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AFL Great's Family Targeted by Racist Abuse

Australian Rules football icon reveals his family's traumatic experience with horrific racism and his mission to drive change through powerful new documentary.

Barton: Rooney and pundits would fail in Sunday league

Joey Barton launches another blistering attack on football pundits, claiming Wayne Rooney and other high-profile commentators wouldn't survive in amateur football while defending his controversial opinions.

US School Board Erupts Over 'Butterfly' Transgender Lesson

A US school board meeting descended into chaos as parents confronted officials over a controversial 'gender diversity' lesson for young children, where a teacher allegedly used a 'butterfly metaphor' to explain transitioning. Charlie Kirk's post ignited t

National Trust axes gardeners in 'woke' inclusivity row

The National Trust faces a fresh woke controversy after terminating 13 long-serving volunteer gardeners at Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk, for not completing mandatory inclusivity training. The charity insists the move promotes diversity, while critics blast it a

Cornell MBA class sees white students become minority

In a landmark shift for elite education, Cornell University's latest MBA intake reports white students are no longer the majority, marking a historic first for the Ivy League and signalling a profound demographic transformation in top-tier business educat

Ellie Goldstein Makes Strictly History With Down's Syndrome

In a landmark moment for diversity on British television, model Ellie Goldstein is set to become the first contestant with Down's syndrome to grace the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom, championing inclusivity and challenging perceptions.

Blind comic slams 'woke' AI TV descriptions

Renowned blind comedian Chris McCausland launches a scathing critique against 'woke' AI-generated audio descriptions on television, arguing that the omission of race and physical characteristics is a disservice to blind audiences and a form of misguided c

UK Girls' Sports Imagery Lacks Diversity, Report Finds

A landmark study reveals that media portrayals of girls in sport are overwhelmingly white, middle-class, and focused on a narrow range of activities, creating a significant barrier to participation for many young women across the UK.

Lib Dems Face Legal Crisis Over Trans Candidate Policy

The Liberal Democrats face potential legal action after declaring women-only shortlists open to biological males who identify as women. Equality campaigners warn the policy may breach the Equality Act 2010.

UCLA DEI Chief Suspended After Charlie Kirk Clash

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has placed its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (DEI) director, Dr. Tabia Lee, on administrative leave following a controversial incident involving conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The suspension comes

Trump vows to slash diversity funding for HBCUs

Former US President Donald Trump has pledged to eliminate federal funding for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes, a move that threatens crucial financial support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) if he wins a second t

Mum judged for her afro reveals reality of UK racism

Exclusive: Mum-of-two Shannon Miller opens up on the shocking daily microaggressions and outright racism she faces in the UK, from her hair being touched to being followed in shops, in a powerful call for change.

Portnoy Accuses ESPN's Ryan Clark of 'Race-Baiting'

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy launches a furious tirade against ESPN analyst Ryan Clark, accusing him of 'race-baiting' in a heated debate over NFL diversity. The war of words erupts on social media, exposing deep divisions in sports commentary.

Brighton's Inclusive Rugby World Cup Sells Out

Brighton's Amex Stadium becomes the epicentre of inclusive sport as it hosts a triumphant, sold-out weekend for the 2025 Rugby World Cup, setting a new benchmark for diversity and accessibility in major sporting events.

Military Diversity Targets Spark Defence Readiness Fears

Exclusive: A leaked letter reveals top-level military concerns that the British Army's aggressive diversity and inclusion targets are compromising national security and undermining recruitment standards. Defence insiders warn the push for inclusivity is c

Kate Gosselin's Fear: Racism Worries for Her Eight Kids

Former reality TV star Kate Gosselin gives a candid interview, revealing her deep-seated anxieties about her children potentially facing racism and prejudice as they navigate young adulthood in today's world.

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