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Faster than F1: The extreme motorsport where women keep winning
Top Fuel drag racing is the only elite motorsport class where women frequently beat men to major titles.
October 8, 2026The job interview question you don't have to answer
Experts explain what you should do if you are asked for your current salary during a job interview.
October 4, 2026Japan's first mayor to take maternity leave lands on TIME100 Next list
Shoko Kawata's maternity leave drew mixed reactions in Japan, a country struggling to lift birth rates.
October 2, 2026Eiffel Tower chief to quit after female staff replaced by men during religious visit
The company that runs the Eiffel Tower said the removal of female staff during the visit earlier this month was "unacceptable".
September 29, 2026'Make women feel seen': Why the Dutch have a new word for labia
Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity.
September 23, 2026Eiffel Tower shut by staff protest after female workers moved for religious visit
The mayor of Paris said an investigation would be launched into the incident, which left female employees "humiliated", according to a union representative.
September 7, 2026Next wins key appeal to overturn £30m equal pay ruling
A judge ruled Next can pay warehouse workers more because it is harder to recruit and retain them.
September 7, 2026Austria's Islamic headscarf ban in force as under-14s go back to school
The government says the law is intended to protect the rights of young girls, but critics say it is fuelling anti-Muslim feeling.
September 7, 2026Conflicting ideas of fairness in women’s sports fuel transgender participation debate - Reuters
Conflicting ideas of fairness in women’s sports fuel transgender participation debate Reuters
August 28, 2026Liechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throne
The declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000.
August 15, 2026'Things need to change': The campaign for women's minister
Eimear, Pearse, Aoísha and Devyn from Ballycastle want to see a change in how women are protected in NI.
July 28, 2026What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating
From women making the first move to shifting relationship dynamics, Love Island has become a window into Britain's evolving dating culture
July 25, 2026Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment'
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.
July 21, 2026Japanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stir - Reuters
Japanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stir Reuters
July 20, 2026Japan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remains
The law now allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family.
July 17, 2026Woman's Hour
We hear about a new study exploring the impact hormones have on women with ADHD.
July 14, 2026Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march - Reuters
Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march Reuters
June 14, 2026South Korea nominates Han as country's first female prime minister in two decades - Reuters
South Korea nominates Han as country's first female prime minister in two decades Reuters
June 7, 2026Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after '22-year struggle'
The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.
April 22, 2026Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time - Reuters
Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time Reuters
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Faster than F1: The extreme motorsport where women keep winning
Faster than F1: The extreme motorsport where women keep winning Like "being shot out of a cannon" is the closest comparison that driver Susanne Callin can come up with for the extreme motorsport she
The job interview question you don't have to answer
Watch: How much is your salary? Prepare all you like, but there is often still one job interview question that leaves you feeling uncomfortable. While employers in the UK are within their rights to
Japan's first mayor to take maternity leave lands on TIME100 Next list
Watch: First mayor to take maternity leave causes backlash in Japan Shoko Kawata, Japan's first mayor to take maternity leave, has been named one of the 100 most influential rising stars by TIME Maga
Eiffel Tower chief to quit after female staff replaced by men during religious visit
A delegation of BAPS Hindu monks visited the Eiffel Tower as part of a visit to Paris to open a new temple earlier this month The chief executive of the company that runs the Eiffel Tower will step d
'Make women feel seen': Why the Dutch have a new word for labia
Shari Klein spoke at a recent march celebrating the new word Can you imagine seeing the words "shame lips" on your medical notes? The term, which can also be translated as "pubic lips", is the Dutch
Eiffel Tower shut by staff protest after female workers moved for religious visit
A sign said the opening of the tower was delayed for "operational reasons" The Eiffel Tower was closed on Monday after staff went on strike over female workers being removed for the visit of a Hindu
Next wins key appeal to overturn £30m equal pay ruling
Next has won an appeal allowing it to keep paying warehouse workers a higher hourly rate than shop floor staff in a long running battle over equal pay. The Employment Appeal Tribunal has overturned a
Austria's Islamic headscarf ban in force as under-14s go back to school
As the new school year begins in Austria, a law banning headscarves in schools for girls under 14 has gone into force. The law forbids "traditional Muslim" head coverings, such as hijabs or burkas, i
Liechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throne
The declaration was made on the national day of the tiny country Liechtenstein has announced that it has changed royal succession rules to allow women to ascend the throne. The declaration was made
'Things need to change': The campaign for women's minister
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What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating
What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating On the fourth series of Love Island UK in 2018, Megan Barton-Hanson pulled fellow Islander, Wes Nelson, for a chat. Just moments earlier,
Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment'
As temperatures rise this summer, Japanese men are baring more leg at work than ever before. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is pushing company employees to ditch their usual suit and tie for more
Japan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remains
Princess Aiko, the only child of the current emperor, is still not eligible to succeed the throne The Japanese parliament has approved a bill to relax imperial succession rules, amid concerns over th
ADHD and hormones, When co-habiting couples separate, God of War
Radio 4,·14 Jul 2026,·57 mins Available for over a year What impact do hormones have on women with ADHD? A first of its kind study by Kings College and Queen Mary University in London is putting the
Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march
World The Jun 15–17 G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, on the shore of Lake Geneva, will bring together the leaders of France, Britain, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States, alongside the
Historic Appointment: Han Seongsook Nominated as First Female Prime Minister in Two Decades
In a landmark decision, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has nominated Han Seongsook as the country's prime minister. If confirmed by parliament, Han will be South Korea's first female prime minis
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Diesel hike squeezes supply chain as tofu, soya products see price increase in KL
SYDNEY, April 13 — A woman will command Australia’s army for the first time since its founding 125 years ago, Defence Minister Richard Marles said today as he unveiled the “deeply historic” appointmen
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India refuses to criminalise marital rape. This new series shines a light on it
A new web series that confronts marital rape in India has put the spotlight on the grim topic in a country that has stubbornly refused to criminalise it. Chiraiya - the Hindi word for small birds - a