5 h. ago British Iranian engineer wins £8k damages after South African sales reps mocked him with Indian accent and claimed they couldn't be racist because of their 'multicultural' background

A British Iranian engineer has been awarded over £8k in damages after an employment tribunal ruled that he had been harassed when colleagues imitated an Indian accent in front of him at work.

Economics

29 h. ago ‘No longer on the margins’: how women are outperfoming men in Africa’s art market

In 2024, the top five highest-priced sales of African art were all by women, according to research, reflecting increased recognition and demand for their workWhen female African artists collectively surpassed men in auction sales in 2023 for the first time, many dismissed it as an anomaly. But the trend persisted. In 2024 women maintained a strong 52.8% share of sales, despite a broader decline in the African art market.“This shift marks a significant moment in art market history, particularly as global sales of women artists have not yet reached parity with men,” says Lindsay Dewar, chief operating officer of research company ArtTactic. “The African art scene stands out as a leader, where women artists are thriving and performing exceptionally well.” Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Justin Baldoni all MOCKED by The Hollywood Reporter on wild magazine cover

The Hollywood Reporter's latest issue, depicting Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni at war, has sparked backlash for making light of her  sexual harassment case.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Pennies!’ Financial reporter mocks minuscule DOGE savings amid Musk talk of ‘dividends’

People are realizing that what’s going on in the Trump administration ‘doesn't seem to be bearing fruit’ for them, said journalist

Economics

5 d. ago Met Police’s new gang database still ‘racist’ for targeting young black Londoners, claims charity

Amnesty UK’s chief Sacha Deshmukh accused officers of ‘supercharging racism’ after 870 black names added - three times more than whites

Events

5 d. ago Diddy claims he’s been ‘singled out’ by law with ‘racist origin’

Music mogul’s lawyers are seeking to have some charges dismissed by claiming the law has been used to ‘target Black men’

Politics

7 d. ago Tehran charges Brit couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman with spying and accuses them of 'posing as tourists'

 Two British nationals detained in Iran have been charged with espionage, Iranian Judiciary News Agency says. 

Politics

7 d. ago Captive Brit couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman are charged with spying in Iran days after they were arrested during motorbike trip

 Two British nationals detained in Iran have been charged with espionage, Iranian Judiciary News Agency says. 

Events

7 d. ago Border town's residents rebuild in south Lebanon as Hezbollah leader calls for Israeli withdrawal

Residents of a south Lebanon town are waiting to fix their damaged homes as Israel is scheduled to end its military presence north of its border

Politics

8 d. ago The parents of Apprentice star who quit after making offensive remark insist their son is not racist

Cosmetic dentist Dr Jana is thought to have used the term 'coloured' to describe a black person during a task.

Politics