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It's official: As of April 1, 2026, public sexual harassment is a standalone criminal offence in England and Wales. ⚖️
For too long, behaviours like catcalling, following, and unwanted sexual comments have been dismissed as "harmless." Now, they carr...

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The "Ice Ball" Effect: How Australian doctors are using extreme cold (-180°C) to neutralize cancer cells. 🔬

By combining real-time MRI imaging with gas-powered needles, specialists at Liverpool Hospital can now target deep-seated tumors in the spine...

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It all started when 18-year-old high school student Mia Heller from Kettle Run High School read a local news report saying families in her neighbourhood had to rely on their own home filters because the water was contaminated and there was no public ...

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R Vaishali has just made one of the biggest moves in global chess, winning the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament and earning her place at the very top of the game.

With this victory, she will face Ju Wenjun for the Women's World Championship, becom...

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A disturbing trend is spreading on TikTok in Brazil where men are posting videos of themselves "training in case she says no." These clips show men practising attacks using punching bags, mannequins and even knives.

The trend has now been linked to ...

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Silence is no longer the only option. 🇺🇿📱

Building on the landmark 2023 law criminalizing domestic abuse, Uzbekistan has taken a massive leap forward this month with the launch of its SOS mobile app. This digital lifeline allows survivors to send a ...

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Behind every workout is a story we rarely tell. It's the story of showing up when your body feels like it's fighting you, of pushing through fatigue, and sometimes, of knowing when to rest. 🛑✨

Gyms in China are moving toward 37-day memberships to ho...

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Kazakhstan now mandates chemical castration for those convicted of sexual crimes against minors, administered six months before release.

The policy is intended to prevent repeat offenses and strengthen protections for children. It also raises urgent...

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Australia is on track to become the first country in the world to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035.

A report from the Centre for Research Excellence in Cervical Cancer Control shows cases are continuing to fall. In 2021, for the first time since re...

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Swiss singer-songwriter To Athena () performed inside a cave in the melting Morteratsch glacier in southeastern Switzerland, using her music to draw attention to climate change. She and a group of musicians hiked before sunrise to film the performanc...

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For the past 16 years, Iceland has held the top spot on the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index. It looks at four key areas: work and pay, political power, education and health. Iceland has basically closed the gap in education and health,...

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Lululemon is under investigation by Ken Paxton, the Texas Attorney General, over concerns that its activewear may contain PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as "forever chemicals."

These chemicals are widely used for water- and s...

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For the first time in its 125-year history, Australia's army will be led by a woman, following changes in the country's defence leadership.

Lieutenant General Susan Coyle will step in as chief of army in July. She currently heads joint capabilities ...

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New research by BBC Sport, carried out with YouGov, shows that 24 million people in the UK are now fans of women's sport. That is up from 18 million in 2021, a 33% increase in just five years.

Women's rugby union has seen one of the biggest jumps in...

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The legendary Cuban singer Celia Cruz () didn't just sing salsa, she defined it. Born in Havana, she began singing in small spaces and radio contests before becoming the lead voice of Sonora Matancera, one of the most influential Cuban bands of its t...

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Greece has said it will restrict social media use for children under 15 starting January 2027. It is now one of several European countries taking steps to limit children's access to online platforms.

Australia became the first country to restrict so...

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A 100-year-old woman from the southern Lebanese village of Jibchit has refused to leave her home, saying she would stand in front of Israeli forces if they stepped onto her land.

Born long before the state of Israel was established, she says she has...

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Marie-Louise Eta has made history after being appointed interim head coach of men's Union Berlin, becoming the first woman to lead a men's team in Europe's top five leagues.

Her appointment comes after the club dismissed Steffen Baumgart following a...

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The largest-ever Gaza aid flotilla has set sail from Barcelona to break Israel's blockade and deliver urgent humanitarian aid.

More than 70 boats are involved, carrying nearly 3,000 people from over 100 countries, including healthcare workers and es...