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Elon Musk’s estranged daughter responds to ‘Nazi salute’ accusations

“Let's call a spade a fucking spade”: Musk's transgender daughter reacts to father's 'Nazi salute' at Donald Trump’s inauguration rally.

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‘We will NOT be silent’: Celebs react to Trump's 'two gender' policy

The President of the United States has ruled that America will recognise only two sexes: male and female. Many were quick to point out Donald Trump doesn’t know the difference between 'sex' and 'gender', and celebrities have expressed their support for those impacted by his new executive order.

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Puberty blockers are rarely prescribed to transgender teens - study

The analysis of more than five million children in the US indicates that very few are transgender and prescribed puberty blockers.

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Disney cuts transgender storyline from upcoming Pixar show

Continuing a trend of Disney censoring LGBTQ+ content from its productions, the US studio has confirmed a transgender character has been removed from its upcoming show 'Win or Lose'.

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Healthcare

Why Western Europe is rolling back access to puberty blockers

Several countries have restricted the use of puberty blockers, citing insufficient evidence on their benefits for gender-questioning youth and potential long-term effects.

Cinema

European Film Awards 2024: ‘Emilia Pérez’ by Jacques Audiard wins big

The winners of the 37th European Film Awards have been revealed, and 'Emilia Pérez' by Jacques Audiard has swept the board. Here's the lowdown on the full evening and winners.

Lifestyle

Alex Consani becomes first trans woman to win Model Of The Year

Consani has won 2024's Model of the Year at the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards, becoming the first transgender woman to do so.

Brussels, My Love?

Parliament gives Commission green light to start work

In this edition, we look at how Ursula von der Leyen gained approval for a second term in office by the narrowest of majorities, and dissect Hungary's child protection act.

Health news

Russia bans child adoptions to countries that allow gender transition

The new law is part of a broader effort to push back on what Putin calls the West’s “satanic” values.

Europe News

Romania breaches EU law by refusing to recognise transgender man

Refusal to recognise a change of gender legally undertaken in another member state violates the rights of EU citizens, the Luxembourg-based European Court of Justice ruled today.

Art

Faces of transgender people adorn a new artwork in Trafalgar Square

The sculpture is the latest installation on the Fourth Plinth and is described as a piece designed to “unite the trans community around the world”.

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Film of the Week: 'Emilia Pérez' – Audiard’s Cannes-winning triumph

Following 'A Prophet' (2009), ‘Dheepan’ (2015) and 'Paris, 13th District' (2021), French director Jacques Audiard orchestrates a barnstorming comeback. His Mexico-set gangster trans musical featuring gender transitioning, cartels, gorgeous choreographies and songs about vaginoplasty is unmissable.

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Meet the sprinter set to become the first transgender Paralympian

Despite facing controversy and claims of unfair advantage, Petrillo is set to compete in the T12 classification for visually impaired athletes in Paris.

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Olympics: Khelif moved to tears in emotional victory after abuse

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was moved to tears as she was treated to a hero's welcome before defeating Hungary's Anna Hamori.

Health news

UK ban on puberty blockers upheld by High Court

The emergency restrictions came into effect in June.

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Elon Musk to move SpaceX and X to Texas blaming transgender law

Musk, who has a transgender daughter, has previously said he 'supports trans'.

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Why is #IStandAgainstJKRowling trending online?

With next week’s general election looming, former Labour donor J.K. Rowling has accused the party of “abandoning” women and reignited passions online with regards to transgender issues. The hashtag #IStandAgainstJKRowling has been trending. Here’s the lowdown.

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Are the Oscars going to introduce gender-neutral categories?

Academy CEO Bill Kramer has confirmed that conversations are ongoing regarding the possibility of gender-neutral categories for the Oscars. Not everyone thinks this is a good idea...

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Trans actress sues French far-right politician after transphobic slur

The actress, who became the first transgender woman to win the Best Actress prize at Cannes, dedicated her award to “all the trans people who are suffering”. Following hateful comments made by Marion Maréchal, Gascón is now suing the French far-right politician.

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J.K. Rowling says loved ones begged her to keep trans views private

J.K. Rowling appears in an essay collection featuring contributions from so-called 'gender critical' writers, in which she shares that her loved ones had pleaded with her to keep her polarising views on transgender women to herself. She also hits out at her hypocritical critics.