American loses UK appeal to become legally non-binary
An American who wanted to be formally recognised as non-binary in the UK has been told by the Court of Appeal their gender identity does not legally exist in this…
Watch: Bulldog puppies stolen in chaotic pet shop heist
A man allegedly faked a seizure to distract a Colorado pet shop’s staff as his accomplice grabbed the puppies. Source link
Nottingham attacks police misconduct meeting delayed after concerns raised
A misconduct meeting for three police officers in relation to a police force’s contact with the Nottingham attacks killer has been postponed. Valdo Calocane allegedly attacked two employees at a…
How much has the US spent on aid to Ukraine?
US President Donald Trump claims the US had outspent Europe on aid to Ukraine by over $200bn. During questions at a White House summit, French President Emmanuel Macron countered these…
Women tell BBC of rape ordeal at Goma’s Munzenze prison
Orla Guerin BBC News, Goma Göktay Koraltan / BBC Warning: This article contains distressing content, including descriptions of rape, from the start. “He told me that if I tried to…
Apple defeats shareholder effort to end DEI programmes
Apple has fended off a proposal asking the tech giant to consider ending its diversity practices, such as the use of race and sex in hiring decisions. Apple said a…
Councillors in Teignbridge told to stop swearing and show respect
Miles Davis BBC Devon political reporter Reporting fromNewton Abbot BBC An investigation will now be carried out into behaviour at Teignbridge Distict Council A “zero-tolerance approach” to swearing will be…
Bacup school pulls out of ‘unviable’ free breakfast club scheme
A head teacher has said her primary school has pulled out of a government breakfast club scheme because the funding does not cover the cost of it. Sharneyford Primary School…
Enfield woman who took citizenship tests for others admits fraud
A woman who used “an array of wigs” while completing UK citizenship tests for other people has admitted fraud. Josephine Maurice, from Enfield in north London, pretended to be both…
Man admits stalking Strictly Come Dancing judge
A man has admitted stalking Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas. Kyle Shaw, 37, pleaded guilty at Liverpool Crown Court to stalking the 64-year-old star between 31 August 2017 and…