13 h. ago Voice coaching with Sir Sean Connery was ‘surreal’, Nicola Sturgeon says

The former Scottish first minister recalled her meeting with the James Bond actor in 2004.

Politics

16 h. ago Voices: Why Nicola Sturgeon’s biggest regret is her position on trans rights

In her memoir, Scotland’s former first minister is surprisingly candid about her sexuality and the collapse of her marriage – but yet more remarkable is her admission of her failings as a politician, and how she seriously misread public opinion on gender reform, says Simon Walters

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17 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon says transgender rapists ‘forfeit right to be gender of their choice’

Nicola Sturgeon says transgender rapists "probably forfeit the right to be the gender of their choice", as she conceded she “should have been much more straightforward” on the issue of double rapist Isla Bryson's gender.

Politics

17 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon hints she could debate JK Rowling over trans rights controversy

The former Scottish first minister said she did not know if the Harry Potter author would be willing to take part in a debate with her.

Politics

36 h. ago Alexander Isak agreement reached as Liverpool transfer target told 'it serves you right'

Amid the fallout from Alexander Isak's attempts to engineer a transfer to Liverpool, there appears to be a consensus over the Newcastle star's conduct this summer

Events

37 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon says rapists 'forfeit the right to be gender of their choice' as ex

In a TV interview, Nicola Sturgeon admitted she was 'partly responsible' for a loss of 'rationality' in the debate over trans rights.

Politics

58 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon 'not rushing into a relationship with anyone' after separating from Peter Murrell

The ex-SNP leader said she strongly felt the "rights of women and the interests of trans people are not irreconcilable at all."

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2 d. ago Huge victory for Brits who book flights through major sites like Expedia

Travel booking platforms Expedia and Lastminute.com have pledged to improve refund processes and the transparency of passenger rights in a broader effort to improve customer protections

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4 d. ago ‘Transnational repression’: Australia condemns Hong Kong’s attempts to silence exiled dissidents

G7 nations’ joint statement says arrest warrants and bounties for pro-democracy campaigners are undermining human rights and state sovereigntyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government has signed a joint statement issued on behalf of G7 nations condemning Hong Kong for seeking to “silence, intimidate, harass, harm or coerce” pro-democracy campaigners living abroad.The statement, which was also made on behalf of New Zealand, Sweden and the Netherlands, has described the issuing of arrest warrants and bounties for exiled dissidents as acts of “transnational repression” that undermine human rights and state sovereignty. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago 'Doesn’t feel right': Jamie Carragher reacts as Liverpool get Alexander Isak transfer boost

The Liverpool legend has delivered his verdict on a potential move for Alexander Isak

Politics

7 d. ago Thousands march through city centre for Trans Pride Manchester

Thousands took to the streets to campaign for the rights of transgender people

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8 d. ago Tommy Robinson arrested over alleged assault at train station as he lands in UK

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson was formally arrested by the British Transport Police after a video went viral of the aftermath of the alleged attack at St Pancras Station

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8 d. ago JK Rowling likens trans rights activists to 'fakers' who 'pretend to have survived terror attacks'

The Harry Potter author, 60, has been posting on X, formerly Twitter, about gender rights campaigners she says will change their views in a decade's time.

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3 w. ago Rodrygo to Arsenal transfer message sent as Mikel Arteta right to prioritise £52m switch

Arsenal have had a busy transfer window so far but still need to make key signings in attack to transform them from title contenders to winners

Economics

3 w. ago The academy sales Manchester United got right and got wrong after £98m double transfer

Two United academy graduates have been sold for big money in this summer's transfer window

Economics

4 w. ago Women's rights group sue Hampstead Heath Ladies' Pond for £50,000 for still allowing transgender bathers in, despite Supreme Court ruling

Sex Matters are gearing up to take legal action against the City of London Corporation over their stance that transgender women can use the ponds in north of the city.

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