Charmaine Abdul-Karim has spoken out about the discrimination faced by the Romany Gypsy Community (Image: UGC) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Charmaine Abdul-Karim says it seems it is 'still acceptable' to be racist towards people from her background after suffering instances of discrimination her entire life. These include Charmaine being forced to resign from several jobs as a result of racist treatment, and her two children having to change schools. Related articles Lovestruck High cast: Who is in the cast of Amazon dating series? Police swarm street after woman, 21, stabbed to death near school Talking to Cheshire Live, the … [Read more...] about Distraught Gypsy mum: ‘My children have left three schools due to racism’
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Family slammed for bullying pregnant woman over “risk” baby has red hair
A heavily pregnant woman has vented her frustration at feeling "bullied" by family members over the fact her baby may have red hair. Red might be the rarest human hair color in the world, but redheads nevertheless account for a significant proportion of the population. According to online geography resource website WorldAtlas, redheads represent around 2 to 6 percent of the U.S. population, or somewhere between 6 and 18 million people. Despite this, a certain stigma persists among the redheaded population , not least when it comes to dating . A 2012 study saw a group of men and women put on different colored wigs in a dating setting to see who would be approached the most. Redheads suffered the most rejection with just 13.8 percent of men wearing the red wigs being asked to dance, compared with 35 percent of the men donning black locks. It wasn't just restricted to men either. The women wearing red wigs found they were approached by just 29 men, which was … [Read more...] about Family slammed for bullying pregnant woman over “risk” baby has red hair
Censure vote vs Sri Lankan leader fails as crisis simmers
Sri Lanka's ruling party on Tuesday defeated a move in Parliament to urgently debate a motion censuring President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for the nation's worst economic crisis, which the prime minister said has left enough gasoline stocks for only a day. It's unclear when the motion will be taken up again. It doesn't legally bound Rajapaksa to quit, but his refusal to do so has already roiled Sri Lanka, which is on the brink of bankruptcy as it negotiates with other countries and institutions an economic lifeline to be able to import basic supplies, medicines and fuel. M.A Sumanthiran, a lawmaker from the opposition Tamil National Alliance, proposed that Parliament bypass the usual procedure to take up the motion against Rajapaksa urgently. But the ruling party defeated the motion with a 119-68 vote. Protesters have occupied the entrance to the president's office for more than a month calling for Rajapaksa's resignation. Months of anti-government rallies have led to … [Read more...] about Censure vote vs Sri Lankan leader fails as crisis simmers
Tinder adds STD testing locator to its website—good luck finding it
The dating app Tinder (or hookup app, depending on whom you ask ) has added an HIV and sexually transmitted disease testing locator on its website—but good luck finding it. While Tinder's move is laudable—as some STD rates in the United States hit an all-time high —the finished product is disappointing, despite considerable hoopla from Tinder, Healthvana and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF). First, the STD locator on Tinder is just a link that takes anyone interested to health startup Healthvana's website. And to get to the link, you need to click on a tiny gray "health safety" button on the bottom right on the Tinder home page, then scroll down to the end of the health safety page to the link. On the mobile app, where Tinder really happens, you needs to click on the settings button on the top left, then click "help & support," transfer over to a Web browser, click on "health safety" and then scroll down to the STD locator link. Tinder's decision to adopt an STD … [Read more...] about Tinder adds STD testing locator to its website—good luck finding it
‘No personality and no policies’: Starmer slammed for being a ‘pathetic politician’
Ella Whelan discusses the future of Keir Starmer and Labour Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Ella Whelan, political commentator and journalist, slammed the Labour leader for failing to show the public “what the Labour party stands for”. She accused Sir Keir of failing to provide an opposition to Mr Johnson during the pandemic while the public was “crying out” for a critical opinion. She added that the Labour party’s policies under Sir Keir have “veered from” pro-Corbyn to anti- Corbyn , confusing the public. Related articles Labour braced for 'mad scramble' if Starmer forced out 'Don't be ridiculous!' Ed Miliband hits out … [Read more...] about ‘No personality and no policies’: Starmer slammed for being a ‘pathetic politician’
