8 h. ago ‘A huge reset’: trans rights campaigners and gender critical activists react to supreme court ruling

The verdict, excluding trans women from the legal definition of women under the Equality Act, was welcomed by gender critical groups, but condemned by trans campaignersFor gender-critical campaigners, the supreme court’s ruling on the legal definition of a woman was a “huge reset” that left them feeling “vindicated and relieved”.For transgender rights campaigners, it was a “damaging attack on their rights”, signalling the start of “real issues” in their fight for legal recognition. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Chinese soldier who fought for Russia says he was 'tricked by TikTok' before joining

After being captured by Ukrainian troops in Kyiv earlier this month Wang Guangjun, 34, claimed he was only fighting for Putin's war machine because he was duped via TikTok

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39 h. ago Chinese soldiers who signed up to fight for Putin say they 'made a mistake it's not cool, there's nothing fun about it' and claim they had no idea they would be slaughtering Ukrainians

The presence of Chinese fighters in Russian frontline units was officially confirmed earlier this month when two Chinese nationals, Wang Guangjun and Zhang Renbo, were captured

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42 h. ago Donald Trump rips into Vladimir Putin for 'horrible mistake' that left dozens dead

At least 34 people were killed and 117 injured when Russian ballistic missiles struck the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Palm Sunday, with the victims including two children

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48 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Captive Chinese soldiers appear before the press in Kyiv

Republicans increase pressure on Trump after 35 killed in Sumy, with US president calling for ‘death and destruction to stop’. What we know on day 1,147Ukraine held a press conference with Chinese soldiers captured on the frontline after Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of recruiting fighters from China using social media. The men were led into a press centre handcuffed and flanked by armed Ukrainian guards and it was unclear if they were speaking of their own volition. The pair told journalists they hoped to be part of a prisoner swap.Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president, has accused Moscow of dragging Beijing into its invasion, saying that several hundred Chinese nationals were fighting at the frontline. The Kremlin has denied it claim while Beijing has warned parties to the conflict against making “irresponsible remarks”.Zelenskyy accused Vladimir Putin of remaining focused on continuing the war, saying Russia had openly refused to engage in ceasefire talks. “There is only one re...

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3 d. ago 4 Rangers stars face anxious Bilbao fitness fight as boss flips the schedule with Euro masterplan signed off

The Ibrox side head to Bilbao to take on Athletic Club on Thursday with the tie in the balance after their goalless draw

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3 d. ago Bombshell email that could free Lucy Letby: Doctor's newly revealed memo casts doubt on court claim nurse was caught 'red

SPECIAL REPORT: The memo, revealed yesterday, is a significant boost to the nurse's legal fight to overturn her convictions.

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3 d. ago Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis crushes Eimantas Stanionis to unify welterweight titles

Ennis unifies IBF, WBA titles with sixth-round TKOPhiladelphian improves to 34-0 with 30 knockoutsJaron Ennis needed that special moment. On Saturday night in Atlantic City, he seized it with both fists.The 27-year-old welterweight from Philadelphia, nicknamed Boots, systematically broke down Eimantas Stanionis with precision and force en route to a sixth-round TKO that unified the IBF and WBA titles and jolted the welterweight division back to life. In a weight class left unmoored after Terence Crawford’s dismantling of Errol Spence Jr nearly two years ago, this was its most significant fight since – and perhaps the first true spark of a new era. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago SPECIAL REPORT: Lucy Letby could be freed after bombshell email casts doubt on court claim that nurse was caught 'red

SPECIAL REPORT: The memo, revealed yesterday, is a significant boost to the nurse's legal fight to overturn her convictions.

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4 d. ago Lucy Letby could be freed after bombshell email casts doubt on court claim that nurse was caught 'red

The memo, revealed yesterday, is a significant boost to the nurse's legal fight to overturn her convictions.

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5 d. ago On SABLE, fABLE, it’s cool to hear Bon Iver having fun at last

Justin Vernon’s version of ‘radiant pop music’ is to brighten his earthy, acoustic landscapes with synths and drum pads

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6 d. ago Ukraine says 150 Chinese troops fighting for Russia days after capturing two soldiers

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Tuesday that the Ukrainian military had captured two Chinese men fighting alongside the Russian army on Ukrainian soil

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7 d. ago Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says US ‘very surprised’ after Chinese fighters captured on frontline

Ukraine president says more than 150 Chinese involved in fighting for Russia; US lawmakers criticise reports of planned troop pullbacks in Europe. What we know on day 1,142See all our Ukraine war coverageVolodymyr Zelenskyy accused Beijing of turning a blind eye to the recruitment of Chinese nationals to fight for Russia, adding he believed the US was “very surprised” by the revelation. The Ukrainian leader said Kyiv has obtained passport details of at least 155 fighters from China in the war. While Zelenskyy said Beijing knew its citizens were there, he didn’t believe the country had given “some kind of command” they join the fight.Zelenskyy added he believes Russia is using social media, including TikTok, to recruit. He said he was prepared to exchange captured Chinese soldiers with Ukrainian servicemen in detention.China called those claims “groundless”, saying they are contrary to an effort to find a political solution to the ongoing war. “The Chinese government always asks Chin...

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7 d. ago What the capture of Chinese soldiers says about Beijing’s role in Ukraine

The emergence of Chinese combatants in Donetsk – astutely publicised by Ukraine just as America is in a trade showdown with China – has illuminated the shadows of a very modern conflict, writes Michael Sheridan

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8 d. ago ‘Many more’ Chinese soldiers fighting for Russia claims Zelensky after two captured

Ukraine’s forces battled with six Chinese troops in the Donetsk region, the Ukrainian president said, sharing footage of one of the supposed Chinese prisoners with his hands zip tied together on X

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8 d. ago Ukraine captures Chinese soldiers on frontlines amid rising Russian tensions

President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed new cross-border operations into Russia and demanded answers from Beijing.

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8 d. ago Is Beijing secretly supporting Russia in Ukraine? Presence of Chinese troops in Donetsk shows 'authoritarian axis in action', experts say after soldiers were captured by Zelensky's men

The presence of Chinese soldiers on the battlefield threatens to upend the delicate status quo with U.S.-mediated peace talks failing to make decisive progress.

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8 d. ago 'CHINESE soldiers' are captured by Ukraine while fighting for Russia: Zelensky shows video of POW and alleges major escalation

Zelensky said Ukraine had information that there were 'significantly more Chinese citizens' still among the Russian units, adding: 'We are currently clarifying all the facts.'

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8 d. ago Ukraine captures two Chinese soldiers fighting for Putin as WW3 fears grow

China is an ally of Russia and has been accused of helping its war in Ukraine, though Beijing has repeatedly denied allegations that it has supplied Mad Vlad's forces with weapons

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8 d. ago Chinese soldiers captured in Ukraine fighting for Putin Volodymyr Zelensky reveals

Ukrainian forces have confirmed they had fought against six Chinese soldiers and two of them ended up being taken prisoner, President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced

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