Is it OK for white people to have dreadlocks?
A viral video has raised the issue of “cultural appropriation” and when it’s OK to use the fashion or art of another ethnic group.
South African preacher mocked after charging for ‘heavenly’ photos
A self-styled prophet with a history of amazing claims has stretched credulity with his latest boast.
Finnish clubs cry foul over crowd rules
Finland’s top football clubs will be fined if supporters approach the barriers to celebrate goals.
What kind of life can you live on £7.20 an hour?
The National Living Wage is coming into force. What sort of lifestyle does it let people have?
10 stories that look like April Fools but aren’t
It’s hard to know what to trust on April Fool’s Day as there are are many stories that seem rather strange but are in fact genuine.
Quiz of the week’s news
Which UK city has been invited to get naked this summer?
New evidence of Viking life in America?
The discovery that reveals they may have colonised America
The other reason people are upset about the ‘hijacker selfie’
Why some people are fuming about this photo being described as “the best selfie ever”.
Footballers’ ‘blackface’ racism protest
German club digitally alters team photo in show of solidarity after attack on two Sudanese players.
Threats and violence: Brazil’s political troubles play out online
Brazilians are cataloguing violent incidents stemming from the country’s political divisions.
The danger with streaming and driving
A police officer is running an unofficial social media campaign to stop people streaming and driving.
Iceland names dangerous tourist spots
Ministry says urgent action needed to safeguard visitors at world renowned sites.
Should there be a crusade to save British pubs?
Real ale is booming in popularity. But pubs are closing all the time. Why?
How an alcoholic monk founded her own monastery
How an alcoholic monk founded her own monastery
Sanders’ minority voters speak up
A viral hashtag has placed a spotlight on ethnic minority voters who support Bernie Sanders
Folklore in 140 characters or less
Ancient stories and traditions that have been passed down over centuries by word-of-mouth are finding a new audience on social media.
Mapping safe toilets for transgender Americans
Emily Waggoner has created an online map showing safe toilets for trans people in North Carolina. It comes in the wake of a controversial law banning trans citizens from using toilets that don’t match their birth-assigned gender.
‘Dancing grannies’ join drugs fight
Groups of women known for dancing in China’s public squares are helping police in the fight against drugs.
N Marianas rush to restrict gun access
“Sweeping” legislation is in the works after US court strikes down Pacific territory’s handgun ban.
Bulgaria’s vigilante migrant ‘hunter’
A Bulgarian trader in spare parts for buses has become a national celebrity after starting to patrol the Turkish border “hunting” for migrants.
My life as a sex-trafficking victim
Shandra Woworuntu hoped to start a new career in the US hotel industry, but instead she found herself in a world of sexual slavery, forced drug-taking and violence.
VIDEO: Being homeless: ‘My feet are tired’
Personal stories from people living homeless across England.
The typeface that prompted a small revolution
One of today’s most popular typefaces owes its inspiration to radical work done for the signage on British transport a century ago. Johnston Sans changed everything.
Messi’s boots make Egyptians cry foul
The world’s most famous footballer has angered some Egyptians by donating a pair of his boots to a charity auction.
Plans for lifelong parenting education
South Korea’s government wants people to learn about parenting long before they have children.
The Syrian refugee who’s become a star in Germany
A Syrian actor has become an internet sensation in Germany for making YouTube videos about the everyday life of a refugee.
Australian park to fine risk-takers
Visitors who disregard warning signs at Wedding Cake Rock to face fines.
VIDEO: Is it a bus or is it a train?
How Britain’s railways came to rely on a train built from the body of a bus.
When is a fine a bribe?
Corruption has become an unwelcome and unavoidable part of everyday life for many Mexicans, as Katy Watson discovered.
Why some couples can’t admit how they met
Young people in India have traditionally had their marriages arranged by their families but some are taking control of their own love lives.
How we learn to believe in ourselves
Getting over a difficult start in life
Should diplomats still have immunity?
Is there a problem with diplomatic immunity?
VIDEO: Pentathlete’s choice
Egyptian Muslim balances the needs of her religion and her sport
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