Climate, gender in focus for World Bank in aid-reliant Pacific Islands

Climate, gender in focus for World Bank in aid-reliant Pacific Islands
Climate, gender in focus for World Bank in aid-reliant Pacific Islands

Climate, gender in focus for World Bank in aid-reliant Pacific Islands
Viral 'honour' killing in southwest Pakistan triggers national outrage

Viral 'honour' killing in southwest Pakistan triggers national outrage
International Planned Parenthood condemns plan to burn US-funded contraceptives

International Planned Parenthood condemns plan to burn US-funded contraceptives
Australian women win right to sue Qatar Airways over forced strip-searches

Australian women win right to sue Qatar Airways over forced strip-searches
US-funded contraceptives for poor nations to be burned in France, sources say

US-funded contraceptives for poor nations to be burned in France, sources say
Pakistan police say tribal chief among 14 arrested over 'honour killing'

Pakistan police say tribal chief among 14 arrested over 'honour killing'
Pakistan arrests 11 suspects after viral video of couple shot dead in the name of `honour`
Pakistan arrests 11 suspects after viral video of couple shot dead in the name of `honour`
Postponed vote on top judge pitches German coalition into crisis

Postponed vote on top judge pitches German coalition into crisis
Women's rights face 'full-on assault' due to UN and aid funding cuts

Women's rights face 'full-on assault' due to UN and aid funding cuts
Israeli report accuses Hamas of sexual violence, urges legal action

Israeli report accuses Hamas of sexual violence, urges legal action
ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women

ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women
$420 billion funding gap threatens gender equality in Global South, UN warns

$420 billion funding gap threatens gender equality in Global South, UN warns
French man tied to incel movement arrested for alleged plot to attack women
French man tied to incel movement arrested for alleged plot to attack women
Denmark expands military service to include women

Denmark expands military service to include women
Kazakhstan bans face coverings in public places

Kazakhstan bans face coverings in public places
'She's not coming back': Alawite women snatched from streets of Syria

'She's not coming back': Alawite women snatched from streets of Syria
Andrew Tate's UK civil trial over abuse, coercive control allegations moved to 2026
Andrew Tate's UK civil trial over abuse, coercive control allegations moved to 2026
‘No bra, no entry’ - viral exam hall video sparks outrage in Nigeria: summary

‘No bra, no entry’ - viral exam hall video sparks outrage in Nigeria: summary
Man in Germany charged with serial rape after drugging victims
Man in Germany charged with serial rape after drugging victims
Want to file for divorce in China? You might need a booking agent
Want to file for divorce in China? You might need a booking agent
Britain appoints first female head of MI6 spy agency

Britain appoints first female head of MI6 spy agency
Nicaragua's first female president Chamorro dies at 95

Nicaragua's first female president Chamorro dies at 95
Gisele Pelicot settles privacy case with Paris Match magazine over photos

Gisele Pelicot settles privacy case with Paris Match magazine over photos
Women who survived Spain's Franco-era centres disrupt Catholic apology

Women who survived Spain's Franco-era centres disrupt Catholic apology
Israel commits 'extermination' in Gaza by killing in schools, UN experts say

Israel commits 'extermination' in Gaza by killing in schools, UN experts say
Public disorder breaks out in Northern Irish town, with missiles thrown at police
Public disorder breaks out in Northern Irish town, with missiles thrown at police
China to make all hospitals offer epidurals to incentivise childbirth

China to make all hospitals offer epidurals to incentivise childbirth
What does Zimbabwe’s gender equality overhaul mean for Africa?

What does Zimbabwe’s gender equality overhaul mean for Africa?
Survivors of Spain's Franco-era 'fallen women' centres seek apology, recognition

Survivors of Spain's Franco-era 'fallen women' centres seek apology, recognition
5 alarming findings from the new report on menstrual health in Ivory Coast

5 alarming findings from the new report on menstrual health in Ivory Coast
Oscar Pistorius competes in triathlon 12 years after murdering girlfriend

Oscar Pistorius competes in triathlon 12 years after murdering girlfriend
Factbox-Latin America's abortion rights in spotlight as Chile debates legalization

Factbox-Latin America's abortion rights in spotlight as Chile debates legalization
Young South Korean women help propel liberal candidate Lee to victory

Young South Korean women help propel liberal candidate Lee to victory
Trump administration scraps Biden-era policy on emergency abortions

Trump administration scraps Biden-era policy on emergency abortions
Analysis-How a Gen Z gender divide is reshaping democracy

Analysis-How a Gen Z gender divide is reshaping democracy
Poland's high-stakes presidential vote pits pro-EU centrist against MAGA nationalist

Poland's high-stakes presidential vote pits pro-EU centrist against MAGA nationalist
17 EU countries sound alarm over Hungarian LGBTQ+ laws

17 EU countries sound alarm over Hungarian LGBTQ+ laws
EU countries set to express concern about Hungary legislation targeting LGBTQ+ people, draft shows

EU countries set to express concern about Hungary legislation targeting LGBTQ+ people, draft shows
Viola Davis champions visibility and female filmmakers at Cannes: Video

Viola Davis champions visibility and female filmmakers at Cannes: Video
Rapper Kid Cudi testifies Sean 'Diddy' Combs broke into his house

Rapper Kid Cudi testifies Sean 'Diddy' Combs broke into his house
Lesbian mothers win legal status in Italy IVF ruling

Lesbian mothers win legal status in Italy IVF ruling
Indian professor who was jailed for comments on women military officer is released on bail

Indian professor who was jailed for comments on women military officer is released on bail
Sean 'Diddy' Combs took ecstasy shaped like Obama's face, jury hears

Sean 'Diddy' Combs took ecstasy shaped like Obama's face, jury hears
Survivors fight to heal from rampant sexual violence in war-torn Sudan: Video

Survivors fight to heal from rampant sexual violence in war-torn Sudan: Video
In Mexico, first outrage, then victim blaming over murdered TikTok influencer

In Mexico, first outrage, then victim blaming over murdered TikTok influencer
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil