Belgian King Philippe has expressed his "deepest regrets" to the Democratic Republic of Congo for the acts of cruelty committed during the years that his ancestor, Leopold II, presided over the DRC.
UK to honor passport promise to eligible Hong Kong residents following new Chinese imposed security laws
In response to China's new security law imposed on Hong Kong which took full effect this week and is seen as a threat to the city's freedom, the United Kingdom has announced it would offer a path to citizenship for eligible Hong Kong residents and condemned China's new national security law, saying it constitutes "a clear violation of the autonomy of Hong Kong and a direct threat to the freedom of its people."
George Floyd: NBA to paint 'black lives matter' on courts ahead of next season
The National Basketball Association (NBA), has revealed it has decided to paint 'Black Lives Matter' onto courts at ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Florida when the season restarts next month in order to highlight racism issues suffered in the sport and the US.
Meghan Markle calls black teenager "set on fire in racist attack"
Trump calls Black Lives Matter mural 'a symbol of hate' after New York's Mayor announced it'll be painted infront of Trump Towers
US President, Donald Trump, has criticized the mayor of New York City, Bill De Blasio over plans to paint a large 'Black Lives Matter' mural on Fifth Avenue, the street where his hotel, Trump Towers is located in New York. Trump didn't only criticize the mayor but also called the mural/painting a 'symbol of hate'.
Sex with someone you don't live with is now Illegal in UK as Govt issues new lockdown rules
UK citizens have been banned from having sex with anyone outside of their own household under new coronavirus lockdown legislation rolled out by the Government. The UK government on Monday, June 1, introduced new measures that ban people from socializing indoors with anyone not already in their household.
Forbes revokes Kylie Jenner's billionaire status, accuses her of inflating her income
Kylie Jenner's billionaire tag has been struck out by Forbes, months after being dubbed the world's youngest billionaire.
Derek Chauvin, the officer involved in the death of George Floyd, has been arrested and charged with 3rd degree murder
Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck till he died, has been arrested and charged with 3rd-degree murder. The other 3 officers who stood by and watched are still under investigation, but no charges have yet been filed. Derek Chauvin, who was fired on Tuesday along with three other officers involved in the detainment of Floyd, was taken into custody Friday and faces charges of 3rd-degree murder and manslaughter, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced. 3rd-degree murder is a crime committed without premeditation or intention to kill and involves killing another person through inherent dangerous actions and with no regard for human life.
“I don’t have a girlfriend and I can’t find someone to grow old with" - Anthony Joshua opens up on his challenges in finding true love
Anthony Joshua has opened up on his challenges in finding true love, stating that he's yet to find someone to call his girlfriend.
President Trump terminates US ties with World Health Organization (Video)
President Donald Trump has announced that the US is terminating its ties with the World Health Organization, WHO, and will suspend all funding to the organization. The US President made the announcement during a press conference at the White House Rose Garden on Friday, May 29.
GoFundMe created for the memorial fund of George Floyd has now raised over $4.6 million in just three days
A GoFundMe campaign to help the family of George Floyd, the black man who died after a white Minneapolis police officer forcefully kneeled on his neck during his arrest, has now raised over $4.6 million in just three days.
Derek Chauvin, the officer involved in the death of George Floyd, has been arrested and charged with 3rd degree murder
Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck till he died, has been arrested and charged with 3rd-degree murder. The other 3 officers who stood by and watched are still under investigation, but no charges have yet been filed. Derek Chauvin, who was fired on Tuesday along with three other officers involved in the detainment of Floyd, was taken into custody Friday and faces charges of 3rd-degree murder and manslaughter, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced.
New video shows three Minneapolis officers kneeling on George Floyd before he died
A new video shared online appears to show three Minneapolis Police Department officers kneeling on George Floyd during his arrest on Monday, which later led to his death. Recall, a previous video posted by eyewitness Darnella Frazier showed Floyd, 46, being knelt on by one officer, Derek Chauvin, who has now been arrested and charged with George Floyd's murder.
'This shouldn’t be "normal" in 2020 America' - Barack Obama issues a statement on the death of George Floyd
Former US President Barack Obama has issued a statement on the death of George Floyd, the black man who died after being pinned down by a white police officer in Minneapolis on Monday. Obama, 58, released a statement via his Twitter page, saying it "cannot be normal" in 2020 and urged the Minnesota authorities to 'ensure that the circumstances surrounding George Floyd's death are investigated thoroughly'.
Hero Janet Collins paved way for black ballerinas by refusing to pose as a white woman for dance roles.
There are many unsung heroes in black history whose stories continue to be sidelined because of slavery, race and politics. Day in and out, history uncovers new details around these topics to help highlight significant figures who went through many hurdles to pave ways for black people in various fields.
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