Race issues

12 ex-FBI agents who kneeled to quell 2020 US protests sue for unlawful firings

Protesters march during a brief rally after the sentencing of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis policeman found guilty of killing George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US on June 25, 2021.

US wireless carrier AT&T commits to ending DEI programmes

FCC chairman Brendan Carr said AT&T’s letter on Dec 2 confirmed its commitment announced earlier in 2025 to ending DEI-related policies.

‘Anti-Semitism’ row erupts over renaming of Dublin park

Ireland has been among the most outspoken critics of Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.

News analysis

Was Pauline Hanson desperate for attention or riding on ratings surge with burqa stunt?

Senators react as One Nation leader Pauline Hanson wears a burqa in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, November 24, 2025. AAP/Mick Tsikas via REUTERS

New laws, tudung policy shift cited in S’pore’s update under UN treaty against racial discrimination

In a report to the UN, Singapore said it is fully committed to working towards a society free from racial discrimination.

Commentary

With race driving a wedge in the UK, will things get worse before they get better?

Protesters at a rally organised by British anti-immigration activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon in London on Sept 13.

US Coast Guard says swastika and noose displays are no longer hate incidents

The new policy recasts incidents involving swastikas and nooses as 'potentially divisive'.

Matildas’ Mary Fowler says French club teammate gave her bananas

Australia and Manchester City winger Mary Fowler has claimed a teammate at French club Montpellier gave her and another black player bananas as a farewell gift.

Jeonbuk assistant coach Mauricio Taricco suspended for racist gesture

Then Sunderland assistant coach Mauricio Taricco at a pre-season match against Hartlepool United in July 2014. He is now Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors' assistant coach and has been suspended and fined for a racist gesture.

Miss Universe queen Alicia Machado’s ‘racist’ remarks versus Nawat get Asians’ ire

Miss Universe 1996 Alicia Machado mocked Asian features as she criticised Thai mogul Nawat Itsaragrisil.

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