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Almost all of the UK newspaper front pages today lead with the landmark ruling that transwomen are not women and instead a woman is defined by biological sex. The ruling will now see huge changes to public and private sector gender guidance.

The UK Supreme Court yesterday ruled that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. The judges say the “concept of sex is binary”, while cautioning that the landmark ruling should not be seen as a victory of one side over another. The court added, transgender people still have legal protections from discrimination.

The attorney general of Cyprus has appealed the acquittal of five Israeli men accused of gang raping a British tourist, citing contradictions in the woman’s testimony.

The ongoing market chaos caused by Donald Trump’s tariffs continues to dominate the business newspapers, as do reports about inflation, job risks and a UK-US trade deal that comes at a price. Tech stocks suffered a Wall Street sell-off on Wednesday after Nvidia revealed new US controls on sales to China will wipe billions of dollars from its earnings. The US dollar has continued to weaken for the fifth straight day, amid real fears that the world could start the process of de-dollarisation.

Thursday’s headlines are dominated by the landmark ruling from the UK Supreme Court that unanimously ruled that a woman is defined by biological sex. The ruling will now see huge changes to public and private sector gender guidance.

Elsewhere, there are ongoing discussions about a potential UK-US trade deal, with the latest reports suggesting that a deal could be sorted out within a few weeks.

The sports headlines report on Arsenal advancing to the semifinals of the Champions League after beating Real Madrid 2-1 (5-1 on agg). The Spanish headlines react with heartbreak after the match, whilst also reporting that star player Mbappe went off with an injury, ahead of the Copa del Rey final.

In his Easter message, the King reflected on humanity’s dual capacity for “great cruelty and great kindness,” emphasising the need for the virtues of faith, hope, and love.

Approximately 60,000 people are currently living in tent encampments in central Myanmar following a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake, with significant damage to infrastructure and homes.

US Students fear Trump crackdown following Harvard University stance against the Trump administration.

Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasised that the pivotal issue in the upcoming Canadian election is determining who is best equipped to engage with U.S. President Donald Trump, suggesting that his experience is crucial amidst rising Canadian nationalism driven by Trump’s trade policies.

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died at the age of 39 due to complications from diabetes.

US stock markets experienced substantial losses, particularly in AI chipmakers like Nvidia and AMD, which plummeted after new export restrictions to China were announced.