Walt Disney’s CEO has apologised for his “painful silence” on a Florida sex education bill critics warn will isolate LGBT youth. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-60714063
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Republican senators pressure Biden to transfer fighter jets to Ukraine
Pressure is mounting on US President Joe Biden to bolster Ukraine’s defences after his administration quashed Poland’s offer to send fighter jets with US help. https://www.bbc.com/news/60710226
Transgender children: Texas plan to probe parents halted
A Texas judge has extended an order to prevent state officials from investigating allegations of so-called “abuse” against parents seeking gender-transitioning care for their children. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-60710227
How ‘Saint Javelin’ raised over $1m for Ukraine
A Canadian marketer who had planned to raise a humble few hundred dollars for a charity helping relief efforts in Ukraine has found himself the creator of a viral marketing campaign that has so far earned well over C$1m ($783,000; £600,000) using the unlikeliest of images – a rocket-armed saint. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-60700906
Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in attack hoax case
US actor Jussie Smollett has been sentenced to 150 days in jail after a jury found he lied to police about being the victim of a hate crime. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-60695975