CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
50 stories
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The trial against the Argentine lawyer accused of racism in Brazil begins: what penalties she faces

Agostina Páez, a 29-year-old Argentine lawyer, faces a trial in Brazil where she is accused of three counts of racial injury, potentially facing up to 15 years in prison.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

D. Trump built a statue of K. Columbus near the White House

D. Trump has erected a statue of K. Columbus near the White House, symbolizing his support for traditional views of historical figures amidst contemporary debates on colonialism.

Mar 23 • 05:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Nazi salutes and racist chats at Florida universities reveal a pattern of extremist rhetoric among young conservatives

The article discusses the normalization of extremist rhetoric among conservative youth in Florida universities, as evidenced by Nazi salutes and racist chat messages.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Two Premier League stars left bloodied after saving man from 'racist attack'

Two Brentford players were injured while intervening to stop a racist attack in London early Sunday morning.

Mar 22 • 22:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'No tolerance, no excuses' - Sunderland issue strong response to racism allegation

Sunderland FC has issued a strong statement condemning alleged racist abuse directed at defender Lutsharel Geertruida during a recent match against Newcastle.

Mar 22 • 18:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Newcastle vs Sunderland halted due to racism allegation as Premier League release statement

Newcastle's Premier League match against Sunderland was temporarily stopped due to allegations of racial abuse targeting a player.

Mar 22 • 13:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Premier League football match stopped after racist abuse of player reported

A Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sunderland was paused due to reported racist abuse directed at player Lutsharel Geertruida.

Mar 22 • 12:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio de Janeiro college student develops card game to discuss racism

A college student from Rio de Janeiro has created a card game aimed at combatting racism and promoting cultural access.

Mar 22 • 12:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Calls for the dismissal of the Brazilian deputy who painted her face black in protest

A Brazilian state deputy faces calls for her dismissal after a controversial protest where she painted her face and body black against the appointment of a transgender woman to a women's rights commission.

Mar 22 • 11:51 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Violent and racist, we will not miss him. The insult from extremists even in death

The left criticizes the late Umberto Bossi, labeling his legacy as violent and racist, sparking a renewed debate on his impact in Italian politics.

Mar 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Racist Chants: Woidke Outraged by 'Nazi Slogans' in Nightclub

Brandenburg's Prime Minister, Dietmar Woidke, expressed his outrage over racist chants sung by youths at a nightclub in Falkenberg, Germany.

Mar 22 • 10:26 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Scandal in the Brazilian Parliament: a deputy painted herself black during a legislative session and faces calls for her removal, accused of racism and transphobia

A Brazilian deputy's controversial protest during a legislative session, where she painted herself black, has led to accusations of racism and transphobia and calls for her removal from office.

Mar 22 • 05:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Anti-racist struggle needs the participation of white men, says Cida Bento at CasaFolha

Psychologist Cida Bento emphasizes the crucial role of white men in the anti-racist struggle during her course at CasaFolha, highlighting their dominant presence in leadership roles across various sectors in society.

Mar 22 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Two judges suffer racist attacks during online event broadcast; STF and CNJ condemn offenses

Two judges in Brazil were subjected to racist remarks during an online event, prompting condemnation from the Supreme Court (STF) and the National Justice Council (CNJ).

Mar 21 • 20:54 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Concerns in Germany Over Children Chanting Far-Right Slogans

Authorities in Germany are alarmed by children chanting racist slogans at a party in Falkenberg, Brandenburg.

Mar 21 • 19:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

UN Human Rights Chief: The Fight Against Racism Has Reached a Point Where It Can Regress

The UN Human Rights Chief warned that the progress made in combating racism is now at a critical checkpoint where it may be undermined.

Mar 21 • 18:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Republican says he lied about racist posts on porn site to protect Trump

Mark Robinson, former North Carolina lieutenant governor, admitted misleading voters about racist comments he posted online in a bid to protect Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

Mar 21 • 17:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

UN: Progress Against Racism Reaches a Turning Point

The UN human rights chief warns that progress in combating racism is at a critical juncture, with hate speech spreading unchecked.

