89 m. ago 'Black hair deserves a place': Dove calls for representation of Black hair in emoji library

Dove have partnered with youth empowerment organisation Rise365 and action group Crown Coalition to launch a campaign calling for better representation of Black hair in the Emoji library

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1 hour ago The Observer view on Equality Act ruling: A dignified compromise that respects the rights of everyone | Editorial

The supreme court judgment gives protections to women at the same level as other groupsThe meaning of “woman” and “female” in the Equality Act has become one of the most contested questions of recent years. Last week the supreme court settled it, in a landmark legal judgment that affirms the rights of women to the same level of legal protection afforded to other groups.The Equality Act protects people against discrimination on the basis of nine protected characteristics, including their sex, race, sexual orientation and gender reassignment. The question at stake was whether “sex” means someone’s biological sex, or their “certificated sex”; in other words, should those who are male but who have a gender recognition certificate (GRC) be treated as a woman under equalities law? Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Vance set to visit India for bilateral talks on economic, trade and geopolitical ties

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is set to visit India on a four-day tour as the two countries seek to strengthen their partnership by negotiating a bilateral trade deal

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3 h. ago Serial rapist survivor hits out as 'remorseless' thug launches bid for freedom

Liam Sharpe was jailed for 13 years and 10 months after being convicted of carrying out a campaign of cruelty, violence and rape against three former partners.

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3 h. ago Family of murdered Claire Inglis call for new laws to stop serial abusers released on bail

Claire Inglis' parents want to see serial abusers banned from being bailed to the house of a woman.

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6 h. ago 'I couldn't wear bracelets when we were together. They broke when he held me down'

Chantelle Holloway has bravely decided to share her experience to raise awareness of domestic abuse following the conviction of her former partner Declan Slocombe

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6 h. ago Revealed: Weirdest death row meals for predators including three entire buckets of KFC and a single, pitted olive

A final meal represents the last bit of power the world's worst killers will ever wield - and invites wild combinations, grand over-indulgence and statements of fury against the law.

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6 h. ago Jennifer Lopez's producing partner exposes Hollywood's darkest sex secrets in explosive new book

Jennifer Lopez's producing partner is getting ready to reveal some of Hollywood's darkest secrets in a new book.

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7 h. ago Ask a child to wash the family car? That amounts to child cruelty, say parents

It appears the art of doing household chores is dying - and it is partly because parents think such efforts amount to child cruelty, a survey has found.

Society

7 h. ago ‘I butt heads with my family nearly every day’: Australians who have grown up in the family business

Three owners – from a gelato maker to a memorial mason – share what it’s like carrying on the family tradeFamily businesses account for about 70% of Australian businesses, which means a lot of people’s colleagues are also their flesh and blood. While there can be additional stress when working with your parents, siblings and children, there’s also the opportunity for collaboration, creative expression and tradition. Here, three business owners share the journey of joining the family trade and what they have learned in the process. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Five beautiful Easter Sunday walks in Scotland to head out on with the family today

Here are some great hikes around the country.

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10 h. ago That'll spice up the Brooklyn rift! Victoria Beckham stuns in identical outfit to Nicola Peltz's... despite 21

Celebrating her 51st birthday in Miami, Victoria Beckham stunned in one of her own best-selling looks - the exact same worn by her 30-year-old daughter-in-law last year.

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10 h. ago Stacey Solomon 'truly devastated' as she shares 'heartbreaking' family news

Loose Women star Stacey Solomon has taken to her social media to share a lengthy post as she revealed her and her five children are "truly devastated" over their dog's health

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10 h. ago Victoria Beckham sends coded message to Nicola Peltz amid family feud with son Brooklyn

Former Spice Girls singer Victoria Beckham enjoyed a celebratory family dinner for her 51st birthday - but her son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz were nowhere to be seen

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11 h. ago Inside Colin Farrell's family life with his two sons after actor shared he is putting his disabled son James, 21, in long term care

Colin Farrell revealed on Friday that he is planning on putting his adult disabled son into a long-term care facility as he opened up about his condition. 

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11 h. ago Revealed: Weirdest death row meals for predators including an entire bucket of KFC and a single strawberry

A final meal represents the last bit of power the world's worst killers will ever wield - and invites wild combinations, grand over-indulgence and statements of fury against the law.

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11 h. ago Chef says you've been making spag bol all wrong as it's not 'authentic'

Spaghetti bolognese is a family favourite in many households, but it turns out that many of us have been making the dish wrong - according to an expert

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11 h. ago Stacey Solomon flooded with support as she shares 'devastating' family heartache

Loose Women's Stacey Solomon revealed she is 'truly devastated' as she shared her heartbreaking family news and was met by an outpouring of support from her fans

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12 h. ago Stacey Solomon issues heartbreaking family update and says 'we're all devastated'

'We are praying and hoping so hard that he pulls through'

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12 h. ago Post Malone reportedly filed custody papers days before his ex

The 29-year-old singer shares two-year-old daughter with his former partner, Hee Sung ‘Jamie’ Park

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