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Politics · United KingdomJohn Swinney pledges public control of Scotland's buses by 2031
Scotland's bus services are to be brought under public control by 2031, First Minister John Swinney announced. Legislation will be introduced next year, a move that has drawn strong criticism from bus operators. Swinney also unveiled a £30 million fund to tackle racism.
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PoliticsBC Conservatives drop candidate over social media posts
The British Columbia Conservatives have dropped candidate Joachim Agou for the Victoria-Beacon Hill riding due to social media posts. The posts included derogatory comments about Pakistan and a driver who struck pro-Palestinian protesters. The party leader stated there is no excuse for the remarks.
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Politics · United StatesByron Donalds' Governor Bid Raises Questions on Republican Support
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds is seen as closer to a run for Florida governor, prompting questions about Republican voters' willingness to support a Black candidate. The coverage highlights a quote from Harry Belafonte on persistent racism.
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PoliticsEleven to stand trial for Thomas Perotto murder in France
Eleven individuals will face trial for the murder of Thomas Perotto in Crépol, France, with judges including racism as an aggravating circumstance. This decision reverses the public prosecutor's earlier stance. A twelfth suspect faces charges for violent acts.
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Sunny Hostin says children faced racism at private schools
Sunny Hostin stated her children experienced racism and psychological trauma at predominantly White private schools, despite excelling academically. She contrasted this with Nikole Hannah-Jones' regrets over her daughter's public school education.
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Converse pulls ad after critics cite KKK and lynching imagery
Converse has removed a social media advertisement featuring K-pop singer Karina after critics said the imagery evoked racist symbols, including those associated with the Ku Klux Klan and lynching. The company issued an apology, stating they understood why the image was upsetting and had made a mistake.
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Politics · United StatesRepublican Bo French's racist UT post draws bipartisan condemnation
Bo French, a Republican candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner, posted a photo mocking South Asian students at a University of Texas football game. Republican leaders John Cornyn and Dustin Burrows condemned the post, and former adviser Karl Rove said he will vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal.
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Politics · United StatesTexas Republican Bo French faces backlash for social media post
Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, posted a photo of University of Texas students and described them as 'foreigners' displacing Americans. The post drew condemnation from prominent Texas Republicans, including U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, who called it racist and intolerant.
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Politics · United KingdomZia Yusuf accused of racism over candidate comments
Reform UK politician Zia Yusuf has been accused of racism by a Labour minister for comments made on social media about a potential parliamentary candidate. The row centres on Yusuf's questioning of the loyalties of foreign-born politicians.
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