It denotes all genders not only male and female by using the asterisk as a wildcard for everything that could be in between the ends of the spectrum from male (Kassierer) to female (Kassiererin).

Please use their full name Dickie MacDickface.

It is also extra ironic, because one of the arguments for not giving artifacts back to their home countries is “They can’t handle and store them properly.”

Why is the BBC still using this disgusting photo for thumbnails? Could’ve just used a photo of Rubiales alone.

Yes, this! Came to see someone comment this.