French shrug off Muslim upset at abaya ban in schools
France is broadly supportive of stopping girls wearing the robe, but many Muslim women are unhappy.
2023-09-09 08:55
Has Australia cleaned up its act on climate?
Elected last year, PM Anthony Albanese vowed to haul his laggard nation from the "naughty corner".
2023-09-08 00:45
Somalis with albinism: Pelted with stones and raw eggs
People with albinism are tackling prejudice, while the diaspora is helping to makes their lives easier.
2023-09-05 07:23
Abba's Agnetha Fältskog returns with solo song: 'I didn't know if I could do this'
In a rare interview, she discusses new music and the "strange" experience of watching her 3D avatar.
2023-08-31 15:51
France to ban female students from wearing abayas in state schools
The education minister says female Muslim students will not be allowed to wear the loose-fitting robe.
2023-08-28 04:17
Vogue at centre of gender row for naming trans cyclist Emily Bridges as only sportswoman in its list of top 25 ‘powerhouse’ women
Critics are hitting out over Vogue magazine’s decision to name transgender cyclist Emily Bridges as the only sportswoman in its list of the world’s top 25 “powerhouse” women
2023-08-24 18:26
'Woke gone mad': Fat Bottomed Girls dropped from Queen's new Greatest Hits collection
'Fat Bottomed Girls' has been dropped from a new version of Queen's Greatest Hits collection in a move that has puzzled music industry figures.
2023-08-20 15:18
Miyu Pranoto: Dance prodigy, 9, blazes trail for girls
Miyu is shattering conventions as she breakdances her way to fame.
2023-08-20 07:16
Hawaii wildfires: Why identifying the victims could take years
"It's not just ash on your clothing when you take it off," says a police chief. "It's our loved ones."
2023-08-16 08:56
Jamie Dornan 'doesn't worry' about being remembered as Christian Grey
Jamie Dornan accepts that he "can't control" the public's "pre-ordained perception" of him.
2023-08-10 19:20
Texas abortion ban temporarily lifted for medical emergencies
Women in the US state with pregnancy complications will be exempted from the abortion ban, a judge rules.
2023-08-05 13:27
What are semiconductors and how are they used?
Governments around the world are scrambling to boost semiconductor production.
2023-08-04 00:51