Female baristas like Saabiriin Hassan and Yusra Abdifatahi are challenging gender norms and fostering a new cafe culture in Mogadishu, Somalia. This trend, led by businesses like Cplus Cafe and Beydan, creates vital job opportunities for youth and contributes to the city's post-conflict revitalization.
President Trump warned Iran that the U.S. could escalate attacks, devastating its infrastructure for decades, despite ongoing American bombing campaigns. He also stated the U.S. would strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain facility and expressed openness to speaking with Hezbollah if requested by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, as tensions remain high.
Google's Debug initiative seeks US government approval to release 32 million sterilised male mosquitoes in California and Florida to combat disease-carrying females. An expert reflects on a successful Australian trial that suppressed Aedes aegypti populations, offering insights into the safety and efficacy of the approach.
A woman, identified as MR, is suing Dollar Tree after being sexually assaulted at a Houston store, alleging negligence. Her case has revealed a national pattern of similar 'sharking' attacks, where men masturbate and ejaculate on women, often documented online by an internet subculture.
A 16-year-old Hong Kong student was sentenced to up to six months at a detention centre for attempted voyeurism after admitting to trying to spy on a female pupil in a school toilet in Wong Tai Sin.
Japan's Parliament approved the first major revision of imperial succession laws since 1947, allowing male members of former imperial branches to be readmitted through adoption to increase male heirs. The changes do not permit female emperors, despite public support for Emperor Naruhito's daughter to inherit the throne, sparking debate on gender equality and tradition.
British YouTuber and musician Yung Filly (Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos) pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a 20-year-old fan in a Perth hotel room in September 2024. Prosecutors allege he bit, slapped, and raped the woman multiple times after initial consensual sex.
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has mandated SRY gene testing for female athletes via mouth swab to determine eligibility, with refusal or positive results leading to disciplinary action or temporary suspension. This follows an International Olympic Committee (IOC) decision in March 2026 to ban transgender athletes from women's events.
UN Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem stated that male-born athletes should not compete in women's sports due to unfair advantages, presenting a report to the UN. Her comments follow a controversy at the Paris Olympics involving boxer Imane Khelif, highlighting concerns about safety and fair play.
German authorities issued an arrest warrant for a 29-year-old man accused of holding a supermarket employee hostage for over 11 hours in Berlin. The man, who allegedly threatened the woman with a knife, was charged with kidnapping and attempted extortion. Special forces rescued the unharmed employee, and the suspect sustained minor injuries.
German authorities arrested a 29-year-old man accused of holding a supermarket employee hostage for over 11 hours in Berlin. He faces charges including kidnapping for ransom and attempted extortion. The woman was rescued unharmed by special forces.
Rachel Reeves has advised Andy Burnham, poised to become Labour leader and PM, to arrive in Downing Street with a "worked through plan" to tackle incoming "shocks and challenges". Burnham's bid is backed by 322 MPs. Reeves noted Burnham inherits a stronger economy than she and Starmer did.
Rachel Reeves advised Andy Burnham, poised to become Labour leader and PM, to arrive in Downing Street with a "worked-through plan" to tackle imminent "shocks and challenges." Burnham's platform focuses on rebalancing power and cost of living support, while Reeves noted the stronger economic foundations he'll inherit compared to her and Starmer's tenure.
The article explores the profound, yet largely unexpressed, grief many experience due to environmental degradation. It highlights the lack of cultural language and rituals for mourning ecological losses, contrasting it with human death rituals, and calls for greater acknowledgment and collective mourning of these changes.
Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who became the oldest woman to travel to space at age 82 aboard Blue Origin's rocket in 2021, has died at 87. She passed away in Grapevine, Texas, due to complications from recent falls and a leg infection.
Russia's FSB claims to have prevented a large-scale series of terrorist and subversive attacks planned by Ukrainian intelligence against military facilities and personnel. A female suspect was detained in Moscow for allegedly surveilling a service member.
Jinwar, a women-only commune in northeast Syria, provides a safe haven for women escaping war, abuse, and societal pressures. Established in 2018, it features self-governance, communal living, and a focus on independence, with residents cultivating food and running their own school.
Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre was arrested in Thane for allegedly assaulting doctors and hospital staff at Shastri Nagar Hospital. The incident, which sparked protests from the medical fraternity, occurred after a newborn's family became agitated.
Ten women who played in the first women's ODI at Lord's in 1976 are reuniting 50 years later. The match, an England win over Australia, was a historic moment for women's cricket, paving the way for future opportunities at the iconic venue.
Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre expressed regret over an altercation at a civic-run hospital in Dombivli, denying allegations of assaulting a female doctor. He attributed the CCTV footage impression to camera angle and stated he tapped the doctor's hand, not raised it against her.
Liv Ullmann's 2000 film "Faithless," based on Ingmar Bergman's work, gets a TV reboot by Sara Johnsen and Tomas Alfredson. Set in 1977 Stockholm, it explores an affair between Marianne and David, with a parallel present-day timeline featuring an older Marianne and director David. The series aims to give Marianne more agency than the film, though early episodes struggle with character depth and tepid chemistry.
Indian travel creator Sharanya Iyer documented her solo trip through Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, sparking debate on whether tourism legitimizes the regime. Iyer questioned the economic impact of boycotts on ordinary citizens, emphasizing the complexity beyond headlines and human rights issues.
An Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon on Monday killed four people, including three women, despite an ongoing ceasefire. The victims were identified as a school principal, her mother, a foreign domestic worker, and a Syrian worker. The Israeli military stated they targeted individuals approaching their occupied area who posed a threat.
A new study analyzing 20 teeth from Homo naledi fossils in South Africa suggests all discovered individuals may be female. Using proteomic techniques, scientists found no male-specific protein markers, challenging previous assumptions and potentially reshaping our understanding of this ancient human relative.
