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Fury as boy, 13, excluded from Christmas lights event

Stevenage Borough Council apologises after a 13-year-old boy with special needs was pushed to the back of the stage and excluded from turning on the town's Christmas lights, despite being promised the role.

Michigan Volleyball Match Sparks Trans Athlete Row

A Michigan high school volleyball quarterfinal faces controversy over a transgender player, prompting intervention from school officials. Read the full story on this developing situation.

NZ Breakers boycott Pride Round rainbow insignia

New Zealand Breakers players will collectively boycott rainbow flags on jerseys during NBL Pride Round, supporting teammates with religious objections. Read the full story on this developing sports controversy.

UK pilot scheme helps homeless people access banking

The UK government launches a groundbreaking initiative to tackle financial exclusion by helping homeless individuals access basic banking services through a new pilot scheme starting in January.

Pope: Virgin Mary Art Should Replace Crucifixes

In a surprising revelation from his new book, Pope Francis has suggested that depictions of the Virgin Mary holding the dead Christ should replace traditional crucifixion imagery in Catholic churches.

Diversity advert backlash sparks racism accusations

A recent diversity campaign featuring Sarah Pochin has ignited fierce debate about whether progressive advertising is promoting inclusion or inadvertently fostering division in British society.

Colorado school bans religious imagery in student artwork

A Colorado high school faces backlash after implementing a controversial ban on religious imagery in student artwork, raising serious questions about freedom of expression and religious rights in educational settings.

Boston removes Catholic saints from city pledge

In a controversial move that's dividing the community, Boston's City Council has eliminated references to Catholic saints from its traditional pledge, sparking debate about religious heritage and modern inclusivity.

Minnesota Court Rules on Trans Athletes in Women's Sports

In a groundbreaking decision with national implications, Minnesota's highest court has dismissed a legal challenge against transgender powerlifter's participation in women's competitions, setting a crucial precedent for sports inclusion policies.

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