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The political narrative has wrongly targeted trans women as a threat amidst global issues of inequality, despite evidence showing they are more vulnerable to violence than the perpetrators. A recent ruling that limits the legal definition of ‘woman’ to biological sex offers no new protections for cis women and fails to address the real threats to women’s safety, which are predominantly from men. Ultimately, this ruling symbolizes exclusion and harms trans individuals by undermining their...

Chancellor Supports Economic Ties with ChinaChancellor Rachel Reeves has rejected the notion of economically disengaging from China, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong ties with Beijing despite potential pressure from the US to limit dealings with the Chinese government. As she prepares for discussions on a trade deal with the US in Washington next week, Reeves stated that it would be “very foolish” for Britain to reduce its involvement with Xi Jinping’s administration. Her comments...

Medieval Medical Manuscripts Exhibition A new exhibition at Cambridge University Library, titled "Curious Cures: Medicine In The Medieval World," showcases bizarre medical treatments found in medieval manuscripts. Among the unusual remedies is a 15th-century infertility cure involving weasel testicles and a plant, highlighting the strange practices medieval physicians employed. The exhibition features a variety of manuscripts, surgical diagrams, and illustrations, revealing the intertwining of medicine and astrology, and showcasing the medical knowledge accessible to both...

A mother successfully appealed to the High Court against a previous decision allowing her child to stay overnight with her father, who had raped and abused her. The court, led by Mr. Justice Peel, found that the father's history of coercive and violent behavior posed potential risks to the child, referred to as Amy. The judge reduced the father's contact to alternate Tuesdays after school and Saturdays, emphasizing that the gravity of the allegations warranted...

Senior Labour figures are urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to adopt a more proactive media strategy, similar to that of Donald Trump, to better engage with the political landscape. They believe that Starmer's cautious approach is outdated and suggest that he should increase his visibility by making frequent media appearances, as Trump does by showcasing cabinet meetings and participating in live broadcasts. This strategy aims to help Starmer dominate the political agenda and connect more...

Dizzy, a cat from South Shields, South Tyneside, was caught stealing £5 packs of gourmet Purina cat food from her neighbor's kitchen, leaving her owner, Diane Le Marinel, baffled. After discovering the theft, Diane reached out in a local Facebook group to apologize and locate the victim, who found the situation amusing and had suspected something was amiss. Diane ultimately bought the woman a new box of cat food, while Dizzy has been put on...