3 d. ago Bonnie Blue admits huge regret but says not to 'worry that people might judge you'

Bonnie Blue has taken time out from her legal woes to give us a Christmas message, sharing a regret but spreading seasonal cheer and inspiration, promising 'an even bigger bang' as we head into the new year

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4 d. ago Trans doctor changing room case: does it amount to a bathroom ban?

Some businesses still waiting for final EHRC guidance while firms that moved early to exclude trans people show no sign of backtrackingOn Monday, a Dundee employment tribunal ruled a narrow win for Sandie Peggie, the nurse who complained about sharing a changing room with a transgender doctor. But the lengthy judgment also takes on the pivotal question that has been challenging employers, lawyers and campaign groups since April – does a supreme court judgment mean that transgender people must now be excluded from same-sex facilities that align with their chosen gender? Does it amount to a bathroom ban or not?The supreme court ruled earlier this year that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. Interim advice released by the Equality and Human Rights Commission soon after the judgment in effect banned trans people from using facilities according to their lived gender, and its official guidance is expected to closely reflect that advice. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Does the NHS trans doctor ruling mean there is no bathroom ban?

Some businesses still waiting for final EHRC guidance while firms that moved early to exclude trans people show no sign of backtrackingOn Monday, a Dundee employment tribunal ruled a narrow win for Sandie Peggie, the nurse who complained about sharing a changing room with a transgender doctor. But the lengthy judgment also takes on the pivotal question that has been challenging employers, lawyers and campaign groups since April – does a supreme court judgment mean that transgender people must now be excluded from same-sex facilities that align with their chosen gender? Does it amount to a bathroom ban or not?The supreme court ruled earlier this year that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. Interim advice released by the Equality and Human Rights Commission soon after the judgment in effect banned trans people from using facilities according to their lived gender, and its official guidance is expected to closely reflect that advice. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Top Democrat calls on Trump administration to release full video of ‘double

House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries said that if the administration thinks that their ‘actions are justifiable, what are they hiding from the American people?’A federal judge in New York has granted the justice department’s request to unseal grand jury documents in the sex-trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell – the companion and accomplice of the late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein. It comes after the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which Donald Trump signed last month.The legislation requires the Department of Justice to release the full tranche of records related to disgraced financier, in a searchable format by 19 December. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Is your relationship solid – or sinking? The bird theory thinks it knows

TikTokers say it will show the health of your relationship. Does it really show how we think about romance?What would you say if your partner told you they saw a bird today? Would you mumble noncommittally, or ask a follow-up question?You might be surprised to know that thousands of people on TikTok and Instagram would judge you if you chose the former. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Ghana’s Ibrahim Mahama first African to top annual art power list

Artist who once draped Barbican in brightly coloured fabric says he is humbled by recognition in ArtReview rankingsThe Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama has become the first African to be named the most influential figure in the art world in ArtReview magazine’s annual power list.Mahama, whose work often uses found materials including textile remnants, topped the ranking of the contemporary art world’s most influential people and organisations as chosen by a global judging panel. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Homeless man kicked in the head in middle of Cardiff while sitting on the street

Darren Davis was taken into care as a teenager and then became homeless. As he prepares to spend Christmas in a hostel with his beloved dog Poppy he urged people not to judge people on the streets too harshly.

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2 w. ago Federal judge says immigration officers in Colorado can only arrest those at risk of fleeing

A federal judge has ruled that immigration officers in Colorado can only arrest people without a warrant if they think those people are likely to flee

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3 w. ago Princess of Wales urges society to show 'compassion and love' to those battling addictions in poignant message to mark awareness week

The Princess of Wales said society's experience of addiction was 'shaped by fear, shame and judgement', urging people to have open conversations.

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3 w. ago Princess of Wales urges people to 'show compassion' for addicts

Kate warned experience of addiction is "shaped by fear, shame and judgement". She urged people to bring the issue "out of the shadows," for Addiction Awareness Week.

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3 w. ago Federal judge orders release of 16 migrants detained in Idaho raid, citing due process violations

A federal judge has ordered the release of 16 people detained by immigration officials during an FBI-led raid at a rural Idaho racetrack last month

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3 w. ago Biafran separatist leader sentenced to life on terrorism charges by Nigerian court

Judge says Nnamdi Kanu used his Indigenous People of Biafra group to incite attacks on security officials and civiliansThe Biafran separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu has been sentenced to life in prison on terrorism-related charges by a court in the Nigerian capital, Abuja.Judge James Omotosho said prosecutors had shown that Kanu, who also holds British citizenship, had used his Indigenous People of Biafra group (Ipob) to incite attacks on security officials and civilians in south-east Nigeria and during anti-police protests in Lagos. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Nigerian court convicts Biafran separatist leader on terrorism charges

Judge says Nnamdi Kanu used his Indigenous People of Biafra group to incite attacks on security officials and civiliansA Nigerian court has convicted the Biafran separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu on terrorism-related charges.Judge James Omotosho said prosecutors had shown that Kanu, who also holds British citizenship, had used his Indigenous People of Biafra group (IPOB) to incite attacks on security officials and civilians in south-east Nigeria. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Spirits business International Beverage wins Best Employer/Workplace honour at HR NETWORK National Awards

Recognised by judges for its "mission to create an inclusive workplace where people feel valued as part of a community, and genuinely enjoy coming to work".

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4 w. ago Bonnie Blue flies Business Class to 'Brisbane' as she riles 'concerned parents'

Controversial adult star Bonnie Blue has hopped on a Business Class flight and admitted that parents should be "concerned" when she lands in the destination - that she says is Down Under

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