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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maranhão Carnival breaks record and establishes itself among the largest parties in Brazil

The Maranhão Carnival 2026 has achieved a record attendance and strengthened its position as one of Brazil's largest public carnivals, attracting over 5.4 million attendees.

Feb 27 • 19:53 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Philadelphia sued for allegedly not promoting five police officers because they are White

Five white police officers in Philadelphia are suing the city, claiming they were denied promotions based on their race and sex as a result of a new diversity policy.

Feb 27 • 16:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Folha reaches its 70th class of trainees with greater diversity and technological dilemmas

The Folha newspaper celebrates its 70th trainee program, emphasizing the evolution of journalism amid technological changes and the ongoing challenges of diversity and accuracy.

Feb 27 • 15:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Black trainees have changed the face of the newsroom and amplified voices at Folha

Since the launch of its exclusive training program for Black journalists in 2021, Folha has seen a significant increase in the representation and employment of Black trainees within its newsroom.

Feb 27 • 15:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Kristen Stewart: "Los Angeles cannot exist without all of us"

At an event in Los Angeles, actress Kristen Stewart expressed her strong support for immigrants, stating that the city cannot exist without them.

Feb 27 • 12:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Shuk's Menu Displays Diversity of the Middle East

The Shuk restaurant in São Paulo showcases diverse Middle Eastern street foods that transport diners through various culinary traditions.

Feb 27 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Playwrights’ ‘thrilling’ debuts share the Susan Smith Blackburn prize

The Susan Smith Blackburn prize celebrates debut plays by female, transgender, and non-binary playwrights, awarding joint winners Hannah Doran and Ro Reddick.

Feb 26 • 19:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Diversity Saves 'Mario Tennis Fever' from a Frustrating Campaign

The game 'Mario Tennis Fever' uses various unique character abilities and magical elements to create a fun, accessible experience rather than focusing on realistic tennis.

Feb 26 • 16:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

About Living Together in the Big City: 'Munich Residents are Different from the Bavarians, Not so Prude'

A report on the diverse cultural interactions in Munich's Olympia-Einkaufszentrum highlights the coexistence of different languages and cultures, especially during a public service strike.

Feb 26 • 12:21 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Peter MacKinnon: University of Alberta should be applauded for resisting affirmative action

Peter MacKinnon argues that the University of Alberta deserves recognition for its opposition to affirmative action policies, claiming that such policies are discriminatory.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Haredi, Masorati, Dati, and Hiloni... How much do you know about Israeli society?

The article explores the complexity and diversity of Israeli society, particularly within the Jewish community, highlighting religious, ethnic, and national identities.

Feb 26 • 09:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Unusual Challenge. Olomouc Must Consider Ramadan, Observed by Three Players

Olomouc football coach Tomáš Janotka must accommodate the Ramadan fasting observed by three players ahead of their Conference League match in Lausanne.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The share of female top executives has taken a step back

The percentage of female executive directors in Denmark has decreased, according to a report, despite an increase in female directors.

Feb 26 • 06:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Tania Llasera: 'People see Ozempic as a shortcut and that's heavily stigmatized. Spain wants to see you suffer to lose weight'

Tania Llasera, a Spanish presenter and influencer, advocates for body diversity and expresses concern over society's obsession with weight loss, emphasizing the stigma surrounding the use of Ozempic.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What to Pay Attention to When Hiring a Foreigner?

The article discusses considerations for hiring foreign workers in Poland, highlighting necessary precautions and legalities.

Feb 26 • 04:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: A Muslim Principal has Been Appointed for the First Time in an Espoo School

Suaad Onniselkä has been appointed as the first Muslim principal at Mainingin school in Espoo, Finland.

Feb 25 • 16:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Bake Off's Nadiya Hussain admits 'it's broken' after making difficult career choice

Nadiya Hussain, the winner of The Great British Bake Off, shared her struggles with the television industry and her decision to step away from her teaching assistant job to address her dissatisfaction with the industry.

