Toilet access should follow biological sex but trans people still need facilities, UK watchdog says | Transgender
The UK’s equalities watchdog has said trans women and men “should not be put in a position where there are no facilities for them to use” as it issued interim guidance after the supreme court ruling on biological sex. Trans women “should not be permitted to use the women’s facilities” in workplaces or public-facing services […]
Ruben Amorim doubles down on Marcus Rashford as Man Utd loanee shines | Football | Sport
Ruben Amorim has doubled down on his decision to let Marcus Rashford leave Manchester United on loan, despite the forward’s impressive showings for Aston Villa. Rashford had been with United since he was a kid but wasn’t fancied by Amorim upon the Portuguese tactician’s arrival from Sporting CP in November. Despite featuring for Amorim during […]
Africa’s biggest football stadium with 94k capacity that looks like it’s on fire | World | News
Football is the most popular sport in the world, so it’s no surprise that many stadiums are considered works of art. From the modern Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to the spectacular new Santiago Bernabéu, some venues are as impressive as the action they host. One of the most beautiful stadiums, however, isn’t in Europe or South […]
Broken heart syndrome explained – how extreme grief ‘tunnels’ heart
Broken heart syndrome, also known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is a serious condition that alters the shape of the heart’s main pumping chamber, weakening its ability to pump blood effectively. The British Heart Foundation warned women, people over 50, and those with existing mental health issues such as anxiety or depression are particularly vulnerable. The charity […]
Taiwan cracks down on holders of Chinese ID amid fears over propaganda and espionage | Taiwan
Taiwan has launched a crackdown on holders of illegal Chinese identity documents, revoking the Taiwanese status of more than 20 people and putting tens of thousands of Chinese-born residents under scrutiny. Under Taiwan law it is illegal for Taiwanese people to hold Chinese identity documents. In the past decade, hundreds of people have had their […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s opponent forgets snooker rule in unusual moment at Crucible | Other | Sport
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s World Snooker Championship rival forgot a crucial rule at the worst possible time during the pair’s second-round clash at the Crucible on Saturday. The Rocket was facing Pang Junxu when the Chinese potter was left with egg on his face. O’Sullivan has enjoyed a stunning return to action following his lengthy hiatus from […]
Unscripted moment in Full Metal Jacket led to iconic scene | Films | Entertainment
In the often meticulously controlled world of Stanley Kubrick films, it’s hard to imagine anything making it into the final cut without first going through rounds of rewrites, rehearsals, and retakes. But in Full Metal Jacket, one of the film’s most unforgettable sequences – the boot camp barrage of insults hurled by Gunnery Sergeant Hartman […]
Home in Prince Andrew’s garden that was the late Queen’s favourite | Royal | News
In the garden of his beloved home, Royal Lodge, Prince Andrew has one tiny home that the late Queen Elizabeth II loved as a child. Holding a special place in her heart, the late Queen loved spending time at Y Bwthyn Bach – or The Little House – which was gifted by the people of […]
Bananas ‘will stay fresh for longer’ using clever wax hack
Bananas turning brown before you’ve had the chance to enjoy them is an annoyance many of us have to deal with. But a clever hack circulating on Instagram could be the answer to one of the most common fruit frustrations. According to cleaning and lifestyle influencer @sisterpledgecleans, the key to keeping your bananas fresh and […]
Trump says US ships should have free use of Panama and Suez canals | Donald Trump
Donald Trump has demanded free transit for American commercial and military ships through the Panama and Suez canals, tasking his secretary of state with making progress “immediately”. Trump has for months been calling for the United States to take control of the Panama canal but his social media post also shifted focus on to the […]