7 h. ago Childcare in the Capitol: As more women run for office, some are bringing their kids

As more women and young people run for public office, they’re bringing more than fresh policy ideas to statehouses

Society

5 d. ago The Black feminist movement has a history of standing up to fascism. Now we are inviting others to join us in the fight | Hakima Abbas

The Trump administration is working overtime to intimidate funders from supporting racial and gender justice but this is the time for everyone to do what we can with what we haveWhen Jair Bolsonaro rose to power and moved to dismantle Brazil’s democracy, he faced a formidable foe. A powerful wave of Black women were at the forefront of the resistance that led to his defeat.Beyond defeating an authoritarian, Black women helped elect a tranche of new officials, including record numbers of women and trans leaders. As the vanguard of a young, diverse, representative government, they epitomise Brazil’s best future as a thriving democracy. A future that Bolsonaro came close to foreclosing. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago ‘One father threatened to stab the referee’: why does kids’ football bring out the worst in parents?

When they’re not shouting at their own children, many of Britain’s soccer dads like nothing more than swearing at the officials, or even trading blows on the touchline. Isn’t this supposed to be fun? A chilly Saturday morning on the Astroturf pitches at Coram’s Fields in central London and several youth football matches are under way. I’m watching an under-11s game. The sound is the thud of boot on ball, the shrill interruption of the referee’s whistle, and a whole lot of shouting. From the players (“Mine!”, “Here!”, “Pass!”, “Ref!”, etc). From the two coaches (“Press!”, “Stay wide!”, “Push up!”, “Ref!”, etc). And from the touchline dads. There is one mum here today, but she’s less vocal.To varying degrees, the dads are part fan, part coach, part personal trainer to their progeny. There is one dad (there’s always one) who’s taking it a bit further, who’s a bit shoutier than the others. “Get rid of it!” he screams at the defence, meaning hoof it upfield, which is the opposite of the ...

Sport

7 d. ago Keir Starmer answers if he thinks trans women are women after Supreme Court verdict

The Prime Minister's official spokesman said Keir Starmer no longer believes trans women are women, in the wake of a recent Supreme Court ruling that stated the definition of a woman was based on sex

Events

1 week ago Trans women to be searched by male officers after Supreme Court ruling

Announcement comes as the equalities boss says the ruling is “enormously consequential”

Events

2 w. ago ‘Kiss ur kids goodbye’: Mom arrested after bringing gun to school to stop ‘indoctrination’ of students

Carrie Rivers, 48, allegedly sent harassing messages to teacher warning them to ‘say ur prayers’

Events

2 w. ago Cinema chaos as kids bring actual chickens into Minecraft Movie screenings

The latest Box Office hit, The Minecraft Movie, has sparked a bizarre social media trend – which one teen took to another level by bringing live animals into the cinema

Events

2 w. ago Row as trans killer stays in women's jail despite crime against female officer

Paris Green admitted culpable and reckless conduct towards a woman - now campaigners say Scottish Prison Service is breaking its own rules and must throw the murderer into a male jail

Events

3 w. ago Snooker legend stunningly admits to kidnapping his dead brother's corpse and bringing him to the pub for a drink

A snooker legend has shared the time he once took his brother's corpse to a pub to give it a final boozy farewell. He was also renowned for his unpredictable antics away from the table.

Events

3 w. ago Free packet of Barclays Women's Super League official trading cards from Panini

Football fans and collectors, get ready!

Politics

3 w. ago Grown women are splashing out hundreds of pounds on Labubu dolls and Sonny Angels that 'bring you happiness'

While the cherub figurines wearing a wide range of hats are manufactured by Japanese toy manufacturer Toru Soeya, Labubu dolls are the brainchild of Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung.

Politics

3 w. ago How 'Just Stop Oil 2.0' will ruin your summer: Now Youth Demand plot to bring London to a standstill as orange

Last month, Brits rejoiced when Just Stop Oil announced it was hanging up the orange hi-vis after three years of stunts - but a new kid on the block is bringing fresh misery in its place. 

Politics

3 w. ago We live in Britain's teen pregnancy capital... we get dirty looks and are told having kids young will ruin our lives

In North East Lincolnshire, nearly seven per cent of all births were to women under 20 in 2023, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Politics

4 w. ago Women to continue having babies later in life, projections show

Analysis explores for the first time how fertility levels could change among a future generation of women.

Politics