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NHS staff vote to strike over institutional racism

Thousands of NHS workers across England have overwhelmingly voted for strike action, citing deep-rooted institutional racism and significant pay disparities affecting ethnic minority staff.

US sanctions Myanmar military over Rohingya crisis

The United States has taken decisive action against Myanmar's military leadership, imposing sanctions on four commanders and one army unit accused of ethnic cleansing against Rohingya Muslims.

Greta Thunberg investigated by Swedish police

Climate activist Greta Thunberg is under investigation by Swedish authorities for alleged incitement against ethnic group following her statements on Israel's military actions in Gaza.

Cancer Care Inequalities Exposed in Groundbreaking Study

New research exposes significant inequalities in palliative care access for cancer patients, with ethnic minorities and deprived communities facing the greatest challenges in receiving proper pain management and support during their final days.

Met Police Taser Amnesty: 150 Weapons Returned

Scotland Yard launches unprecedented Taser amnesty allowing officers to hand back electroshock weapons amid concerns about disproportionate use against ethnic minorities and mental health crises.

US declares Myanmar Rohingya persecution genocide

In a landmark decision, the United States has officially determined that Myanmar's violent campaign against Rohingya Muslims amounts to both genocide and crimes against humanity, marking a significant escalation in international pressure on the military r

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

Minority Britons alarmed by 'far-right normalisation' at rally

The recent 'Unite the Kingdom' rally in London has left many minority communities deeply concerned, as they witness what they perceive as the mainstreaming of far-right rhetoric and a legitimisation of anti-immigrant politics in Britain.

Democratic Senators Accuse Israel of Gaza 'Ethnic Cleansing'

A group of prominent US Democratic senators issues a stark warning, accusing Israel of committing 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza and urging President Biden to suspend weapon transfers, marking a significant escalation in internal party tensions over the confl

Tory Senator's 'Ethnic Slur' Against AOC Sparks Fury

A Conservative Senator faces a firestorm after launching a vicious personal attack on Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, using a term branded a 'racial slur' and accusing her of having the 'depth of a puddle'.

Leaked 'Gaza Riviera' Plan Dismissed as 'Insane'

A leaked Israeli proposal for a luxury 'Gaza Riviera' with hotels and marinas on the coast of a depopulated Gaza has been condemned by Palestinians and UK MPs as a dystopian attempt to whitewash what they call ethnic cleansing.

1 in 4 Face Racism in UK Countryside, Survey Reveals

A landmark survey by the Rural Services Network exposes the pervasive reality of racism in the UK's countryside, with 1 in 4 ethnic minority residents experiencing discrimination, challenging the idyllic image of rural life.

Texas signs judicial redistricting bill, critics cry foul

Governor Greg Abbott signs into law a sweeping redistricting plan for Texas's lower courts, a move critics decry as a partisan power grab that could disenfranchise minority voters and reshape the state's judicial landscape for years to come.

Xi Jinping Makes Rare Official Visit to Tibet

Chinese President Xi Jinping makes a rare official visit to Tibet, emphasising stability, ethnic unity, and ambitious development plans for the strategic Himalayan region.

Tasmania to ban greyhound racing in political move

The Tasmanian Premier has vowed to end greyhound racing as part of efforts to win crossbench backing for his minority government, sparking debate over animal welfare and political strategy.

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