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Could you pass the Army’s new physical fitness test?

In a significant shift, the new fitness standards will be the same for men and women, the Army said

The Independent UK

Trump’s ‘One, big, beautiful bill’ would ban care for transgender people on Medicaid and Obamacare

‘It's one more example of health care that they're trying to rip away,’ Rep. Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, tells The Independent

The Independent UK

Before the word ‘transgender’ existed, there was Bambi, the dazzling Parisian icon

The moment that changed queer history occurred on a sweltering day in early 1952 in Algiers

The Independent UK

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Britain's strictest headteacher claims transgender children more likely to be 'white' and 'privileged'

Katharine Birbalsingh also says that ‘victimhood is admired’ in interview with the Standard

Evening Standard

"Let this flag fly higher than hate" – Yosemite LGBTQ+ climbers display transgender pride flag on El Capitan following controversial update on National Park Service website

The group of LGBTQ+ activist climbers flew the flag for 90 minutes before it was removed

Advnture

US supreme court restores Maine lawmaker’s right to vote after censure from legislature

Laurel Libby was punished by state house after she posted picture of transgender student athlete on social media

The Guardian - US

Supreme Court orders Maine House to restore vote of GOP lawmaker who ID-ed trans teen athlete online

The Supreme Court is siding with a GOP state lawmaker in Maine who was blocked from voting after she identified a transgender student athlete in a critical social-media post

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Labour postpones women’s conference over Supreme Court transgender ruling

A Labour Party spokesperson said the party must make sure all its procedures ‘comply with the Supreme Court’s clear ruling’.

Evening Standard

Abandoning trans people ‘a mistake’ for Democrats, says Tim Walz

Kamala Harris running mate says ‘your cost of eggs ... has nothing to do with someone’s gender.’

The Independent UK

Labour set to cancel women’s conference over Supreme Court transgender ruling

The party fears the risk of legal challenge if it goes ahead in its current form, on the basis of self-identification.

Evening Standard

Most people think Supreme Court gender ruling was right, survey finds

People were asked about sports, toilets and their views on the ruling in general in new survey

Evening Standard

World Pride comes to Washington in the shadow of, and in defiance of, the Trump administration

The World Pride 2025 welcome concert, with pop icon Shakira performing at Nationals Stadium, isn’t until May 31

The Independent UK

Federal judge strikes down workplace protections for transgender workers

A federal judge in Texas struck down guidance from a government agency specifying protections against workplace harassment based on gender identity and sexual orientation

The Independent UK

US military commanders to be told to oust trans troops via medical checks

Order follows Pentagon’s announcement of plan to remove 1,000 military members who openly identify as trans

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Some young trans people take sex hormones so their bodies better align with their gender. What are the benefits and risks?

Triggered by hormonal changes in the brain and body, puberty marks a physical transformation. Oestrogen and testosterone – often called “sex hormones” – drive many familiar changes, such as breast development and periods or a deeper voice and facial hair.

The Independent UK

Military commanders will be told to send transgender troops to medical checks to oust them

Defense officials say military commanders will be told to identify troops in their units who are transgender or have gender dysphoria, then send them to medical checks in order to force them out of the service

The Independent UK

New Pentagon memo reveals how military will screen for transgender troops to purge from service

Pete Hegseth’s Defense Department commands officials to ‘immediately’ begin removing trans service members

Capital & Main

A League of Her Own: Transgender Athlete AB Hernandez Faces Down Hecklers

Dozens of adults attended a track meet to yell at the teenager as she competed.

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The Guardian - UK

UK equality watchdog to extend gender guidance consultation, say insiders

Exclusive: Six-week deliberation asked for by Commons committee expected to be granted after internal backlash

AAP

Family fury at 'dangerous' youth hormone therapy ban

Rebecca's son knew he was transgender at age 12, but his long and difficult journey to transitioning was abruptly halted when a state government intervened.

The Independent UK

Kick It Out urges support for trans players after exclusion from women’s game

The governing bodies updated their policies in light of a ruling from the UK Supreme Court last month.

The National (Scotland)

Graham Linehan pleads not guilty to harassment of transgender woman

FATHER Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has pleaded not guilty to harassing a transgender woman and damaging her phone...

The Independent UK

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan denies harassing transgender activist

The comedy writer says he ‘will not waver in my resolve’ as he faces trial

Evening Standard

Linehan says he has ‘lost a great deal’ as he denies harassing transgender woman

The Irish comedy writer appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with harassing Sophia Brooks and damaging her phone in October last year.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney denies he was 'furious' at Nicola Sturgeon over trans rights comments

John Swinney has rejected claims he was “furious” that Nicola Sturgeon spoke to journalists about transgender rights ahead of a big policy…

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