22 h. ago Grandmother Debi, 60, has a big stomach and gained weight fast. Doctors told her it was just the menopause

At a glance, you'd be forgiven for assuming Debi Clayton is expecting a later-in-life baby.

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48 h. ago Aryna Sabalenka says ‘not fair on women to face basically biological men’ in tennis

World No 1 says ‘biological men’ have a ‘huge advantage’ ‘She hit the nail on the head’, says battle of sexes rival KyrgiosAryna Sabalenka has weighed into the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sport, the world No 1 saying it would be unfair for women to face “biological men” in professional tennis.The WTA Tour gender participation policy permits transgender women to participate if they have declared their gender as female for a minimum of four years, have lowered testosterone levels and agree to testing procedures. These conditions may be further varied by the WTA medical manager on a case-by-case basis. Continue reading...

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69 h. ago In this age of authoritarians, online abuse of women is soaring – and it’s leading to ‘real

Our UN report reveals the link between the online misogyny and offline crimes that are hounding women out of public lifeNetworked misogyny is now firmly established as a key tactic in the 21st-century authoritarian’s playbook. This is not a new trend – but it is now being supercharged by generative AI tools that make it easier, quicker and cheaper than ever to perpetrate online violence against women in public life – from journalists to human rights defenders, politicians and activists.The objectives are clear: to help justify the rollback of gender equality and women’s reproductive rights; to chill women’s freedom of expression and their participation in democratic deliberation; to discredit truth-tellers; and to pave the way for the consolidation of authoritarian power.Dr Julie Posetti is the director of the Information Integrity Initiative at TheNerve, a digital forensics lab founded by Nobel laureate Maria Ressa. She is also a professor of journalism and chair of the Centre for ...

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4 d. ago Brits are fed up of strangers calling them 'mate' when they aren't their mate

New research has found most punters in that age group hate the term - especially women. Older people are even more annoyed by the word when it's used in professional settings by medics or police officers.

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7 d. ago Stirling politicians discuss WASPI compensation as thousands await decision

The change to the state pension age left thousands of women across the region out of pocket - with Stirling's MSP saying those affected required more than "warm words".

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1 week ago I want be a single mum, but feel envious of peers with partners | Annalisa Barbieri

It is good that you are getting expert counselling, but seeking support from other solo mums might be helpful tooI am a very lucky person who has a huge amount to be happy and grateful for. But although I have many excellent friendships, I have had very few romantic relationships. I am now 36 and after 10 years of giving dating a real “go”, I have decided to become a single mum by choice. This has been a very positive decision for me and I am excited about the journey. During a pre-screening psychological counselling session, the psychologist spoke about the grief many women in my shoes experience as a result of not having the family they’d hoped for. Although I was aware of this and have worked extensively on self-acceptance with my own therapist, I now feel deep sadness and regret at being unable to have formed a relationship with someone who wanted to have children with me. In my friends and colleagues groups, this sets me apart from most women my age. I am envious...

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1 week ago I want be a single mum, but feel envious of peers with partners | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

It is good that you are getting expert counselling, but seeking support from other solo mums might be helpful tooI am a very lucky person who has a huge amount to be happy and grateful for. But although I have many excellent friendships, I have had very few romantic relationships. I am now 36 and after 10 years of giving dating a real “go”, I have decided to become a single mum by choice. This has been a very positive decision for me and I am excited about the journey. During a pre-screening psychological counselling session, the psychologist spoke about the grief many women in my shoes experience as a result of not having the family they’d hoped for. Although I was aware of this and have worked extensively on self-acceptance with my own therapist, I now feel deep sadness and regret at being unable to have formed a relationship with someone who wanted to have children with me. In my friends and colleagues groups, this sets me apart from most women my age. I am envious...

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1 week ago Nicola McLean confronts Kelly Brook trolls: 'Beautiful women aren’t allowed to age'

EXCLUSIVE: Nicola McLean has defended Kelly Brook over the double standards she's faced in the jungle, and says Vogue Williams and Lisa Riley are getting an easier ride

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1 week ago Nicola McLean confronts Kelly trolls: 'Beautiful women aren’t allowed to age'

EXCLUSIVE: Nicola McLean has defended Kelly Brook over the double standards she's faced in the jungle, and says Vogue Williams and Lisa Riley are getting an easier ride

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2 w. ago WW3 conscription age for men and women in UK as military service plans announced

France has announced new military service plans as concerns grow over Russia's threat to Europe. Here's what historical conscription rules reveal about age ranges and exemptions if the UK ever faced a WW3 scenario.

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2 w. ago Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Layla Taylor says ex husband still takes their kids to church after she left religion

Exclusive: Taylor says despite leaving the Mormon church herself, she wants her sons to make their own decisions regarding religion

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2 w. ago Perthshire WASPI campaigner left sceptical over minister's latest reprieve

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden has said the question of compensation for women affected by the change in the state pension age will be looked into again after fresh documentation came to light.

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2 w. ago Mormon church makes major change to bring women more in line with men

Experts have suggested that the move could keep women in the faith for longer and even counterbalance the effects of declining US birth rates

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2 w. ago Mormon church makes major rule change in bid to get more women serving missions

It has been heralded as one of the major decisions under the leadership of new church President Dallin H. Oaks

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2 w. ago Mormon church lowers minimum age for women missionaries to 18

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says it has lowered the minimum age for women serving as missionaries from 19 to 18

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3 w. ago Is it weird facelifts are becoming normalized, or am I being too judgmental?

It is a little weird that beauty culture is convincing people to surgically saw off their facial skin and sew it back on tighterDear Ugly,I’m 36 and I don’t need or want a facelift – but lately I feel like I’m being made to want a facelift. Is it weird that facelifts are becoming normalized for women my age, or am I being too judgmental?Why is this column called ‘Ask Ugly’?How should I be styling my pubic hair?How do I deal with imperfection?My father had plastic surgery. Now he wants me and my mother to get work doneI want to ignore beauty culture. But I’ll never get anywhere if I don’t look a certain way Continue reading...

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3 w. ago West Dunbartonshire WASPI campaigner slams "gaslighting" over compensation issue

The question of whether women disadvantaged by a change to the pension age has taken another turn as ministers re-consider the issue, with around 6,000 women affected locally.

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3 w. ago EastEnders star Dean Gaffney, 47, spotted on Hinge swiping for girls 15 years his junior

EastEnders star, Dean Gaffney, appears to be back on Hinge and is believed to be lying about his age and swiping right for women 15 years his junior. 

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4 w. ago Can you tell how old Emily really is? The dark truth about why so many young women are paying thousands for brutal facelifts... and why our leading surgeons say they make you age faster

Emily, a beauty influencer who had a mid-facelift nearly two years ago, says: 'I just wanted to be the best ­version of myself.'

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4 w. ago Grandmother, 71, who beats women half her age in gruelling Hyrox competitions reveals the weekly habit that keeps her fit

Whilst most of us will count our blessings if we reach 70-years-old without any health issues, for one 71-year-old only optimum fitness will do.

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