Feb 25 • 12:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

HS: A Muslim Woman Appointed as Principal of an Espoo School

Suaad Onniselkä has been appointed as the principal of Mainingin School in Espoo, Finland, making her potentially the only Muslim principal in the country.

Feb 25 • 10:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Why are there still so few women CEOs

The article discusses the ongoing scarcity of female CEOs in the UK, highlighting recent resignations of prominent women leaders and the minimal progress in increasing their numbers in top corporate roles.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Useless Call of Cuauhtémoc

Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, a historic leader of the modern left in Mexico, called for an extensive dialogue on electoral reform, emphasizing the need for political diversity while facing skepticism about the likelihood of his suggestions being taken seriously.

Feb 25 • 08:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Meet the biggest readers-commentators of the Folha website

Folha celebrates its 105th anniversary by highlighting some of the most prolific commenters on its online platform who engage in diverse discussions reflecting the newspaper's values of plurality and diversity.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Miguel Rellán, the winner of the first Goya, repeats 40 years later: "Many unimaginative directors call me to play a professor, I want to be a drag queen, damn it"

Miguel Rellán, who won the first-ever Goya award 40 years ago, expresses his desire to take on more diverse roles beyond the traditional characters offered to him.

Feb 24 • 23:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026 strengthens the prominence of Poços and reduces crime in MG

Carnival 2026 has significantly positioned Poços de Caldas as a leading carnival destination in Minas Gerais, showcasing its cultural diversity and enhanced safety during the festivities.

Feb 24 • 21:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

A Harvard Graduate and the Mayor of Ashiya Discusses the Significance of Learning English Beyond Its Utility

The Mayor of Ashiya, a Harvard graduate, emphasizes the need to redefine the purpose of learning English in the context of rapidly evolving AI technologies and increasing cultural diversity in classrooms.

Feb 24 • 21:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump-nominated judge blocks Abbott’s DEI ban in 3 districts

A U.S. district judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the enforcement of key provisions of a Texas law banning diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in three school districts.

Feb 24 • 19:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TSE ignores proposal against fraud in quotas and generates debate about risks to electoral diversity

The TSE has not included any proposals for preventing fraud in affirmative actions for black and indigenous candidates in the preliminary rules for the 2026 elections.

Feb 24 • 16:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Ramadan in Turkey: A Minute Separates Iftars in a Village on the Black Sea Coast

This article discusses the differences in iftar times during Ramadan in Turkey, highlighting a unique case in a village on the Black Sea coast where two communities are divided by a road but observe different iftar timings.

Feb 24 • 13:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Increase in religious schools and home schooling could prevent ‘deeper social cohesion’, Julian Hill says

Julian Hill warns that the growth of religious schools and home schooling in Australia may hinder social cohesion by limiting children's interactions with peers from diverse backgrounds.

Feb 24 • 13:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Demonstration in Penzberg: With Music and Posters for Diversity and Democracy

A demonstration advocating for diversity and democracy is set to take place in Penzberg, Germany, featuring music and speeches promoting respect and tolerance.

Feb 24 • 12:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Cosquín Jumped the Rift Again

The Cosquín festival showcased the importance of cultural diversity in Argentine folklore, connecting different musical traditions and bridging cultural divides.

Feb 24 • 09:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

US sues Coca-Cola bottler for exclusive networking event for women

A US agency has sued a Coca-Cola bottler for discrimination due to an event held exclusively for female employees at a casino resort in Connecticut.

Feb 24 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Rosalind Smith honoured as trailblazer in Edmonton’s public school system

Rosalind Smith, the first Black principal of Edmonton Public School Board, is being honored this Black History Month for her significant contributions to education in the community.

Feb 24 • 01:07 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Why Sexual Diversity is Part of the Fight for a Free Europe

The author discusses the significance of sexual diversity in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the larger struggle for a free Europe.

Feb 23 • 22:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brixton teenager makes racing debut on Gary and Josh Moore favourite at Plumpton

Hezekiah March, a Brixton teenager, is set to make his racing debut at Plumpton on a horse trained by Gary and Josh Moore.

