13 h. ago As the Epstein case shows, Trump’s Maga faithful care about only one kind of sex

E Jean Carroll won her case, but in Trumpland the only sex offences that matter are committed by paedophiles with links to DemocratsOn Monday, Donald Trump appeared in two, unrelated stories involving the sexual abuse of women. The first was a ruling by the US federal court of appeals, upholding an earlier judgment in which the president was found liable for $83.3m in damages for defaming the writer E Jean Carroll – a woman whom, it was ruled in civil court in 2023, had been sexually abused by Trump. On the same day, Trump’s alleged contribution to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s “birthday book” was shared by Democrats on social media in the form of a lewd drawing the president denied having made. The E Jean Carroll news caused no public inconvenience for Trump; the Epstein story went up like a mushroom cloud in what has become the most politically dangerous episode of his presidency.What, exactly, is the difference then between the sexual abuse of E Jean Carroll, for which ...

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34 h. ago The Spin | ‘I pray no one lives a life like mine’: Afghan women dream of freedom and cricket

Women’s rights have disappeared under the Taliban and more must be done to support athletes in exileSixteen-year-old Fawzia (a pseudonym) is writing to the Guardian from her home in Afghanistan. It is her home and also her prison. She doesn’t leave it much these days.But she does have a bat, and a ball, and spends her days training with her four sisters in the small garden and the courtyard of her house. Sometimes, when the Taliban are in the street outside, they train in the basement, so no one can hear the sound of young women having fun. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Women's rights groups demand answers on how Labour will deliver violence promise

More than 50 organisations working to end violence against women and girls (VAWG) have called for reassurance after Labour came to power vowing to tackle the crisis

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4 d. ago Moment women's rights campaigner and journalist Julie Bindel is thrown out of Pride in Surrey 'at the behest of the MP for Guildford'

The journalist told The Daily Mail she was asked to leave by security after Liberal Democrat MP for Guildford Zoe Franklin was seen speaking to officials.

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4 d. ago Cancelled by Britain, Graham Linehan's war with trans lobby ended his career and his marriage. Now he's quit the UK for America

The Father Ted creator was arrested by armed police at Heathrow Airport last week and questioned over three tweets defending women from transgender rights campaigners.

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4 d. ago Father Ted creator Graham Linehan seeks asylum in US as a 'free speech refugee' after being arrested by armed police at Heathrow last week over trans tweets

The Father Ted creator was arrested by armed police at Heathrow Airport last week and questioned over three tweets defending women from transgender rights campaigners.

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5 d. ago Olivia Smith ignites Arsenal’s comeback win over WSL newcomers London City

Smith scoring for Arsenal? It just feels right. There was a standing ovation for the women’s game first £1m signing, Olivia Smith, on 61 minutes as she exited after a phenomenal debut goal in Arsenal’s defeat of London City after her high profile move from Liverpool.Smith is a different profile of forward to the legendary Kelly Smith, who is now part of the Gunners’ coaching staff, but at a club that lives and breathes its rich women’s football history it felt like a moment. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Afghanistan's former health minister who fled Taliban after standing up for women's rights has UK asylum bid rejected while staying at migrant hotel

Feroz Ferozuddin, who has been recognised internationally for his work as a trauma surgeon, fled his homeland for fear of being tortured by the militant group in 2021.

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9 d. ago Ella Baron on the hard right and violence against women – cartoon

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9 d. ago Leading female politicians and artists reject attempts to link migration and sexual abuse

The letter accuses the right of exploiting ‘violence against women to fuel hate and division’

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9 d. ago Prominent UK women tell rightwingers: stop linking immigration to sexual abuse

Exclusive: Open letter says politicians are exploiting violence against women ‘to fuel hate and division’Prominent women including cultural figures, politicians and campaigners have signed a letter criticising rightwing attempts to link sexual violence in Britain to asylum seekers.Signatories include the musicians Paloma Faith, Charlotte Church and Anoushka Shankar as well as Labour, Green and independent MPs including Kim Johnson, Ellie Chowns, Diane Abbott and Zarah Sultana. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Hostage star Suranne Jones, 47, admits she's 'too frightened' to use Botox as she reveals her secret to looking young

The actress is currently taking centre stage as fictional Prime Minister Abigail Dalton in new Netflix drama Hostage alongside Julie Delphy and Adolescence star Ashley Walters.

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1 week ago This menstrual leave petition aims to change working rights, now women are protesting the government’s response to it

Gabriella Fertila meets the health campaigners calling for statutory menstrual leave and the people whose lives it might change

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2 w. ago Elon Musk slammed for spreading misinformation after Dundee 'blade' incident

"Elements of the far right are attempting to hijack this incident to spread a racist, anti-immigration agenda. This is both dangerous and divisive."

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2 w. ago Shameless Elon Musk shows support for Tommy Robinson after reigniting Farage feud

Tech billionaire Elon Musk branded Nigel Farage 'weak sauce who will do nothing' as he attacked the Reform UK leader over his migration plans in a social media post

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2 w. ago Harry Potter director slams JK Rowling’s trans views as ‘very sad’ ahead of new series

Chris Columbus, who directed two Harry Potter films, said ‘I certainly don’t agree’ with the author’s views on women’s rights and trans issues

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2 w. ago Former Dragons Den star and gym magnate Duncan Bannatyne vows to remove non

Former Dragon's Den star Duncan Bannatyne has vowed to remove a non-binary option for users of his gyms and spas to declare their gender - after criticism from women's rights activists.

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2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Vicky Pattison's 'painful' health battle that left her spiralling

Vicky Pattison has been a firm advocate for women's rights, particularly when it comes to female healthcare, having been on her own journey battling a painful condition

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2 w. ago Maxwell transcripts bring some respite for Trump, but fail to quell Maga uproar

Hundreds of transcript pages unlikely to pacify those who want to know more of president’s association with EpsteinFor weeks, Donald Trump has been on the defensive over his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigative files and the extent of his own personal links to the late sex trafficker.While Trump had promised to release files related to Epstein, his justice department announced in July there would be no more disclosures, prompting uproar among conspiracy-minded Maga adherents and many other of his supporters. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Women working for refugee charities facing ‘disgusting’ sexual comments from far

Charities have warned staff not to wear lanyards and ID badges, and have had to provide workers with additional security

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