6 h. ago Pete Hegseth sets speedy timeline to jettison transgender troops from military

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the department to start moving out transgender members of the military as early as next month

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12 h. ago Trump news at a glance: military to immediately remove trans troops and use medical records to oust more

Buoyed by supreme court ruling, Pentagon will remove as many as 1,000 service members. Key US politics stories from Thursday 8 May at a glance“No More Trans @ DoD,” Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, posted after the supreme court allowed the Trump administration’s ousting of transgender troops to go forward. As of Thursday, the orders have been issued to identify and involuntarily force trans people out of service.Department officials have said it is difficult to determine exactly how many transgender service members there are, but medical records will show those who have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria, show symptoms or are being treated. Those troops would then be forced out. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago US to begin immediate removal of up to 1,000 trans military members

Pentagon will give other trans service members 30 days to self-identify while it enforces recently approved banThe Pentagon is removing the 1,000 members of the military who openly identify as trans, and giving those who have yet to openly-identify as transgender 30 days to remove themselves, according to a new directive issued Thursday.The memo is fueled by Tuesday’s supreme court decision allowing the Trump administration to enforce a ban on trans military members. The defense department has said it will follow up by going through medical records to identify others who haven’t come forward. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Up to 1,000 transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon order

The Pentagon will immediately begin moving as many as 1,000 openly identifying transgender service members out of the military and give others 30 days to self-identify

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46 h. ago Pakistan gives green light for military to hit back after night of India airstrikes and starts transporting tanks near Kashmir as deadly clashes risk spiralling into all

Pakistan deemed India's assault an 'act of war' that it claims deliberately targeted civilian areas - an allegation roundly denied by India.

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52 h. ago New push to ban Red Arrows flypast over Edinburgh Military Tattoo at festival time

A motion in a bid to ban flypasts over Edinburgh Castle for the Tattoo will be discussed at Thursday’s council meeting.

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60 h. ago Trump news at a glance: Canada not for sale, says Carney; trans military ban proceeds for now

Mark Carney takes firm line with Donald Trump during White House visit; supreme court allows ban on transgender troops to take effect. Key US politics stories from Tuesday 6 May at a glanceIn the White House on Tuesday, the prime minister of Canada told Donald Trump: “As you know from real estate, there are some places that are never for sale.” Trump agreed: “That’s true.”Mark Carney continued: “Having met with the owners of Canada over the course of the campaign it’s not for sale. Won’t be for sale, ever.” “Never say never,” said Trump. Carney smiled and mouthed “never, never, never, never.” Continue reading...

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67 h. ago Trump’s trans military ban can take effect, for now, Supreme Court says

Federal judges have blasted the administration’s ban as ‘soaked in animus’ against trans Americans

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67 h. ago US supreme court allows Trump trans military ban to take effect

Justices rule in favor of president and say ban can take effect while case proceeds in lower courtsThe US supreme court has granted a stay temporarily allowing for Donald Trump’s ban on transgender members of the military to take effect while the case proceeds in lower courts.The move comes on the heels of the Trump administration asking the supreme court last month to reinstate its ban on transgender troops serving in the armed forces after several judges issued separate rulings against it. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Surprising hacks to remove summer pests from cars and avoid £1,000 fine

As the weather starts to get warmer, more people are battling with summer car issues but car experts are keen to share some simple ways to ensure you avoid any unexpected fines

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2 w. ago Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ban on transgender members of the military to take effect, for now

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed

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2 w. ago Drivers warned of items left in car that could spark £4k damage in hot weather

Uswitch has warned drivers of five items that could cause a combined repair cost of £4,000, and drivers have been advised to remove them from their vehicles in the hot weather

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3 w. ago Roadworks lifted for millions of drivers hitting the roads this weekend

More than 1,000 miles of roadworks will be removed by 6am on Thursday

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3 w. ago Roadworks to be removed as 19m drivers hit the roads this Easter

More than 1,000 miles of roadworks will be removed by 6am on Thursday

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3 w. ago Military clerk who stole £1m from the MoD to pay for hair transplants, Turkey teeth and 'fake six

Former corporal Aaron Stelmach-Purdie, 34, ran the scheme while working at Regent's Park Barracks in central London.

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3 w. ago Military clerk stole £1m from the MoD to pay for hair transplants, Turkey teeth and 'fake six

Former corporal Aaron Stelmach-Purdie, 34, (pictured) ran the scheme while working at Regent's Park Barracks in central London.

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