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Trans darts star Noa‑Lynn van Leuven "retired" after trans women banned from women's PDC darts

Trans darts star Noa‑Lynn van Leuven "retired" after trans women banned from women's PDC darts

The Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) has imposed an immediate ban preventing transgender women from competing in women’s events regulated by Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) rules, following a major review of its Trans and Gender Diverse Policy. The decision, announced this week, affects all women’s competitions under the DRA’

Trump administration scraps trans student protections in schools

Trump administration scraps trans student protections in schools

The Trump administration has moved to dismantle a series of federal protections for transgender students in US schools, marking a significant shift in education and civil rights policy. The Department of Education announced it would terminate several civil rights settlement agreements that had required schools and colleges to safeguard transgender

Tamzin Outhwaite celebrates trans son’s journey: ‘watching him thrive is pure joy’

Tamzin Outhwaite celebrates trans son’s journey: ‘watching him thrive is pure joy’

EastEnders star Tamzin Outhwaite has spoken candidly about the emotional, years‑long process of accepting her eldest child’s transition, describing it as a “very long journey” marked by distress, soul‑searching and ultimately joy. The actress, 55, reflected on her experience in a recent interview in which she discussed

Caster Semenya condemns Olympic sex testing as “disrespect for women”

Caster Semenya condemns Olympic sex testing as “disrespect for women”

Two‑time Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya has condemned the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) reinstatement of sex‑verification testing for female athletes, calling the policy “a disrespect for women” and warning of its harmful impact on competitors worldwide. Speaking at a press conference in Cape Town, the South African

Majority of Americans back trans equality, new survey finds

Majority of Americans back trans equality, new survey finds

A clear majority of Americans support equal rights and protections for trans people, according to new survey data released to mark Transgender Day of Visibility, despite ongoing political debates and legislative challenges across the United States. The polling, conducted in February 2026 for the Human Rights Campaign Foundation by research

Trans advocate Steph Richards blames 'transphobia' for backlash after endometriosis charity appointment

Trans advocate Steph Richards blames 'transphobia' for backlash after endometriosis charity appointment

Steph Richards, a respected trans activist and charity lobbyist, has responded to a wave of gender‑critical backlash following her appointment as Parliamentary Engagement Officer at Endometriosis South Coast. Her appearance on Good Morning Britain on 1 April 2026 drew significant public attention, as Richards addressed critics who argued that

Brighton & Hove City Council to fly trans flags to mark Trans Day of Visibility

Brighton & Hove City Council to fly trans flags to mark Trans Day of Visibility

Brighton & Hove City Council will fly the trans flag above Brighton and Hove town halls today (31 March) to mark Trans Day of Visibility. The annual event celebrates the courage, resilience and achievements of Trans, Nonbinary and Intersex (TNBI) people, while recognising that not everyone is able – or chooses

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