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World’s first openly transgender mayor and MP dies after long illness

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3 years ago

March 6, 2023

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World’s first openly transgender mayor and MP, Georgina Beyer, dies after suffering from long illness

Georgina Beyer, the world’s first openly transgender mayor and MP, has died after a long illness.

Beyer was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in 2013, which required constant dialysis.

The ground-breaking politician and activist passed away in her home country of New Zealand at 3.30pm local time on Monday.

Beyer has been surrounded by her close friends and family over the past week and had reportedly accepted her fate and was telling jokes right until the end.

There will be no funeral, but a memorial service instead – to be held at a later date.

Beyer was first elected to council in 1993, before winning the mayoral election in a landslide victory in both 1995 and 1998.

Nominated by Labour for the 1999 federal election, she won the seat from broadcaster Paul Henry, pulling off the biggest swing in New Zealand that year.

She was re-elected in 2002 and retired from Parliament in 2007.

Beyer’s election as the world’s first transgender mayor and MP attracted worldwide attention, and she featured in a number of high-profile interviews. #trending #featured

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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21 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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