2 h. ago Police issue warning over Palestine Action protests after group proscribed as terrorist organisation

Demonstrators expressing support for Palestine Action could be jailed for 14 years

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26 h. ago Protesters turn out as woman appears in court over alleged support for Hamas

Student Sarah Cotte, from Camden, north London, has denied two charges of expressing ‘an opinion or belief in support of a proscribed organisation’.

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49 h. ago ITV Good Morning Britain viewers distracted by transformation

Good Morning Britain viewers were left distracted on Thursday as they took to social media to comment on the appearance of one of the show's regular faces.

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53 h. ago Good Morning Britain star's transformation leaves viewers saying the same thing

Good Morning Britain viewers were left distracted as they tuned into the ITV show on Thursday, spotting a major change with one star's appearance

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54 h. ago Good Morning Britain star leaves viewers distracted with transformation

A regular Good Morning Britain star left TV fans distracted as he unveiled a new look on the ITV show during Thursday's episode

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5 d. ago Broadcasters should air the view that trans women are women, media watchdog suggests

Media watchdog Ofcom reportedly told GB News that trans issues should not be seen as 'settled' despite the Supreme Court ruling that the definition of a woman should be based on their sex at birth.

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5 d. ago Glastonbury Festival 2025 ends after weekend of controversy and surprises

The weekend saw many acts express their support for Palestine.

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5 d. ago Broadcasters must air the view that trans women are women, media watchdog says

Media watchdog Ofcom reportedly told GB News that trans issues should not be seen as 'settled' despite the Supreme Court ruling that the definition of a woman should be based on their sex at birth.

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7 d. ago Stirling MP explains support for "compassionate" assisted dying plans

Chris Kane MP used his free vote on the legislation to express his support for proposals to regulate assisted dying for terminally ill patients.

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1 week ago OpenAI takes down mentions of Jony Ive’s io amid trademark row

ChatGPT developer forced to act after receiving legal complaint from earbud maker iyOBusiness live – latest updatesOpenAI has taken down online content related to its recent deal with Sir Jony Ive’s hardware startup, io, after a trademark complaint.The artificial intelligence company has removed promotional materials including a video where Ive – the former Apple designer behind the iPhone – and OpenAI’s chief executive, Sam Altman, discuss the $6.4bn (£4.8bn) transaction. However, the nine-minute film can still be viewed on YouTube. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago JK Rowling transgender controversy: Which celebrities have criticised Harry Potter author and who supports her?

As Sir Stephen Fry joins critics of JK Rowling’s trans views, The Standard takes a look at who is with her and who is not

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2 w. ago Stephen Fry calls out ‘radicalised’ JK Rowling over ‘cruel’ trans views

‘I disagree profoundly with her on this subject,’ the ‘Harry Potter’ audiobook narrator said

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2 w. ago Stephen Fry turns back on Harry Potter author JK Rowling, calling her a 'lost cause' over trans views

Star joins Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint in publicly distancing themselves from Rowling’s views on gender identity and trans rights

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2 w. ago Now Stephen Fry turns on JK Rowling: Star who narrated Harry Potter books says the author has been 'radicalised by TERFs' and is 'a lost cause'

EXCL: The comedian, who previously hosted QI, told how he used to have dinner regularly with the author and described her views towards the trans community as 'strange'.

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2 w. ago Trump asks Juventus squad for views on transgender players during awkward White House visit

Team are in Washington DC for Club World CupPresident asks if women could make Juve teamJuventus players and staff were involved in an awkward encounter at the White House on Wednesday when Donald Trump attempted to get them to enter into a debate on transgender women in sport.The Italian football giants are in the US for the Club World Cup, and are due to play Al Ain of the UAE at Washington DC’s Audi Field on Wednesday night. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago DAN HODGES: Keir Starmer's strange response to Israel's bombing of Iran tells you everything. This is no moment for cowardice

On October 7 last year, on the first anniversary of the Hamas atrocities, Keir Starmer penned an article expressing his support for Israel. And explicitly, his support in the confrontation with Iran.

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2 w. ago Boy George calls JK Rowling 'bored rich bully' as social media feud erupts over trans rights

Rowling, 59, has faced backlash from Harry Potter stars and actor Pedro Pascal for her views on trans rights

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3 w. ago Andy Robertson gives Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez transfer view and admits Liverpool contract talks

Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson has confirmed he has opened talks over a new contract with the Premier League side, while also speaking about the club's pursuit of two transfer targets

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3 w. ago Jason Isaacs supports Tom Felton’s divisive decision to star in Harry Potter play

Draco Malfoy star’s comments were called ‘disappointing’

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3 w. ago As Harry Potter star Tom Felton doubles down on backing JK Rowling, how other stars have been rather less grateful to the woman who made their careers

Most of the criticism for Rowling has come from actors born into the millenial generation, with older actors proving quicker to back the series' creator. But Felton has now bucked this trend.

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