Joanne K. Rowling (58), the author of "Harry Potter," has been facing backlash after making contentious remarks about transsexuals. Some claim she demonstrates hostility towards trans individuals, while others argue that her statements are often misquoted and distorted.
Sport
Federal police protect house during left-wing disruption near Christopher Street Day event in Hanover. Violent incidents prompted authorities to intervene, with one officer being injured and pepper spray deployed.
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Crazy tale of a German racehorse, Flamingo Girl (7), that raced as a mare for years and has now reappeared in Cologne, but now identified as a different gender.
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Unusual happenings at Klagesmarkt: a line of officers with batons and helmets guard the entrance of an empty house. A man wearing a leopard skirt, bra, and fishnet stockings takes a seat on a nearby bench with his legs spread wide.
Culture