Domestic violence survivors in Australia may use secret recordings of abuse admissions as evidence following a landmark High Court decision dismissing a convicted rapist's appeal.
The author reflects on the physical pain and visceral experience of abortion, contrasting it with abstract political and feminist discourse. Drawing on historical accounts, the piece highlights how the particularity of individual experiences is often lost in broader debates, especially in light of recent reproductive rights rollbacks.
Over 150 recruits at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with influenza, weeks after the defense secretary ended mandatory flu vaccinations for the military. Air Force officials have now ordered vaccinations for recruits as a containment measure.
A psychologist denied sterilisation on the NHS has successfully challenged the decision after taking her case to the health ombudsman, sparking debate over procedure accessibility. In 2024-25, 10,793 female sterilisations were carried out, down 22% from a decade ago, while vasectomies rose 16% to 26,385. Campaigners argue women face unequal treatment and limited bodily autonomy, while others cite medical concerns including regret rates of up to 20%.
