Morgan Bullock is an African-American Irish dancer from Richmond, Virginia. After a TikTok video of her lightning-footed jigs went viral, she was accused of “cultural appropriation.” Then she got a call from...
‘We’ve got nothing’: Millions in Lebanon struggle with cost of living amid economic collapse
Inflation has skyrocketed in Lebanon, leaving swathes of the population unable to meet the cost of daily life. FRANCE 24 reports from Beirut.
Coat of arms of German city of Coburg sparks racism charges | DW News
The recent worldwide anti-racism protests have fueled a heated discussion over a number of public artworks, monuments and street names around the world and in Germany. Once perceived as honorable, today some of them are...
Russians take to streets to demand release of local governor – BBC News
Tens of thousands of Russians have taken to the streets in the far eastern city of Khabarovsk to demand the release of their local governor. Sergei Furgal was arrested and flown to Moscow — accused of criminal activity...
DECODED: Black Lives Matter
How did the Black Lives Matter movement come to dominate US political debate? And how did interactions between authorities and activists shape the movement? Black Lives Matter decoded.
Conservationists in Uganda say that most snakes are harmless
In Uganda, conservationists are trying to educate people that most snakes are harmless. The east African nation has over 100 species, few of which are venomous. But the reptiles are often attacked and killed because...
Councils gain powers to impose local lockdowns – UK COVID-19 update
Local authorities have gained legal powers to impose lockdowns if they see a spike in infections. They have welcomed the provision of data from the government, but some are calling for it be updated daily instead of...