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Discrimination

Romanian prosecutors add hate speech against women to Andrew Tate investigation

Andrew Tate arrives before U.S. President Donald Trump to attend UFC 327 at Kaseya Center, Miami, U.S., April 11, 2026. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool via REUTERS
Andrew Tate arrives before U.S. President Donald Trump to attend UFC 327 at Kaseya Center, Miami, U.S., April 11, 2026. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool via REUTERS

US Supreme Court turns away NFL bid to move Black coach's bias claims into arbitration

FILE PHOTO: Nov 23, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; The NFL shield logo on the field at Allegiant Stadium. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Nov 23, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; The NFL shield logo on the field at Allegiant Stadium. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/ File Photo

Australian court upholds ruling for transgender woman, doubles damages against female-only app

All three judges hearing the case ruled that there had been direct discrimination.
All three judges hearing the case ruled that there had been direct discrimination.

US sues The New York Times, claiming discrimination against a white man

The New York Times said neither race nor gender played a role in the promotion decision, and that the most qualified candidate was hired.
The New York Times said neither race nor gender played a role in the promotion decision, and that the most qualified candidate was hired.

Venice Biennale thrown into fresh turmoil as art jury resigns

FILE PHOTO: President of the Venice Biennale Pietrangelo Buttafuoco speaks during the closing ceremony of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, September 6, 2025. REUTERS/Yara Nardi/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: President of the Venice Biennale Pietrangelo Buttafuoco speaks during the closing ceremony of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, September 6, 2025. REUTERS/Yara Nardi/File Photo

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 30, 2026

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies on April 29 during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington DC.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies on April 29 during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington DC.

US Supreme Court curbs race-based voting maps in landmark ruling

People protesting in Washington as the US Supreme Court heard arguments on the composition of Louisiana electoral districts, on Oct 15, 2025.
People protesting in Washington as the US Supreme Court heard arguments on the composition of Louisiana electoral districts, on Oct 15, 2025.

Red card for players covering their mouths during verbal confrontations, officials say ahead of World Cup

Benfica's Argentine forward Gianluca Prestianni covering his mouth while arguing with Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior who complained about alleged racists insults during the UEFA Champions League match on Feb 17, 2026.
Benfica's Argentine forward Gianluca Prestianni covering his mouth while arguing with Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior who complained about alleged racists insults during the UEFA Champions League match on Feb 17, 2026.

Grab driver suspended over sign requiring Chinese passengers to ‘speak Mandarin’

Grab has since suspended the driver for a sign that refuses to speak English to Chinese people.
Grab has since suspended the driver for a sign that refuses to speak English to Chinese people.

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings over Islamophobic chants in Spain-Egypt match

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Spain v Egypt - RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, Spain - March 31, 2026 A big screen displays a anti discrimination message inside the stadium during the match REUTERS/Albert Gea
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Spain v Egypt - RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, Spain - March 31, 2026 A big screen displays a anti discrimination message inside the stadium during the match REUTERS/Albert Gea

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.