Parliament to elect Greece's first woman president
The candidacy of Ekaterini Sakellaropoulou has already won cross-party support and been welcomed by some commentators.
Anti-racist group protests Tweets about black Miss France 2020
Clemence Botino has been the target of racist comments, especially on Twitter, since she won the title on December 14
US proposes remote ID requirement for drones
Officials said the new rule would help identify potential threats, and presumably enable security officials to act against them.
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick severs last ties to company
The company appointed former Expedia chief Dara Khosrowshahi as chief executive later this year.
EasyJet set to use inclusive greetings after receiving twitter complaint
EasyJet cabin crew has been instructed to greet passengers in a gender-neutral way after receiving a complaint from a passenger.
Riot Games hopes to end gender discrimination lawsuit with $10 million settlement
Riot Games recently reached a settlement worth $10 million with employees involved in the gender discrimination lawsuit.
Footballers in the Netherlands to protest racism against Ahmad Mendes Moreira
'Racism? Then we don't play football', the scoreboards will read as players stand still during the first minute of their match
UEFA punishes Bulgaria with stadium ban for racist abuse against England
Bulgaria fans will not be allowed to enter the stadium for their upcoming home match against the Czech Republic on November 17
Wall Street learns the high cost of sexist comments
Several financial entities broke ties with Fisher Investments, which manages some $112 billion.
'How to Get Away with Murder' season 6 episode 4 spoilers: Did Connor kill Annalise?
Connor's interrogation continues in "HTGWM" season 6 episode 4.
Manchester City star Bernardo Silva in hot water after 'racist' tweet about teammate
Silva allegedly compared Mendy with a chocolate-coloured mascot of a sweet brand
2019 Emmys: Patricia Arquette calls for transgender rights during acceptance speech
Patricia Arquette calls for transgender rights during an emotional tribute to her late sister Alexis at the 2019 Emmy Awards.
Emmys 2019: 'Game of Thrones' seeks final glory as 'Fleabag' springs surprise
The dark British comedy also scooped the awards for best comedy writing and directing at television's answer to the Oscars.
Trudeau apologises again for wearing blackface as new images emerge
Justin Trudeau earlier admitted to wearing similar makeup when he sang Harry Belafonte's 1956 hit "Banana Boat Song (Day-O)" at a high school talent contest, in 2001.
Hate crimes rise by 47% at football matches in England & Wales
79% of the total football hate crimes in 2018-19 were racism-related
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admits to racist 'brownface' makeup
Justin Trudeau faced severe backlash, this time after a photo of his emerged wearing "brownface" makeup to a party back in 2001.
How unlucky has Friday the 13th been in human history?
While many Britons fear Friday the 13th, the day has not always been unlucky for the world.
Iranian football fan 'Blue Girl' dies after being arrested trying to enter a stadium
Sahar Khodayari took her own life by setting herself on fire after she was arrested and taken to court for trying to attend a football match in Iran.
Here's why YouTube hate speech crackdown is required but insufficient
YouTube recently purged 17,000 channels for inciting hate speech.
Alphabet added 20,000 jobs last year, now has 100,000 employees
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has announced that it added nearly 20,000 employees in the last year taking the total headcount to 103,549 in the first quarter of 2019, up from 85,050 a year ago.
Uber: What investors need to know before its IPO
There's plenty to love about the ridesharing juggernaut -- but potential investors need to understand the company's challenges as well.
Facebook's 'pivot' is less about privacy and more about profits
CEO Mark Zuckerberg's claimed intent to focus on privacy will be hard to execute, will not happen soon and does not address major concerns about the company's role in society.
Airline faces flak for asking passenger to cover up 'inappropriate' crop top
In a series of tweets Tuesday, a British traveler called out Thomas Cook airline staff, who she claims harassed her and verbally abused her after she boarded the plane from Birmingham.
Cab company pays compensation for driver's anti-Semitic, racist remarks to passenger
The cab company, along with the driver, donated $1,500 to charitable organizations as per the passenger's request.
How to start investing in a cashless society
The world is rapidly transitioning to a digital global economy. Here's how investors can cash in on the cashless trend in 2019.
No more 'leaning in' – the myth of the superhero businesswoman holds us all back
Women are increasingly being told that anything can be overcome with drive and a can-do attitude.
Tinder feeling the love as user growth beats expectation
Tinder parent company Match Group saw a rise in share prices after a better-than-expected quarterly earnings report.
Giant Trump baby blimp: Why humour is such a powerful form of protest
An inflatable "baby" Donald Trump is expected to be the star attraction in London as protesters take to the streets to oppose the visit of divisive US president.
Robots to the rescue: How automation can create a more equal society
Discussion on automation often focuses on dystopian outcomes but it could improve gender equality at work.
Everyone profits when workplace discrimination is confronted
If workers feel they are safe from discrimination and looked after by their organisations, the whole company will reap the benefits.