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JK Rowling snubs trolls in trans row: 'I've had too many death threats to give shout-outs'

The bestselling author revealed she's had numerous death threats from online trolls after a social media post led to more backlash from pro-trans activists.

Daily Record

What’s happened in the Fantastic Beasts film so far? The plot explained ahead of the Secrets of Dumbledore

Missed out on the first two films? Or just in need of a quick refresher? We’ve got you covered

Evening Standard

How celebs are rallying for Ukraine — from Ed Sheeran’s £13.4m charity gig to David Beckham’s Insta take-over

JK Rowling has pledged £1 million and Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher and Sean Penn have been thanked by president Zelensky himself — but which star has donated the most? Katie Strick on how the A-listers are rallying for Ukraine

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JK Rowling walks the red carpet at the Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore London premiere

The Harry Potter author has previously come under fire for her views on trans people

Evening Standard

‘Not acceptable’ to ask trans woman whether she has a penis, says Angela Rayner

Party leader Keir Starmer has come under fire from JK Rowling over defence of women’s rights

The Independent UK

JK Rowling slams Russian President Vladimir Putin's ‘cancel culture’ remark, supports Ukraine

Harry Potter author JK Rowling slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin in a tweet on March 25, as he compared the West's treatment of his country to a public backlash Rowling faced for her views on transgender issues.

The Times of India

Treasures Linked To Bonnie Prince Charlie, JK Rowling On Show For A Celebration Of Scottish History

Rare books, maps, documents, photographs and films and will be on display at the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh.

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DARKEST TIMELINE: J.K Rowling’s Fkd Comments About Trans People Were Defended By Vladimir Putin

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Harry Potter author JK Rowling responds as Putin compares himself to author

The Russian president cited the Edinburgh author as an example of what happens in the West, adding that it likes to cancel people and compared that with cancelling Russia.

Edinburgh Live

J.K. Rowling is on Putin's mind

Putin referenced the "Harry Potter" author and like her creation, Voldemort, she appeared

Salon

Piers Morgan defends JK Rowling over 'transphobic' remarks despite long-running feud

JK Rowling has caused controversy in recent years but Piers Morgan has come to her defence - stating that she has been treated 'despicably' over her views

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin's Hypocritical Lament About Cancel Culture, J.K. Rowling

"Critiques of Western cancel culture are possibly not best made by those currently slaughtering civilians."

Reason

Putin Says Russian Culture Being 'Cancelled'

President Vladimir Putin on Friday accused the West of trying to cancel Russia's rich musical and literary culture, including composers Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Sergei Rachmaninov, in the same way he said it had cancelled "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling. Speaking in a meeting with leading cultural figures broadcast on national…

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A key reason Putin’s bloody invasion is faltering? He’s no match for Zelenskiy’s iPhone

The leader’s messages to his people – and the west - have been central to the heroic fightback. But now more than ever, we must stay engaged, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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Irish Mirror

Vladimir Putin defends JK Rowling as he accuses the West of 'trying to cancel' Russia

The Harry Potter author has been widely condemned for her comments and viewpoints surrounding transgendered people in recent years.

The Guardian - UK

Putin says west treating Russian culture like ‘cancelled’ JK Rowling

President complains west ‘trying to cancel a whole 1,000-year culture’ after invasion of Ukraine

Evening Standard

JK Rowling hits back after Putin cites author in bizarre rant about the West cancelling Russia

JK Rowling has responded to Vladimir Putin after he reportedly referenced her during a speech condemning “cancel culture” in the West.

The Independent UK

JK Rowling responds after Putin ‘references her in speech about cancel culture’

The author said the Russian President was not in a position to critique Western culture.

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Daily Mirror

JK Rowling hits back after Putin compares himself to her in bizarre cancel culture rant

The Russian president cited the Harry Potter author as an example of what happens in the West, adding that it likes to cancel people and compared that with cancelling Russia

Daily Mirror

Russian army chief says war will focus on east Ukraine in first sign of scaling back

Russian army chief Sergey Rudskoy confirmed on Friday that the country will now focus its main war effort on the "complete liberation" of eastern Ukraine's Donbas region

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin compares himself to JK Rowling and says he's being 'cancelled'

Vladimir Putin, ostracised from the world stage since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, went on a rant about what he called western efforts to 'cancel' his country

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin defends JK Rowling in speech condemning ‘cancel culture’ in the west

Russian president says west ‘cancelled’ British author ‘because she didn’t satisfy demands of gender rights’

The Independent UK

UN says evidence of mass graves in Mariupol as Russia hints at scaled-back war

Russia says it will now focus on the ‘liberation of Donbas’

Liverpool Echo

JK Rowling criticised over tweet responding to police efforts after doctor's murder

The Harry Potter author highlighted a typo in a police tweet

Edinburgh Live

Harry Potter star Jessie Cave gives birth to fourth child and shares magical name

The Harry Potter actress, who plays Lavender Brown in the fantasy series by Edinburgh author JK Rowling, has given birth to her fourth child with comedian partner Alfie Brown.

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