Church of England keeps ban on same-sex marriages
The Church of England will not change its rules to allow priests to marry same-sex couples following five years of internal debate on the issue, it announced on Wednesday.
Household wealth optimism collapses, global survey shows
Barely two in five people believe their families will be better off in the future, according to a regular global survey that also identified growing levels of distrust in institutions among low-income households.
Six FemTech founders you need to know about
The future is tech, but is the future of tech women? The Femtech market is booming, with new technological innovations, and women are leading the march.
Tarnished Golden Globes aim to regain role as Hollywood's 'party of the year'
A year after Hollywood boycotted the Golden Globes, Brad Pitt, Steven Spielberg and other big names are set to return as organizers try to restore the luster to what had been one of the biggest stops on the industry's awards circuit.
Big tech layoffs may further disrupt equity and diversity efforts
2023 is shaping up as a challenging year to be a woman or minority working in the tech sector, or even a person with one too many years under their belt.
The 2023 Golden Globes releases nominees after recent controversy
Everything Everywhere All at Once is leading the 2023 Golden Globes nominations this year after the issues surrounding diversity in Hollywood.
Jobs for Emiratis: UAE pushes work for own citizens
With foreign workers making up the vast bulk of private sector jobs in the United Arab Emirates, the Gulf's second-largest economy wants to boost opportunities for its own citizens.
UK eyes new ties in Africa, Latin America and Asia
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly on Monday set out his long-term vision for UK foreign policy, urging a move towards new partnerships in Latin America, Asia and Africa.
King Charles III, Camilla, Prince William, Kate Middleton 'scrambling' to manage latest racism controversy: report
King Charles III and Camilla had allegedly worked closely with Prince William and Kate Middleton to champion diversity and inclusion.
Barclays promotes mostly men to investment bank managing director
Barclays has promoted 85 people to managing director (MD) in its investment bank, it said on Thursday, with by far the majority of the coveted titles this year being taken by men.
Research has long shown institutional misogyny and racism within the UK's fire services
An independent review was set up to investigate the workplace culture at the London Fire Brigade.
'Valorant' patch 6.0 will bring back the map Split but will remove two maps from Unrated and Competitive
Bind and Breeze will still be available in custom game modes and in Spike Rush.
UK royals show ruthlessness in latest race row
The timing could not have been worse for Britain's royal family, not long after one racial reckoning involving Prince Harry and ahead of a new publicity blitz from the maverick "spare heir."
UK finance sector needs greater social mobility: study
Around half of all employees in the sector are from non-professional backgrounds
Christians now a minority in England and Wales
Fewer than half of people in England and Wales identify as Christian, according to census data released on Tuesday, underlining a landmark shift towards secularism in multicultural Britain.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle accusing royals of racism again with acceptance of human rights award: expert
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will receive the "Ripple of Hope" award on Dec. 6, 2022.
World Cup kicks off with Qatar ruler's call to put aside divisions
Qatar's ruler opened the World Cup on Sunday with a call for people of all races and orientations to put aside their differences, speaking as the host nation faced a barrage of criticism over its treatment of foreign workers and LGBT rights.
Tokyo starts recognising same-sex relationships
The certificates allow LGBTQ partners to be treated as married couples for some public services in areas such as housing, medicine and welfare.
Mexican GP: Lewis Hamilton wants to beat Red Bull, ready to sign new deal
Lewis Hamilton wants to bring Mercedes back to the top before calling time on his illustrious career in Formula 1. The Briton wants to sign a new multi-year deal with Mercedes.
Adidas ends Ye deal over hate speech, costing rapper his billionaire status
Adidas AG terminated its partnership with rapper and fashion designer Ye on Tuesday after he made a series of antisemitic remarks, a move that knocked the musician off the Forbes list of the world's billionaires.
It matters that Rishi Sunak has become the UK's first prime minister of Indian descent
Sunak's parents may have been born in East Africa, but his cultural affinity lies with his Indian roots.
UK Conservative Party members suspected of homophobic abuse at party
Conservative party members have been accused of using homophobic slurs at an event organised to celebrate LGBTQ+ diversity in Birmingham on Tuesday.
Amazon makes first venture fund bets with $150 mln for underrepresented founders
Amazon.com Inc is investing in outside venture capital funds for the first time, saying on Wednesday it planned to hand $150 million to firms that are backing underrepresented founders.
McDonald's defeats Black franchisees' $1 billion bias lawsuit, for now
McDonald's Corp has temporarily beat back a lawsuit by 52 Black former franchise owners who claim the fast-food giant set them up for failure by steering them towards crime-ridden, low-income neighborhoods.
Japan Firms Eye Ammonia, Methanol Projects In Canada, Alberta Minister Says
Japanese companies are looking to invest in the Canadian province of Alberta to produce ammonia and methanol in the effort to build global supply chains of greener energy to fight climate change, a provincial minister said.
Is Scotland's media ready for the next independence referendum?
Is Scotland's media ready for the next independence referendum?
Lawyers for royals on standby as King Charles III worries over Prince Harry's memoir
Speculations are rife that the Duke of Sussex wrote some damaging revelations about his father and stepmother in his book.
'Woman. Life. Freedom': Thousands march in Paris to back Iran protests
They chanted "death to the Islamic republic!", "death to the dictator", as well as "Woman. Life. Freedom"
BBC to cut hundreds of jobs at World Service
Nearly 400 staff at BBC World Service will lose their jobs as part of a cost-cutting programme and move to digital platforms.
After Sharp Right Turn, U.S. Supreme Court Conservatives Step On The Gas
The U.S. Supreme Court last March rebuffed an emergency request by North Carolina Republicans to allow the use in November's congressional elections of an electoral map they drew that a lower court invalidated for unlawfully disadvantaging Democrats.