday, when a 14-year...

#Crime #Violence #Education #Social Issues
Indian web series 'Chiraiya' sparks debate on marital rape
2 weeks ago

Indian web series 'Chiraiya' sparks debate on marital rape

Web series confronts marital rape in India A new Hindi-language web series titled Chiraiya has ignited national conversations about marital rape, a topic long considered taboo in India. Released...

#Law #Media #Women's Rights #Social Issues #Gender
Jordan Bardella's relationship with Italian princess revealed ahead of possible presidential bid
2 weeks ago

Jordan Bardella's relationship with Italian princess revealed ahead of possible presidential bid

Far-right leader's romance with aristocrat goes public French far-right presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella is in a relationship with Italian socialite Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sic...

#Celebrity #Elections #Politics #Social Issues
Trump claims presidents should not have learning disabilities, sparks backlash
1 month ago

Trump claims presidents should not have learning disabilities, sparks backlash

Trump's remarks on learning disabilities draw criticism Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday that individuals with learning disabilities should not serve as president, reigniting h...

#Elections #Politics #Social Issues #Disability Rights
India's Supreme Court rejects nationwide menstrual leave policy
1 month ago

India's Supreme Court rejects nationwide menstrual leave policy

Supreme Court dismisses plea for menstrual leave India's highest court has declined a petition demanding mandatory menstrual leave for working women and female students, warning such a policy cou...

#Gender Equality #Social Issues #Health Policy #Workplace Rights
SNL sketch on Tourette syndrome sparks backlash from charity
1 month ago

SNL sketch on Tourette syndrome sparks backlash from charity

SNL sketch draws criticism for mocking Tourette syndrome Saturday Night Live has faced backlash after airing a comedy segment that depicted celebrities blaming their controversial behavior on Tou...

#Entertainment #Media #Controversy #Social Issues #Disability
Albanese apologises for calling abuse survivor Grace Tame 'difficult'
2 months ago

Albanese apologises for calling abuse survivor Grace Tame 'difficult'

Prime Minister's remark sparks backlash Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised after describing Grace Tame, a former Australian of the Year and sexual abuse survivor, as "diffi...

#Politics #Social Issues #Gender
Indian sisters defy child marriage through football in Rajasthan
2 months ago

Indian sisters defy child marriage through football in Rajasthan

Football as a path to freedom On a sweltering summer evening in Padampura, a village in Rajasthan, 14-year-old Nisha Vaishnav and her 18-year-old sister Munna were at football practice when five...

#Sports #Women's Rights #Education #Social Issues #Child Marriage
Gus Kenworthy competes at fourth Olympics amid backlash over ICE criticism
2 months ago

Gus Kenworthy competes at fourth Olympics amid backlash over ICE criticism

Kenworthy faces backlash after anti-ICE post British freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy has spoken out about receiving death threats following a controversial Instagram post criticizing U.S. Immigrati...

#Sports #Human Rights #Social Issues #Olympics
Champions League racism row escalates as Uefa investigates Vinicius incident
2 months ago

Champions League racism row escalates as Uefa investigates Vinicius incident

Racism allegations mar Real Madrid's win over Benfica UEFA has opened an official probe after Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior reported racist abuse by Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni d...

#Football #Social Issues #Racism #Sports Governance
True crime frenzy engulfs Tucson as Nancy Guthrie case draws global attention
2 months ago

True crime frenzy engulfs Tucson as Nancy Guthrie case draws global attention

Disappearance sparks online sleuthing surge Before dawn broke over Tucson's desert outskirts, YouTuber Jimmy Williams sat before a laptop, dissecting the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie with thous...

#Crime #Investigation #Media #Social Issues
Hindu gym owner defends Muslim shopkeeper, sparks national debate in India
2 months ago

Hindu gym owner defends Muslim shopkeeper, sparks national debate in India

Incident in Uttarakhand town triggers outpouring of support Kotdwar, Uttarakhand - A Hindu man who intervened to protect a Muslim shopkeeper from harassment has become a symbol of secular resista...

#Human Rights #Politics #Religion #Social Issues
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance celebrates Puerto Rican identity and resilience
2 months ago

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance celebrates Puerto Rican identity and resilience

Bad Bunny headlines Super Bowl with Puerto Rico at the forefront Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Martínez Ocasio, delivered a 14-minute halftime show at the Super Bowl on Sunday, pe...

