An anonymous writer recounts the traumatic Christmas Day in 2003 when their father violently ejected their mother, leading to a swift remarriage, family estrangement, and a lifelong journey of survival and self-discovery as a transgender person.
Explore the cultural shift that made millennials the 'cringe' generation. From side fringes to 'Live, Laugh, Love', discover the social and economic forces behind the loss of cool. Listen to the full analysis.
Explore how British diaspora communities use festive food and gatherings to preserve identity and create new traditions. Discover personal stories of connection and belonging.
Mohamed Salah's potential transfer to the Saudi Pro League is seen as a pivotal moment for a competition searching for its soul beyond big-money signings. Could he be the key?
Ten years after Ireland's landmark Gender Recognition Act, a once-uncontroversial law faces growing scrutiny. Explore the journey from consensus to contention.
The Trump administration escalates its campaign against transgender people, with the FDA targeting gender-affirming products and RFK Jr proposing a ban on youth care. Analysis of the policies and their human impact.
Police offer a £20,000 reward for information on the fatal shooting of Mahad Abdi Mohamed in Tottenham. Detectives believe it was a case of mistaken identity. His sister appeals for justice.
Police offer a £20,000 reward for information on the murder of Mahad Abdi Mohamed, 27, shot in the head in Tottenham in a suspected case of mistaken identity. Call Crimestoppers anonymously.
Police offer £20,000 reward for information on the fatal shooting of father Mahad Abdi Mohamed in Tottenham. Detectives believe it was a case of mistaken identity. His sister appeals for justice.
Queensland passes law banning puberty blockers for gender dysphoria in under-18s from 2031. Read the full details on the controversial new legislation and its implications.
A major independent review calls for urgent reform of NHS gender identity services for children and young people in England, prioritising holistic care and evidence-based treatment. Read the full findings.
The Trump administration unveils sweeping actions to eliminate transition-related medical care for minors, targeting Medicaid funding and FDA regulations. Read the latest.
Sam Grabiner's 'Christmas Day' at London's Almeida theatre delivers a complex, outspoken drama about a Jewish family grappling with identity and the Israel-Gaza war. A must-see bold production.
US health workers condemn two House bills aiming to criminalise and defund gender-affirming care for minors, warning they will 'hurt people' and increase suicide risk.
Emma Flint shares her personal story of discovering her abrosexual identity, explaining what the term means and the challenges of navigating a fluid sexuality in a society still learning the language.
An exhibition of Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock's work, exploring Brexit, adolescence and working-class memory, runs at the Bibliothèque nationale de France until March 2026.
Former US President Joe Biden condemned Republicans for weaponising transgender rights, urging the LGBTQ+ community to 'fight back' against Trump's administration at a Washington DC conference.
For decades, a bizarre rumour claimed European women visited remote Ladakhi villages seeking 'pure Aryan' babies. We uncover the imported myth's impact on the Brokpa people and their fight to reclaim their true identity.
The US Department of Justice has eliminated key rules protecting LGBTQ+ inmates from sexual assault, a move advocates call 'reckless'. Learn the alarming details.
After a sudden illness forced her to stop filming, a UK social media founder turned to AI-generated photos to rebuild her brand. Discover how this technology restored her creative expression and sparked a debate on authenticity.
From Birmingham to Sheffield, residents face harassment in a covert battle over flags. Discover the local identity disputes dividing communities and the authorities' struggle to respond.
A man who stole a nurse's identity to work in care homes across the North East has been jailed for 40 months. Ashton Guramatunhu's fraud earned him nearly £173,000. Read the full investigation details.
An employment tribunal has dismissed an engineer's discrimination claims against Leonardo UK over its transgender toilet policy. The case follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on the meaning of 'sex'.
Girlguiding UK has updated its membership policy to exclude transgender girls, citing a Supreme Court ruling. The decision has sparked condemnation from campaigners. Read the full story.
Girlguiding has announced it will no longer accept transgender girls as new members following legal advice after a landmark Supreme Court ruling on gender. Read the full story.
Amethysta Herrick shares her powerful story of transitioning gender at 52 and how her son's unexpected support led to their own nonbinary journey. Discover how authenticity transformed their family.
Explore the ongoing legal battles and policy delays seven months after the Supreme Court's landmark gender definition ruling. Discover the impacts on services and new lawsuits.
Explore how Vinted wishlists reveal our anxieties, ambitions and alter egos. Seven writers share what their saved items say about their secret selves and fashion psychology.
Prominent Canadian author Thomas King discovers genealogist found no evidence of Cherokee ancestry. Read his emotional response and the implications for his literary legacy.
Family of Muriel McKay, murdered in 1969 mistaken identity case, believe her remains are buried in an east London garden. High Court to decide on search bid.