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J.K. Rowling's views on gender took a legal turn when British police received a complaint from transgender broadcaster India Willoughby against the renowned 'Harry Potter' author over comments made on social media.

HBO plans to reintroduce Harry Potter in a long-form episodic format. The series will trace Harry’s journey from discovering he is a wizard to his struggles against Lord Voldemort. Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod, known for their work on “Succession,” will lead the project. The show will bring the story back to its origins while expanding on existing narratives.

HBO is now casting for its upcoming 'Harry Potter' TV series, based on the books by J.K. Rowling. The search is underway for young actors to play Harry, Ron, and Hermione in this new adaptation. The casting call, announced by Variety, is looking for children aged 9-11 by April 2025, who live in the UK and Ireland. It emphasizes the commitment to inclusive casting, stating, «We are committed to inclusive, diverse casting. For every role, please submit qualified performers, without regard to ethnicity, sex, disability, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law unless otherwise specifically indicated.» Interested actors need to submit two self-taped videos. The first video should be a short poem or story not related to 'Harry Potter,' lasting no more than 30 seconds. The second video, which should be one minute long, should introduce the applicant, including their date of birth, height, and location, and describe a close family member, friend, or pet.

women boxers at the centre of a gender row at the Paris Olympics took up the sport to escape from bullies: Lin Yu-ting had an abusive father while Imane Khelif was roughed up by boys in her village. Both find themselves embroiled in a global maelstrom that has sparked reaction from US presidential candidate Donald Trump, Harry Potter author J.K Rowling and a host of commentators. Online, they have been subjected to «an awful lot of abuse», Mark Adams, spokesman for the International Olympic Committee, said on Friday.

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A widely shared video of European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde admitting that a Digital Euro will be used in a "limited" way to control the payments people can make was taken from the three week old prank video.

The Scottish Parliament has passed a new gender identity law which makes it easier for people -- including 16 and 17-year-olds -- to change their gender for legal purposes