‘Human phoenix’ Sacha gets set for latest adventure – months after horrific accident
Joanna Lumley discusses climate change with Sacha Dench Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The 47-year-old broke both her legs after the paramotor, or motorised paraglider, which she was flying was involved in a mid-air collision with that of cameraman Dan Burton in September 2021, as the pair completed the Round Britain Climate Challenge to highlight awareness of climate change. Tragically, Mr Burton, 54, was killed in the accident, which is the subject of an ongoing inquest. Related articles Consumers face 'energy bill SHOCK' in direct debit payments Putin shame as soldier's messages show surprise at 'random' attack … [Read more...] about ‘Human phoenix’ Sacha gets set for latest adventure – months after horrific accident
Mum rushed to surgery after swallowing six-inch Covid swab
Bobby Lee was rushed in for emergency surgery (Image: Bobby Lee/SWNS) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The woman said that she briefly feared for her life while home alone with her youngest child, after accidentally gulping down the medical swab while testing herself for coronavirus. Care Worker Bobby Lee said she decided to test after feeling unwell during a night shift but, when she put the swab in her mouth, it got stuck. Unsure what to do, care worker Bobby then tried to swallow the swab. Related articles Gypsy mum: 'My children have left three schools due to racism' ‘Outraged!’ Mum in shock after receiving £1,300 internet bill from EE … [Read more...] about Mum rushed to surgery after swallowing six-inch Covid swab
Tottenham ‘make contact’ with potential Harry Kane understudy as Conte closes in on fourth
In pictures: Tottenham v Burnley Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Tottenham have reportedly sent a proposal to Rennes forward Martin Terrier as Antonio Conte eyes prolific back-up for talisman Harry Kane. The Frenchman is capable of playing across the frontline, and represents the kind of talent Spurs could successfully lure in this summer if they rubber-stamp fourth spot on Sunday. Related articles Tottenham boss Antonio Conte tipped to go on £150m spending spree Spurs fan Jamie O'Hara pranks Arsenal fan Laura Woods live on radio Champions League qualification seemed a long shot for Spurs just a week ago, before they … [Read more...] about Tottenham ‘make contact’ with potential Harry Kane understudy as Conte closes in on fourth
Mexico’s official list of “disappeared” tops 100,000 as drug gang-linked violence increases
Mexico City — The number of people reported missing in violence-wracked Mexico has exceeded 100,000, according to official data, with rights groups calling for "immediate" action from the government to locate the disappeared. The country's National Registry of Missing Persons — which has been tracking disappearances since 1964 — said that as of Monday, the whereabouts of 100,012 people are unknown. About 75% are men. Disappearances have skyrocketed in the wake of mounting drug violence that has rocked the country for 16 years. The Movement for Our Disappeared warned Monday that the figure was "certainly well below the number" of cases that are reported daily, calling for the government to "deal with this crisis in a comprehensive and immediate manner." Authorities find smuggling tunnel linking Tijuana and San Diego Last April, the UN Committee against Enforced Disappearances warned that Mexico was facing an "alarming upward trend" in missing people cases. Organized … [Read more...] about Mexico’s official list of “disappeared” tops 100,000 as drug gang-linked violence increases
‘I’m a mum-of-two and people don’t believe my age because I look so young’
A TikTok star has wowed the internet after people found out how old she really is. Msdongan’s youthful looks have people thinking she could be in her 20s or 30s – but she’s actually 41. The Korean mother-of-two lives in Canada and often leaves people speechless when she tells them her real age. She spoke exclusively to Daily Star about her health and fitness routine and other anti-ageing secrets. “My secret to not ageing is consistency and mindset. Nowadays, a lot of good information can be easily obtained on the internet,” the dark-haired beauty said. “If you want to live young and healthy for a long time, don't try to achieve results by doing one method for a short period of time. “Continue to live your life with the inclusion of exercise, massages, diet and mind therapy suitable for you in your everyday life. “It is important to make a proper plan for your lifestyle and do it consistently. This is how you stay young and healthy, by making it a part of your daily … [Read more...] about ‘I’m a mum-of-two and people don’t believe my age because I look so young’