Feb 23 • 12:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘We’ve scratched the surface’: mission to digitise UK public art reaches 1m entries

Art UK has successfully catalogued one million artworks in its digital database, showcasing the diversity of the UK’s public art collection as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Feb 23 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Election Campaign in Frankfurt: "You with your Headscarf Want to Explain Politics to Us Here?"

Maria Achrait, a first-time candidate for the Social Democrats in Frankfurt, faces hostility due to her wearing a headscarf, yet remains undeterred in her political aspirations.

Feb 23 • 08:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Applications for the judges' reserve list selection at TJ-BA open this Monday; salary can reach R$ 11,000

The application period for the judges' reserve list selection at the Bahia Court of Justice (TJ-BA) opens on Monday, with a salary potential of up to R$ 11,135.67.

Feb 22 • 22:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Inner-city art project revives the disposable camera

A photography project in Perth encourages locals to use disposable cameras to capture their suburb's beauty and diversity.

Feb 22 • 22:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Body diversity returns to London fashion week as wider industry heads ultra-thin

London Fashion Week has seen a resurgence of body diversity on the runway, contrasting with the prevailing industry trend towards ultra-thin models.

Feb 22 • 19:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Korean visits UK for first time and is stunned by major difference in Londoners

A Korean traveler visiting London for the first time expresses amazement at the diversity and harmonious atmosphere of the city, highlighting striking contrasts with their home country.

Feb 22 • 08:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Don't miss these photos: Ash will fall on you, a long nose or madly even quietly

The article reflects on various global events captured in photographs, highlighting the diversity of life experiences in one week.

Feb 22 • 07:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Itamaraty will have unprecedented positions for indigenous and quilombola candidates; see how applicants are preparing

The Itamaraty is offering its first-ever specific job vacancies for indigenous and quilombola candidates in Brazil's diplomatic career admission process.

Feb 22 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Montero promises a "law of Andalusian languages" to combat stereotypes if she wins the presidency of the Junta

María Jesús Montero, the PSOE candidate for the presidency of the Junta of Andalucía, has proposed a new law to support regional languages and enhance vocational training.

Feb 21 • 18:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Speak your mother tongue with pride, Anambra first lady urges Nigerians

The First Lady of Anambra, Dr. Nonye Soludo, encourages Nigerians to embrace and speak their mother tongues as a celebration of their cultural identity.

Feb 21 • 15:17 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Fasting together: Ramadan and Lent in Sierra Leone’s spirit of harmony

In Sierra Leone, Christians and Muslims are celebrating Lent and Ramadan simultaneously, showcasing a spirit of harmony despite political tensions.

Feb 21 • 12:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Eduardo Paes flirted with ableism

Brazilian Mayor Eduardo Paes faced backlash for making fun of a visually impaired person, highlighting ongoing issues with social maturity and respect for diversity.

Feb 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sensory vests and live sign language: how people with disabilities followed the parades in adapted spaces at Sapucaí

A samba school focused on inclusivity will open the Champions Parade this Saturday at the Sambódromo da Marquês de Sapucaí, emphasizing diversity and accessibility for people with disabilities.

Feb 21 • 09:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Campus Radicals Newsletter: Teacher who lost job over 2-word post breaks silence, Chicago 'racial segregation'

A Chicago-area teacher speaks out after losing their job due to a social media post, amid controversies surrounding racial segregation and education policies in Illinois.

Feb 21 • 01:16 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Carrick hails Man United ‘diversity’ after Ratcliffe remarks

Michael Carrick praises Manchester United's commitment to diversity following controversial comments made by co-owner Jim Ratcliffe about immigration in the UK.

Feb 20 • 19:22 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Starmer appoints ‘Queen of Woke’ as UK’s top civil servant – Reform UK

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed Antonia Romeo as the new cabinet secretary, facing criticism from Reform UK for her focus on diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Feb 20 • 17:45 UTC

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