7 h. ago Former SNP minister on Flynn: 'I would not be tempted to follow a leader who acts that way'

‘You can’t beat the lived experience of the women who walk up and down Holyrood every day’

Politics

8 h. ago Top five destinations for solo female travellers following International Women's Day

Travelling alone gives people the opportunity to get out of their comfort zone and have new experiences

Politics

17 h. ago Trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney's International Women's Day post sparks heated backlash

Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney has once again sparked backlash, this time with a social media post celebrating International Women's Day .

Society

28 h. ago Taliban insist Afghan women’s rights are protected despite ban on education

Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, they have banned education for women and girls beyond sixth grade and most employment

Politics

29 h. ago One of Them Days review – SZA and Keke Palmer spar and sparkle in raucous LA buddy movie

The US singer makes a terrific screen debut opposite Palmer in this tale of two roommates working out how to not get evictedA race against time to stave off imminent eviction, with added peril due to a misunderstanding over a rare pair of Nike Air Jordan trainers, One of Them Days walks a relatively familiar buddy movie path. Dreux (Keke Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) are best friends and roommates in a cheap and cheerful apartment in LA’s Baldwin Village. But then Alyssa’s feckless boyfriend spends the rent money and the women have until the end of the day to raise the cash.With its zingy colour palette and effervescent, unapologetically uneven storytelling, the film has a buoyant, almost cartoonish quality (albeit one laced with lip-smacking, sexually explicit dialogue). What elevates this raucous romp by music video director Lawrence Lamont is the crackling energy between Palmer (Nope) and singer SZA, making her acting debut here. Dreux also gets a love interest, in the shape of a myst...

Politics

34 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon booed attending International Women's Day event

The group, who oppose the SNP’s self-ID policy, said Nicola Sturgeon had “betrayed” women.

Politics

35 h. ago Love Island's Kaz Crossley puts on a very busty display in a brown mini dress as she joins glam co

The girls' celebrated International Women's Day with a fancy meal at The Aubrey in London's Knightsbridge.

Politics

37 h. ago Taliban insist Afghan women’s rights are protected despite ongoing ban on education

Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, they have barred education for women and girls beyond sixth grade, most employment, and many public spaces

Politics

38 h. ago The trailblazing female Cambodian tuk tuk group driving change in a male

Ms Kim started Tuk Tuk Lady to empower women and give them independence. Now, with a community of almost 50 women, they’re also able to benefit from the boom in the country’s tourism too, writes Emma Henderson

Politics

40 h. ago Russian officials criticised for giving meat grinders to mothers of soldiers killed in Ukraine

Members of Putin’s United Russia party in Murmansk said gifts were initiative of the women’s wing Local officials from Russia’s ruling party have caused controversy by presenting mothers of soldiers killed in Ukraine with gifts of meat grinders, an appliance widely used to describe Russia’s brutal tactics on the frontline.The United Russia party in the northern Murmansk region posted photos on social media showing officials smiling as they visited bereaved mothers with gifts of flowers and boxed meat grinders for International Women’s Day on Saturday, which is widely celebrated in Russia. Continue reading...

Events

47 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon booed as she arrives at International Women's Day SNP event

The former First Minister was blasted by protestors from For Women Scotland. Members of the group booed her before chanting "shame on you" as she arrived at the SNP event.

Politics

48 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon JEERED at...while outside an International Women's Day event! Female protesters accuse the former First Minister of betrayal over controversial gender self

Nicola Sturgeon was booed and subjected to chants of 'shame on you' by female protesters at an International Women's Day event yesterday.

Politics

48 h. ago Coleen Nolan pays tribute to late sister Linda as she celebrates special event with family

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has remembered her late sister Linda, her strength and the profound impact she had on those around her, celebrating her legacy on International Women's Day

Politics

49 h. ago Meghan posts adorable photo of Harry kissing Princess Lilibet on International Women’s Day

The Duchess of Sussex celebrated ‘girls with dreams who will become women with vision’

Politics

50 h. ago Disabled women hit hardest by savage welfare cuts as expert issues bleak warning

On International Women's Day (IWD), an expert has warned of the 'devastating impact' proposed Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) cuts will have on women living with disabilities, issuing a dire warning

Events

50 h. ago Kris Jenner celebrates her ‘fearless’ daughters on International Women’s Day

Famous faces including Legally Blonde star Reese Witherspoon and Sarah, Duchess of York, marked the global event.

Politics

51 h. ago Global celebrations and protests mark International Women’s Day

From Istanbul and Warsaw to Athens and Madrid, activists demand equality and the end of gender-based violenceWomen took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa and elsewhere to mark International Women’s Day with demands for ending inequality and gender-based violence.On the Asian side of Turkey’s biggest city Istanbul, a rally in Kadiköy saw members of dozens of women’s groups listen to speeches, dance and sing in the spring sunshine. The colorful protest was overseen by a large police presence, including officers in riot gear and a water cannon truck. Continue reading...

Events

51 h. ago Celebrations and protests in the US and around the world mark International Women’s Day

From Istanbul and Warsaw to New York and Los Angeles, activists demand equality and the end of gender-based violenceWomen took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa and elsewhere to mark International Women’s Day with demands for ending inequality and gender-based violence.On the Asian side of Turkey’s biggest city Istanbul, a rally in Kadiköy saw members of dozens of women’s groups listen to speeches, dance and sing in the spring sunshine. The colorful protest was overseen by a large police presence, including officers in riot gear and a water cannon truck. Continue reading...

Events

51 h. ago Princess of Wales marks International Women's Day with poignant tribute to 'resilient' photographer who died aged 17

Kate Middleton has marked International Women's Day with a poignant tribute to 17-year-old photographer Liz Hatton - who died of cancer late last year.

Politics

51 h. ago BBC presenter announced as finalist in Miss Universe GB pageant after quitting showbiz

Former BBC presenter Karishma Patel has been announced finalist for Miss Universe GB on International Women’s Day and she's using her new platform to raise awareness and funds for children in Gaza

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