She was denied an abortion in Texas - then she almost died
Over a dozen women are suing Texas after being denied abortions they say were medically necessary.
2023-06-19 04:46
Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move
The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.
2023-06-16 12:22
Agutaya archipelago doctor who cared for 13,000 people on her own
The pandemic was far from Dr Alena's only challenge on a far-flung archipelago in the Philippines.
2023-06-10 07:55
US doctors forced to ration as cancer drug shortages hit nationwide
One woman denied a chemotherapy drug compared the situation to "triage on the battlefield".
2023-06-08 02:29
'I can't complain': Marc Almond's Tainted Love royalties continue to pour in
Marc Almond says TikTok has brought the timeless classic to a whole new audience.
2023-06-05 18:24
Afghan women face 'pandemic of suicidal thoughts'
Afghanistan faces a worsening mental health crisis amid a clampdown on women's freedoms and rights.
2023-06-05 12:58
Kashmir battles alarming drug addiction crisis
Experts say drug abuse is devastating the lives of young people in the conflict-hit region.
2023-06-05 07:16
Donegal woman saving the songs 'at risk' of disappearing
Catriona Ní Ghribín is working to record at-risk traditional songs from north-west Donegal.
2023-06-03 13:59
Beijing's comedy crackdown is hitting its music scene
The crackdown on stand-up comedy unleashed by a joke is now hurting Beijing's vibrant live music scene.
2023-06-03 07:23
Argentina allows morning-after pill to be bought over counter
The health ministry says making the pill more easily available "removes an important barrier".
2023-06-01 07:22
Covid: Top Chinese scientist says don’t rule out lab leak
The man who led China's pandemic response says inquiries into its origins should consider everything.
2023-05-30 13:19
Uganda's President Museveni approves tough new anti-gay law
UNAids and the US warn that Uganda's progress in tackling HIV is now in "grave jeopardy".
2023-05-29 20:56