5 h. ago Undercover female police pose as joggers to catch catcallers

Surrey Police said street harassment was a ‘significant worry’ for women and girls

Events

29 h. ago Gladiators star says newborn son died while he held him for first time

Athlete broke down as he said: ‘No parent should ever hold their baby till he stops breathing’

Events

33 h. ago 11 best women’s hiking boots, tried and tested by our expert

Enjoy the great outdoors in a trusty pair that’ll go the extra mile (or five)

Politics

47 h. ago Two blind women left as only people on flight after other passengers rebooked onto earlier journey

Unlike their fellow passengers, the two women were not re-booked onto a new flight amid their delayed journey

Politics

54 h. ago Spain to part ways with head coach after Euro 2025 final defeat to England

Montse Tome will leave at the end of her contract and will be replaced by Sonia Bermudez

Sport

5 d. ago This country won the battle against its maternal deaths crisis. Trump’s aid cuts could ruin all that

Twenty years ago, a shake-up of Ethiopia’s abortion law led the maternal mortality rate to dramatically fall. Doctors tell Rachel Schraer that progress could be about to go into reverse because of US funding cuts.

Events

7 d. ago Afghan women turn to secret online coding courses to beat Taliban education ban

Women in Afghanistan are turning to secret online coding courses after their access to education was cut off following the Taliban’s return to power in 2021.

Politics

7 d. ago Afghan women secretly go online for education amid Taliban crackdown

The Taliban is increasingly banning women from the public sphere, but they refuse to give up on their dreams

Politics

3 w. ago Taking the knee is no longer enough – the Lionesses need the FA to take a stand over racist abuse

The Lionesses want more from the game’s authorities, including the Football Association, with some in the squad advocating for a boycott of social media

Events

3 w. ago England players want stronger action from FA over racist abuse of Jess Carter

The Lionesses want more from the game’s authorities, including the Football Association, with some in the squad advocating for a boycott of social media

Sport

3 w. ago Preventing violence against women and girls must remain a priority

Editorial: Our second refuge – built thanks to the generosity of our readers – is complete. But far more work is needed to tackle the scourge of domestic abuse

Events

3 w. ago Second safe haven built by The Independent for women fleeing domestic abuse now complete

After a hugely successful campaign - supported by readers, royalty and the PM - both safe houses can now offer a fresh start to families in need

Events

3 w. ago Trump once hosted party for ‘young women’ where Epstein was the only guest, says report

President under pressure to release all files related to his former friend Epstein

Politics

3 w. ago France v Germany extra time live: Latest score as chaotic quarter

France are looking to break new ground against the eight-time champions Germany

Politics

3 w. ago France v Germany live: Latest score as Kathrin Hendrich sent off for pulling opponent’s hair

France are looking to break new ground against the eight-time champions Germany

Society

3 w. ago France v Germany live: Rivals meet in Women’s Euro 2025 blockbuster as Spain await in semi

France are looking to break new ground against the eight-time champions Germany

Politics

3 w. ago ‘She’s a freak’: Lucy Bronze inspires England’s mentality before Euro 2025 semi

Bronze’s ‘passion, energy and fight’ has become infectious in the England camp

Politics

3 w. ago Voices: There’s an epidemic of women being barged by men while running

Olivia Petter finds that it is commonplace for women to be pushed into by men during races

Politics

3 w. ago Spain v Switzerland live: Result and final score as Bonmati’s genius inspires quarter

Spain 2-0 Switzerland: Aitana Bonmati’s stunning assist broke the deadlock as Spain also missed two penalties

Sport

3 w. ago Spain v Switzerland live: Latest score as Spain find breakthrough at last to lead quarter

England will play Italy in the first of the semi-finals with Spain, Switzerland, France and Germany looking to join them

Politics