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Feminist group Sisters Uncut protest outside the central criminal court as the sentencing hearing for Wayne Couzens takes place. (Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images) Wayne Couzens, the police officer who abducted, raped and murdered Sarah Everard in 2021, was wholly unsuitable for his position on the force, an inquiry has found.  A former armed protection officer
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LGBTQ+ community marches to Florida Capitol in powerful protest of Trans Erasure Bill (Anatoliy Cherkasov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) The LGBTQ+ community in Florida has marched to the state capitol, to protest against proposed legislation activists are calling the “trans erasure bill”.  Hundreds of trans activists and allies marched to the capitol in Tallahassee on
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A survey found Scottish parents overwhelming support LGBT-inclusive education. (Getty) The majority of parents and carers overwhelmingly support LGBTQ+ inclusive education being taught in Scottish schools, a survey has found.  Research conducted by Survation, on behalf of Time for Inclusive Education (TIE), has revealed overwhelming support in Scotland for the teaching of LGBTQ+ topics in
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The law allows public officials to refuse to marry anyone at their discretion. (Stock image/Getty) Public officials in Tennessee are now able to refuse to marry anyone at their discretion for any reason, sparking concern for gay couples applying for a marriage license. Republican Governor Bill Lee signed House Bill 878 into law on 21
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The bill comes into effect immediately. (Stock image/Getty) The Seventh Court of Appeals has lifted an injunction blocking Indiana’s gender-affirming healthcare ban on 27 February, allowing the ban to take place immediately.  Senate Bill 480 prohibits medical providers from providing life-saving gender-affirmation treatment to individuals under 18 years of age. It also prohibits aiding or
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The book by Lindz Amer (right) celebrates gender identity. (@lindzamer/X) Lindz Amer’s book Hooray for She, He, Ze and They! What Are Your Pronouns Today? celebrates gender identity amid book bans on LGBTQ+ topics in Republican-dominated states in the US.  Amer’s 2024 piece of literature discusses how people use different pronouns and the joy in
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The Royal Mint has released a collection of coins featuring George Michael. (Getty) The Royal Mint has released a commemorative coin dedicated to the memory of George Michael. The UK’s official coin manufacturer unveiled the limited-edition coins, which pay tribute to the singer-songwriter’s hit single Faith, on Monday (26 February). Designed by artist Sandra Deiana,
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Taylor Swift granted the little girl’s wish. (Natalie Oliver/Facebook/Getty) Taylor Swift helped a little girl with terminal cancer to be granted her wish when she met the singer on the opening night of The Eras Tour, Sydney.  The nine-year-old girl, Scarlett, was diagnosed with brain cancer and was given a prognosis of just 12-18 months
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The Devil Wears Prada cast, Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway speak onstage at the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles, California. (Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images) The 2024 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards saw The Devil Wears Prada’s Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt reunited to present an award.
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Married At First Sight UK star Nathanial Valentino has been diagnosed with social anxiety. (Nathanial Valentino/Instagram) Married At First Sight UK star Nathanial Valentino has opened up about being diagnosed with social anxiety after his time on the show.  In September 2023, Valentino, who is pansexual, called the E4 series a “complete sham” and alleged
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Andrew Scott was asked inappropriate interview questions on the BAFTAs red carpet. (Getty) The BBC has said its red carpet interview with Andrew Scott at the BAFTAs, which was criticised as “disgusting”, was “not intended to cause offence”.  At the BAFTA film awards Scott, who has said he “enjoys being gay so much, on so
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Oklahoma’s superintendent of education, Ryan Walters, has said there’s only two genders. (X/Twitter/Ryan Walters) Oklahoma’s state superintendent of education, Ryan Walters, has claimed the death of non-binary teen Nex Benedict is being ‘exploited’ for “political gain” by “radical leftists”. Benedict, 16, died on 8 February, one day after telling their family they had been involved in
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Protestors gathered in Washington. (Stock image/Getty) Protestors have rallied alongside sex workers at the Washington State Capitol in support of a bill which would improve conditions in adult venues, dubbed the “Strippers Bill of Rights”. The “Strippers Bill of Rights”, Senate Bill 6105, would also prevent statewide lewd conduct regulations, which transpired in four LGBTQ+
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The pop superstar’s hair care line is finally here. (@cecred/Instagram/Getty) Beyoncé’s hair-care line Cécred is finally here, people! Her new line of products arrived on the brand’s website on 20 February, and it’s safe to say that we’re pretty excited. The pop-turned-country singer teased a potential beauty brand project back in May 2023, when the
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