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Army sexual harassment investigations to be removed from chain of command

Investigations into claims of sexual harassment in the army are to be removed from the chain of command in order to "tackle unacceptable behaviours in the military", the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced. In February, a coroner ruled that "systemic" failures had contributed to the death of 19-year-old Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck. Read more here.

I spoke to men who swallowed the red pill – what incel culture is really like

Short for involuntary celibates, incels are men who believe a combination of their bad genes and modern feminism have left them romantically/sexually destitute. In short, they consider themselves scientifically unloveable. Read more here.

Russell T Davies claims gay society is in ‘greatest danger ever’, thanks to Trump ‘hate speech’

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has warned that gay society has been put in the “greatest danger” he’s ever witnessed because of president Donald Trump’s “weaponising [of] hate speech”. Read more here.

Hungary passes law to ban Pride march, triggering protest

Meanwhile, Hungary's parliament passed a law on Tuesday to ban the Pride march by LGBTQ+ communities, triggering the blockade of a bridge in central Budapest in protest against the changes fast-tracked by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling Fidesz party. Read more here.

'The discrimination I face on public transport is inhumane'

Keeping to a sadly common theme on our weekly digests, Disabled people have told the BBC of "humiliation" and "sub-human treatment" as a senior group of MPs has warned accessibility on public transport is a "national embarrassment". Read more here.

Upcoming BBC Crongton show will become ‘loving tribute’ to author Alex Wheatle

The author wrote a string of books about life on London’s streets for young black men including the Crongton series, about children growing up on a council estate and facing gang wars and other struggles. Read more here.

Rangers charged by UEFA over anti-woke banner displayed by supporters at Europa League tie against Fenerbahce

UEFA has charged Rangers football club over an anti-woke banner displayed by supporters that the Scottish Premiership club have described as "shameful" and "embarrassing". Read more here.

Sacked Glamorgan coach Bradburn fined for comments with racist and sexist ‘connotations’
Staying with sport, former Glamorgan Cricket head coach Grant Bradburn has received a suspended £500 fine, reprimand and caution for making comments with racist and sexist “connotations”. Read more here.

Finland named as happiest country for eighth year

Congratulations to our friends in Finland, as the Nordic country has been ranked as the world's happiest country for the eighth successive year, with experts citing access to nature and a strong welfare system as factors. Read more here.

Take a blossom break at work, National Trust urges, as spring warms UK

Charity’s poll finds 80% feel more positive after spending breaks outside, but only 10% do so. Read more here.