Unilever’s ‘Fair & Lovely’ skin lightener to be renamed after global backlash

Has Italy's president just saved his country and his continent from chaos and self-destruction or has Sergio Mattarella stoked an anti-establishment backlash by rejecting the will of the people?

Fans Wade Robson and James Safechuck brought new sexual assault allegations against the King of Pop in the documentary, 'Leaving Neverland.' Winfrey, who interviewed Robson and Safechuck about their claims, is being attacked by Jackson fans.

Is it fair? Social media backlash as billionaires pledge €600 million to save 'precious stones'.

Hemant Bakshi, president director of Unilever Indonesia, talks about the $350 billion infrastructure drive by the Indonesian government led by President Joko Widodo, who is set to win a second term. Bakshi also discusses the company's strategy for the local market.

Boris Johnson said the UK and EU need to "step up the tempo" with bi-weekly Brexit talks. While Johnson tries to quickly renegotiate a divorce deal, his plans to suspend Parliament are being challenged in court.

Backlash in Iran: Sudden cut in fuel subsidies sparks nationwide protests

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Ex-Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh have drawn criticism from a section of Indian society for supporting former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi's foundation in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Thomas Modly resigned as the acting US Navy secretary after facing criticism for firing the captain of an aircraft carrier who appealed for urgent help tackling a coronavirus outbreak.

After years of backlash, Unilever is dropping the word 'fair' from the 'Fair & Lovely' skin lightening cream in South Asia. Some say that that move does not go far enough.

American Airlines has created a new policy allowing staff members to wear Black Lives Matter pins while on duty. While many support the move, others consider it to be offensive.

A French movie called "Mignonnes" ("Cuties") that arrived on Netflix this week has been met with controversy. Critics of the film say it sexualizes young women, while many argue that the initial marketing of the film didn't do it justice. In other news, big tech names have announced major changes to their platforms. The efforts by Google, Twitter and Facebook aim to avoid misinformation before the upcoming elections in the US.