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The tense debate around Caster Semenya and Dutee Chand demonstrate the intersection between race, gender and medical imperialismWhen I was eight years old I visited South Africa, my dad’s homeland, for the first time. I’ll never forget flying into Jo’burg, Read more

Chris Riddell on Donald Trump’s response to the Florida school shooting Continue reading… Via: Howls of grief fall upon deaf ears – cartoon

Medieval towers in rural areas will host broadband equipment to improve internet accessThey are cherished landmarks of the English countryside: church spires soaring heavenwards. Often visible for miles around, and many dating from medieval times, they now have a new Read more

Populations of all kinds of wildlife are declining at alarming speed. One radical solution is to make 50% of the planet a nature reserveThe orangutan is one of our planet’s most distinctive and intelligent creatures. It has been observed using Read more

Gemma Arterton, Tessa Thompson, Gemma Chan and Jodie Whittaker are among 190 signatories of letter demanding end to abuse and inequalityThe most famous female stars of British film were set to stand together, each dressed in black, on Bafta’s red Read more