Fears for ‘security of Jews worldwide’ in wake of Elon Musk AfD speech
Elon Musk’s remarks to a German far-right party that Germans should not focus on their country’s Nazi past should prompt “deep concern” about “the security of American Jews” and “of Jews worldwide”. Read more here.
Explosives found alongside list of Jewish targets amid spate of antisemitic attacks in Australia
Meanwhile, Australian police say they have foiled a planned antisemitic attack after discovering a caravan containing explosives alongside a list of Jewish targets. Read more here.
Lunar New Year: Family, food and colour as millions celebrate Year of the Snake
The Year of the Snake is here - and millions across Asia and the world are welcoming it, with family, friends, prayers and plenty of food. Read and watch more here.
One in 10 young adults in UK identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual – ONS
Stonewall CEO says data should be ‘wake-up call’ to organisations rolling back on LGBTQ+ rights. Read more here.
Alan Cumming eviscerates Trump over anti-trans attacks: ‘What kind of country are we’
Speaking on chat show The View on Tuesday (28 January), Cumming spoke out in support of the trans community, describing anti-LGBTQ+ laws as a “terrible, terrible situation”. Read more here.
Strength training helps women in menopause - study
A study shows the menopause does not affect a woman's ability to build muscle while exercising, say researchers at the University of Exeter. Read more here.
‘We were Black kids at a majority-white school – that feeling never leaves you’
As the BBC’s hit coming-of-age series Boarders returns for another season, actors Jodie Campbell (Leah) and Josh Tedeku (Jaheim) talk about reactions to the first series, and their own lived experience. Read more here.
MPs vote in favour of compensation for Waspi women
The SNP forced a vote on a bill presented by group leader Stephen Flynn on Tuesday which would require the Labour Government to compensate 1950s-born women who lost out amid changes to the state pension age. Read more here.