50 h. ago Toby Carvery sad moment sparks wave of heartwarming gestures

A 93-year-old widow shared how a sad moment in a Toby Carvery restaurant in Hale Village, Cheshire, on Boxing Day led to a sweet outpouring of kindness from strangers

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9 d. ago The Guardian Footballer of the Year Jess Carter: ‘I remember not wanting to go out’

England defender publicly confronted racist abuse at the Euros and ended 2025 a title winner with club and countryThe Guardian Footballer of the Year is an award given to a player who has done something remarkable, whether by overcoming adversity, helping others or setting a sporting example by acting with exceptional honesty.Jess Carter has spent her life grappling with when to hold back and when to speak up; wrestling with being naturally herself, embodying the characteristics her parents instilled in her of being open, honest, vocal and confident, and subduing herself because, while society values those traits, in a black woman they can be viewed negatively. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Miss Finland stripped of title after ‘racist’ gesture sparks backlash

Finnish prime minister says the ‘thoughtless and stupid’ gesture had been ‘damaging’ to country’s international reputation

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3 w. ago Shamed beauty queen stripped of title over 'racist' photo backed by politicians as row grows

Several politicians have gathered together to back former Miss Finland Sarah Dzface controversially, after the beauty queen was disgraced for an image which was deemed offensive.

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4 w. ago Beauty queen Miss Finland stripped of crown for racist social media picture

WARNING: Sarah Dzafce has been stripped of her Miss Finland crown after posting a social media photo making a gesture deemed racist towards Asians, prompting public outcry

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last month Miss Finland is stripped of her crown for making 'racist' slanted eye gesture in post saying she was 'eating with a Chinese person'

Sarah Dzafce - who won the beauty contest just three months ago -was pictured using her her fingers to stretch her eyes into a slanted shape.

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