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Badenoch's Equality Act Redefinition Sparks Fury

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch's proposed redefinition of 'sex' in the Equality Act has sparked a major political and social firestorm, pitting transgender rights against single-sex spaces.

Australia's Economic Blind Spot: Women Key to Growth

Exclusive insights from Australia's Economic Reform Roundtable reveal how sidelining women's economic participation is costing the nation billions. Discover the urgent call for a gender-inclusive productivity revolution.

Girls' Rugby Boom Stifled by Lack of Teams

A new report reveals soaring interest in women's rugby among teenage girls, but a critical shortage of school and club teams is preventing a generation from taking up the sport. Discover the barriers and the call to action.

United Airlines Sued Over HIV Discrimination

A United Airlines flight attendant is suing the carrier, alleging he was barred from working international routes and denied a promotion after disclosing his HIV-positive status, in a case that could set a major precedent for disability rights in the avia

Tory Councillor's Wife Freed After Jail for Southport Tweet

Lucy Connolly, wife of a Conservative councillor, has been freed after being imprisoned for a malicious tweet about the Southport stabbing victims. The case ignites a fierce national debate on free speech, online abuse, and the limits of the justice syste

Sharron Davies Condemns NFL's Male Cheerleaders

Commonwealth gold medalist Sharron Davies ignites debate on competitive fairness, arguing that the inclusion of male cheerleaders in the NFL undermines women's sports and creates an uneven playing field.

Mum's XL Bully Warning: 'My Trained Dogs Are Banned'

A devoted mum from Manchester shares her emotional plea after the XL Bully ban forces her to make an impossible choice between her two beloved, well-trained dogs. Discover her family's heartbreaking story and the reality behind the headlines.

Kneecap Rapper in Court for Hezbollah Flag Display

Irish rapper Liam 'Móglaí Bap' Óg Ó hAnnaidh, 27, appears in court supported by fans after displaying a Hezbollah flag at a Belfast gig. The case ignites debates on free speech and terrorism legislation.

Govt Uses Suffragettes to Justify Protest Crackdown

Ministers are invoking the legacy of the Suffragettes to justify draconian new laws that would criminalise the very tactics they used. This political stunt is a dangerous rewriting of history that threatens the right to protest itself.

Gangsters' Dirty Cash Funds War on Organised Crime

In a stunning legal twist, the UK's National Crime Agency is using the ill-gotten gains of drug lords and gangsters to finance a relentless assault on the very heart of organised crime. Discover how dirty money is being turned into the ultimate weapon aga

High Court Rules Asylum Hotels Unlawful

A landmark High Court ruling has declared the Home Office's use of hotels for asylum seekers unlawful, throwing Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's strategy into chaos and triggering a frantic search for alternatives.

UK drops Apple encryption backdoor demand after US clash

In a major policy reversal, the British government has dropped its controversial demand for special access to encrypted data on Apple devices, following a high-stakes diplomatic clash with the Trump administration over user privacy and national security.

Why Field Music Became a Doors Cover Band

Sunderland's acclaimed art-rock duo Field Music have baffled fans by pivoting to a full-time Doors tribute act. We explore the artistic and financial pressures forcing one of British indie's best bands to play someone else's classics.

Apple Warns UK Over 'Secret Veto' on Security Updates

Apple has launched a scathing attack on the UK government's proposed surveillance powers, warning that the Online Safety Act could be used to secretly veto privacy and security updates for billions of users worldwide.

Ex-AFL Player Fined for Lewd Beach Act and Drug Theft

Ex-AFL player Daniel Bell has been convicted and fined for a series of offences, including a lewd public act on a Melbourne beach and drug-related theft, following an extensive police search across Victoria.

Rap Star's Shock Exit Devastates Festival Fans

Music fans are in uproar after a legendary rapper's last-minute cancellation at the Points East Festival, leaving organisers scrambling and the event's future in question.

Online Safety Act fails to protect kids from porn

The UK's Online Safety Act is falling short in shielding children from harmful pornographic content, according to the newly appointed commissioner. Urgent reforms are demanded to safeguard young minds.

Trump eyed National Guard for mass deportations

Ex-President Donald Trump reportedly considered invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy the National Guard for large-scale immigration raids, according to leaked plans from his administration.

UK may miss gender equality aid target

The UK government may fail to meet its pledge to allocate 80% of foreign aid to gender equality projects, raising concerns among development advocates.

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