#Culture #Music #Latin America #Social Issues #Identity
Philippine Supreme Court grants property rights to same-sex couples
2 months ago

Philippine Supreme Court grants property rights to same-sex couples

Landmark ruling recognizes same-sex co-ownership The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex partners can be legally recognized as co-owners of property, marking a first in the conservat...

#Law #Social Issues #Lgbt Rights #Property
Mistakenly sad horse plush becomes viral hit ahead of Lunar New Year
2 months ago

Mistakenly sad horse plush becomes viral hit ahead of Lunar New Year

Viral toy born from factory error A gloomy horse plushie, originally created by accident, has skyrocketed to popularity in China as the country prepares for the Year of the Horse in the Lunar New...

#Culture #Consumer Trends #Social Issues #Holidays
Former Japanese soldier settles sexual assault lawsuit with state
3 months ago

Former Japanese soldier settles sexual assault lawsuit with state

Warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual assault. Settlement ends landmark legal battle Rina Gonoi, the former Japan Self-Defense Forces (SDF) soldier who accused colleagues of sex...

#Military #Legal #Social Issues #Gender #Sexual Violence
Positive ageing attitudes linked to longer, healthier lives, studies reveal
3 months ago

Positive ageing attitudes linked to longer, healthier lives, studies reveal

Combating ageism could improve health and longevity A growing body of research suggests that adopting a positive outlook on ageing may help individuals feel younger and even extend their lifespan...

#Public Health #Social Issues #Lifestyle #Mental Health #Ageing
Taliban releases Afghan taekwondo coach jailed for running women's gym
3 months ago

Taliban releases Afghan taekwondo coach jailed for running women's gym

Afghan woman freed after 13-day detention over gym operation The Taliban's supreme court confirmed on Thursday that 22-year-old Khadija Ahmadzada was released after spending nearly two weeks in c...

#Sports #Human Rights #Law #Gender Equality #Social Issues
Ukraine's war reshapes relationships and deepens demographic crisis
3 months ago

Ukraine's war reshapes relationships and deepens demographic crisis

War disrupts personal lives and long-term plans Kyiv resident Daria, 34, scrolls through a dating app on a Saturday evening but puts her phone away without hope. She hasn't been on a proper date...

#War #Relationships #Social Issues #Demographics #Fertility
Stateless in South Africa: The invisible struggle for identity and rights
3 months ago

Stateless in South Africa: The invisible struggle for identity and rights

The hidden crisis of statelessness Millions worldwide live without official recognition, trapped in legal limbo. In South Africa, an estimated 10,000 people-including 25-year-old Arnold Ncube-fac...

#Human Rights #Migration #Legal #Education #Social Issues
UK couple's Christmas kindness leads to 45-year bond with homeless man
4 months ago

UK couple's Christmas kindness leads to 45-year bond with homeless man

A chance encounter on Christmas Eve Fifty years ago, Rob and Dianne Parsons of Cardiff opened their door to a man holding a frozen chicken and a bin bag of belongings. The couple, then 27 and 26,...

#Family #Social Issues #Human Interest #Homelessness #Kindness
Indigenous deaths in Australian custody reach record high
4 months ago

Indigenous deaths in Australian custody reach record high

Record number of Indigenous deaths in custody Australia has recorded its highest number of Indigenous deaths in custody since national tracking began in 1980, according to new government data rel...

#Human Rights #Social Issues #Criminal Justice #Indigenous Rights
Japan turns to technology as dementia cases surge and workforce shrinks
4 months ago

Japan turns to technology as dementia cases surge and workforce shrinks

Rising dementia cases strain Japan's aging society Over 18,000 people with dementia went missing in Japan last year, with nearly 500 found dead, according to police data. The figures have doubled...

#Technology #Healthcare #Social Issues #Aging #Workforce
Record share of young US women consider moving abroad amid political and economic pressures
4 months ago

Record share of young US women consider moving abroad amid political and economic pressures

Record share of young US women consider moving abroad amid political and economic pressures Aubrey and her wife will leave their upstate New York home for Costa Rica in January, joining a growing...

#Migration #Economy #Politics #Healthcare #Climate #Youth #Social Issues #Gender
Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor race in Democratic sweep
5 months ago

Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor race in Democratic sweep

Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor race in Democratic sweep Democrat Abigail Spanberger has secured victory in Virginia's gubernatorial race, defeating Republican Lieutenant Governor Winso...

#Elections #Politics #Economic Policy #Midterms #Governors #Social Issues #Voter Trends

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