Paris Opera considers blackface ban after staff campaign

Paris Opera considers blackface ban after staff campaign

The Paris Opera could formally ban blackface in its performances after almost a quarter of its staff signed an open letter against racism. The manifesto, backed by about 400 staff members, also called for a ban on the N-word in operas and ballets. It also said...
US tech giants accused of ‘monopoly power’

US tech giants accused of ‘monopoly power’

A report backed by Democratic lawmakers has urged changes that could lead to the break-up of some of America’s biggest tech companies. The recommendation follows a 16-month congressional investigation into Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple. “These firms...