Mar 21 • 16:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Narciso,' by Jefferson De, is Inspired by 'Get Out' and is the Director's Best Film

The film 'Narciso', directed by Jefferson De, explores themes of acceptance amid societal issues like racism and inequality.

Mar 21 • 16:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Election in Rhineland-Palatinate: AfD is pure antisemitism

The election campaign in Rhineland-Palatinate reveals the far-right party AfD's blatant antisemitism and racism through its advertising materials, indicating its exclusion from mainstream politics.

Mar 21 • 11:59 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Race played a role in Ontario drug dealer’s sentencing: ‘This somewhat attenuates his moral responsibility’

A judge in Ontario considered the impact of racism and societal disadvantage in the sentencing of drug dealer Brandon Caleb, suggesting these factors diminished his moral responsibility for his actions.

Mar 21 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Opposition to Tarcísio views with skepticism the cassation of the deputy who did blackface in the Alesp

Opposition deputies to Tarcísio de Freitas express skepticism over the requests for the cassation of deputy Fabiana Bolsonaro in response to her controversial blackface protest.

Mar 21 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Galatasaray chief makes vile comment after racist abuse of Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate

Galatasaray's general secretary has made a controversial statement following racial abuse directed at Liverpool player Ibrahima Konate after a Champions League match.

Mar 20 • 20:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

"L'Amour toujours": Children Sing Racist Chants in Club

Children and teenagers in a club in Falkenberg, Germany, were filmed singing racist chants during a party, which has sparked outrage and condemnation from local officials.

Mar 20 • 19:44 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Liverpool condemns 'dehumanising, cowardly' racist abuse of Ibrahima Konate

Liverpool Football Club has condemned the racist abuse directed at defender Ibrahima Konate following a Champions League match, emphasizing the need for social media companies to tackle such hate speech.

Mar 20 • 17:41 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

Liverpool condemn racist abuse of players, demand immediate action

Liverpool FC has condemned the racist abuse of its players, calling for immediate action and accountability from social media companies.

Mar 20 • 16:46 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Washington student leader targeted with racist threats after starting TPUSA chapter

A student leader in Washington state faces racially motivated harassment after establishing a chapter of Turning Point USA.

Mar 20 • 16:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Lithuanian Culture Minister Summons Language Office Chief for Justifying Racist Language

Lithuania's language inspectorate chief, Audrius Valotka, is called to explain his recent statements endorsing the use of derogatory terms towards Black and Roma communities.

Mar 20 • 14:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

District Court Augsburg: 15-Year-Old Goes on Trial for Hammer Attack on Students

A 15-year-old faces trial for an alleged racially motivated hammer attack on two students in Friedberg, Bavaria, set to begin in May.

Mar 20 • 13:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BREAKING: Liverpool 'disgusted' at 'vile and abhorrent' racist abuse aimed at Ibrahima Konate

Liverpool FC has strongly condemned the racist abuse directed at defender Ibrahima Konate following a match against Galatasaray.

Mar 20 • 13:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Nasima Razmyar Appeals to Petteri Orpo: Do Something About the National Coalition's Writing on the Vantaa Funerals

Nasima Razmyar criticizes Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and his party for their insensitive comments regarding the funerals in Vantaa, calling for action to address their disrespectful rhetoric.

Mar 20 • 12:28 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

James Talarico says Biden administration was convinced border security was 'racist'

Texas Senate nominee James Talarico criticized the Biden administration for its approach to border security, claiming it was influenced by perceptions of racism.

Mar 20 • 11:59 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Tunisian anti-racism activist sentenced to eight years in prison

A Tunisian court has sentenced anti-racism activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison on charges of financial misconduct, a ruling criticized as politically motivated and part of a wider crackdown on civil society.

Mar 20 • 11:41 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Tunisia, anti-racist activist Saadia Mosbah sentenced to eight years in prison

Tunisian anti-racist activist Saadia Mosbah has been sentenced to eight years in prison and fined 100,000 dinars for alleged financial misconduct.

