66 m. ago Photos of demonstrators outside the Supreme Court as it considers upholding transgender sports bans

People for and against letting transgender girls and women play on female school sports teams gathered at The Supreme Court on Tuesday.

Events

2 h. ago School workers who forced Jewish MP to cancel academy visit also no

Damien Egan, the Labour MP for Bristol North East, was due to speak at Bristol Brunel Academy in his constituency back in September.

Politics

2 h. ago These upgrades could increase the value of your home, says this property expert

Explore smart tech upgrades, energy-efficient swaps, and biophilic design to boost your London home's value

Society

3 h. ago Supreme court appears sympathetic towards state bans for transgender athletes in school sports – live updates

Court’s conservative majority signaled it was leaning towards agreeing with legality of Idaho and West Virginia laws, which would be major blow to LGBTQ+ rights The trans youth athletes fighting for their rights: ‘Playing is an act of resistance’How the US supreme court case on trans athletes could unravel LGBTQ+ rightsOn the issue of whether the case is moot, the justices have said they would wait to make a decision about whether to dismiss it until after today’s argument.A reminder that Lindsay Hecox, the transgender college student who challenged Idaho’s state law, sought to have her case dismissed in September, arguing that she is no longer pursuing sports and doesn’t want further harassment.Idaho’s law classifies on the basis of sex, because sex is what matters in sports. It correlates strongly with countless athletic advantages, like size, muscle mass, bone mass and heart and lung capacity. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Hundreds of body bags 'linked to Cartels' found next to major 2026 World Cup stadium

Just miles from a 2026 World Cup stadium, over 400 bags of human remains have been unearthed from dozens of secret graves, casting a grim spotlight on a of disappearances and cartel violence

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5 h. ago 7 best standing desks for your home office, tried and tested by a tech journalist

These top-rated options could help you feel more comfortable while you work

Society

7 h. ago Keir Starmer hits out at 'intolerance' after Jewish MP's school visit is cancelled following campaign by pro

Damien Egan, the Labour MP for Bristol North East, had been due to speak to students at Bristol Brunel Academy in his constituency.

Events

7 h. ago The succulents that look like dolphins and hearts – but can you see it?

Houseplants offer a connection to nature, cleaner air and a touch of beauty

Politics

7 h. ago Teacher sends child videos of himself performing sex act in bath

Johnathan Morgan claimed to be friends with snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan and professional footballers to impress the teenager

Society

7 h. ago Teacher sent girl video of himself performing sex act in the bath 'by mistake'

Johnathan Morgan, 35, was found guilty of causing a child to watch sexual acts and inciting sexual activity after contacting the teenage girl via his school email address

Politics

7 h. ago Primary school teacher sent videos of himself performing sex act to teen

Johnathan Morgan, 35, was convicted of inciting the teenager to engage in sexual activity and to watch a sexual activity but was acquitted of sexual assault

Culture

7 h. ago MI London sign up trio of Surrey superstars for new era of The Hundred

MI London sign up trio of Surrey superstars for new era of The Hundred  Kia Oval

Politics

7 h. ago Michael Carrick has already refused to do controversial thing Ruben Amorim did at Man United

Manchester United will embark on another era under Michael Carrick as the ex-midfielder prepares to takeover at Old Trafford until the end of the season

Politics

8 h. ago Wanted man gets stuck on garden shed roof while fleeing police

A wanted man got stuck on a shed roof after he tried to evade capture by police.

Events

8 h. ago Primary school teacher sent teen girl videos of himself performing sex act in bath

Johnathan Morgan, 35, was acquitted of sexual assault but convicted of inciting the teenager to engage in sexual activity and to watch a sexual activity

Culture

8 h. ago The trans youth athletes in the US fighting for their rights: ‘Playing is an act of resistance’

As the US supreme court weighs bans on trans athletes, five students speak about the joy of sports and toll of exclusionThe US supreme court on Tuesday is considering state laws banning transgender athletes from school sports.The cases were brought by trans students who challenged bans in West Virginia and Idaho barring trans girls from girls teams. The outcome could have wide-ranging implications for LGBTQ+ rights. A total of 27 states have passed sports bans targeting trans youth while more than 20 states have maintained pro-LGBTQ+ policies. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Charlie Hebdo tried to humiliate me. Instead it debased the freedom of speech it symbolises | Rokhaya Diallo

The satirical title targeted in an Islamist attack 10 years ago published a racist, sexist caricature of me that speaks volumes about its valuesThe day before Christmas Eve, just as France readied itself to slip into the holiday slowdown, something abruptly shook me out of any festive torpor. The satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, known globally and tragically for being the target of an Islamist attack in 2015 published a caricature – of me. And it was appallingly racist. A huge, toothy grin, an enormous mouth, the cartoon depicts me dancing on a stage before an audience of laughing white men, adorned with a banana belt on a largely exposed body. The headline: “The Rokhaya Diallo Show: Mocking secularism around the world.”Stunned by the violence of this grotesque cartoon, I shared it on social media with a brief analysis: “In keeping with slave-era and colonial imagery, Charlie Hebdo once again shows itself incapable of engaging with the ideas of a Black woman without reducing her to...

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9 h. ago 10 best silk bedding for a hint of luxury, tested by an interiors editor

Want some bougie bedding for your boudoir? We’ve got you covered

Politics

9 h. ago Grandmother, 70, lost her life savings after 'cowboy' builder promised her dream extension but kept demanding more cash before leaving her garden like a 'scrap yard'

Grandmother Yvonne Elloitt, 70, had wanted a small extension to her living room in Leeds, West Yorkshire - but she claims a builder rook her £14,000 life savings and failed to complete the work.

Economics

9 h. ago 'Incredibly grim' seaside town now bustling hub of independent shops

The seaside town was once 'incredibly grim' but now attracts visitors from across the world

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