15 h. ago Devoted, dogged, defiant: the Mexican women who ‘sow the seeds of struggle’

Photographer Mahé Elipe has been taking pictures of women across Mexico since 2018 as part of her project Sembrando Luchas (Those Who Sow the Seeds of Struggle), which aims to highlight the lives and challenges of women young and old. She says: ‘The need to delve deeper arises from the desire to account for the commitment of Mexican women in all social struggles, those that generate an impact and become a source of inspiration for all others’Words and photographs by Mahé Elipe Continue reading...

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28 h. ago UK study highlights severe impact of period pain on women's lives

A recent study of 5,000 women in the UK has shown the debilitating impact of period pain, with many women saying they have been told discomfort is normal

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33 h. ago Most women told severe PMS and period pain each month is 'completely normal'

A new study involving 5,000 women has examined the impact of period pain across the UK, with a significant number of women reporting severe and debilitating symptoms every month

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45 h. ago Islamophobic incidents in Australia have doubled over the past two years, research suggests

Islamophobia in Australia report details 309 in-person incidents between early 2023 and late 2024 with girls and women bearing the brunt of the attacksFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIslamophobic incidents – including physical attacks, verbal harassment, people being spat on and rape threats – have more than doubled in the past two years, with girls and women bearing the brunt of hatred towards Muslims in Australia, new research shows.The fifth Islamophobia in Australia report details 309 in-person incidents between January 2023 and December 2024 – a more than 2.5-fold increase from the previous reporting period. Verified online incidents more than tripled to 366. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago What a sex educator wants you to know about sexual incompatibility

There is no ‘ideal’ aim for sexual compatibility. If you feel there is something amiss, talk about itAs a sex educator and author, my job – my purpose in life – is teaching women to live with confidence and joy inside their bodies. My latest book, Come Together, is all about the science (and art!) of sex in long term relationships.Since I published the book, one of the biggest topics I’m asked about in email and at events is sexual incompatibility. Here’s what I think people should know. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago I’m a sex educator. Here’s what to know about sexual incompatibility

There is no ‘ideal’ aim for sexual compatibility. If you feel there is something amiss, talk about itAs a sex educator and author, my job – my purpose in life – is teaching women to live with confidence and joy inside their bodies. My latest book, Come Together, is all about the science (and art!) of sex in long term relationships.Since I published the book, one of the biggest topics I’m asked about in email and at events is sexual incompatibility. Here’s what I think people should know. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago I’m a sex educator. Here’s what you should know about sexual incompatibility

There is no ‘ideal’ aim for sexual compatibility. If you feel there is something amiss, talk about itAs a sex educator and author, my job – my purpose in life – is teaching women to live with confidence and joy inside their bodies. My latest book, Come Together, is all about the science (and art!) of sex in long term relationships.Since I published the book, one of the biggest topics I’m asked about in email and at events is sexual incompatibility. Here’s what I think people should know. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago The nun who tormented herself to death: Archaeologists uncover first female Christian figure believed to have bound herself in chains for eternal torture

The Antiquities Authority said that the discovery 'raised new questions' about how women of the time lived, potentially dressing up as men to be able to engage in religion

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4 d. ago Coleen Nolan breaks down in tears live on Loose Women after emotional surprise in ITV studio for 60th birthday

The star, who will celebrate the milestone on March 12, was treated some unexpected faces in the show's audience.

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4 d. ago Coleen Nolan in tears after being surprised live on air during ITV's Loose Women

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan was left in tears just moments into the ITV show as her colleagues set about surprising her for her 60th birthday

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4 d. 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’

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5 d. ago Liverpool secure FA Cup upset over Arsenal after Van Domselaar own goal

Liverpool completed the upset of the Women’s FA Cup quarter-finals with a battling 1-0 victory against Arsenal. A 78th-minute winner – a rebounded own goal off the unfortunate Daphne van Domselaar – sent the Reds through to the semi-finals for the first time since the 2016-17 season.Amber Whiteley, the interim manager, hailed her side’s performance after a disruptive 10 days since the departure of Matt Beard. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Katie Price leads stars with inspiring International Women's Day messages

Mum-of-five Katie Price paid tribute to her mum, sister and daughter, Princess, with her #IWD2025 photo dump, and other stars also took the chance to honour the women who have shaped their lives

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6 d. ago Economic abuse is a growing threat to women but female 'finfluencers' are fighting back

New data reveals that economic abuse is a growing danger to women in the UK, but female financial gurus are using education to help women feel empowered and get their lives back on track

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6 d. ago Lauren Price beats Natasha Jonas in women’s welterweight unification bout – live reaction

Jonas and Price meet to unify WBC, IBF, WBA 147lb titlesDubois retains WBC 135lb on points in co-feature boutBluesky Bryan at @BryanAGraham or email himCaroline Dubois has made her way to the ring for tonight’s chief support bout. Our ringside correspondent checks in:The extremely shallow pool of premium talent in women’s boxing is hard to ignore but such nights can only help attract prospective new fighters. As the Albert Hall fills to around 80% of its capacity it feels important to remember that women’s boxing was still banned in Britain in 1998.I also think British boxing has a clear future star. Caroline Dubois is the most gifted young female fighter in this country and the atmosphere is really starting to build as she prepares to showcase her vast potential against Bo Mi Re Shen, the supposedly tough and resilient South Korean. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Natasha Jonas v Lauren Price: women’s welterweight title unification – live buildup

Jonas and Price meet to unify WBC, IBF, WBA 147lb titlesCaroline Dubois defends her WBC 135lb title in co-featureMain event expected to start around 10pm GMT/5pm ETBluesky Bryan at @BryanAGraham or email himTonight marks the first night of boxing in four years at the Royal Albert Hall and only the fifth since 1999. But BoxRec’s exhaustive annals show the 154-year-old concert hall on the northern edge of South Kensington has a surprisingly rich fistic history, with at least 470 cards staged here down the years going back to 1918 – exactly one month after the end of the first world war.Speaking of the great man, McRae wrote a piece for Sunday’s Observer on his latest book, The Last Bell: Life, Death and Boxing, out next week and published by Simon and Schuster.When I was a boy, living in South Africa, I fell for Muhammad Ali. As graceful as he was provocative, Ali amazed me with his uncanny ability, despite apartheid, to entrance black and white South Africans. He made us laugh and da...

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7 d. ago International Women’s Day in numbers: How the fight for equality is still lagging behind

As International Women’s Day is marked around the world, The Independent crunches the numbers on women’s lives at work and at home in the UK and across the world

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7 d. ago Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Dream Count was well worth the wait – read my full review

The award-winning authors new novel explores four women’s lives

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7 d. ago Loose Women host Kaye Adams forced to issue apology after 'unfortunate' error live on air

Loose Women star Kaye Adams issued a sincere apology after making an error during Friday's show when the panel discussed the guilty ruling of Kyle Clifford after he raped Louise Hunt

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8 d. ago Real Housewives of Cheshire unite for filming after launch of landmark series

The hit series, that follows the glamorous lives and dramas of Cheshire women, is back on screens and back filming in the region

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