6 h. ago JENNY LINDSAY: Scots women were cancelled for simply believing in biology. The courts said we were right. So why is the nation's biggest book festival STILL intent on silencing us?

The alert arrived at 10:30am: 'I searched for your name in the 2025 Edinburgh Book Festival. In vain!'

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13 h. ago Saudi journalist is executed 'after years of torture' for writing a TWEET

Turki Al-Jasser, who was in his late 40s, was put to death on Saturday, according to the official Saudi Press Agency, after the death penalty was upheld by the nation's top court.

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36 h. ago Plans for new women's service at the State Hospital in Carstairs

It will enable women to be treated in Scotland who previously could only have been placed at Rampton Hospital in England.

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64 h. ago Appeals court in San Francisco to hear arguments in National Guard deployment in Los Angeles

A federal appeals court in San Francisco is set to hear arguments on whether the Trump administration should return control of National Guard troops to California

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3 d. ago Millions of women say their menstrual cycle dictates what they wear

A new tool tells women the best days of the month to exercise, go on a date, get dressed up for a party, and perform well at work.

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3 d. ago Breast cancer breakthrough could see new drug halt rapid spread of diseased cells

One in eight women in Scotland will be diagnosed with breast cancer but a breakthrough could be on the horizon

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5 d. ago Campaigners consider legal action against Scottish government after supreme court gender ruling

For Women Scotland says public discussion around legal definition of women has shifted to debates about toilets policyFor Women Scotland, the group responsible for April’s landmark supreme court ruling on biological sex, is considering further legal action against the Scottish government as they warned the key motivation for bringing the case was being lost amid debates about policy on toilets.At a fringe event at the Scottish Conservative conference in Edinburgh, the gender critical campaign group’s co-director Susan Smith said there had been “extraordinary pushback” since five judges ruled unanimously that the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act 2010 did not include transgender women who hold gender recognition certificates. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Women Scotland group mulls more legal action after UK supreme court gender ruling

Campaigners say they have spoken to Scottish government about lack of action on prisons and schools guidance amid focus on toiletsFor Women Scotland, the group responsible for April’s landmark supreme court ruling on biological sex, is considering further legal action against the Scottish government as they warned the key motivation for bringing the case was being lost amid debates about policy on toilets.At a fringe event at the Scottish Conservative conference in Edinburgh, the gender critical campaign group’s co-director Susan Smith said there had been “extraordinary pushback” since five judges ruled unanimously that the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act 2010 did not include transgender women who hold gender recognition certificates. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago LA protests live: US Marines land in Los Angeles to join National Guard as court leaves Trump in control

The ruling temporarily blocks California Governor Gavin Newsom from regaining control of 4,000 troops mobilized in Los Angeles

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6 d. ago LA protests live: Trump maintains control of National Guard in Los Angeles for now after appeals court ruling

The ruling temporarily blocks California Governor Gavin Newsom from regaining control of 4,000 troops mobilized in Los Angeles

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6 d. ago LA protests live: Appeals court pauses ruling for Trump to return National Guard control to Newsom

US Circuit Court of Appeals pauses federal judge’s order for president to return control of troops to California governor Gavin Newsom

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7 d. ago Scottish women's charity slams Sabrina Carpenter album cover as 'misogynistic' and promoting violence

The charity say the Sabrina Carpenter album cover design is ‘regressive’ and promotes violence and control.

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7 d. ago Scots law firm celebrates MoD honour as two women lead the charge in military legal support

Scottish law firm Scullion LAW has been recognised for going above and beyond for military families, earning a top UK award and producing some of the country’s standout champions of armed forces support.

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7 d. ago Two women killed in horror road crash as man also in serious condition in hospital

The crash has left two people dead and another in a serious condition in hospital.

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7 d. ago Court hearing set on Trump's use of National Guard and Marines to help with immigration raids in LA

A federal court hearing is scheduled on whether the Trump administration can use the National Guard and Marines to assist with immigration raids in Los Angeles

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8 d. ago Two women die in horror crash as pensioner fights for life in hospital

A 32-year-old driver and a 77-year-old passenger have died in a two-car smash on a busy Scots road.

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9 d. ago Academics ‘branded transphobic’ by own union have discrimination claims rejected

Dr Deirdre O’Neill and Professor Michael Wayne said the UCU’s public opposition to them amounted to unlawful discrimination.

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9 d. ago Scots beauty queen who witnessed pals' abusive relationships fights to protect women

Grace McCabe, whose work for women's safety was recognised by the United Nations, will compete for the crown of Miss Great Britain Glasgow.

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9 d. ago 'Deeply concerning' spike in attacks against women and girls on Scotland's trains

EXCLUSIVE: Hundreds of women were assaulted, harassed or faced unwanted sexual behaviour on the rail network last year prompting anger from campaigners.

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1 week ago Small sport stirs up controversy in Spain as Basque Country makes its international debut

A small sport popular in Spain’s northern Basque Country has stirred up a political controversy that triggered court action and fanned the region’s long-held feelings of nationalism

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