2 h. ago US supreme court appears poised to uphold laws banning trans athletes

A ruling against two athletes in West Virginia and Idaho could have far-reaching implications for civil rightsThe US supreme court on Tuesday appeared poised to uphold laws banning transgender girls and women from competing in female sports in two conservative states, in a landmark legal battle that could carry profound implications for trans rights across US society.During oral arguments on two cases of trans students who sued over Republican-supported laws in West Virginia and Idaho that barred them from girls sports, one member of the court’s conservative majority after another voiced skepticism about the students’ cases. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Trump live updates: President claims he’s ‘defeated’ inflation and boasts about seizing Venezuela’s oil in Detroit economic speech

President used his speech to increase pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates

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4 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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6 h. ago Trump live updates: President lashes out at ‘incompetent or crooked’ Jerome Powell ahead of Detroit speech on economy

President said he will highlight positive aspects of the US economy this afternoon in remarks from Detroit

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7 h. ago Live updates as long delays build on major Cardiff route after crash

Emergency services are at the scene

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8 h. ago Quarter of developing countries poorer than in 2019, World Bank finds

Global growth ‘downshifted’ since Covid pandemic and sub-Saharan Africa particularly affected, report saysBusiness live – latest updatesA quarter of countries in the developing world are poorer than they were in 2019 before the Covid pandemic, the World Bank has found.The Washington-based organisation said a large group of low-income countries, many in sub-Saharan Africa, had suffered a negative shock in the six years to the end of last year. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Trump live updates: President to visit Detroit auto plant and give speech amid factory job slump

President will give remarks at the Detroit Economic Club in the afternoon

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10 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...

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11 h. ago Keir Starmer tells MPs he is open to social media ban for young people

PM says he is alarmed at reports about children’s screen time and has shifted position on Australian-style policyUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has told MPs he is open to the idea of an Australian-style ban on social media for young people after becoming concerned about the amount of time children and teenagers are spending on their phones.The prime minister told Labour MPs on Monday evening he had become alarmed at reports about five-year-olds spending hours in front of screens each day, as well as increasingly worried about the damage social media is doing to under-16s. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Guinness and Johnnie Walker owner Diageo ‘could sell Chinese assets’

Reported move would be part of new CEO Dave Lewis’s streamlining of world’s largest spirits makerBusiness live – latest updatesDiageo’s new boss, Dave Lewis, has barely started in the role, and the maker of Guinness and Johnnie Walker is already reportedly considering selling off its Chinese assets to trim down its portfolio.The world’s largest spirits maker, whose other brands include Smirnoff vodka, Captain Morgan rum and Don Julio tequila, is working with Goldman Sachs and UBS to review its operations in China, where sales have been falling, according to Bloomberg News. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Global central banks offer ‘full solidarity’ to US Fed’s Powell amid Trump threats

Nine governors including Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey and ECB’s Christine Lagarde say independence is criticalBusiness live – latest updatesGlobal central banks have issued an extraordinary joint statement offering “full solidarity” to the US Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, in the face of the latest threat to his independence from Donald Trump’s White House.“The independence of central banks is a cornerstone of price, financial and economic stability in the interest of the citizens that we serve. It is therefore critical to preserve that independence, with full respect for the rule of law and democratic accountability,” the statement said. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Morning Live's Gethin Jones seethes 'it's ridiculous' after 'dangerous' update

BBC Morning Live host Gethin Jones was left fuming after hearing about a 'dangerous' report.

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13 h. ago Eleven central bank chiefs defend Fed’s Jerome Powell over DoJ investigation; oil hits two

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Trump says countries doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on US tradeGlobal central bank officials are reportedly planning to release a coordinated statement of support for US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, after America’s top central banker was threatened with a criminal indictment.Reuters is reporting that the statement, which is expected to contain the signatures of central bankers from around the world, will back Powell and stress the need for independent central banking. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 13 January: Whitbread rallies, Games Workshop posts record profit

Housebuilder Persimmon and Premier Inn owner Whitbread are in the spotlight after publishing trading updates today.

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14 h. ago Trump warns of ‘complete mess’ if supreme court rejects tariffs

US president speaks after saying that any country that does business with Iran will face 25% levy on trade with USBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump has said “it would be a complete mess” if the US supreme court were to strike down his global trade tariffs.In a lengthy post on social media, the US president said “WE’RE SCREWED” if the supreme court rules against the tariffs, before the decision, which could come as soon as Wednesday. It is a crucial legal test of his controversial economic strategy and his power. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 13 January: Persimmon and Whitbread post updates, Nikkei surges

Housebuilder Persimmon and Premier Inn owner Whitbread are in the spotlight after publishing trading updates today.

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15 h. ago LIVE traffic updates as drivers face delays on M60 and M62 motorways

There are a number of issues on the motorways across our region this morning

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15 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 13 January: Persimmon and Whitbread posts updates, Nikkei surges

Housebuilder Persimmon and Premier Inn owner Whitbread are in the spotlight after publishing trading updates today.

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16 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Latest Tube and train updates as Londoners begin morning commute

Londoners heading out on their morning commute can expect a relatively trouble-free journey with few problems currently being reported.

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17 h. ago Australian author Craig Silvey charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material

Jasper Jones and Runt writer charged after search warrant issued at his Fremantle home on MondayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastProminent Australian author Craig Silvey has been charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material.Silvey, 43, had a search warrant issued at his Fremantle home on Monday, 12 January, where detectives allegedly found him “actively engaging with other child exploitation offenders online”. Continue reading...

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