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Transgender women banned from female Olympic events
The policy overrides all previous IOC statements on transgender inclusion
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News World
India’s upper house passes transgender bill stripping gender autonomy
"This is not a harmless clarification. It is a constitutional regression," says Thamizhachi Thangapandian, a member of India’s lower house of parliament
News UK
Girlguiding says trans members must leave by 6 September
The change extends a decision announced in December 2025, when Girlguiding said trans girls would no longer be able to join as new members
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Black transgender shooting victim in Virginia reportedly misgendered in police reports
The incorrect gender markers were subsequently used in reports by local outlets before her identity was confirmed
News Politics
Robert F. Kennedy Jr overstepped on trans healthcare guidance, judge rules
At a hearing lasting around six hours, US district judge Mustafa Kasubhai said the department had not followed proper rulemaking procedures
News World
India’s government accused of erasing trans people’s autonomy in proposed bill
The amendment proposes changes to “self-perceived gender identity” and what defines a “transgender person”
News World
Delhi expands free bus travel scheme to include transgender passengers
The move brings transgender commuters into a scheme that already allows women to travel without paying fares on the capital’s public buses
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European Parliament passes vote calling for recognition of trans women
The resolution will now inform discussions between EU institutions ahead of negotiations in New York
News UK
High Court rules trans women can use women’s toilets – but workplace rules differ
The decision was handed down today (13 February) as part of a High Court judgment examining the EHRC’s draft code of practice
Culture Film & TV
Ryan Murphy’s The Beauty reveals how its deadly glow-up drug works on trans characters
Episode six shifts the tone through Clara, played by Rev. Yolanda before Lux Pascal takes over the role post-transformation
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NBC apologises after commentators repeatedly misgender trans Winter Olympian Elis Lundholm
Lundholm made history this week as the first transgender man to compete at a Winter Olympics and only the second openly trans male athlete ever to appear at the Games
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India Willoughby challenges BBC News over on-air ‘transphobic’ language in emails seen by Attitude (EXCLUSIVE)
In her correspondence, Willoughby challenges one executive over alleged guidance calling trans women "biological males who identify as women"
News World
The Mark of Cain guitarist Josie Scott comes out as a trans woman
“As I’ve aged, and mortality is ever closer, I’ve decided to embrace, rather than endure, who I am,” the 63-year-old wrote
Culture Film & TV
Welsh LGBTQ+ short film Teth hits TV screens after global success
The short film was the first Welsh-language film to screen in India and China, making waves for the LGBTQ+ community
Culture Film & TV
Quinn issues apology and $25k donation after editing trans mention from Heated Rivalry stars’s interview
The audio erotica platform admitted altering an interview clip featuring Heated Rivalry actors Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams
Culture Film & TV
Marlon Wayans speaks out about protecting his trans son Kai: ‘I’m gonna love my baby regardless’
Speaking on the We In Miami podcast, the comedian was asked whether he sees himself as a representative figure for fathers of trans children
News World
Texas authorities won’t explain why they made a list of trans people requesting gender marker changes
The data collection has alarmed trans advocacy groups, who say the lack of transparency raises serious concerns about surveillance and future policymaking
News World
North Carolina library board sacked for refusing to remove transgender children’s book
Trustees had decided not to move or remove Call Me Max, a picture book about a transgender boy who asks his teacher to use his chosen name
News UK
DIVA appoints Dr Lady Phyll as executive director: ‘This role is about building power with care’
Announced in London on Wednesday, the move represents a significant moment for lesbian, bisexual, trans women and non-binary communities
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Women’s Institute announces ban on trans women after Supreme Court ruling
The NFWI said it will continue to offer programmes that provide support and a sense of community to trans women, even though they can no longer hold formal membership