Book bans on the rise in Texas public school libraries
Since Donald Trump's return to the White House, the US has seen a significant increase in book censorship. According to PEN America, more than 6,800 book bans have been recorded, ...
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Shein bans sex dolls after France threatens to block market access
Chinese e-commerce giant Shein has come under renewed pressure in France, just days before it opens its first permanent physical retail space in Paris. France's consumer watchdog said it had ...
African LGBTQs exploited for clout, activist says as Burkina Faso bans homosexuality
Junta-run Burkina Faso has passed a law banning homosexuality and instituting punishments of up to five years in jail, the latest in a clutch of African nations to pass anti-gay ...
Nigeria bans exports of raw shea nuts used for cosmetic products to help grow its economy
Nigeria's government has banned the export of raw shea nuts, an essential raw material in many cosmetic products, in a bid to grow the country into a global supplier of refined shea butter and other skincare ingredients. France 24's Sam Olukoya tells us more. Source link
Trump bans Harvard foreign students, university calls action unlawful
The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students in its escalating battle with the Ivy League school. The dept of homeland security announced the decision, saying the students must transfer to other schools or leave the country. The 6,800 foreign students account on Harvard's campus account for more than a quarter of the student student body. For more, FRANCE 24's International affairs editor, Philip Turle. Source link