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Women who transitioned decades ago express concerns over their safety and the resurgence of fear they once felt. Janey, a 70-year-old transgender woman who has lived happily as a woman since 1979, shares her anxiety about potential hostility when using women's restrooms at work. Despite her long-standing acceptance within her family and profession in mental health, she still grapples with the apprehension of being confronted or harmed in public spaces. Full Article

Keir Starmer sent a message of support to David Stancombe and Sergio Aguiar, fathers of three girls murdered at a Taylor Swift-themed dance party in Southport. The fathers are running the London Marathon to raise funds for charities in memory of their daughters, with Aguiar expressing his determination by stating he would endure any pain for his girl. Both families aim to create lasting legacies through playgrounds and support initiatives, emphasizing their daughters' vibrant spirits...

Vodafone Executives Warned of Franchise Financial RuinWhistleblowers alerted senior Vodafone executives, including CEO Margherita Della Valle, about impending financial distress faced by numerous franchised store owners due to significant cuts in commission rates. Despite these warnings, the cost-cutting measures led to a group of 62 out of approximately 150 Vodafone franchise operators filing a legal claim exceeding £120 million last December, alleging the company was "unjustly enriching" itself. The complaints from Vodafone employees were made...

Several people have died and many others were injured when a driver drove into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Festival, a Filipino community street party in Vancouver, Canada, on April 26, 2025. The incident occurred shortly after 8 PM, with police confirming multiple fatalities and injuries, though the exact number of casualties is still unverified. The driver has been taken into custody, and social media footage shows at least seven victims on the road...

The UK's Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released interim guidance following a Supreme Court ruling on biological sex, emphasizing that trans individuals should have access to suitable facilities. It states that trans women should not use women's facilities in workplaces or public services, and similarly, trans men, who are biologically female, should not use men's toilets. The EHRC asserts that no person should face a lack of facilities appropriate for their gender identity....

A sausage dog named Valerie has been found "fit and well" after surviving alone in the Australian bush for 529 days since going missing on Kangaroo Island in November 2023. Kangala Wildlife Rescue volunteers dedicated around 1,000 hours and traveled over 3,000 miles to locate her, ultimately using surveillance and traps for her rescue. Valerie's story captivated the Australian public, and she is now transitioning back to her loving owners after being spotted and captured...