Mar 20 • 05:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PL Deputy who did 'blackface' in Alesp declared herself brown and received R$ 1,593 from fund for black candidates

Deputy Fabiana Bolsonaro received public funds after declaring herself brown, sparking controversy due to her use of blackface during a public address.

Mar 19 • 21:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

FIFA fines Israeli FA for anti-discrimination rules breaches

FIFA has fined the Israeli Football Association for failing to address racism in football, particularly regarding Beitar Jerusalem's behavior.

Mar 19 • 20:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alesp says that the opinion of deputies is inviolable when commenting on 'black face' case

The São Paulo Legislative Assembly affirmed that deputies are protected by the Constitution to express their opinions, following a controversial incident involving a state deputy painting her body black in the plenary.

Mar 19 • 20:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is Genetics a Language of Knowledge or a Tool of Power?

A recent study revealed groundbreaking insights into the Dead Sea Scrolls through DNA analysis, raising questions about the implications of genetics in reconstructing historical narratives and addressing sensitive issues like colonialism and racism.

Mar 19 • 20:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman calls 11-year-old boy 'monkey' and 'little black' and is arrested in Vitória

A woman in Vitória, Brazil, was arrested for racially insulting an 11-year-old boy, using derogatory terms during an altercation.

Mar 19 • 18:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Commentary: The Children Were Just Buried When the Appalling Whining Started

A commentary on the racist comments that arose immediately following the burial of three children and their parents in Vantaa, Finland.

Mar 19 • 16:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

When the Football Battle Against Racism Bears Fruit

LaLiga is intensifying its efforts to combat racism in football through various initiatives, including a protocol activated by referees during matches.

Mar 19 • 16:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alanis Guillen's ex is banned from Gilberto Gil's family's box

Alanis Guillen's ex-partner has been banned from the family box of Brazilian musician Gilberto Gil following a public incident involving derogatory comments made by another producer.

Mar 19 • 12:20 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"All white, all ugly you are": Jean-Luc Mélenchon accused of "racism" by RN after controversial comments

Jean-Luc Mélenchon faced accusations of racism from the National Rally after making controversial remarks during a meeting.

Mar 19 • 11:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

"Cynically belittled the ski center employee, incited hatred": trial will take place over racist assault in Vilnius

A trial is set to begin in Vilnius concerning a racist attack involving a 46-year-old woman of Belgian and Jamaican nationality, who allegedly incited hatred against ski center employees.

Mar 19 • 09:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deputy Fabiana Bolsonaro paints herself brown in the Assembly to protest against Erika Hilton

State deputy Fabiana Bolsonaro painted her body brown in the São Paulo Legislative Assembly to protest against the election of Erika Hilton as president of the Women's Rights Commission.

Mar 18 • 19:21 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Basketball player Vītols receives penalty for racist remarks

Latvian basketball player Mārcis Vītols has been suspended for one game due to racist remarks made during a match in the Latvia-Estonia Basketball League.

Mar 18 • 18:10 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario junior hockey team vows action after ‘racist’ comments at game

A junior hockey team in Ontario pledges to take action after a player faced racist taunts during a playoff match.

Mar 18 • 17:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Conservative politician received a criminal conviction for his vile writings

Finnish politician Petteri Johannes Kalliola has been fined for making racist comments against people of color and Romani individuals in a local election forum.

Mar 18 • 16:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alanis Guillen condemns racist posts attributed to girlfriend: 'Unacceptable'

Alanis Guillen publicly condemns racist and prejudiced posts allegedly made by her girlfriend, Giovanna Reis, leading to a significant social media backlash.

Mar 18 • 15:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for threatening neighbor with a weapon and committing racist offenses in Alto Alegre

A 62-year-old man was arrested in Alto Alegre, Brazil, for threatening his 59-year-old neighbor with a gun and making racist remarks.

Mar 18 • 14:54 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.