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October 5, 2026Twelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July. Here's what we know so far
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the murders are a "stain on our national conscience".
September 28, 2026After deaths of nine women, South Africans gather to run, mourn and demand change - Reuters
After deaths of nine women, South Africans gather to run, mourn and demand change Reuters
September 19, 2026Adams Verling handed Ireland debut for WXV opener
Connacht back row Jemima Adams Verling is handed her senior Ireland debut in Sunday's WXV Global Series opener against the United States in Dublin.
September 18, 2026AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.
September 15, 2026'Woman Unknown' wins Venice top prize as lone female contender triumphs - Reuters
'Woman Unknown' wins Venice top prize as lone female contender triumphs Reuters
September 12, 2026Female DJs call out 'blatant misogyny' and harassment in nightlife scene
Female DJs describe their experiences of safety and the wider issue of sexism in the nightlife scene.
September 10, 2026GAA refute misogyny in 'strongest possible terms'
GAA director general Tom Ryan says the organisation's commitment to integration remains "firm and absolute" in the wake of comments made by former Irish president Dr Mary McAleese.
September 9, 2026What in the World
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September 1, 2026Ethiopia's Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears
An eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.
August 21, 2026Why are women going to London for abortions?
Kate Morgan explains why some Welsh women are travelling to London for abortions.
August 20, 2026'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.
August 10, 2026'I was slut-shamed' - Indian women 'cockroach' protesters doxxed and abused
Women tell the BBC how they were harassed for participating in the CJP protest and posting about it online.
August 4, 2026How Tottenham's transfer window shows big WSL ambitions
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July 30, 2026Two waste paper bins, one Olympic dream
Derived from basketball and developed by teenagers in late-Victorian England, netball is sport's great misunderstood "girly game". It could be heading to the Olympics in 2032.
July 23, 2026Rise in women in their 20s developing Type 2 diabetes
England is seeing a "worrying increase" in young women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes.
July 22, 2026Meet the women breaking world records in lumberjack sports
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'I rage and I don't care': Why women are reclaiming their anger
Music artist Chess Galea says she no longer hides her anger Music artist Chess Galea used to suppress any feelings of anger, fearing she would be branded as "hysterical" or "difficult to work with".
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Twelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July. Here's what we know so far
The discovery of 12 bodies in an area east of Johannesburg has sparked alarm in South Africa Police in South Africa have confirmed the discovery of the bodies of three more women in an area east of J
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Adams Verling handed Ireland debut for WXV opener
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AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
A series of social media adverts for AI apps have been banned by a UK watchdog for promoting "the creation of sexually explicit content and objectification of women". The Advertising Standards Author
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Female DJs call out 'blatant misogyny' and harassment in nightlife scene
Andrea Shearer was harassed by a man on Facebook Female DJs have described experiencing "blatant misogyny", harassment and intimidation while performing and said women are often treated as "guests" r
GAA refute misogyny in 'strongest possible terms'
The Gaelic Athletic Association [GAA], Ladies Gaelic Football Association [LGFA] and the Camogie Association had intended to merge by 2027 GAA director general Tom Ryan has said the organisation's co
Why women are often better investors than men
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Ethiopia's Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears
The Ashenda festival is eagerly anticipated by girls and young women in northern Ethiopia A major cultural and religious festival celebrating women and the Virgin Mary in northern Ethiopia has been c
Why are women going to London for abortions?
'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
Teleri Evans used her investments to put a deposit down on her first home Women who invest their money get slightly higher long-term returns than men, new analysis suggests. But only about a quarter
'I was slut-shamed' - Indian women 'cockroach' protesters doxxed and abused
The women BBC spoke to say they received threats and abuses after participating in the CJP protests Their videos lasted only a few seconds: lip-syncs, sarcastic reels and jokes filmed on the way to
How Tottenham's transfer window shows big WSL ambitions
France defender Alice Sombath has become Tottenham's record signing It is clear from Tottenham's summer transfer business that they have big ambitions in the Women's Super League next season. Martin
Two waste paper bins, one Olympic dream
Two waste paper bins, one Olympic dream "Big up the netballers. That sport is so difficult." - Stormzy, May 2026 Derived from basketball and developed by teenagers in late-Victorian England, netbal
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Watch these women break world records at lumberjack competition Karolina Urbanova had never heard of lumberjack sports until a new neighbour moved into her small Czech village and enlisted her help f
Why women should speak openly about money
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