FIFA's anti-discrimination partner Fare has called for the removal of a VAR official at the World Cup after he allegedly made a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist symbol during Germany's match against Curaçao. The gesture, an 'OK' sign, has been classified as a hate symbol by the Anti-Defamation League.
FIFA's anti-discrimination partner Fare has called for the removal of a VAR official at the World Cup after he allegedly made a gesture resembling a white supremacist symbol during Germany's match against Curaçao. The Australian official, Shaun Evans, appeared to make an 'OK' sign, which the Anti-Defamation League classifies as a hate symbol.
VAR referee Shaun Evans is accused of making a white supremacist gesture during Germany's match against Curacao at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston. Anti-discrimination body Fare Network urged FIFA to remove Evans, calling the gesture an intentional transmission of a neo-Nazi symbol.
Former England spinner Graeme Swann discusses the speculation surrounding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's future in elite cricket, noting it's natural for successors to be sought as players age. He highlights 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a special talent emerging in Indian cricket.
Donald Trump's name was removed from the Kennedy Center's facade following a court ruling that his rebranding of the institution was illegal. The removal was confirmed by the center's COO, Matthew Floca, after a judge denied last-ditch appeals by the Trump administration.
Workers removed Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center in Washington DC after a judge rejected an emergency appeal. The removal followed a legal challenge arguing the name was illegally added, with a judge ruling only Congress can change the venue's name.
Workers removed Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center facade early Saturday after a judge rejected an emergency appeal to block the removal. The name was added last December by Trump's board but a judge ruled it was illegally added, ordering its removal.
A US federal judge rejected a request from the Kennedy Center to delay the removal of Donald Trump's name from its facade. The judge had previously ordered the name removed by Friday, but the center sought a 12-hour extension due to construction delays. The judge also suspended a planned two-year closure for renovations, citing a lack of due diligence.
A US federal judge rejected a request to halt an order removing President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center. The federal appeals court also denied the Trump administration's request for a stay.
A judge rejected requests to pause the deadline for removing Trump's name from the Kennedy Center. Scaffolding was erected, and workers began preparations for removal. Onlookers gathered to witness the process.
An appeals court in Washington DC rejected a last-ditch effort by the Kennedy Center's leadership to keep President Donald Trump's name on the building, leaving the institution with few options other than removing the name. Separately, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reinstall exhibits and signs on topics like slavery and climate change.
An appeals court in Washington DC rejected an emergency appeal to pause the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center facade. Justice department lawyers for Trump and the Kennedy Center board filed the appeal after a judge ordered the name removed. Crews began work to remove the name on Friday evening.
FIFA has requested the Egyptian Football Association to remove the seven stars from their national team's jersey during the 2026 World Cup. These stars represent African Cup of Nations titles, and FIFA regulations stipulate that stars on World Cup jerseys should only signify World Cup victories. Additionally, the numbers on the jerseys will be changed from gold to white for better visibility.
New research on Iron Age remains in Scotland reveals evidence of postmortem brain removal and sharpened limb bones possibly used as tools. The findings, from Loch Borralie, suggest complex funerary practices and highlight the interconnectedness of maritime communities.
Lawyer Roman Giertych has filed a motion to remove prosecutor Ewa Szeroczyńska from the "two towers" case, alleging bias after she dismissed most of his questions during Jarosław Kaczyński's testimony. Kaczyński also stated Giertych, a political opponent, should not have questioned him.
Microsoft has signed a three-year agreement with Indian startup Alt Carbon to purchase nearly 37,000 tons of carbon removal credits using enhanced rock weathering, marking its first such deal in Asia.
India summoned a senior US diplomat to protest a strike on the tanker Settebello off Oman that killed three Indian sailors. Separately, the 'Cockroach' party protested in Pune demanding the education minister's removal over alleged exam irregularities.
Mitie, a key government contractor, is investigating allegations of racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, and hate speech among staff in UK immigration removal centers. Whistleblowers provided a dossier of offensive comments made at work and on social media.
Delaware lawmakers have advanced House Bill 441, a proposed ban on all cryptocurrency kiosks within the state. Sponsors cite consumer protection against predatory practices and fraud, particularly targeting vulnerable populations and elders, as the primary motivation for the legislation.
A Frankfurt court has fined Meta €100,000 for failing to promptly remove false claims on Facebook that falsely labeled a soldier deployed in the Gaza Strip as a war criminal. Meta was ordered to remove the posts on March 23, 2026, but did not do so for 15 and 17 days respectively.
US President Donald Trump announced a tentative agreement with Iran for the joint removal of uranium from Iranian nuclear facilities. The deal, which Trump stated is agreed upon, follows previous remarks about using excavators to extract enriched uranium.
An immigration judge in Charlotte, NC, ordered the deportation of Levi Mendez-Maldonado, who was murdered in November 2024. His lawyer informed the judge of his death, but the judge proceeded with the hearing in absentia, citing insufficient proof of death despite a death certificate.
Egypt's Media Council approved the removal of podcast segments discussing drug use and addiction, following a complaint from the Fund for Combating Addiction and Abuse. The council emphasized professional responsibility and media ethics.
Hundreds of protesters demanding an end to 'election fraud' have blocked the removal of ballot boxes from a polling station in Songpa-gu, Seoul, for over four hours. Lawmakers are attempting to mediate the standoff, which began after the polling station extended its hours due to a shortage of ballot papers.
