39 h. ago JK Rowling transgender controversy: Which celebrities have criticised Harry Potter author and who supports her?

As Sir Stephen Fry joins critics of JK Rowling’s trans views, The Standard takes a look at who is with her and who is not

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5 d. ago ‘No way to invest in a career here’: US academics flee overseas to avoid Trump crackdown

Budding scholars pursue overseas jobs amid attacks on education and research, prompting fears of an American brain drainEric Schuster was over the moon when he landed a lab assistant position in a coral reef biology lab at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography (SIO). The 23-year-old had recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nanoengineering from the University of California, San Diego, into a fiercely competitive job market. He felt like he’d struck gold.But the relentless cuts to scientific research and attacks on higher education by the Trump administration have turned what felt like a promising academic future into unstable ground. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Tom Felton expresses support for JK Rowling despite controversy over her views on trans issues

The actor who played Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films says he is ‘incredibly grateful’ to Rowling, and that her books have ‘brought the world together’Tom Felton has expressed support for the Harry Potter author JK Rowling, saying he is “not really attuned” to the controversy over Rowling’s gender-critical views.Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the successful series of Harry Potter films, was asked directly about his position on the controversy by Variety at the Tony awards ceremony on Sunday. Felton said: “I can’t say it [impacts me], I’m not really that attuned to it.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Bernardo Silva says referee 'doesn't know rules' after Florian Wirtz enrages Bruno Fernandes

Portugal came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 in Munich and reach the Nations League final, but the hosts' opening goal through Liverpool transfer target Florian Wirtz sparked controversy

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2 w. ago Derby 2025: Final field as 19 horses line up for the £1.5 Epsom Classic

Ryan Moore has been confirmed to ride the ante-post joint favourite Delacroix who shares the head of the sponsor's betting after Ruling Court received a favourable draw

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2 w. ago Nick Frost addresses taking over iconic role in controversial Harry Potter series

Nick Frost has spoken out about his casting as Rubeus Hagrid in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series, which has been plagued with controversy over author JK Rowling's anti-trans views

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2 w. ago Fury as defiant trans athlete GRINS after pummeling girl rivals in California championship finals despite Trump order

A transgender athlete continued to spark controversy as she leapt to victory and forced her female rivals to share the podium at the California state championships Saturday.

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3 w. ago Florian Wirtz transfer fury saw 'gentleman's agreement violated' for Liverpool

Florian Wirtz looks set to move to Liverpool - and the talented German will be hoping his transfer to Merseyside will be smoother than the time controversy engulfed him

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3 w. ago DOJ takes major action amid California high school sport controversy after trans athlete crushed female rivals

California was rocked by controversy this week when high school athlete AB Hernandez, who is a biological male, qualified for three events at the state track and field championships.

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3 w. ago California changes competition rules for track and field final amid controversy over trans athlete

The governing body for California high school sports has changed its competition rules for this weekend's state track and field championship

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3 w. ago F1 team heads call for Monaco to ‘move with the times’ and make track change

Mandatory two pit-stop law fell flat in GPCalls for layout change to allow overtakingFormula One team principals have called for layout changes to be considered at the Monaco Grand Prix to address the inability of cars to overtake after efforts to enliven the race with mandatory pit stops fell flat on Sunday.McLaren’s Lando Norris took victory in Monte Carlo and was, despite the two pit-stop rule, in control throughout, Only two passes were made on track in 78 laps and drivers including Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who finished fourth, and Mercedes’ George Russell, who was 11th, dismissed the rule change as all but pointless. Continue reading...

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