Team forfeits Pride game over players' refusal to wear rainbow sleeves
York Revolution canceled their Pride Night game after several players refused to wear rainbow sleeves. The team forfeited to honor the LGBTQ+ community.
Category : Cultural Diversity
Pauline Hanson's Multicultural Attack Backfires
Pauline Hanson's speech at the National Press Club criticising multiculturalism has sparked widespread backlash, highlighting Australia's support for diversity.
Share Your Favorite New Podcasts of 2026
We want to hear about the best new podcasts you've listened to in 2026. Tell us your nomination and why you love it.
Reclaiming the St George's Cross: From Far-Right to Football
As the World Cup begins, communities reclaim the England flag from far-right groups, highlighting its dual role as a symbol of division and unity.
Letters: Wharfedale Wildlife and Toilet Handedness
Readers share memories of Grass Wood, ponder toilet turning direction based on handedness, and discuss clockwise traditions like Buddhist stupa walking.
Bluey in Yolŋu Matha: First Indigenous language episodes
Five Bluey episodes have been dubbed into Yolŋu Matha, an Australian First Nations language, for Naidoc Week, with Bandit voiced by King Stingray's Dimathaya Burrawanga.
Awer Mabil: Multiculturalism Makes Australia Best
Socceroos forward Awer Mabil says multiculturalism makes Australia the best country in the world, reflecting on a viral team video showcasing diversity and pride.
Heirloom white velvet okra connects African diaspora in Toronto
A Canadian farmer with Jamaican roots grows white velvet okra on a Toronto rooftop, preserving a forgotten heirloom that travelled the African diaspora.
Caribbean Obeah Tradition Endures Despite Stigma
Explore the enduring Caribbean obeah tradition, a syncretic practice merging African religion, Christianity, and indigenous elements, despite historical demonization and illegality.
BBC's queer dating show needs support for final season
I Kissed A Girl returns June 23 for its final season on BBC Three. Fans are urged to show support for the groundbreaking LGBTQ+ dating show, first of its kind in the UK.
Starbucks Korea Shuts All Stores for History Lesson After Promotion
Starbucks Korea will close all stores on June 22 for mandatory history training after a promotion on the anniversary of the Gwangju massacre sparked backlash and boycotts.
Rio Ferdinand Praises Japanese Fans for Cleanup at World Cup
Japanese fans again earn praise for cleaning up after their World Cup match against the Netherlands, with Rio Ferdinand highlighting their classy gesture.
Colin Williams, language rights academic, dies at 75
Colin Williams, an academic who influenced the Good Friday agreement's stance on Irish and Ulster Scots languages, has died aged 75. He was a geography and sociolinguistics professor.
Cocos Booby Frenzy: Why Twitchers Flock to Rare Birds
The Cocos booby sighting in NSW sparks twitching frenzy. Andrew Stafford explains the passion and dedication of birders chasing rare vagrants across Australia.
Dining across the divide: Gaza and monarchy debate
A writer and a master's student clash over the term 'genocide' in Gaza but find common ground on the monarchy and monogamy in Norwich.
Shema Prayer Guides Jewish Faith and Unity
Reciting the Shema, an ancient Jewish prayer, grounds faith in unity and love, offering perspective during turbulent times and inviting a better world.
At 51, I'm Getting Married: A Queer Woman's Journey
After a lifetime of solitude, a queer woman finds love at 51. From pandemic dates to a boat proposal, she embraces marriage and queer joy.
Virginia Evans: From 'Failure' to Women's Prize Winner
Virginia Evans, winner of the Women's prize for fiction, discusses her two-decade journey, seven unpublished novels, and the success of 'The Correspondent'.
Six Great Reads: Mexico's President, Dementia Rebels, and More
This week's top Guardian reads include Mexico's popular leftist leader, dementia activists, challenges for women in China, an adoption reunion, deep sea wonders, and a terror plot investigation.
Analogue Resurgence: Old Formats Comeback in Digital Age
The revival of VHS, cassettes, and vinyl reflects a growing desire for digital detox and tangible experiences, despite their imperfections.
Socceroos Address Anti-Immigration Sentiment in World Cup Video
The Socceroos released a video promoting multiculturalism, sharing players' migrant stories to counter anti-immigration sentiment ahead of the World Cup.
Metro's Weekly Soaps Quiz: Are You a True Fan?
Challenge yourself with Metro's weekly soaps quiz covering Corrie, Emmerdale, and EastEnders. Share your score and comment!
Madonna's Laser Vaginas: A Bold Artistic Statement Defended
Sydney Summers defends Madonna's new music video featuring laser vaginas, calling it liberating art. She criticizes backlash as attacks on female sexuality.
Russell T Davies Quitting Doctor Who Is Best Decision
Russell T Davies stepping down from Doctor Who may be a shock, but his focus on urgent LGBTQ+ dramas like Tip Toe proves it's the right move for him and the show.
Jerry Seinfeld tells streamer Palestine 'doesn't exist'
Jerry Seinfeld told a Kick streamer 'it doesn't exist' when asked to say 'Free Palestine' outside Madison Square Garden, reigniting debate over his Israel support.
Audible vs Podcasts: Audiobooks Rise in London
Explore how audiobooks and podcasts are transforming reading habits in London, with Audible leading the digital audio revolution.
Young Britons Locked Out of Creative Arts, Charity Says
Research for Roundhouse shows 87% of 18-30 year olds have fewer artistic opportunities. Rising costs and lack of safe spaces fuel isolation.
Global Moments: Offerings, Protests, and Elections in Photos
A visual journey capturing the Yadnya Kasada ritual in Indonesia, Ethiopian elections, evacuations in Ukraine and Lebanon, and more from around the world.
Christian 'Wife Schools' Teach Submission
Guardian US reporter Alaina Demopoulos attended a 'wife school' run by influencer Tilly Dillehay, exploring the rise of Christian conservative influencers promoting female submission and their role in the Christian nationalist movement.
Art at Home: Toddler Creativity Without the Hassle
Fed up with dragging kids to galleries? Discover how to introduce toddlers to art at home, inspired by Miffy, with tips for creative play and local visits.
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