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Cricket bosses ban transgender women from female competitions

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said it believed the changes were “necessary” given last month's ruling by the Supreme Court.

Comedian and actor Russell Brand bailed after appearing in court charged with rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand has made his first court appearance after being charged with rape, sexual assault and indecent assault. He has always denied having non-consensual sex.

The bodyguard of opposition leader Bobi Wine went missing five days ago, leading to fears for his safety.

The bodyguard of opposition leader Bobi Wine went missing five days ago, leading to fears for his safety.

Joshlin Smith’s disappearance last year sent shockwaves across South Africa. She is yet to be found.

Joshlin Smith’s disappearance last year sent shockwaves across South Africa. She is yet to be found.

New photo of Princess Charlotte released by Prince and Princess of Wales to mark her 10th birthday

The photograph, taken by the Princess of Wales during a visit to Cumbria earlier this year, was published with the caption: “Happy 10th Birthday Princess Charlotte”.

Germany’s far-right AfD party officially classified as ‘extremist’ organisation

A 1,000-page report by Germany's domestic intelligence agency says views around ethnicity held by the AfD aim to exclude certain groups from equal participation in society.
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AfD leader Alice Weidel. Pic: Reuters

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Anti-AfD protests in Berlin in February. Pic: Reuters

The AfD came second in Germany’s February elections and has a record number of seats in the new parliament.

Ship carrying aid for Gaza bombed by drones, as NGO points finger at Israel

The NGO responsible for the vessel shared video showing fire raging onboard the vessel, and pointed the finger at Israel – which has blocked aid into Gaza for almost two months, despite children “going to bed starving”.
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A five-year-old boy lies on a bed at Nasser Hospital, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip. Pic: Reuters