Berlin Votes To Make English An Official Language
Berliners have overwhelmingly voted to make English an official language alongside German, in a historic referendum aimed at boosting international business and simplifying life for expats.
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Prague Considers Making English an Official Language
A radical proposal from a Prague councillor suggests making English an official language alongside Czech. Discover the controversial plan aimed at boosting the economy and international appeal, sparking a fierce debate on national identity.
Black Indigenous Circus Dismantles Colonial Legacy in UK Tour
The groundbreaking Black Indigenous Circus, now in a UK tour, is using breathtaking acrobatics and powerful storytelling to reclaim cultural narratives and challenge historical stereotypes, starting with a landmark show in Philadelphia.
India-Pakistan Urdu Language Dispute Erupts at Dubai Summit
Tensions flared between Indian and Pakistani diplomats at a Dubai cultural forum during a heated debate on the ownership and promotion of the Urdu language, highlighting ongoing geopolitical rivalries.
Canada's First Nations Musicians Revolutionise Healing Powwow Music
Discover how a new generation of Indigenous artists from Canada is transforming traditional powwow music into a global healing force, blending ancestral rhythms with contemporary sounds to address intergenerational trauma and cultural reclamation.
Charity Erases 'Mother' and 'Father' in Woke Language Guide
A leading UK charity instructs its members to abandon traditional terms like 'mother' and 'father' in favour of gender-neutral alternatives like 'parent who has given birth' and 'non-birthing parent', sparking a fierce national debate on language and ideo
Trump White House's 'English-Only' Rule Exposed
Former President Donald Trump's White House reportedly banned staff from speaking Spanish, a move condemned by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as an attack on diversity and inclusion.
Sámi Language Triumphs in Historic BBC Proms Debut
In a landmark moment for the Proms, Katarina Barruk and the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra delivered a powerful performance in Ume Sámi, championing Indigenous language and culture on one of the world's most prestigious stages.
Amazon Tribes Forge Historic Pact Against Deforestation
In a landmark move for conservation, 14 Indigenous communities from Peru and Colombia forge a historic alliance to combat illegal logging and mining, safeguarding a vital corridor of the Amazon rainforest.
AFL Great Nicky Winmar Charged With Assault and Choking
Indigenous football icon Nicky Winmar has been charged with two counts of assault, including allegedly choking a person, in a shocking court appearance that has stunned the sporting world.
Malaysia's Sea People Squeezed Out by Coastal Development
The traditional fishing communities of southern Malaysia face a desperate battle for survival as rampant industrialisation and land reclamation destroy the mangrove ecosystems they depend on.
Greenland Demands Colonial Apology from Denmark
Greenland's Prime Minister Mette Egede calls for a formal apology from Denmark for its colonial past, as a landmark report details decades of forced cultural assimilation and human rights abuses against the Inuit people.
Drone Reveals Uncontacted Amazon Tribe Under Threat
Exclusive aerial images reveal an uncontacted Indigenous tribe in the Amazon rainforest facing existential threats from illegal logging and drug trafficking, as experts warn of a humanitarian crisis.
Trump Pledges English-Only US in Controversial Election Push
Former President Donald Trump pledges to mandate English as the sole official language of the United States if re-elected, targeting citizenship tests and government services in a move critics call divisive.
Smoke Clears: Police Trial Over Teen's Custody Death
The NSW Supreme Court trial into the death of Indigenous teenager Jai Wright takes a poignant turn as family performs a smoking ceremony outside the courthouse, seeking justice and cultural cleansing.
Greenland Protests: Newborn Removed After Parenting Test
A controversial Danish 'parenting competence assessment' has led to the removal of a newborn from its Greenlandic mother in Nuuk, igniting protests and accusations of colonial-era discrimination.
Britain's Language Crisis: Why GCSEs Are Failing
A damning reality check reveals how the UK's approach to language learning is creating a cultural and economic disadvantage. Discover why GCSEs aren't working and what needs to change.
Adelaide boss breaks silence on player's homophobic slur ban
Adelaide CEO Tim Silvers addresses player's homophobic slur controversy while club great Andrew McLeod condemns AFL's sanction as insufficient in exclusive development.
Sam Newman Axed: Uni Cancels AFL Star Over Ceremony Comments
AFL icon Sam Newman's speaking engagement at Deakin University is abruptly cancelled following his controversial remarks criticising the Welcome to Country ceremony, sparking a fierce national debate on free speech and cultural protocols.
Denver's Gathering of Nations Powwow Concludes with Hope
The 40th annual Gathering of Nations, North America's largest Native American powwow, concluded in Denver with a powerful message of cultural preservation and unity, as thousands celebrated indigenous traditions through dance, music, and ceremony.
Amazon Tribes Protest 'Silent Genocide' in Bogotá
Indigenous leaders from across the Amazon converge on Bogotá, demanding government action against illegal land invasions, deforestation, and violence they call a 'silent genocide'.
Swedish King faces indigenous rights backlash
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden sparks controversy as indigenous Sami leaders accuse the monarchy of ignoring their rights in a contentious Arctic railway development.
23,000-year-old footprints rewrite North American history
New research reveals 23,000-year-old human footprints in New Mexico, challenging previous theories about when humans first arrived in North America.
Hanson demands audit of Aboriginal grants
Controversial Australian senator Pauline Hanson calls for a full audit of taxpayer-funded grants to Aboriginal organisations, alleging mismanagement and wasted public funds.
The last speaker of a dying language lives in isolation
A heartbreaking story of isolation as the last fluent speaker of a language faces the erasure of his culture and identity.
Cathy Freeman stuns at NRL Indigenous Round in Sydney
Olympic legend Cathy Freeman graced the NRL Indigenous Round with her presence, cheering on the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Allianz Stadium in a heartwarming display of support for Indigenous athletes.
NASA study: Violence devastates indigenous kids in Colombia
A groundbreaking NASA-backed study highlights the severe psychological and physical effects of violence on indigenous children in Colombia, urging global action.
Trailblazing Indigenous actor passes away
The entertainment world mourns the loss of a pioneering Indigenous actor whose groundbreaking career inspired generations.
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