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Manneken Pis Wears British Army Uniform to Honour Liberators

Brussels' iconic Manneken Pis statue has been outfitted in a special British Army uniform to mark the 80th anniversary of the city's liberation by Welsh Guards soldiers in 1944, a powerful tribute to the heroes who ended Nazi occupation.

RFK Jr Axes £122M in Diversity Grants After Audit

Exclusive: Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has terminated a staggering $122 million in taxpayer-funded grants earmarked for LGBT and diversity initiatives. The move comes after a damning internal audit revealed 'poor use of funds' and a failu

Zoe Kravitz Labels 'Friends' a Problematic 90s Relic

Actress Zoe Kravitz has launched a stinging critique of the iconic sitcom 'Friends', labelling it a product of its time that lacks diversity and is 'not a representation of what the world looked like'.

Cracker Barrel Removes Pride Support After Backlash

US restaurant chain Cracker Barrel sparks controversy and accusations of 'caving' after quietly deleting its Pride Month support and DEI initiatives from its website, following conservative criticism.

Trump Vows to Ban 'Woke' Military Books

Ex-President Donald Trump pledges to ban books promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from US military libraries if re-elected, calling it a 'critical fight' for the nation's armed forces.

James Brayshaw on Mitch Brown's bisexual AFL revelation

Channel Seven commentator James Brayshaw shares poignant reflections on former AFL player Mitch Brown's groundbreaking revelation about his bisexuality, discussing the cultural barriers within Australian Rules football and the evolving acceptance in profe

Statue Removal Debate: Does Taking Down Monuments Erase History?

A powerful new argument emerges in the UK's statue wars: removal isn't historical erasure, but a profound engagement with our complex past. Discover why historians and activists say confronting controversial legacies is essential for an honest national na

University of Michigan severs Florida ties over DEI policies

The University of Michigan has terminated multiple partnerships with Florida state institutions, citing 'deep concerns' over restrictive DEI legislation. This major academic boycott signals growing institutional resistance to policies limiting diversity i

Myleene Klass: MBE wasn't celebrated due to heritage

Singer and broadcaster Myleene Klass speaks out on racial bias after receiving her MBE, claiming her mixed-race heritage meant her achievement wasn't celebrated like her 'white, male, straight' counterparts.

Tayce Slams Strictly Come Dancing Over 'Diversity Issue'

RuPaul's Drag Race UK icon Tayce has launched a blistering attack on Strictly Come Dancing, accusing the BBC show of a 'diversity problem' and revealing the real reason she turned down an offer to join the glitterball competition.

Daniel Dae Kim slams Hollywood's casting 'overcorrection'

Hollywood star Daniel Dae Kim critiques the industry's flawed approach to Asian representation, arguing that focusing on an actor's specific nationality over talent is a misguided 'overcorrection' that misses the point of true diversity.

Matildas Star's Cousin Rejected from Mining Job

Exclusive: Matildas star Sam Kerr's cousin, Daniel Kerr, speaks out after being rejected from a FIFO mining job, alleging a toxic workplace culture where discriminatory language about it being a 'blokes' site' cost him the role. A major loss for diversity

Colorado City Backlash Over 'Hispanic Heritage' Memo

Officials in Evans, Colorado, are embroiled in controversy after a poorly-worded memo suggested Hispanic residents be invited to a council meeting for 'Hispanic Heritage Night'. Critics condemn the move as tone-deaf and discriminatory, sparking a wider de

Giant Trump Alligator Statue Ordered Off Alcatraz Island

A Florida-based Native American tribe has been ordered to remove a controversial 15-foot fibreglass alligator statue depicting Donald Trump from Alcatraz Island, following a ruling by the National Park Service that it violates permit regulations.

Why AFL Football's Last Closet Remains Shut

A passionate Aussie Rules fan explores the glaring contradiction between the sport's inclusive public image and the entrenched homophobia that still forces players to stay in the closet, questioning when true change will come.

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